20 questions from the Utah driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. When driving downhill on a narrow road, who must yield to whom?
Answer: The vehicle going downhill must yield to the vehicle going uphill. The handbook states that downhill traffic yields to uphill traffic on narrow roads.
Utah driver handbook, page 69: “You must yield to vehicles going uphill if traveling downhill on a narrow road.”
2. What does a fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle displayed on the rear of a vehicle indicate?
Answer: The vehicle is moving less than 25 mph. The handbook defines this specific triangle symbol as indicating that the vehicle is traveling at speeds under 25 mph.
Utah driver handbook, page 93: “A fluorescent or reflective orange and red triangle displayed on the rear means the vehicle is moving less than 25 mph.”
3. What is the recommended safe gap distance when stopping behind another vehicle?
Answer: Stop where you can see the vehicle’s rear tires ahead of you. The handbook defines a safe stopping distance by the visibility of the rear tires of the vehicle in front.
Utah driver handbook, page 46: “A safe gap when stopping behind another vehicle is to stop where you can see the vehicle’s rear tires ahead of you.”
4. How many points are removed from a driver's record if they drive two successive years without a conviction?
Answer: All points. The handbook specifies that completing two successive years without a conviction results in the removal of all points from the driving record.
Utah driver handbook, page 82: “If you drive two successive years without a conviction, all points will be removed from your record.”
5. If a driver refuses to submit to a chemical test when asked by a peace officer, how long is their driver license revoked for a first offense?
Answer: 18 months. The implied consent law section states that refusal results in an 18-month revocation for the first offense.
Utah driver handbook, page 63: “If you refuse to do so, your driver license would be revoked for 18 months for the first offense and 36 months for the second or subsequent offenses.”
6. What does a red X signal above a flex lane indicate?
Answer: You cannot use the lane. The handbook specifies that a red X signal indicates the lane is not available for travel at that time.
Utah driver handbook, page 49: “A red X means you cannot use the lane.”
7. What is the maximum speed at which a Class 3 electric assisted bicycle's motor provides assistance?
Answer: 28 miles per hour. Class 3 e-bikes provide pedal assistance up to 28 mph, unlike Class 1 and 2 which cut off at 20 mph.
Utah driver handbook, page 86: “CLASS 3—equipped with a motor or electronics that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to assist when the bicycle reaches the speed of 28 miles per hour.”
8. What is the maximum duration for which a Temporary Driver License allows driving privileges?
Answer: Six months. The handbook specifies that a Temporary Driver License allows driving privileges for up to six months.
Utah driver handbook, page 13: “Temporary Driver License—a temporary license allowing driving privileges up to six months, not available for driving privilege card (DPC) holders.”
9. When approaching a stationary vehicle with flashing hazard lights on the highway, what action must a driver take according to the Move Over Law?
Answer: Reduce speed and change lanes if practical. The law requires drivers to slow down and move over to a non-adjacent lane when safe to do so.
Utah driver handbook, page 86: “When approaching a stationary vehicle adjacent to a highway that is not parked in an apparent legal parking area that has flashing hazard lights illuminated, the driver shall reduce the speed of the vehicle, provide as much space as practical to the stationary vehicle, if practical and with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, make a lane change into a lane not adjacent to the stationary vehicle.”
10. At what blood alcohol content (BAC) level does vision become impacted for all drivers?
Answer: 0.02. The handbook provides the specific numerical threshold of 0.02 BAC as the point where vision impairment begins.
Utah driver handbook, page 61: “Vision is impacted at 0.02 blood alcohol content (BAC) for all drivers.”
11. What is the recommended action for drivers carrying hazardous materials when approaching railroad crossings?
Answer: Make a safe, gradual stop to minimize the possibility of causing a crash. The handbook advises hazardous material drivers to stop gradually to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
Utah driver handbook, page 96: “Drivers should make a safe, gradual stop to minimize the possibility of causing a crash.”
12. How should a driver arrange their view of a horizontal traffic light to identify the colors correctly?
Answer: Red is on the left, yellow is in the middle, and green is on the right. The handbook defines the specific left-to-right order for horizontal traffic lights as red, yellow, then green.
Utah driver handbook, page 55: “If traffic lights are horizontal, the red light is on the left, the yellow light is in the middle, and the green light is on the right.”
13. When stopping behind another vehicle at an intersection, how much space should you maintain?
Answer: Enough space so that you can see the vehicle’s rear tires ahead of you. The handbook defines a safe gap by stating that the driver should be able to see the rear tires of the vehicle in front.
Utah driver handbook, page 52: “If stopping behind another vehicle, maintain a safe gap. You should be able to see the vehicle’s rear tires ahead of you.”
14. What action is required when facing a flashing yellow arrow light?
Answer: Turn is permitted, but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. The handbook specifies that while turns are allowed under a flashing yellow arrow, the driver must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians first.
Utah driver handbook, page 56: “FLASHING YELLOW ARROW LIGHT—turns are permitted, but first you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.”
15. Where should you place your hands on the steering wheel while driving?
Answer: On the outside of the wheel. The instructions state that drivers should keep both hands on the outside of the steering wheel at all times.
Utah driver handbook, page 45: “Keep both hands on the outside of the steering wheel at all times unless using other controls.”
16. According to the handbook, what is the correct procedure when approaching an intersection where the traffic lights are not working?
Answer: Come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way to any vehicle on the right. The handbook states that when traffic lights are not working, drivers must stop completely and yield to vehicles on their right.
Utah driver handbook, page 56: “If you approach an intersection where the traffic lights are not working, you must first come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way to any vehicle on the right unless otherwise directed by a peace officer.”
17. What is the required action when approaching an oncoming car with your high beams on?
Answer: Dim your lights before you get within 500 feet of the oncoming car. The rule specifies a distance of 500 feet for dimming high beams when meeting oncoming traffic.
Utah driver handbook, page 69: “If your vehicle’s high beam lights are on and a car is coming toward you, dim your lights before you get within 500 feet of the oncoming car.”
18. What is the minimum distance a driver must maintain from a bicyclist when passing them on the highway?
Answer: Three feet. The handbook states that Utah law mandates a minimum clearance of three feet when passing bicyclists.
Utah driver handbook, page 84: “Utah law requires a minimum of three feet of distance from any bicyclist or vulnerable user of the highway you are passing.”
19. What action must a driver take when encountering a pedestrian crossing a street who is carrying a white cane?
Answer: Come to a complete stop. The handbook mandates that drivers must come to a complete stop for pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane.
Utah driver handbook, page 91: “When a pedestrian is crossing a street with a guide dog or carrying a white cane, you must come to a complete stop.”
20. Under which condition is a driver permitted to drive in a center lane (two-way left turn lane) regarding bicyclists?
Answer: When the bicyclist is traveling at less than a reasonable speed. The handbook allows drivers to use the center lane specifically when a bicyclist is traveling at less than a reasonable speed.
Utah driver handbook, page 84: “If a bicyclist travels at less than a reasonable speed, you may drive in a center lane, that is, a two-way left turn lane; the center lane is on a roadway divided into three or more lanes that provide for two-way movement of traffic.”