Utah DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

How does a wet or icy road affect stopping distance?

Accepted Answer

It increases stopping distance.

Answer

It only affects stopping at night.

Answer

It decreases stopping distance.

Question 2

What should drivers do when approaching a steady red traffic light?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop; right turns may be allowed unless prohibited.

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Drive through if there is no crossing traffic.

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Continue driving because they have the right-of-way.

Question 3

Traffic lanes moving in opposite directions are divided by what color lines?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

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White

Answer

Black

Question 4

A posted speed limit indicates what?

Accepted Answer

The maximum or minimum legal speed under ideal conditions

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The speed only commercial vehicles must follow

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The recommended speed when traffic is heavy

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The suggested speed for hazardous conditions

Question 5

At an uncontrolled intersection, how should a driver proceed?

Accepted Answer

Yield to the vehicle on the right and be prepared to stop to avoid collisions.

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Assume other drivers will yield to you.

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Maintain speed and proceed as usual.

Question 6

Why must you be especially alert for motorcycles?

Accepted Answer

They are smaller and harder to see than cars.

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They rarely use headlights.

Answer

Motorcyclists are less skilled than other drivers.

Question 7

To enter a freeway you should:

Accepted Answer

Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed as traffic.

Answer

Signal and enter the freeway; freeway traffic must yield.

Answer

Drive slowly so you can check traffic.

Question 8

When driving on wet pavement, remember that:

Accepted Answer

Pavement is especially slippery right after it starts to rain.

Answer

Wet roads cannot cause hydroplaning.

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You do not need extra space when stopping.

Question 9

If you have a tire blowout while driving, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator

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Keep accelerating to maintain control

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Slam on your brakes immediately

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Turn the vehicle off while moving

Question 10

You notice the driver ahead is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Give that vehicle extra space.

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Avoid following the driver's example.

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Know that the other driver is reducing their safety margin by being inattentive.

Answer

All of the above.

Question 11

Before switching on the ignition you should:

Accepted Answer

Buckle your safety belt and ensure all passengers have done likewise.

Answer

Be sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.

Answer

Be sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.

Question 12

When interacting with pedestrians, a driver must:

Accepted Answer

Always yield the right-of-way

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Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.

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Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.

Question 13

A steady yellow traffic light means you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and prepare to stop.

Answer

Go.

Answer

Yield to other cars.

Question 14

If your wheels slip off the road edge, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down gradually and steer back onto the pavement when safe.

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Jerk the wheel to re-enter immediately.

Answer

Speed up and re-enter quickly.

Question 15

What problems do worn or bald tires create?

Accepted Answer

Increased stopping distance

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Only reduced fuel efficiency.

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No effect on handling in dry conditions.

Question 16

If you are driving much slower than the posted speed and causing traffic to back up on a two-lane road, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull off the road when safe and let other vehicles pass

Answer

Always stay in the left lane to slow traffic

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Speed up above the limit to keep traffic flowing

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Refuse to let anyone pass because you have the right-of-way

Question 17

Which of the following is a recommended practice for driving safely at night?

Accepted Answer

Increase your following distance.

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Make sure your headlights are working properly.

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Do not drive if you are tired.

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All of the above are good night‑driving safety practices.

Question 18

On a narrow road when meeting an oncoming vehicle, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Allow the oncoming vehicle at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the road.

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Demand the other vehicle pull over.

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Pull completely off the road and stop.

Question 19

When must you stop for a school bus?

Accepted Answer

When its red lights are flashing and you are on a two-lane road going either direction

Answer

Only if the bus is directly in front of you

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Only if children are visible on the road

Answer

Only when you are behind the bus

Question 20

Is it legal to exceed the posted speed limit when passing another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 1 of 20

How does a wet or icy road affect stopping distance?