20 questions from the Utah driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. What is the maximum weight limit for personal vehicles allowed under a Regular Class D driver license?
Answer: Up to 26,000 pounds. The handbook defines the scope of the Regular Class D license as covering personal vehicles up to 26,000 pounds.
Utah driver handbook, page 20: “This driver license allows you to drive all personal vehicles (up to 26,000 pounds.)”
2. When is it permissible to park on the shoulder of an interstate highway?
Answer: Only if your vehicle breaks down or you are in physical distress. The handbook restricts shoulder parking on interstates to situations involving vehicle breakdowns or physical distress.
Utah driver handbook, page 42: “On the shoulder of any interstate highway—these areas may be used only if your vehicle breaks down or you are in physical distress.”
3. Which of the following is a criterion for becoming a resident of Utah for driver licensing purposes?
Answer: Remaining in the state for six months or more during any calendar year. The handbook lists remaining in the state for six months or more during any calendar year as a condition for becoming a resident.
Utah driver handbook, page 14: “Remain in the state for six months or more during any calendar year.”
4. Under Utah's point system, how many points must a driver over the age of 21 accumulate within a three-year period to be required to appear for a hearing?
Answer: 200 points. The handbook states that drivers over 21 face a hearing requirement upon accumulating 200 or more points in three years.
Utah driver handbook, page 81: “OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE—if you acquire 200 or more points within a three year period, you will be asked to appear for a hearing.”
5. When a police officer pulls you over, what is the correct procedure regarding your position in the vehicle?
Answer: Stay in the vehicle unless asked to get out. The instructions specify that drivers should remain inside their vehicle until the officer requests them to exit.
Utah driver handbook, page 93: “Stay in the vehicle unless asked to get out.”
6. What percentage of all crashes on Utah highways are attributed to failing to keep in the proper lane?
Answer: 28%. The handbook states that failing to keep in the proper lane accounts for 28% of all crashes, which is the highest percentage listed.
Utah driver handbook, page 7: “THE TOP FIVE LEADING CAUSES OF ALL CRASHES ON UTAH HIGHWAYS 1. Failed to Keep in Proper Lane 28%”
7. When is it safe for a motorist to enter a light rail grade crossing?
Answer: When the gates have entirely raised and the red lights have stopped flashing. Drivers must wait for the specific combination of raised gates and stopped flashing lights before proceeding.
Utah driver handbook, page 97: “Motorists must wait until the gates have entirely raised and the red lights have stopped flashing before entering the crossing.”
8. When traveling on a divided highway with four or more lanes separated by a median, which vehicles are required to stop for a school bus displaying alternating flashing red lights?
Answer: Only the vehicles in both lanes behind the school bus. The handbook specifies that on divided highways with medians, only traffic behind the bus must stop, while opposing traffic does not.
Utah driver handbook, page 46: “If traveling on a divided highway with four or more lanes with a median separating the traffic, it is only necessary for the vehicles in both lanes behind the school bus to stop, not the traffic traveling in the opposite direction.”
9. For drivers aged 65 and older, which factor is tied for the leading cause of crashes on Utah highways?
Answer: Failed to Yield Right-of-Way. The handbook shows that 'Failed to Yield Right-of-Way' is tied with 'Failed to Keep in Proper Lane' at 21% for this age group, making it a leading cause.
Utah driver handbook, page 7: “THE TOP FIVE LEADING CAUSE OF CRASHES ON UTAH HIGHWAYS (Age 65+) 1. Failed to Yield Right-of-Way 21% 2. Failed to Keep in Proper Lane 21%”
10. Under Utah's Not-a-Drop Act, how long are driving privileges denied for a person under age 21 who drives with any measurable amount of alcohol in their body for a first offense?
Answer: Six months. The handbook states that the suspension period for a first offense under the Not-a-Drop Act is six months.
Utah driver handbook, page 62: “Not-a-Drop Act provides that a person under 21 years of age driving with any measurable amount of alcohol in their body will have all driving privileges denied for six months for a first offense.”
11. What is the required distance for stopping behind a fire vehicle responding to an alarm, unless you are on official business?
Answer: 500 feet. Drivers must maintain a distance of at least 500 feet behind responding fire vehicles.
Utah driver handbook, page 86: “Unless you are on official business, do not follow within 500 feet of any fire vehicle responding to an alarm.”
12. Who must accompany a driver with a learner permit in the front seat, according to the listed restrictions?
Answer: A parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed adult 21 or over with evidence of authorization. The handbook specifies that the front seat passenger must be one of these specific authorized adults, not just any passenger.
Utah driver handbook, page 18: “Front seat passenger must be a parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed adult 21 or over with evidence of authorization from a parent or legal guardian”
13. What is the correct action when approaching a continuous flow intersection to make a left turn?
Answer: Observe the first traffic signal, cross the oncoming lanes when green, then observe the second signal to complete the turn. The instructions require drivers to follow two separate signals: first crossing the lanes on the first green, then completing the turn on the second green.
Utah driver handbook, page 52: “Observe the first traffic signal direction, and proceed when green by crossing the oncoming lanes of traffic. Observe the direction of the second signal, which will be on the far left of the intersection, and proceed when green by making your left-hand turn at the intersection.”
14. Who must sit next to the driver when operating a vehicle with an entry-level learner permit?
Answer: A licensed parent, legal guardian, approved driving instructor, or responsible adult. The rules require a specific type of licensed adult supervisor to sit next to the learner permit holder.
Utah driver handbook, page 17: “The person sitting next to you is a licensed parent, legal guardian, approved driving instructor, or responsible adult who signed for financial responsibility”
15. Within what distance of a flashing beacon or stop sign are you prohibited from parking?
Answer: 30 feet. The handbook lists 30 feet as the required distance from flashing beacons, stop signs, yield signs, and traffic control signals.
Utah driver handbook, page 42: “Within 30 feet of any flashing beacon, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal.”
16. When approaching a single-point urban interchange, what is the correct procedure for making a U-turn from the off-ramp to re-enter the freeway?
Answer: Begin the maneuver only when facing a green arrow, and do not stop in the middle of the intersection. The handbook specifies that the driver must begin the U-turn when facing a green arrow and must complete the maneuver without stopping in the intersection.
Utah driver handbook, page 51: “It is legal to make a U-turn from the off-ramp at a single-point urban interchange and re-enter the freeway as long as you face a green arrow when you begin the maneuver. When you re-enter the freeway on the on-ramp, you will face a red arrow. The red arrow is intended for the traffic adjacent to the light. Do not stop your vehicle in the middle of the intersection; complete the maneuver once initiated.”
17. Where should children aged twelve and younger ride in a vehicle according to the safety guidelines?
Answer: In the back seat. The handbook advises that children twelve and under should ride buckled up in a rear seat for safety.
Utah driver handbook, page 39: “Children twelve and under should ride buckled up in a rear seat, and child car seats should be approved for their age and size.”
18. When parking uphill next to a curb, how should you position your front tire?
Answer: Turn the wheel away from the curb while ensuring the front tire touches the curb. The handbook specifies that for uphill parking, the wheel is turned away from the curb with the front tire touching it to secure the vehicle.
Utah driver handbook, page 42: “Turn your wheel away from the curb while ensuring vehicle’s front tire touches the curb to secure the vehicle’s position (without a curb turn the wheel to the right.)”
19. What action is required when being followed by an emergency vehicle with flashing lights while driving in an express lane?
Answer: Make a right-hand lane change out of the express lane when safe. The handbook advises drivers to move out of the express lane to the right when safe to allow emergency vehicles to pass.
Utah driver handbook, page 50: “When being followed by an emergency or police vehicle with flashing lights, it is permissible, when safe to do so, to make a right-hand lane change out of the express lane.”
20. How long are the written knowledge test scores valid for an entry-level learner permit?
Answer: 18 months. The handbook states that entry-level learner permit knowledge test scores remain valid for 18 months.
Utah driver handbook, page 16: “The written knowledge test scores for an entry-level learner permit are valid for 18 months.”