Utah DMV practice test
43 practice questions written from the official handbook, Utah Driver Handbook, 2025-2026. The mock test asks 43 questions and needs 35 correct.
Practice questions written from the official handbook; not affiliated with the state DMV.
examprepare.help wrote this study aid. The Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division did not write or review it, and your real test may differ.
Practice shows the right answer and the handbook page after every question.The mock test asks 43 questions and needs 35 correct to pass. The real test asks 50; our bank has 43, so the pass mark keeps the same share.
The real Utah test
The Driver License Division says the learner permit written knowledge test has 50 closed-book questions. The handbook says you must score 80 percent or better to pass, so 40 correct is our count of that share.
Rule source: Utah Driver License Division, Learner Permit.
Official handbook
Utah Driver Handbook
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We read this edition on 2026-10-05. Handbooks change. Check that your copy is the current one.
Key numbers from the handbook
| Rule | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Score needed to pass the Utah written knowledge test | 80 percent or better | 22 |
| Utah speed limit near a school during recess or school hours | 20 mph | 44 |
| Utah speed limit in any business or residential area | 25 mph | 44 |
| Utah speed limit on major highways, as posted | 55 mph | 44 |
| Utah speed limit on rural interstate highways | 65, 70, 75 or 80 mph | 44 |
| Following-distance rule in the Utah handbook | The two-second rule | 26 |
| Points in three years that trigger Utah driver improvement for drivers over 21 | 200 or more | 72 |
| Points in three years that trigger Utah driver improvement for drivers under 21 | 70 or more | 72 |
| BAC at which a Utah driver violates the law | Over 0.05 (0.04 for CDL) | 52 |
| BAC at which Utah says vision is affected for all drivers | 0.02 | 51 |
| Utah consequence for a driver under 21 with any measurable alcohol | All driving privileges denied for six months for a first offense | 52 |
| Age to which a Utah child must be in a child safety seat unless 57 inches tall | Eight and under | 28 |
| Rear-facing requirement for a Utah child | Until at least two years of age and 30 pounds | 28 |
| How long a Utah child needs a booster seat | Until the safety belt fits correctly and the child is 57 inches tall | 28 |
| What to do for a Utah school bus with alternating flashing red lights | Stop immediately before reaching the bus and wait for the lights to stop | 36 |
| Maximum fine the Utah handbook lists for illegally passing a school bus | Up to $3,000 | 36 |
| Distance from the nearest rail where a Utah driver must stop at a railroad crossing | More than 15 feet but not more than 50 feet | 35 |
| What Utah's move over law requires near a stationary vehicle with hazard lights | Reduce speed, give as much space as practical, and change lanes if practical and safe | 77 |
| Stopping distance for a loaded truck at 55 mph, per the handbook | At least 335 feet | 80 |
| Distance from a railroad crossing at which parking is prohibited in Utah | Within 50 feet | 32 |
Questions about the Utah test
How many questions are on the Utah DMV written test?
The real Utah knowledge test asks 50 questions. The Driver License Division says the learner permit written knowledge test has 50 closed-book questions. The handbook says you must score 80 percent or better to pass, so 40 correct is our count of that share.
How many questions do I need to pass the Utah written test?
You need 80% to pass. The agency does not publish the number of questions, so our mock test needs 40 of 50. Our bank has 43 questions, so the mock test asks all 43 and needs 35, the same share.
Are these the real DMV test questions?
No. examprepare.help wrote these 43 practice questions from the official handbook, Utah Driver Handbook, 2025-2026. They are not the real test questions. Practice questions written from the official handbook; not affiliated with the state DMV. Check the Utah DMV website before you take the real test.
Which handbook are the questions from?
Utah Driver Handbook, 2025-2026, published by the Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division. Every answer cites the handbook section and page.
All 43 questions and answers
Read the bank before a mock test. Each answer names the handbook section and the printed page.
- 1.What score must you make to pass the Utah written knowledge test?
The Test
- 80 percent or better
The handbook says you must pass the written knowledge test with a score of 80 percent or better. Handbook: Examinations, page 22.
- 2.How much time does the Utah written knowledge test usually take?
The Test
- 30 to 45 minutes
The test is not timed but generally takes 30 to 45 minutes to finish. Handbook: Examinations, page 22.
- 3.How many times can you take the Utah written knowledge test per day?
The Test
- Two, if the division can facilitate it
You can take two written knowledge tests per day, provided the division can facilitate the testing. Handbook: Examinations, page 22.
- 4.What is the Utah speed limit when passing a school building or grounds during recess, or when children are going to or leaving school?
Speed and Space
- 20 mph
The handbook sets 20 mph when passing a school building or grounds during recess or when children are coming and going. Handbook: Speed, page 44.
- 5.What is the Utah speed limit in any business or residential area when no special hazard exists?
Speed and Space
- 25 mph
The handbook sets 25 mph in any business or residential area when no special hazard exists. Handbook: Speed, page 44.
- 6.What is the Utah speed limit on major highways, as posted?
Speed and Space
- 55 mph
The handbook sets 55 mph on major highways, as posted. Handbook: Speed, page 44.
- 7.What speeds may be posted on Utah rural interstate highways?
Speed and Space
- 65, 70, 75 or 80 mph
The handbook lists 65, 70, 75 or 80 mph on rural interstate highways, with transition zones marked. Handbook: Speed, page 44.
- 8.What does Utah's basic speed law require?
Speed and Space
- Never driving faster than is reasonable and prudent for conditions
The basic speed law states you may never drive faster than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions. Handbook: Speed, page 44.
- 9.Which following-distance rule does the Utah handbook teach?
Speed and Space
- The two-second rule
The handbook says to follow at a safe distance using the two-second rule and to increase the distance in bad conditions. Handbook: Defensive Driving, page 26.
- 10.About how far does a loaded truck at 55 mph take to stop, according to the Utah handbook?
Speed and Space
- At least 335 feet
A loaded truck at 55 mph takes at least 335 feet to stop, more than 1.5 times the stopping distance of a car. Handbook: Large Trucks, page 80.
- 11.What does a steady red traffic signal require in Utah?
Signals and Right of Way
- Come to a complete stop
A red signal requires a complete stop before entering the intersection. Handbook: Traffic Signals, page 45.
- 12.At an Utah intersection where two vehicles arrive at about the same time and there is no signal or sign, who yields?
Signals and Right of Way
- The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. Handbook: Yielding Right-of-Way, page 50.
- 13.When turning left in Utah, whom must you yield to?
Signals and Right of Way
- Oncoming traffic close enough to be a hazard
On a left turn you must yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be an immediate hazard. Handbook: Yielding Right-of-Way, page 50.
- 14.Where must a Utah driver yield to pedestrians?
Signals and Right of Way
- In crosswalks, marked or unmarked, at intersections
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks at intersections, whether marked or unmarked. Handbook: Pedestrians, page 82.
- 15.What does the round yellow sign with an X symbol and black RR tell a Utah driver?
Signals and Right of Way
- A railroad crossing is ahead
The round yellow warning sign cautions you to slow down, look and listen for a train ahead. Handbook: Railroad Crossing Signs, page 47.
- 16.What must you do when a Utah school bus displays alternating flashing red lights?
School Buses
- Stop immediately before reaching the bus and wait until the lights stop
Stop immediately before reaching the bus and do not proceed until the flashing red light or signal has stopped. Handbook: School Bus Stopping, page 36.
- 17.On a two-lane Utah roadway, who must stop for a school bus with red lights flashing?
School Buses
- Traffic in both directions
On a two-lane roadway, traffic in both directions must stop. Handbook: School Bus Stopping, page 36.
- 18.On a Utah divided highway with four or more lanes and a median, who must stop for a school bus?
School Buses
- Only the vehicles in both lanes behind the school bus
On a divided highway with four or more lanes and a median, only vehicles behind the bus must stop, not traffic going the opposite way. Handbook: School Bus Stopping, page 36.
- 19.What fines does the Utah handbook say passing a school bus illegally can bring?
School Buses
- Up to $3,000
The handbook says fines can run up to $3,000 and a conviction usually means higher insurance rates. Handbook: School Bus Stopping, page 36.
- 20.How far from the nearest rail must a Utah driver stop at a controlled railroad crossing?
Railroad
- More than 15 feet but not more than 50 feet
Stop more than 15 feet but not more than 50 feet away from the nearest rail until it is safe to continue. Handbook: Trains and Railroad Crossings, page 35.
- 21.What must you do if a railroad crossing gate is down in Utah?
Railroad
- Wait for it to be raised
If there is a gate, wait for it to be raised; never drive around or under a lowered gate. Handbook: Trains and Railroad Crossings, page 35.
- 22.How far does a 100-car freight train at 55 mph need to stop?
Railroad
- More than a mile
A 100-car freight train traveling at 55 mph will need more than a mile to stop, even in emergency braking. Handbook: Trains and Railroad Crossings, page 86.
- 23.How close to a railroad crossing may you park in Utah?
Railroad
- Within 50 feet
Utah prohibits parking on any railroad track or within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. Handbook: Parking, page 32.
- 24.How long must a Utah child be in an approved child safety seat?
Seat Belts and Children
- All children aged eight and under, unless they are 57 inches tall
All children aged eight and under must be properly secured in an approved child safety seat unless they are 57 inches tall. Handbook: Car Seats, page 28.
- 25.How long must a Utah child ride rear-facing?
Seat Belts and Children
- Until at least two years of age and 30 pounds
Children must be rear-facing in the back seat until at least two years of age and 30 pounds, or longer if the car seat allows. Handbook: Car Seats, page 28.
- 26.How long must a Utah child ride forward-facing with a harness?
Seat Belts and Children
- Until at least four years of age and 40 pounds
Children must be forward-facing with a harness in the back seat until at least four years of age and 40 pounds, or longer if the seat allows. Handbook: Car Seats, page 28.
- 27.How long does a Utah child need a booster seat?
Seat Belts and Children
- Until the safety belt fits correctly and the child is 57 inches tall
Children from about four years of age and 40 pounds need a booster seat until the safety belt fits correctly and they are 57 inches tall. Handbook: Car Seats, page 28.
- 28.Where should Utah children 12 and younger ride?
Seat Belts and Children
- In the back seat
Children 12 years of age and younger should continue to ride in the back seat. Handbook: Car Seats, page 28.
- 29.At what BAC does a Utah driver violate the law?
Alcohol and Drugs
- Over 0.05 (0.04 for CDL)
If you are over 0.05 BAC (0.04 for CDL), you violate Utah law. Handbook: Alcohol and the Law, page 52.
- 30.At what BAC does the Utah handbook say vision is affected for all drivers?
Alcohol and Drugs
- 0.02
The handbook says vision is impacted at 0.02 blood alcohol content for all drivers. Handbook: Alcohol and Other Impairing Drugs, page 51.
- 31.What does Utah's Not-a-Drop Act do to a driver under 21 with any measurable alcohol?
Alcohol and Drugs
- All driving privileges denied for six months for a first offense
Under the Not-a-Drop Act, a person under 21 driving with any measurable amount of alcohol has all driving privileges denied for six months for a first offense. Handbook: 21 and Under, page 52.
- 32.What happens for a second Utah Not-a-Drop offense within 10 years?
Alcohol and Drugs
- Losing driving privileges for two years or until age 21, whichever is longer
A second or subsequent offense within 10 years means losing driving privileges for two years or until age 21, whichever is longer. Handbook: 21 and Under, page 52.
- 33.What does the Utah handbook say about impairment and the first drink?
Alcohol and Drugs
- Impairment starts with the first drink
The handbook says impairment starts with the first drink, and even one drink can affect a person's ability to drive. Handbook: Alcohol and Other Impairing Drugs, page 51.
- 34.How many points within three years trigger Utah's Driver Improvement Program for a driver over 21?
Points and Move Over
- 200 or more
A driver over 21 who acquires 200 or more points within a three-year period enters the Driver Improvement Program. Handbook: Driver Improvement Program, page 72.
- 35.How many points within three years trigger Utah's Driver Improvement Program for a driver under 21?
Points and Move Over
- 70 or more
A driver under 21 who acquires 70 or more points within a three-year period enters the Driver Improvement Program. Handbook: Driver Improvement Program, page 72.
- 36.How can Utah drivers clear points from their record?
Points and Move Over
- By driving safely, with half the points removed after one year without a conviction
Half of the total points are removed after one year without a conviction, and all points are removed after two successive years without a conviction. Handbook: Driver Improvement Program, page 72.
- 37.What does Utah's move over law require near a stationary vehicle with hazard lights on beside the road?
Points and Move Over
- Reduce speed, give as much space as practical, and change lanes if practical and safe
Drivers must reduce speed, provide as much space as practical to the stationary vehicle, and change into a lane not adjacent to it when practical and safe. Handbook: Move Over Law, page 77.
- 38.What happens in Utah if you are convicted of not following the move over law?
Points and Move Over
- You must attend a four-hour live classroom defensive driving course within 90 days
A conviction requires attending a four-hour live classroom defensive driving course within 90 days; failing that suspends your license for 90 days. Handbook: Move Over Law, page 77.
- 39.When are points for an individual Utah conviction automatically removed?
Points and Move Over
- Three years after the conviction
Points for individual convictions are automatically removed from your record three years after the conviction. Handbook: Driver Improvement Program, page 72.
- 40.Why should a Utah safety belt be worn at any speed?
Seat Belts and Children
- Because 70% of crashes occur at speeds under 40 mph
The handbook says 70% of crashes occur at speeds under 40 mph, so a safety belt should be worn at any speed. Handbook: Safety Belts, page 27.
- 41.On a Utah highway with five or more lanes and a shared center turn lane, who must stop for a school bus with red lights flashing?
School Buses
- Only the vehicles in both lanes behind the school bus
On a highway with five or more lanes and a shared center turn lane, only vehicles behind the bus must stop; opposite traffic is not legally required to stop. Handbook: School Bus Stopping, page 36.
- 42.What score must a first-time Utah Class D applicant get on the Traffic Safety and Trends Exam?
The Test
- 100 percent
First-time applicants must pass the additional Traffic Safety and Trends Exam with a 100 percent score; it may be taken as often as needed online. Handbook: Traffic Safety and Trends Exam, page 23.
- 43.What must a Utah driver in the HOV lane do when approaching a stationary vehicle displaying amber lights?
Points and Move Over
- Change out of the HOV lane into a lane not adjacent to the vehicle, if practical and safe
A driver in the HOV lane must, if practical and with due regard to safety, change out of the HOV lane into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle. Handbook: Move Over Law, page 77.