Utah: 30 Hardest Driving Test Questions
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Which way should pedestrians walk or jog on a roadway or shoulder?
- Facing traffic on the left side
- With traffic on the right side
- With traffic on the left side
- Facing traffic on the right side
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Correct answer: Facing traffic on the left side
Pedestrians should always walk or jog facing traffic on the left side of the shoulder or roadway.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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With no sign and no special hazards, what speed is permitted when passing a school building or grounds during school recess?
- 15 miles per hour
- 20 miles per hour
- 25 miles per hour
- 30 miles per hour
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Correct answer: 20 miles per hour
The permitted speed passing a school during recess is 20 miles per hour.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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When you stop at a railroad crossing, how far from the nearest rail must you be?
- Between 5 and 10 feet
- Between 50 and 100 feet
- Between 100 and 200 feet
- Between 15 and 50 feet
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Correct answer: Between 15 and 50 feet
Your stopping position must be at least 15 feet but not more than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 86 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 86)
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Within how many feet of a fire hydrant are you not allowed to park?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 30 feet
- 15 feet
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Correct answer: 15 feet
Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is not allowed.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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A person convicted of a texting violation is guilty of what, and what is the maximum fine?
- A Class A misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $100
- A Class C misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $500
- An infraction with a maximum fine of $50
- A Class C misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $100
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Correct answer: A Class C misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $100
A texting conviction is a Class C misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $100.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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How many points does texting while driving add to your record?
- 30 points
- 40 points
- 60 points
- 50 points
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Correct answer: 50 points
Texting while driving carries 50 points.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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In the handbook’s definitions, a provisional license is issued to a person under what age?
- 21
- 16
- 18
- 19
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Correct answer: 21
A provisional license is a Utah license issued to anyone under 21 years of age.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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How many vehicles may pass each time a ramp meter’s green light comes on, unless posted differently?
- Two vehicles
- Three vehicles
- One vehicle
- As many as can fit
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Correct answer: One vehicle
Ramp meters allow only one vehicle to pass per green light unless posted differently.
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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It is an infraction to be stopped for smoking in a vehicle while transporting children of what age?
- 15 years of age or younger
- 5 years of age or younger
- 10 years of age or younger
- 12 years of age or younger
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Correct answer: 15 years of age or younger
Utah makes it an infraction to be stopped for smoking in a vehicle with children 15 or younger aboard.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Unless you are on official business, you may not follow within how many feet of a fire vehicle responding to an alarm?
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 500 feet
Unless on official business, you must stay back at least 500 feet from a fire vehicle responding to an alarm.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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Within how many feet of an intersection or railroad grade crossing may a driver not pass a bicycle, unless a traffic control device indicates otherwise?
- 50 feet
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 300 feet
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Correct answer: 100 feet
A driver may not pass a bicycle when approaching within 100 feet of, or crossing, an intersection or railroad crossing.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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Generally, how far before your turn may you enter a shared left turn lane?
- No more than 500 feet
- No more than 100 feet
- No more than 300 feet
- No more than 1,000 feet
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Correct answer: No more than 500 feet
You may not enter the lane more than 500 feet before the turn unless the last car is more than 500 feet from the intersection.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 44 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 44)
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Never make a U-turn on a curve near the top of a hill where you cannot see or be seen from both directions for how far?
- 200 feet
- 500 feet
- 300 feet
- 1000 feet
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Correct answer: 500 feet
A U-turn is never allowed on a curve near a hilltop where you cannot see or be seen from both directions for 500 feet.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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A child aged eight or under must be properly secured in an approved child safety seat unless the child is how tall?
- 57 inches tall
- 48 inches tall
- 52 inches tall
- 60 inches tall
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Correct answer: 57 inches tall
Children aged eight and under need an approved child safety seat unless they are 57 inches tall.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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If signs are posted, how close to a fire station entrance may you not park on the opposite side of the road?
- Within 50 feet
- Within 30 feet
- Within 75 feet
- Within 100 feet
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Correct answer: Within 75 feet
Where signs are posted, you may not park on the opposite side of the road within 75 feet of the fire station entrance.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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When your high beams are on and a car is coming toward you, when should you dim your lights?
- Only after you get within 300 feet of the car
- Before you are within 500 feet of the car
- Only after you get within 200 feet of the car
- Only when the car is within 100 feet of you
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Correct answer: Before you are within 500 feet of the car
The handbook says to dim your lights before you get within 500 feet of an oncoming car.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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When you are following a car at night, at what distance should you dim your lights?
- When you are within 150 feet of the vehicle ahead
- When you are within 100 feet of the vehicle ahead
- When you are within 300 feet of the vehicle ahead
- When you are within 500 feet of the vehicle ahead
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Correct answer: When you are within 300 feet of the vehicle ahead
The handbook says to dim your lights when you are within 300 feet of the vehicle you are following.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)
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Besides when you visit a field office, when are you required to pass a vision test?
- If you are older than 55 at the time of your driver license application
- If you are older than 60 at the time of your driver license application
- If you are older than 70 at the time of your driver license application
- If you are older than 65 at the time of your driver license application
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Correct answer: If you are older than 65 at the time of your driver license application
Applicants who are older than 65 when they apply for a driver license must pass a vision test.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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When may snow tires with metal studs be used?
- October 15 through March 31
- September 1 through April 30
- November 1 through February 28
- All year round
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Correct answer: October 15 through March 31
Studded snow tires may be used only from October 15 through March 31 each year.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 63 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 63)
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At what amount of total property damage in a crash must you notify law enforcement (911) immediately?
- At least $500
- At least $1000
- At least $5000
- At least $2500
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Correct answer: At least $2500
Utah requires you to notify law enforcement immediately when a crash causes at least $2500 in total property damage (or injuries or death).
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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Your car may start to hydroplane at speeds over what?
- 25 mph
- 35 mph
- 45 mph
- 55 mph
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Correct answer: 35 mph
The handbook says a car may start to hydroplane at speeds over 35 mph.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What must you do if you are convicted for not following the move over law?
- Attend a four hour live classroom defensive driving course within 90 days
- Attend a two hour online safety course within 30 days of the conviction
- Retake the written knowledge test within 90 days of the conviction
- Pay a fine only, with no course required after the conviction
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Correct answer: Attend a four hour live classroom defensive driving course within 90 days
A conviction for not following the move over law requires a four hour live classroom defensive driving course within 90 days.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A Class 3 electric-assisted bicycle gives assistance only when the rider is pedaling and stops assisting at what speed?
- 35 mph
- 28 mph
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
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Correct answer: 28 mph
Class 3 assistance ceases when the bicycle reaches 28 mph.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 77 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 77)
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A motorcycle may legally lane filter only when it is traveling at what speed?
- 25 mph or less
- 35 mph or less
- 45 mph or less
- 15 mph or less
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Correct answer: 15 mph or less
One condition of legal lane filtering is that the motorcycle travels at 15 mph or less.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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If a traffic-control signal fails to detect them, what must a motorcycle, moped or bicycle operator aged 16 or older do before proceeding through the intersection?
- Come to a complete stop and wait at least 30 seconds
- Come to a complete stop and wait at least 90 seconds
- Come to a complete stop and wait at least 60 seconds
- Slow down and proceed when no vehicles are in sight
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Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and wait at least 90 seconds
A rider 16 or older may go through after stopping and waiting at least 90 seconds, if no vehicles or pedestrians are approaching or present.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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A driver who was 21 or older when arrested is convicted of a first DUI. For how long are they automatically restricted to driving a vehicle with an ignition interlock device (IID)?
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 18 months
- Two years
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Correct answer: 18 months
A first DUI conviction brings an automatic IID restriction of 18 months, or three years for a driver under 21 at arrest.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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How many points does reckless driving add to your record?
- 40 points
- 50 points
- 80 points
- 60 points
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Correct answer: 80 points
Reckless driving carries 80 points in the point table.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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According to the handbook, you violate the law if your BAC is over what level (not counting CDL drivers)?
- 0.12
- 0.05
- 0.08
- 0.10
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Correct answer: 0.05
The handbook says a driver over 0.05 BAC violates the law (0.04 for a CDL).
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Under the Not-a-Drop Act, what happens after a second or subsequent offense within 10 years of a prior denial?
- Driving privileges are lost for one year or until age 18, whichever is longer
- Driving privileges are lost for two years or until age 18, whichever is shorter
- Driving privileges are lost for two years or until age 21, whichever is longer
- Driving privileges are lost for three years or until age 25, whichever is longer
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Correct answer: Driving privileges are lost for two years or until age 21, whichever is longer
A repeat offense within 10 years costs the driver two years or until 21, whichever is longer.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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About how long are the access points along the express lanes?
- 500 feet
- 3,000 feet
- 1,000 feet
- 5,000 feet
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Correct answer: 3,000 feet
Access points are about 3,000 feet long.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)