Utah permit test practice

On a two-direction roadway where the dashed yellow line is on your side, what does this indicate?

1. APassing is prohibited from your side
2. BPassing is permitted from your sideCorrect
3. CYou are on a one-way roadway
4. DYou are entering an express lane

Why: A dashed yellow line on your side of a two-direction roadway means passing is permitted from your side.

What do white lane markings separating an express lane or carpool lane from general lanes typically indicate?

1. ACrossing is freely permitted at any point
2. BThe lane is for one-way travel only in that section
3. CThe lane is reserved for bicycles
4. DCrossing is prohibitedCorrect

Why: White lane markings separating an express or carpool lane from general lanes indicate crossing is prohibited.

When passing bicyclists, how much distance does Utah law require?

1. AA minimum of one foot
2. BA minimum of three feetCorrect
3. CA minimum of six feet
4. DNo specific minimum distance

Why: Utah law requires a minimum of three feet of distance from any bicyclist or vulnerable user of the highway you are passing.

Must a driver yield to bicyclists in intersections?

1. ANo, bicyclists must always yield to motor vehicles
2. BOnly if the bicyclist is signaling a turn
3. CYes, as you would for pedestrians and other vehiclesCorrect
4. DOnly at intersections with a traffic signal

Why: As a driver, you must yield to bicyclists in intersections as you would for pedestrians and other vehicles.

According to the handbook, driving on an open highway on a rainy night at what speed may be too fast?

1. A5 miles per hour
2. B25 miles per hourCorrect
3. C55 miles per hour
4. D70 miles per hour

Why: Driving on an open highway on a rainy night at 25 miles per hour may be too fast for the conditions.

Is it permitted to back your vehicle up on a freeway or interstate?

1. AYes, if you missed your exit
2. BNo, you must not back up on a freeway or interstateCorrect
3. CYes, if traffic has come to a complete stop
4. DYes, only on the shoulder

Why: Do not back up on a freeway or interstate.

How does Utah law define road rage?

1. ARepeatedly honking your horn or flashing your headlights at another driver simply because they are annoying you
2. BA criminal offense in response to a roadway incident meant to endanger another driverCorrect
3. CDriving five miles per hour over the speed limit
4. DFailing to use a turn signal during a lane change

Why: Utah law defines road rage as a criminal offense committed by an operator in response to an incident on a roadway, with intent to endanger or intimidate an individual in another vehicle.

Should you assume a motorcycle is turning simply because its turn signal is flashing?

1. AYes, motorcycle turn signals always self-cancel
2. BNo, many motorcycle turn signals do not self-cancelCorrect
3. CYes, only if the motorcycle is also slowing down
4. DNo, motorcycles are not required to signal at all

Why: Do not believe a motorcycle is turning when it has a turn signal flashing; many motorcycle turn signals do not self-cancel.

Does an 18-year-old first-time applicant have a learner permit holding period requirement in Utah?

1. AYes, a 6-month holding period like 16 and 17 year olds
2. BNo holding period, but an approved driver education course is requiredCorrect
3. CYes, a 90-day holding period like those 19 and older
4. DYes, a 1-year holding period

Why: At age 18, there is no learner permit holding period, but the applicant must complete an approved driver education course.

According to Utah safety belt facts, what percentage of crashes occur at speeds under 40 mph?

1. A70%Correct
2. B30%
3. C60%
4. D50%

Why: 70% of crashes occur at speeds under 40 mph, so a safety belt should be worn at any speed.