UT DMV Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield UT DMV facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which of these is a permitted reason for an employer to obtain an employee's Utah driving record? → Verifying the record of an employee who drives as part of the job
2. A motorcycle is traveling ahead of you in the same lane. How much following distance should you allow compared to following a car? → More distance, at least 4 seconds
3. What is required to legally park in a space marked with the International Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol)? → A valid disability license plate or placard issued to an occupant of the vehicle
4. Children are playing near the edge of a residential street ahead. The best response is to: → Slow down, cover your brake, and be ready to stop, since children may dart into the road
5. What is the minimum liability insurance required to drive in Utah? → Bodily injury and property damage liability coverage meeting state minimum requirements
6. How should you interact with school buses that have flashing red lights? → Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted
7. When should you increase your following distance beyond the normal minimum? → When following a motorcycle, in bad weather, or when towing a trailer
8. What does a brown highway sign typically indicate in Utah? → Recreational areas, parks, or points of interest
9. Can a driver be convicted of DUI in Utah for impairment caused by legally prescribed medication? → Yes, if the medication renders them incapable of safely operating a vehicle
10. Bridges and overpasses are especially dangerous in cold weather because they: → Freeze before other road surfaces
11. When parking downhill with no curb, which direction should your front wheels face? → Toward the right edge of the road
12. You lost your Utah vehicle title. What should you do before selling the vehicle? → Apply to the Utah DMV for a duplicate title
13. If a driver needs glasses to pass the vision screening, what appears on their Utah license? → A corrective lenses restriction
14. When parking uphill with a curb, which direction should your front wheels face? → Away from the curb (turned left)
15. You are stopped at a red light and want to turn right. A pedestrian begins crossing the street you're turning into. You should: → Wait for the pedestrian to cross before turning
16. A deer suddenly appears in your headlights on a Utah highway at night. What is generally the safest response? → Brake firmly while staying in your lane and honk
17. You are making a left turn at an intersection with a green light. What must you do? → Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning
18. What is uninsured motorist coverage? → Coverage that pays for your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance
19. What does a green arrow on a traffic signal mean? → You may turn in the direction of the arrow without yielding to oncoming traffic
20. Strong crosswinds are most dangerous for which vehicles? → High-profile vehicles like trucks, RVs, and vehicles pulling trailers
21. You are turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street. You must yield to: → Oncoming vehicles and pedestrians before completing the turn
22. You want to make a U-turn at an intersection where U-turns are permitted. You must yield to: → All approaching traffic and pedestrians
23. What happens to the license of a Utah driver under 21 who is caught driving with any measurable alcohol? → It is suspended under the Not-a-Drop law
24. What does a red circle with a red line through a symbol mean on a traffic sign? → The action shown is prohibited
25. Which of these is NOT an acceptable way to satisfy Utah's financial responsibility law? → A verbal promise to pay for any damage you cause
26. At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time from perpendicular directions, who goes first? → The vehicle on the right
27. Highway workers and flaggers are directing traffic in a construction zone with a green signal ahead. Whose instructions do you follow? → The flagger's instructions override the traffic signal
28. A light-rail train (TRAX) is approaching an intersection where you want to turn across the tracks. You should: → Wait and never turn in front of an approaching train
29. What must a Utah driver carry and show to a peace officer upon request while driving? → A valid driver license, registration, and proof of insurance
30. When roads are slippery, your following distance should be: → Increased well beyond the normal following distance