Utah: Pavement markings Practice Test
Yellow and white lines, passing zones, crosswalks and stop lines, and express and carpool lane markings.
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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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What does it mean to maintain lane integrity?
- Change lanes often to keep traffic moving along smoothly
- Drive on the painted line between two lanes to stay centered
- Stay in the left lane on multi-lane roads at all times
- Stay within designated lanes and not drive over curbs or sidewalks
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Correct answer: Stay within designated lanes and not drive over curbs or sidewalks
Maintaining lane integrity means staying in your designated lane and keeping off curbs and sidewalks.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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When may you straddle or drive over a painted lane marking?
- Only to make a legal and safe maneuver
- Whenever the road is empty
- When driving slowly on a residential road
- When you are about to turn within the next block
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Correct answer: Only to make a legal and safe maneuver
You must not straddle or drive over a painted lane marking unless it is to make a legal and safe maneuver.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 31 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 31)
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What indicates some no-parking zones?
- Yellow center lines
- White edge lines
- A painted stop line
- Colored curb markings
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Correct answer: Colored curb markings
Colored curb markings indicate some no-parking zones.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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What does the handbook say about crossing a double white line along an express lane?
- It is illegal
- It is allowed when passing
- It is allowed if you signal first
- It is allowed when traffic is stopped
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Correct answer: It is illegal
Crossing a double white line is illegal.
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 is one purpose of pavement markings?
- They tell you the speed limit of each lane
- They show where parking is free of charge
- They tell you how far the next exit is
- They show where to stop at signs and signals
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Correct answer: They show where to stop at signs and signals
Markings divide lanes, show where to pass, mark turn lanes and crosswalks, and show where to stop for signs or signals.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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On a two-direction roadway, a broken yellow line down the center means what?
- Passing is prohibited in both directions
- Passing is prohibited in one direction
- Passing is permitted
- Passing is permitted only for trucks
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Correct answer: Passing is permitted
A dashed yellow center line on a two-direction roadway means passing is permitted.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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A two-direction road has a solid yellow line next to a dashed yellow line. When may you pass?
- When the dashed line is on your side
- When the solid line is on your side
- Never, passing is prohibited in both directions
- In both directions at any time
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Correct answer: When the dashed line is on your side
Passing is permitted only for the driver whose side has the dashed line.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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A two-direction road is marked with only a solid yellow center line and no dashed line. What does it mean?
- Passing is permitted in both directions
- Passing is permitted in one direction only
- Passing is permitted when the road is clear
- Passing is prohibited in both directions
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Correct answer: Passing is prohibited in both directions
A solid yellow center line with no dashed line means passing is prohibited in both directions.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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On a one-direction roadway, a broken white line between lanes means what?
- Passing is prohibited
- Passing is permitted
- Lane changes are prohibited
- The lanes may be crossed only at night
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Correct answer: Passing is permitted
A dashed white line between lanes of a one-direction roadway means passing is permitted.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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How are dedicated bicycle lanes marked?
- With solid yellow lines
- With broken white lines
- With double yellow lines
- With solid white lines
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Correct answer: With solid white lines
Dedicated bicycle lanes are marked with solid white lines.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 74 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 74)
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Which markings may be painted on the pavement in front of a railroad crossing?
- A yield line, a diamond, and the word “TRAIN”
- Two solid white lines and an arrow
- A crosswalk and the letters “RX”
- A stop line, an “X”, and the letters “RR”
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Correct answer: A stop line, an “X”, and the letters “RR”
Pavement in front of a crossing may carry a stop line, an X, and the letters RR, warning you of the crossing ahead.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)