Utah Permit Practice Test

Correct answer: With the very first drink

Impairment starts with the first drink. Even one drink of alcohol can affect a person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle. The best advice is not to drive at all after consuming alcohol.

Correct answer: All personal vehicles up to 26,000 pounds, but not a motorcycle

A regular Class D license lets you drive all personal vehicles up to 26,000 pounds. It does not cover a motorcycle — that requires a motorcycle (M) endorsement — or the larger commercial classes.

Correct answer: Walk behind the vehicle and check the area — you cannot see children or small objects from the driver’s seat

Check behind the vehicle before you get in. You cannot see children or small objects from the driver’s seat, and your mirrors do not show the area directly behind the car.

Correct answer: Stop immediately

If you are involved in a crash, stop immediately. You may be penalized severely for not remaining at the scene — your license may be suspended or revoked for up to a year, plus possible jail and a fine.

Correct answer: The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

When two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, you must yield to the driver on your right.

Correct answer: Anything that takes your mind or body away from driving

A distraction is anything that takes your mind or body away from driving. Distractions can cause crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Correct answer: Considered vehicles and must follow the same rules of the road as cars

Bicycles are considered vehicles when on roadways. A bicyclist has the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a driver, and must follow the same rules of the road.

Correct answer: Turn right, unless a sign posts otherwise

A red light means stop and wait behind the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection. After a complete stop you may turn right on red unless a sign posts otherwise.

Correct answer: You may never drive faster than is reasonably safe for conditions

Utah’s basic speed law states you may never drive faster than is reasonably safe. Posted limits apply where no sign or special hazard exists, but conditions may require you to go slower.

Correct answer: Turn your head and look over your shoulder in the direction you intend to move

To change lanes, check your mirrors, signal, then check your blind spot by turning your head and looking over your shoulder in the direction you intend to move. Mirrors alone do not show the blind spot.

Correct answer: Judgment, vision, reaction time, and the ability to distinguish colors

Alcohol and other impairing drugs reduce judgment, vision, color distinction, and reaction time. Vision — the most important sense in driving — is affected at just 0.02 BAC.

Correct answer: 16 years of age

You must be at least 16 to obtain an original Class D license. If you are younger than 19, you must also have completed an approved driver education course.

Correct answer: Put your right arm on the back of the seat and look through the rear window

Grasp the wheel with your left hand, put your right arm on the back of the seat, and look through the rear window. Your mirrors do not show the area right behind your vehicle.

Correct answer: Injuries, death, or at least $2,500 in total property damage

If a crash results in injuries, death, or at least $2,500 in total property damage, you must notify law enforcement (911) immediately. This applies whether or not another driver was involved.

Correct answer: Drivers coming toward you in the opposite lane

When making a left turn, you must yield the right-of-way to drivers coming from the opposite direction who are close enough to be a hazard.

Correct answer: Manually write, send, or read a text, dial a number, use the internet, or record video on a handheld device

A driver may not use a handheld wireless device to manually write, send, or read a communication, dial a phone number, access the internet, view or record video, take a photo, or enter data while driving.

Correct answer: Three feet

Utah law requires a minimum of three feet of distance from any bicyclist or vulnerable user of the highway you are passing. Allow as much space as possible and slow down.

Correct answer: You may go through the intersection with caution if the way is clear

A green light means you may proceed with caution if the way is clear. You must still yield to any vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection.

Correct answer: 20 mph

Where no sign or special hazard exists, the limit is 20 mph when passing a school building or grounds during recess, or while children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours, or when flashing lights are operating.

Correct answer: At least two seconds

You must signal for at least two seconds in the direction you intend to move before beginning a lane change, then check your blind spot before merging.