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Utah: Right-of-way, turning and passing — Part 1 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “When should you check traffic and mirrors?” · “After a turn and reaching the speed of traffic, which lane should you move into when it is safe?”

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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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  1. In the handbook’s definitions, how does a roundabout flow?

    An overhead view of an empty two-lane roundabout with splitter islands and YIELD signs at each entry.
    • Counterclockwise
    • Clockwise
    • Left to right
    • Back and forth
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    Correct answer: Counterclockwise

    A traffic roundabout is a circular intersection that flows counterclockwise.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 3 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. When turning onto a road with multiple lanes, in which lane must you finish your turn?

    Top view of a four-way intersection with crosswalks on all sides and double yellow center lines. The blue car, with orange lamps lit on its left side, and a gray car are side by side at the bottom; a white car is at the top and a signal shows a lit green lamp.
    • Any lane, as long as you signal first
    • Whichever lane on the new road has the least traffic
    • The lane that corresponds to the one you started from
    • The far-right lane, whichever lane you started from
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    Correct answer: The lane that corresponds to the one you started from

    You must finish the turn in the lane that corresponds to the lane you started from.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 31 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. On multi-lane roads, which lane should you always move to or stay in unless you are passing another vehicle or the lane is blocked?

    A four-lane road with two lanes each way, broken white lines between lanes going the same way, a double yellow line in the middle and cars in every lane
    • The far-left lane
    • The far-right lane
    • The center lane
    • The lane with the fastest traffic
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    Correct answer: The far-right lane

    On multi-lane roads you should always move to or remain in the far-right lane unless passing or the lane is blocked.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 31 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. When should you change lanes if you are driving through an intersection?

    Top view of a four-way intersection with crosswalks on all sides and double yellow center lines. The blue car, with orange lamps lit on its left side, and a gray car are side by side at the bottom; a white car is at the top and a signal shows a lit green lamp.
    • Only if the lane ahead of you is blocked by another vehicle
    • Only when the traffic signal has turned green for your lane
    • Only after you slow to under 15 mph inside the intersection
    • Never in the intersection; wait until you have completely cleared it
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    Correct answer: Never in the intersection; wait until you have completely cleared it

    Never attempt a lane change in an intersection; wait until you have completely cleared it.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 31 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. When you merge into a lane of traffic, whom must you yield the right-of-way to?

    A blue car with its left signal on in the acceleration lane of an entrance ramp beside a multi-lane highway with traffic
    • All vehicles in the continuing lane that are close enough to be an immediate threat
    • Only vehicles that are larger than yours and traveling in the continuing lane
    • Only vehicles in the continuing traffic lane that are traveling faster than you
    • Vehicles in the continuing lane only if they signal that they will change lanes
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    Correct answer: All vehicles in the continuing lane that are close enough to be an immediate threat

    You must yield to all vehicles in the continuing lane that are close enough to be an immediate threat.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 31 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. When should you check traffic and mirrors?

    • Only before you start a turn or enter an intersection
    • Only when you are changing lanes or merging onto a road
    • Before, during, and after an intersection, turn, or lane change
    • Only after you have finished a turn or a lane change
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    Correct answer: Before, during, and after an intersection, turn, or lane change

    Check traffic and mirrors regularly: before, during, and after an intersection, turn, or lane change.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 31 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. If you must stop before turning because of traffic, a signal, or signs, where do you stop?

    A red car driving up a street toward a striped crosswalk, with a wider street and two yellow stripes running across the top and grass and trees at both sides.
    • Just past the stop line, so you can see cross traffic
    • Inside the crosswalk, as close to the intersection as possible
    • Behind the stop sign, even when a stop line comes before it
    • Behind the stop line, crosswalk, or stop sign, whichever comes first
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    Correct answer: Behind the stop line, crosswalk, or stop sign, whichever comes first

    You stop smoothly behind the stop line, crosswalk, or stop sign, whichever comes first.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. While stopped before a turn, what should you do with your front wheels?

    • Keep them aimed straight ahead
    • Turn them in the direction of your turn
    • Turn them slightly toward the curb
    • Turn them slightly to the left
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    Correct answer: Keep them aimed straight ahead

    When stopped before turning, you keep the front wheels aimed straight ahead.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. After you complete a turn, what should be true of your turn signal?

    • It stays on until you reach the next intersection
    • It is switched to the opposite direction
    • It stays on until you reach the speed of traffic
    • It has been canceled
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    Correct answer: It has been canceled

    After turning you make sure you finished in the correct lane and your turn signal has been canceled.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. After a turn and reaching the speed of traffic, which lane should you move into when it is safe?

    • The left-most lane that is open
    • The center lane of the road ahead
    • The right-most lane, if not already in it
    • The lane with the fewest vehicles ahead
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    Correct answer: The right-most lane, if not already in it

    After turning you move into the right-most lane when it is safe, if you are not already there.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 36 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. Before a right turn, over which shoulder do you perform a head check?

    • Your right shoulder
    • Your left shoulder
    • Both shoulders
    • Neither; use your mirrors only
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    Correct answer: Your right shoulder

    For a right turn you signal and perform a head check over your right shoulder.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. Before a left turn, over which shoulder do you perform a head check?

    • Your right shoulder
    • Both shoulders
    • Your left shoulder
    • Neither; use your mirrors only
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    Correct answer: Your left shoulder

    For a left turn you signal and perform a head check over your left shoulder.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. What should you not do when making a turn?

    Top view of a four-way intersection with crosswalks on all sides and double yellow center lines. The blue car, with orange lamps lit on its left side, and a gray car are side by side at the bottom; a white car is at the top and a signal shows a lit green lamp.
    • Maintain a safe speed
    • Cut the corner or make a wide turn
    • Look for pedestrians and other objects
    • Signal for two seconds before turning
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    Correct answer: Cut the corner or make a wide turn

    The turn steps say not to cut the corner or make a wide turn.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. While turning, what should you look for in your traffic check?

    Top view of a four-way intersection with crosswalks on all sides and double yellow center lines. The blue car, with orange lamps lit on its left side, and a gray car are side by side at the bottom; a white car is at the top and a signal shows a lit green lamp.
    • Only vehicles behind you
    • Only oncoming vehicles
    • Only traffic signals and signs
    • Pedestrians and other objects
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    Correct answer: Pedestrians and other objects

    During a turn you do a traffic check looking for pedestrians and other objects.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. As you complete a right turn, what should you do with your speed?

    • Brake firmly until traffic clears
    • Accelerate smoothly up to the posted speed
    • Hold the turning speed for a full block
    • Accelerate quickly to pass slower traffic
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    Correct answer: Accelerate smoothly up to the posted speed

    As you complete the turn, you accelerate smoothly up to the posted speed.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. When turning from a road with multiple lanes, how long must you stay in the lane you chose for the turn?

    Top view of a four-way intersection with crosswalks on all sides and double yellow center lines. The blue car, with orange lamps lit on its left side, and a gray car are side by side at the bottom; a white car is at the top and a signal shows a lit green lamp.
    • Until the turn is completed
    • Until you reach the middle of the intersection
    • Until you see oncoming traffic is clear
    • Until you pass the crosswalk
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    Correct answer: Until the turn is completed

    You identify and enter the lane from which you will turn and stay in it until the turn is completed.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. What does the handbook say about driving on an island?

    Top view of an intersection where a street with double yellow lines meets a cross street. A triangular island with a grass patch and a curved gray curb sits in the lower-right corner. The blue car is at the bottom, a white car is on the left cross street, and a crosswalk is at the right.
    • Driving across it is allowed to avoid a stopped vehicle
    • Driving within it is allowed if no pedestrians are present
    • Driving over it is allowed only at low speed
    • A vehicle may not be operated over, across, or within any part of it
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    Correct answer: A vehicle may not be operated over, across, or within any part of it

    A person may not operate a vehicle over, across, or within any part of an island.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. When can a street alley or driveway be used to turn around?

    Top view of a street with double yellow center lines and sidewalks, with houses and paved driveways on both sides. The blue car and, ahead of it, a gray car travel up the page in the right lane.
    • Whenever you miss a turn on any road
    • Only on a one-way street
    • When you cannot drive around the block
    • Only when a police officer allows it
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    Correct answer: When you cannot drive around the block

    A street alley or driveway can be used for a two-point turn when you cannot drive around the block.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. To begin a forward two-point turn into a driveway or alley, which turn do you signal?

    Top view of a street with double yellow center lines and sidewalks, with houses and paved driveways on both sides. The blue car and, ahead of it, a gray car travel up the page in the right lane.
    • A left turn
    • A right turn
    • Emergency flashers instead of a turn signal
    • No signal; brake lights are enough
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    Correct answer: A left turn

    A forward two-point turn starts by checking for oncoming traffic and signaling a left turn.

    Source: ⁨Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026))⁩, page 37 · Open this page in the manual

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