Utah Driver License Division (DLD) Knowledge Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: A sign showing a truck on a steep downgrade with the word 'RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP' in Utah mountains indicates:

A mandatory stop for trucks
A truck weigh station ahead
An emergency escape ramp for trucks that lose brakes (Correct answer)
A truck-only lane

Correct answer: An emergency escape ramp for trucks that lose brakes

Runaway truck ramp signs alert drivers to emergency escape ramps designed for trucks that lose braking ability on steep mountain grades.

Question 2: Which factor does NOT affect a person's blood alcohol concentration?

The amount of food in the stomach
How fast the drinks were consumed
The type of drink mixer used, like soda or juice (Correct answer)
Body weight

Correct answer: The type of drink mixer used, like soda or juice

BAC depends on alcohol amount, body weight, drinking speed, and food, not on what the alcohol is mixed with.

Question 3: What does a pennant-shaped sign (triangular, pointing right) indicate?

Right lane ends
Merge right
No passing zone (Correct answer)
Divided highway ahead

Correct answer: No passing zone

The pennant-shaped yellow sign is the only sign shaped like a horizontal triangle and is used exclusively to mark no-passing zones.

Question 4: If you need a driving record transcript for employment purposes, how should you obtain it?

Request a certified driving record transcript through the Utah DMV, specifying that it is for employment purposes. (Correct answer)
Request the transcript from a local law firm specializing in traffic issues.
Contact your insurance company to provide a transcript for employment verification.
Obtain the transcript from your current employer’s HR department.

Correct answer: Request a certified driving record transcript through the Utah DMV, specifying that it is for employment purposes.

When a driving record is needed for employment, employers often require a certified transcript to ensure its authenticity and official status. The Utah DMV is the sole official source for these records, and specifying the purpose ensures you receive the correct type of document. This certified transcript provides a verified history of your driving offenses, suspensions, and other relevant information.

Question 5: A sign with 'WRONG WAY' in white letters on a red background tells you:

A detour is ahead
Slow down and proceed cautiously
You are traveling in the wrong direction on a one-way roadway (Correct answer)
Road conditions ahead are dangerous

Correct answer: You are traveling in the wrong direction on a one-way roadway

A WRONG WAY sign alerts a driver that they are traveling against the legal direction of traffic and must turn around immediately.

Question 6: After certain serious violations, Utah may require an SR-22 certificate, which is:

A defensive driving course diploma
A vehicle emissions certificate
A temporary registration permit
Proof of future financial responsibility filed by your insurer with the state (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Proof of future financial responsibility filed by your insurer with the state

An SR-22 is a certificate your insurer files with the state proving you carry the required liability coverage.

Question 7: What does it mean to be an 'alcohol restricted driver' in Utah after a DUI conviction?

The driver may only drink at home
The driver may not operate a vehicle with any measurable alcohol in their body (Correct answer)
The driver must carry a breathalyzer in the glove box
The driver may drive only during daylight

Correct answer: The driver may not operate a vehicle with any measurable alcohol in their body

Alcohol restricted drivers commit a new offense if they drive with any detectable alcohol, regardless of the 0.05% limit.

Question 8: What does an octagonal (eight-sided) red sign always mean?

Stop completely (Correct answer)
Speed limit ahead
Yield to cross traffic
Railroad crossing

Correct answer: Stop completely

The octagonal red STOP sign always requires drivers to come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Question 9: A Utah driver convicted of speeding may remove points from their record by completing what?

An approved defensive driving course, once every three years (Correct answer)
A written apology to the court
50 hours of supervised driving
A vision and hearing exam

Correct answer: An approved defensive driving course, once every three years

Utah allows drivers to remove 50 points by completing an approved defensive driving course once every three years.

Question 10: Two vehicles approach an intersection from opposite directions; one is going straight and the other is turning left. Who yields?

The vehicle on the wider road
The vehicle going straight
The vehicle turning left (Correct answer)
Neither; both may proceed

Correct answer: The vehicle turning left

A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic that is proceeding straight through the intersection.

Question 11: How long do most moving violations remain on a Utah driving record for point purposes?

Ten years
Three years from the violation date (Correct answer)
Permanently
One year

Correct answer: Three years from the violation date

Points from most moving violations count against a Utah driver for three years from the date of the violation.

Question 12: What is the maximum BAC allowed for a person operating a commercial motor vehicle in Utah?

0.05%
0.08%
0.04% (Correct answer)
0.02%

Correct answer: 0.04%

Commercial drivers are held to a stricter 0.04% BAC limit while operating a commercial vehicle.

Question 13: A yellow-painted curb in Utah most commonly indicates:

Emergency vehicles only
Free all-day parking
A loading zone or restricted stopping area (Correct answer)
Parking for compact cars

Correct answer: A loading zone or restricted stopping area

Yellow curbs typically mark loading zones or areas with stopping restrictions posted nearby.

Question 14: A white sign with the message 'DO NOT ENTER' means:

Yield before entering
One-way traffic ahead, slow down
Wrong-way entry is prohibited in that direction (Correct answer)
Road closed for construction

Correct answer: Wrong-way entry is prohibited in that direction

A DO NOT ENTER sign prohibits entry into a roadway going the wrong direction, such as an exit ramp or one-way street.

Question 15: A Utah driver under 18 is generally prohibited from doing what while driving, even hands-free in some cases?

Driving on the interstate
Carrying a sibling
Using a wireless phone except in emergencies (Correct answer)
Playing the car radio

Correct answer: Using a wireless phone except in emergencies

Utah bans drivers under 18 from using cell phones while driving except to report an emergency or contact a parent.

Question 16: A school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on a two-lane road ahead of you. You must:

Slow to 20 mph and pass carefully
Pass on the left if no children are visible
Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
Stop only if you are behind the bus

Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

Utah law requires traffic in both directions on a two-lane road to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.

Question 17: In Utah, what does a five-sided (pentagon-shaped) yellow sign indicate?

Railroad crossing
Pedestrian crossing
School zone or school crossing (Correct answer)
Bicycle crossing

Correct answer: School zone or school crossing

The pentagon-shaped sign is used exclusively for school zones and school crossings to alert drivers to the presence of children.

Question 18: Under Utah's move-over law, when you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi-lane highway, you should:

Move into a lane away from the vehicle, or slow down if you cannot (Correct answer)
Turn on your hazard lights and continue
Stop completely in your lane
Maintain your speed and lane position

Correct answer: Move into a lane away from the vehicle, or slow down if you cannot

Utah's move-over law requires drivers to vacate the adjacent lane when safe, or reduce speed if changing lanes is not possible.

Question 19: An orange sign on a highway most likely indicates:

A detour route
A school zone
A work zone or construction area (Correct answer)
A reduced speed limit permanently

Correct answer: A work zone or construction area

Orange signs are used in work zones and construction areas to alert drivers to temporary traffic control conditions.

Question 20: What does a flashing red traffic light require you to do?

Stop, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
Yield to oncoming traffic only
Come to a complete stop and wait for green
Slow down and proceed with caution

Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe

A flashing red light must be treated like a STOP sign — come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Question 21: A green traffic light means:

You have the absolute right-of-way
Speed up to clear the intersection
Proceed only if the intersection is clear (Correct answer)
Stop if safe to do so

Correct answer: Proceed only if the intersection is clear

A green light permits you to proceed, but you must still yield to pedestrians and any vehicles already in the intersection.

Question 22: What is uninsured motorist coverage?

Coverage for vehicles with expired registration
Insurance that covers you when your own policy lapses
Insurance for drivers who are not licensed
Coverage that pays for your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Coverage that pays for your injuries when the at-fault driver has no insurance

Uninsured motorist coverage protects you when you are in an accident caused by a driver who has no liability insurance and cannot pay for your damages.

Question 23: What should you do if you want to contest a traffic ticket in Utah?

Immediately contact the DMV to discuss the ticket without going to court.
Ignore the ticket and wait for a reminder from the DMV.
You should follow the instructions on the ticket to request a court date or a hearing to contest the violation. (Correct answer)
Pay the fine and do not take any further action.

Correct answer: You should follow the instructions on the ticket to request a court date or a hearing to contest the violation.

If you believe a traffic ticket was issued in error or you wish to dispute the violation, you have the legal right to contest it. The proper procedure is to follow the instructions provided on the ticket itself, which typically outline how to request a court date or a hearing. Ignoring the ticket can lead to escalated fines, additional penalties, and even driver's license suspension, making it crucial to address it promptly and correctly.

Question 24: How long must drivers typically maintain SR-22 proof of financial responsibility in Utah?

Thirty days
Three years (Correct answer)
Six months
Ten years

Correct answer: Three years

Utah generally requires SR-22 proof of financial responsibility to be maintained for three years.

Question 25: What happens to the license of a Utah driver under 21 who is caught driving with any measurable alcohol?

They receive only a written warning
They must retake the written test
It is suspended under the Not-a-Drop law (Correct answer)
Nothing, if BAC is under 0.05%

Correct answer: It is suspended under the Not-a-Drop law

Utah's Not-a-Drop law imposes a license suspension on drivers under 21 with any detectable alcohol.

Question 26: What does a brown highway sign typically indicate in Utah?

Detour or alternate routes
Toll facilities or rest areas
Temporary construction information
Recreational areas, parks, or points of interest (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Recreational areas, parks, or points of interest

Brown highway signs guide travelers to recreational areas, national parks, historic sites, and other points of interest.

Question 27: What does a yellow X signal above a lane on a highway mean?

Lane is open for travel
Merge into this lane
Lane is closed — do not use it (Correct answer)
Reduce speed in this lane

Correct answer: Lane is closed — do not use it

A yellow X over a lane on a variable message sign or overhead signal means the lane is closing and drivers must move out of it.

Question 28: A 20-year-old driver in Utah is stopped with a BAC of 0.01%. What is the likely consequence?

A Not-a-Drop violation and license action, since minors may not drive with any alcohol (Correct answer)
A warning that applies after three stops
Only a parking citation
Nothing, because 0.01% is under the adult limit

Correct answer: A Not-a-Drop violation and license action, since minors may not drive with any alcohol

Under the Not-a-Drop law, any measurable alcohol in a driver under 21 leads to a violation and license sanctions.

Question 29: A first offense of driving without insurance in Utah carries a minimum fine of:

$400 (Correct answer)
$50
$100
$2,500

Correct answer: $400

A first conviction for driving without insurance in Utah carries a minimum fine of $400.

Question 30: Which of these is true about parking in a space marked for electric vehicle charging in Utah?

It is only enforced on weekdays
Any car may park if the lot is full
Only electric vehicles actively connected for charging may park there (Correct answer)
Hybrids may park without charging

Correct answer: Only electric vehicles actively connected for charging may park there

EV charging spaces are reserved for electric vehicles that are plugged in and charging.

Question 31: What does a green arrow on a traffic signal mean?

Oncoming traffic has a green light too
Yield before turning in that direction
You may turn in the direction of the arrow without yielding to oncoming traffic (Correct answer)
Turn only if pedestrians are not present

Correct answer: You may turn in the direction of the arrow without yielding to oncoming traffic

A green arrow (protected turn signal) means you have a protected turn — oncoming traffic is stopped and you may turn without yielding.

Question 32: A vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk in the lane next to you. Under Utah law, you should:

Not pass the stopped vehicle because a pedestrian may be crossing (Correct answer)
Flash your lights and continue at normal speed
Pass quickly on the left
Honk and pass at reduced speed

Correct answer: Not pass the stopped vehicle because a pedestrian may be crossing

It is illegal to pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk because it may be yielding to a pedestrian you cannot see.

Question 33: A third DUI conviction within ten years in Utah is classified as what?

Infraction with a large fine
Class A misdemeanor
Class B misdemeanor
Third-degree felony (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Third-degree felony

Utah elevates a third DUI within ten years to a third-degree felony with mandatory jail or prison time.

Question 34: What shape and color is used for regulatory signs in Utah?

Yellow diamond
White rectangle (Correct answer)
Orange pentagon
Red circle

Correct answer: White rectangle

Regulatory signs, which communicate traffic laws and rules, are typically white rectangles (e.g., speed limit, do not enter).

Question 35: In Utah, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverages are:

Mandatory with no option to decline
Illegal to purchase
Offered with your policy but may be rejected in writing (Correct answer)
Only available to commercial vehicles

Correct answer: Offered with your policy but may be rejected in writing

Insurers must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, but a named insured may reject it in writing.

Question 36: What is the minimum bodily injury liability coverage per person required in Utah?

$50,000
$10,000
$15,000
$25,000 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $25,000

Utah requires at least $25,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per person.

Question 37: In Utah, how long must a driver under 18 hold a learner permit before taking the driving skills test?

12 months
30 days
6 months (Correct answer)
3 months

Correct answer: 6 months

Utah requires drivers under 18 to hold a learner permit for at least 6 months before licensing.

Question 38: What does a red circle with a red line through a symbol mean on a traffic sign?

The action shown is prohibited (Correct answer)
Action required
Speed reduced ahead
Warning — hazard ahead

Correct answer: The action shown is prohibited

A red circle with a diagonal red slash over a symbol means that action (e.g., no U-turn, no trucks) is prohibited.

Question 39: Who must sign the title to legally transfer ownership of a vehicle in a Utah private-party sale?

The seller (and buyer where indicated) on the title's assignment section (Correct answer)
Only a notary public
Only the buyer's insurance agent
Only the county assessor

Correct answer: The seller (and buyer where indicated) on the title's assignment section

Ownership transfers when the seller properly completes and signs the title assignment to the buyer.

Question 40: What is typically required to reinstate a suspended driver’s license in Utah?

Only attend a driving skills test without any additional requirements.
Automatically have your license reinstated after the suspension period ends.
Complete any required actions (such as paying fines or fulfilling court requirements), and submit a reinstatement application to the DMV. (Correct answer)
Contact the DMV to inform them that the suspension period is over and request a new license.

Correct answer: Complete any required actions (such as paying fines or fulfilling court requirements), and submit a reinstatement application to the DMV.

Reinstating a suspended driver's license in Utah is not automatic; it requires proactive steps from the driver. You must first satisfy all conditions that led to the suspension, which often include paying outstanding fines, completing defensive driving courses, or fulfilling court-ordered requirements. After meeting these obligations, you must formally apply for reinstatement with the DMV and pay any associated fees.

Question 41: A standard drink of 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, and 1.5 oz of 80-proof liquor each contain how much alcohol relative to each other?

Beer has the most alcohol
About the same amount of alcohol (Correct answer)
Wine has the most alcohol
Liquor has twice the alcohol of the others

Correct answer: About the same amount of alcohol

Each of these standard servings contains roughly the same amount of pure alcohol.

Question 42: A driver hits your parked car in Utah and drives away unidentified. Which of your coverages is designed for this situation?

Roadside assistance
PIP paying for the car damage
Uninsured motorist coverage or collision coverage (Correct answer)
Liability coverage on your policy

Correct answer: Uninsured motorist coverage or collision coverage

Hit-and-run damage is typically handled by your uninsured motorist property or collision coverage, since the at-fault driver is unknown.

Question 43: Utah was the first state to lower its per se BAC limit for drivers 21 and older to what level?

0.04%
0.05% (Correct answer)
0.02%
0.08%

Correct answer: 0.05%

Utah lowered its legal BAC limit to 0.05% effective December 30, 2018, the first state to do so.

Question 44: Utah's 'Move Over' law requires you to do what when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

Maintain your speed but honk
Stop completely next to the vehicle
Move over one lane if possible, or slow down if you cannot (Correct answer)
Flash your headlights and continue

Correct answer: Move over one lane if possible, or slow down if you cannot

Utah law requires drivers to vacate the adjacent lane when safe, or reduce speed if changing lanes is not possible.

Question 45: A blue rectangular sign on a highway typically provides information about:

Services such as gas, food, or lodging (Correct answer)
Toll roads ahead
Construction zones
Speed limits

Correct answer: Services such as gas, food, or lodging

Blue signs on highways guide drivers to services such as gas stations, restaurants, hospitals, and lodging.

Question 46: You are approaching a horse-drawn vehicle or a rider on horseback on a rural Utah road. What should you do?

Slow down, pass slowly, and avoid honking or sudden noises (Correct answer)
Honk your horn to alert the rider
Follow closely until the rider moves off the road
Pass quickly to minimize time near the animal

Correct answer: Slow down, pass slowly, and avoid honking or sudden noises

Horses can be startled by loud noises or fast vehicles, so drivers should pass slowly, quietly, and with plenty of room.

Question 47: Under Utah law, driving is considered implied consent to what?

Chemical testing for alcohol or drugs when lawfully requested (Correct answer)
Sharing your license with any passenger
Vehicle searches at any time
Automatic license renewal

Correct answer: Chemical testing for alcohol or drugs when lawfully requested

By driving in Utah, you consent to chemical tests when an officer has grounds to request them.

Question 48: Before registering a vehicle in Utah, you must:

Install a dashcam
Pass a road test in that vehicle
Prepay one year of fuel taxes
Have owner's security such as liability insurance in effect (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Have owner's security such as liability insurance in effect

Utah requires owner's security, typically liability insurance, to be in effect before a vehicle can be registered and operated.

Question 49: Which coverage pays to repair your own car after you slide on ice and hit a guardrail in Utah?

PIP coverage
Collision coverage (Correct answer)
Comprehensive coverage
Liability coverage

Correct answer: Collision coverage

Collision coverage pays for damage to your own vehicle from striking another object, regardless of fault.

Question 50: In Utah, when does a vehicle title become a 'branded' or salvage title?

When the vehicle changes owners three times
When the registration lapses for one year
When an insurer declares the vehicle a total loss due to damage (Correct answer)
When the vehicle is more than 10 years old

Correct answer: When an insurer declares the vehicle a total loss due to damage

A salvage brand is applied when a vehicle is damaged to the point that an insurer or owner declares it a total loss.

Utah Driver License Division (DLD) Knowledge Test

The Utah DLD written knowledge test assesses applicants' understanding of traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices required to obtain a Utah driver license or learner permit.

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