Utah: Health and driving Practice Test
Vision standards, health conditions that affect driving, the medical forms, and the review examination.
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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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If you have a health condition that may affect your ability to drive safely, who is responsible for reporting it to the Driver License Division?
- You, the driver
- Your employer
- Your insurance agent
- A family member
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Correct answer: You, the driver
The handbook makes the driver responsible for reporting a health condition that may affect safe driving to the Driver License Division.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Who should you seek evaluation and advice from if you have a health condition that may affect your ability to drive safely?
- A Driver License Division examiner
- A certified driving instructor
- A competent Health Care Professional
- A traffic court judge
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Correct answer: A competent Health Care Professional
Drivers with a health condition that may affect driving are to seek evaluation and advice from a competent Health Care Professional (HCP).
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Which of these is defined in the handbook as a Health Care Professional (HCP)?
- A pharmacist
- A physician assistant
- A dentist
- A physical therapist
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Correct answer: A physician assistant
The handbook defines HCPs as medical doctors, physician assistants, and advanced practice nurses.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Why was the Medical Advisory Board (MAB) created?
- To set the standards for the written knowledge test given at Driver License Offices
- To approve which vehicles drivers with a health condition may operate on the road
- To train Driver License Office examiners to give vision tests in the field
- To help HCPs advise patients and the division about how health affects driving safety
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Correct answer: To help HCPs advise patients and the division about how health affects driving safety
The board was created so health care professionals can better advise their patients and the division about the effects of health on driving safety.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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How many categories known to affect driving safety do the health guidelines address?
- 7
- 9
- 11
- 14
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Correct answer: 11
The guidelines address 11 categories known to affect driving safety, such as diabetes, heart, lung and vision conditions.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Which of these is one of the categories the health guidelines address?
- Alertness or sleep disorders
- Hearing and balance disorders
- Dental and oral conditions
- Skin and allergy conditions
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Correct answer: Alertness or sleep disorders
Alertness or sleep disorders is one of the 11 categories the guidelines address; hearing, dental and skin conditions are not in the list.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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In some circumstances, what do the health guidelines encourage the Medical Advisory Board to do?
- Issue a license directly to the driver
- Replace the driver’s health care professional
- Inspect the driver’s vehicle for safety
- Review an individual’s case for driving eligibility
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Correct answer: Review an individual’s case for driving eligibility
The guidelines encourage the Medical Advisory Board to review an individual’s case for driving eligibility in some circumstances.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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To drive a Class D (regular) vehicle, the guidelines require you to have what level of vision in at least one eye?
- 20/20
- 20/40
- 20/30
- 20/60
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Correct answer: 20/40
The guidelines require 20/40 vision in at least one eye (and a visual field of at least 90°) to drive a Class D vehicle.
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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To drive a Class D (regular) vehicle, the guidelines require a visual field of at least how many degrees?
- 60°
- 90°
- 120°
- 180°
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Correct answer: 90°
A visual field of at least 90° (together with 20/40 vision in at least one eye) is required to drive a Class D vehicle.
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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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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If you are unable to pass a vision test, who will you be requested to take a Certificate of Visual Examination (CVE) form to?
- An ophthalmologist
- An optician
- A family physician
- A driving instructor
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Correct answer: An ophthalmologist
An applicant who cannot pass the vision test is asked to take the CVE form to an ophthalmologist.
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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A completed Certificate of Visual Examination (CVE) form should indicate which of these?
- Your color perception
- Your reaction time
- Your visual acuity
- Your hearing ability
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Correct answer: Your visual acuity
The completed vision form should show the applicant’s visual acuity.
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 must a completed Certificate of Visual Examination (CVE) form be presented?
- Within 30 days after you receive your license
- At your first license renewal
- At the time you take the driving skills test
- Before your application for a license can be accepted
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Correct answer: Before your application for a license can be accepted
The completed CVE must be presented before the license application can be accepted.
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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Which of these does the handbook list as a hint about a driver’s mental health?
- Always leaving early for trips
- Frequently getting traffic citations
- Checking the mirrors often
- Avoiding driving at night
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Correct answer: Frequently getting traffic citations
Frequently getting traffic citations is one of the behaviors the handbook lists as a hint about mental health.
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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Which of these does the handbook list as a hint about a driver’s mental health?
- Taking a short break after a long drive
- Driving only on familiar roads
- Having trouble adjusting to an emotional shock
- Wearing a safety belt on every trip
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Correct answer: Having trouble adjusting to an emotional shock
Trouble adjusting to an emotional shock, such as the loss of a loved one, is listed as a hint about mental health.
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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If there is a health condition that may affect your driving, what will the Driver License Division send you by mail to take to your HCP?
- A Certificate of Visual Examination form
- A Medical Clearance Certificate
- A Driver Fitness Affidavit
- A Functional Ability Evaluation (FAE) form
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Correct answer: A Functional Ability Evaluation (FAE) form
The division mails a Functional Ability Evaluation (FAE) form for the driver to take to a health care professional.
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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Who is responsible for accurately completing the Functional Ability Evaluation (FAE) form?
- You, the driver
- A Driver License Office clerk
- Your HCP
- A hearing officer
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Correct answer: Your HCP
The health care professional completes the form and reports the driver’s functional ability.
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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Which of these may result from the division’s review of a completed Functional Ability Evaluation (FAE) form?
- Skill and written knowledge testing (driver review)
- A permanent ban on reapplying for a license
- Automatic loss of your vehicle registration
- A required change to a commercial license
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Correct answer: Skill and written knowledge testing (driver review)
A reviewed FAE may lead to license restrictions, skill and written knowledge testing (driver review), or in some cases a denial for safety reasons.
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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If a vision condition keeps you from reading highway signs at a distance, what kind of license would be issued?
- A provisional license
- A Limited-Term license
- A Driving Privilege Card
- A restricted license
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Correct answer: A restricted license
A driver who cannot read highway signs at a distance may be considered unsafe to drive, and a restricted license would be issued.
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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Who has the final responsibility for knowing your driving abilities and for driving safely?
- Your HCP
- You
- The hearing officer
- The Medical Advisory Board
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Correct answer: You
The handbook states that the driver has the final responsibility for knowing his or her abilities and for driving safely.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these may be the basis for the division requesting a driver to appear for a review examination?
- A change of the driver’s home address within the state
- A law enforcement officer who questioned the driver’s ability
- A driver’s renewal of a license by mail instead of in person
- A vehicle registration that has expired for several weeks
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Correct answer: A law enforcement officer who questioned the driver’s ability
A law enforcement officer who observed a driving situation and questioned the driver’s ability can lead to a review examination request.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these may be the basis for the division requesting a driver to appear for a review examination?
- A completed written knowledge test
- A recent change of vehicle insurance
- A second vehicle registered to the driver
- A returned FAE form recommending a review
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Correct answer: A returned FAE form recommending a review
A returned Functional Ability Evaluation form that recommends a review based on the medical guidelines can lead to a review examination.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these may be the basis for the division requesting a driver to appear for a review examination?
- A request from a medical professional
- A driver’s decision to buy a new car
- A vision test passed at a field office
- A driver’s first license renewal
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Correct answer: A request from a medical professional
A request from a medical professional is one of the reasons the division may ask a driver to appear for a review examination.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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In most cases, what happens upon completion of the review process?
- The driver’s license is always withdrawn until the driver makes a new application
- The driver must replace the license with a Driving Privilege Card in every case
- The driver is allowed to drive under applicable restrictions if deemed safe by the division
- The driver must wait a full year before the next review examination is allowed
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Correct answer: The driver is allowed to drive under applicable restrictions if deemed safe by the division
A review examination does not necessarily lead to withdrawal; most drivers may drive under restrictions if the division deems them safe.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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What happens if an individual does not complete a required review examination?
- The review is waived after six months
- The driver receives a warning letter only
- The driver is given a restricted license
- Driving privileges are withdrawn
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Correct answer: Driving privileges are withdrawn
Driving privileges are withdrawn if a person does not complete a required review examination.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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After the review examination is completed, who discusses the results with the driver?
- The driver license examiner
- A hearing officer
- A law enforcement officer
- The driver’s HCP
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Correct answer: A hearing officer
A hearing officer discusses the results with the driver and reviews the medical evaluation (FAE).
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of these does the hearing officer take into account?
- The age of the driver’s vehicle
- The driver’s insurance premium
- The type of roads or highways the driver uses
- The number of people in the driver’s household
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Correct answer: The type of roads or highways the driver uses
The hearing officer considers the driver’s driving needs, the type of roads or highways used, and the traffic conditions usually experienced.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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On what does the hearing officer rely when reviewing the medical form provided by the driver?
- The guidelines established by the Medical Advisory Board
- The driver’s insurance claim history for the past decade
- The opinion of the driver’s family members and neighbors
- The vehicle safety inspection records for the past year
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Correct answer: The guidelines established by the Medical Advisory Board
The hearing officer relies on the guidelines established by the Driver License Medical Advisory Board as they relate to the medical form.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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When a hearing officer decides a license needs restrictions, where are the restrictions specified?
- On the license
- Only in a letter mailed to the driver
- On the vehicle registration
- On the driver’s insurance card
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Correct answer: On the license
When restrictions are needed, one or more of them are specified on the license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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After a driver review, when are driving privileges withdrawn?
- Whenever the driver is over 65 years of age at the time of the review
- Whenever the driver’s HCP returns a medical form after the due date
- Only when the division finds the driver cannot drive safely under any conditions
- Whenever the driver needs one or more restrictions on the license
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Correct answer: Only when the division finds the driver cannot drive safely under any conditions
Privileges are withdrawn only if the division finds the driver cannot drive safely under any conditions; restrictions are used otherwise.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)