Utah DMV Practice Test

Question 1

When you see this sign at an intersection, you should expect:

Accepted Answer

A T-intersection where the road ends — yield or stop before proceeding

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Merging traffic from the right

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A four-way stop ahead

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The road to continue straight

Question 2

In Utah, parking within how many feet of a fire hydrant is prohibited?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

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25 feet

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10 feet

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20 feet

Question 3

Utah enacted a primary handheld device ban in 2019. What is the first-offense fine?

Accepted Answer

$100

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$300

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$50

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$200

Question 4

What does 'tailgating' do to your total stopping distance?

Accepted Answer

Dramatically reduces your available reaction and braking distance - a sudden stop leads to unavoidable collision

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Reduces it - being close means you see the vehicle ahead better

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Has no effect on total stopping distance

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Increases it because you must swerve around the vehicle ahead

Question 5

A front tire suddenly blows out at highway speed. You should:

Accepted Answer

Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and slow gradually before pulling off

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Brake hard immediately

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Steer sharply onto the shoulder

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Accelerate to regain control

Question 6

What is the maximum speed limit on Utah's rural interstate highways?

Accepted Answer

80 mph

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75 mph

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70 mph

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65 mph

Question 7

If you need to use your phone's GPS navigation while driving, what is the recommended practice?

Accepted Answer

Set your destination before you start driving, and pull over to a safe location if you need to change it mid-trip

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Type the address while stopped at every red light only

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Have a passenger read turn-by-turn directions off the phone continuously while you glance at the screen too

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It's fine to type as long as you use one hand

Question 8

Utah's Move Over law (Utah Code § 41-6a-904) includes a specific speed requirement on roads with posted limits of 70 mph or more. When a lane change is unsafe, drivers must:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed to at least 15 mph below the posted limit

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Slow to exactly 45 mph

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Come to a complete stop

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No reduction is required on high-speed roads — only change lanes

Question 9

When driving in snow, what is the best action before descending a steep hill?

Accepted Answer

Slow down before the descent — control your speed from the top using gentle braking or low gear rather than braking hard during the descent

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Accelerate to build momentum to make it up the next hill

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Turn off traction control for better control on snow

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Use the parking brake intermittently to control speed

Question 10

This sign is posted ahead of:

Accepted Answer

An intersection where you must stop

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A speed limit zone

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A pedestrian-only area

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A school zone

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