Utah: Road signs Practice Test
Regulatory, warning, work zone, guide and route signs from the Utah Driver Handbook.
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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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At which stop signs must you make a complete stop?
- Only those that have a stop line
- Only when other vehicles are nearby
- Only when pedestrians are present
- All stop signs
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Correct answer: All stop signs
The handbook lists all stop signs among the times you must make a complete stop.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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What do traffic signs tell you about?
- Only the speed limit and where you may park
- Only the weather ahead
- Rules, hazards, and road locations
- Only the distance to the next city
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Correct answer: Rules, hazards, and road locations
Signs tell you about rules, hazards, and road locations, and also give directions and show road services.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Which signs help you find hospitals, service stations, restaurants, and hotels?
- Warning signs
- Regulatory signs
- Work zone signs
- Guide signs
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Correct answer: Guide signs
Guide signs direct you to cities and towns and mark points of interest and services such as hospitals and service stations.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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What do regulatory signs tell you about?
- Hazards on the road ahead
- Traffic directions, lane use, turning, speed, and parking
- Points of interest, hospitals, and other road services
- Work zones and detours
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Correct answer: Traffic directions, lane use, turning, speed, and parking
Regulatory signs cover directions, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other special situations.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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On a regulatory sign, what does a red circle with a red slash across the symbol mean?
- You must do the thing shown
- You may do the thing shown with caution
- The thing shown is allowed only at night
- You cannot do the thing shown
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Correct answer: You cannot do the thing shown
A red circle with a slash means the action shown is not allowed.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A square white sign shows a black arrow turning left, with no red circle or slash. What is it called in the handbook?
- Left Turn Only
- No Left Turn
- No U-Turn
- Straight or Turn Right
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Correct answer: Left Turn Only
Left Turn Only is the handbook’s label for a square white sign that shows a black arrow turning left, with no red circle or slash.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A white rectangular sign shows a black arrow pointing up that branches to the right. What is it called in the handbook?
- Left Turn Only
- No Right Turn
- Straight or Turn Right
- Divided Highway Begins
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Correct answer: Straight or Turn Right
Straight or Turn Right is the handbook’s label for a white rectangular sign that shows a black arrow pointing up that branches to the right.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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What do the shape and color of a route number sign indicate?
- The speed limit on the route
- The type of roadway
- The distance to the next town
- Whether the road is open to trucks
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Correct answer: The type of roadway
Route number signs differ in shape and color to show whether the road is interstate, U.S., state, city, county, or local.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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How does the handbook say to avoid getting lost in an unfamiliar area during a trip?
- Follow the vehicle ahead of you
- Drive only on interstate highways
- Stop to ask other drivers
- Follow the route signs
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Correct answer: Follow the route signs
You plan the route with a map, then follow the route signs during the trip.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A shield-shaped sign has a blue field with a red band across the top, the word INTERSTATE, and the number 80. What is it called in the handbook?
- Interstate Route
- U.S. Route
- State Route
- Posted Speed Limit
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Correct answer: Interstate Route
Interstate Route is the handbook’s label for a shield-shaped sign that has a blue field with a red band across the top, the word INTERSTATE, and the number 80.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A black square sign shows a solid white beehive shape with the number 26 on it. What is it called in the handbook?
- Interstate Route
- U.S. Route
- State Route
- Posted Speed Limit
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Correct answer: State Route
State Route is the handbook’s label for a black square sign that shows a white beehive-shaped outline with the number 26 on it.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A black sign shows a white shield with the number 40 on it. What is it called in the handbook?
- State Route
- U.S. Route
- Interstate Route
- Posted Speed Limit
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Correct answer: U.S. Route
U.S. Route is the handbook’s label for a black sign that shows a white shield with the number 40 on it.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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A yellow diamond sign shows two vertical lines, one of which bends in toward the other. What is it called in the handbook?
- Lane Ends
- Merging Traffic
- Added Lane
- Divided Highway Ends
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Correct answer: Lane Ends
Lane Ends is the handbook’s label for a yellow diamond sign that shows two vertical lines, one of which bends in toward the other.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a straight arrow pointing up with a short line joining it from the lower right. What is it called in the handbook?
- Lane Ends
- Side Road Ahead
- Merging Traffic
- Added Lane
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Correct answer: Merging Traffic
Merging Traffic is the handbook’s label for a yellow diamond sign that shows a straight arrow pointing up with a short line joining it from the lower right.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A yellow rectangular sign shows a large black arrowhead (chevron) pointing right. What is it called in the handbook?
- Right Curve
- Sharp Curve Ahead
- Curvy Road Ahead
- Advisory Speed Around Curve
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Correct answer: Sharp Curve Ahead
The handbook labels the yellow sign with a black chevron pointing right Sharp Curve Ahead.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black plus sign. What is it called in the handbook?
- T-Intersection
- Side Road Ahead
- Divided Highway Begins
- Intersection Ahead
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Correct answer: Intersection Ahead
Intersection Ahead is the handbook’s label for a yellow diamond sign that shows a black plus sign.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a black T shape. What is it called in the handbook?
- T-Intersection
- Intersection Ahead
- Side Road Ahead
- Merging Traffic
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Correct answer: T-Intersection
T-Intersection is the handbook’s label for a yellow diamond sign that shows a black T shape.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a vertical black line with a short black branch to the right. What is it called in the handbook?
- T-Intersection
- Intersection Ahead
- Side Road Ahead
- Added Lane
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Correct answer: Side Road Ahead
Side Road Ahead is the handbook’s label for a yellow diamond sign that shows a vertical black line with a short black branch to the right.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a small red octagon below a black arrow pointing up. What is it called in the handbook?
- Traffic Signal Ahead
- Stop Sign Ahead
- Intersection Ahead
- Pedestrian Crossing
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Correct answer: Stop Sign Ahead
Stop Sign Ahead is the handbook’s label for a yellow diamond sign that shows a small red octagon below a black arrow pointing up.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A yellow diamond sign shows three stacked lights in red, yellow, and green. What is it called in the handbook?
- Stop Sign Ahead
- Intersection Ahead
- Slippery When Wet
- Traffic Signal Ahead
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Correct answer: Traffic Signal Ahead
Traffic Signal Ahead is the handbook’s label for a yellow diamond sign that shows three stacked lights in red, yellow, and green.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a curved arrow bending right, with a small plate below it that reads 35 M.P.H. What is it called in the handbook?
- Advisory Speed Around Curve
- Share the Road with Bicycles
- Sharp Curve Ahead
- Posted Speed Limit
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Correct answer: Advisory Speed Around Curve
Advisory Speed Around Curve is the handbook’s label for a yellow diamond sign that shows a curved arrow bending right, with a small plate below it that reads 35 M.P.H.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A five-sided yellow sign shows two people walking side by side. What is it called in the handbook?
- Pedestrian Crossing
- Bicycle Crossing
- School Crossing
- Share the Road with Bicycles
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Correct answer: School Crossing
The handbook labels the five-sided yellow sign showing two people walking School Crossing.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a single black figure walking. What is it called in the handbook?
- School Crossing
- Pedestrian Crossing
- Bicycle Crossing
- Slippery When Wet
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Correct answer: Pedestrian Crossing
Pedestrian Crossing is the handbook’s label for a yellow diamond sign that shows a single black figure walking across a line.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a bicycle and a car with the words SHARE THE ROAD. What is it called in the handbook?
- Bicycle Crossing
- Merging Traffic
- Advisory Speed Around Curve
- Share the Road with Bicycles
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Correct answer: Share the Road with Bicycles
Share the Road with Bicycles is the handbook’s label for a yellow diamond sign that shows a bicycle and a car with the words SHARE THE ROAD.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A yellow diamond sign shows a car with wavy skid marks behind it. What is it called in the handbook?
- Slippery When Wet
- Curvy Road Ahead
- Lane Ends
- Traffic Signal Ahead
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Correct answer: Slippery When Wet
Slippery When Wet is the handbook’s label for a yellow diamond sign that shows a car with wavy skid marks behind it.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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What does a yield sign mean?
- Stop completely and then proceed only if no one is coming
- Speed up to merge into traffic
- Slow down and yield to traffic that has the right-of-way
- Traffic on the cross street must yield to you
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Correct answer: Slow down and yield to traffic that has the right-of-way
A yield sign means you must slow down and give way to traffic that has the right-of-way.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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A white sign with the words CENTER LANE and ONLY shows two arrows pointing in opposite directions. What does the handbook say it marks?
- A lane for drivers who want to pass slow vehicles
- A lane that is only for left turning vehicles
- A lane for through traffic only
- A lane for vehicles turning right
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Correct answer: A lane that is only for left turning vehicles
The handbook says the sign marks a lane only for left turning vehicles, not for through traffic or passing.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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What does a one-way sign tell you about traffic?
- It moves in either direction on weekdays
- It moves in the direction of the arrow only at night
- It moves in the opposite direction of the arrow
- It moves only in the direction of the arrow
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Correct answer: It moves only in the direction of the arrow
On a one-way street, traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow and you never drive the wrong way.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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What does the handbook say about turning on a one-way street marked by a one-way sign?
- Do not turn in the opposite direction of the arrow
- You may turn against the arrow if no cars are coming
- You may turn against the arrow at an intersection
- You may turn against the arrow in a work zone
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Correct answer: Do not turn in the opposite direction of the arrow
The handbook says not to turn opposite the arrow and never to drive the wrong way on a one-way street.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)