Utah: Freeway driving — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Where are vehicles recommended to leave the express lanes?” · “When exiting a roadway, when should you move to the exit lane?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Utah Driver Handbook" (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division.
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Where are vehicles recommended to leave the express lanes?
- At the desired exit
- Two interchanges before the desired exit
- Just after passing the desired exit
- One interchange before the desired exit
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Correct answer: One interchange before the desired exit
The handbook recommends exiting the express lanes one interchange before the exit you want.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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Drivers of single-occupant vehicles must purchase an express pass through which agency to use the express lanes?
- UDOT
- The Driver License Division
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- The Utah Highway Patrol
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Correct answer: UDOT
Single-occupant drivers must buy an express pass through UDOT and have an active account tied to a credit or debit card.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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Where are express pass transponders mounted?
- On the rear bumper
- On the license plate
- Inside the glove box
- On the windshield
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Correct answer: On the windshield
Express pass transponders are mounted to the windshield so readers along the corridor can charge accounts.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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How are express lanes users’ accounts charged?
- By a flat fee for each day
- By current rate and distance traveled
- By the number of people in the vehicle
- By the weight of the vehicle
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Correct answer: By current rate and distance traveled
Readers charge accounts based on the current express lanes rate and the distance traveled.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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Where is a C decal placed on a vehicle?
- Inside the windshield, right of the rear view mirror
- Inside the windshield, left of the rear view mirror
- On the outside of the rear bumper near the plate
- Inside the rear window, in the center
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Correct answer: Inside the windshield, right of the rear view mirror
C decals are small stickers placed inside the windshield to the right of the rear view mirror.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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Which vehicles are eligible for C decals?
- Any vehicle with one occupant
- Every vehicle registered in Utah
- Only certain clean fuel vehicles
- Any vehicle with an express pass
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Correct answer: Only certain clean fuel vehicles
Only certain clean fuel vehicles qualify for a C decal.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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Why should you use the acceleration lane before entering a multi-lane highway?
- To stop and wait for a gap
- To match your speed with other vehicles
- To pass slow traffic on the right
- To drive below the speed of traffic
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Correct answer: To match your speed with other vehicles
The acceleration lane lets you match speed with traffic before you merge.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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After you find a gap and merge onto a multi-lane highway, what should you do with your turn signal?
- Leave it on for one mile
- Leave it on until you pass the next exit
- Flash it twice more
- Cancel it
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Correct answer: Cancel it
Once you have merged you cancel the signal.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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When exiting a roadway, when should you move to the exit lane?
- At the last moment before the ramp begins
- After you have slowed down on the main road
- Early, to avoid a quick lane change
- Only after you pass the exit
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Correct answer: Early, to avoid a quick lane change
Move to the exit lane early so you do not need a quick lane change.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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While you are still on the main road before exiting, what speed should you keep?
- A steady speed
- A slowly falling speed
- A speed 10 mph over traffic
- Hard braking
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Correct answer: A steady speed
Keep a steady speed on the main road and slow down once in the exit lane.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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What should you check for in the exit or deceleration lane?
- Ramp meter lights
- Express lane access points
- Runaway vehicle ramps
- The posted speed
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Correct answer: The posted speed
Check the posted speed in the exit or deceleration lane and cancel your signal.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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How are the intersecting ramps of a single-point urban interchange arranged?
- Its ramps meet in a single circular loop
- They are diagonally adjacent to each other
- Its on-ramps are far from its off-ramps
- Its ramps join the freeway only on the right side
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Correct answer: They are diagonally adjacent to each other
The intersecting off-ramps and on-ramps are diagonally adjacent to each other.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What has been added to single-point urban interchanges to guide drivers into the proper lanes?
- Dash lines
- Solid yellow lines
- Raised lane dividers
- Flashing lights
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Correct answer: Dash lines
Dash lines guide drivers into the right lanes at these interchanges.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What are the “wrong way” signs on single-point urban interchange ramps for?
- To tell drivers the freeway is closed ahead
- To mark a lane reserved for emergency vehicles
- To help drivers avoid entering a ramp against traffic
- To show which ramps are metered during rush hours
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Correct answer: To help drivers avoid entering a ramp against traffic
The signs help keep drivers from entering a ramp against traffic.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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When may you make a U-turn from the off-ramp at a single-point urban interchange to re-enter the freeway?
- Only when you face a red arrow
- When you face a green arrow as you begin
- Only when no other vehicles are near
- Only when the signal is flashing
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Correct answer: When you face a green arrow as you begin
It is legal as long as you face a green arrow when you begin the maneuver.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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While making a U-turn at a single-point urban interchange, what must you NOT do?
- Begin the maneuver while facing a green arrow
- Re-enter the freeway on the on-ramp
- Face a red arrow on the on-ramp
- Stop your vehicle in the middle of the intersection
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Correct answer: Stop your vehicle in the middle of the intersection
Once started, complete the maneuver rather than stopping in the middle of the intersection.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)