Utah Permit Practice Test 2

25 questions written from the Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 25
Laws, points & insuranceUtah rule

A Utah driver under 21 builds up points on their record. At how many points within three years will they be called to a hearing?

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About this test

These questions were written from the Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial) (2026). 14 of the 20 Utah questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Utah or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. A Utah driver under 21 builds up points on their record. At how many points within three years will they be called to a hearing?

    • A 200 points
    • B 50 points
    • C 100 points
    • D 70 points
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    D. 70 points

    Drivers under 21 who reach 70 or more points within three years must appear for a hearing. Drivers over 21 have a much higher threshold of 200 points, because new drivers are held to a stricter standard.

    Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 82

  2. School bus stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road
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    School bus stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane roadYouRed lights flashing, stop arm out

    On a two-lane road, a school bus stops ahead with red lights flashing. Who must stop?

    • A No one, if no children are visible
    • B Only traffic coming toward the bus
    • C Traffic in both directions
    • D Only traffic behind the bus
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    C. Traffic in both directions

    On a two-lane road, drivers in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights. Stay stopped until the lights stop flashing.

    Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 46

  3. After a crash in Utah, when must you notify law enforcement immediately?

    • A Only when another driver is involved in the crash
    • B When someone is injured or killed, or property damage totals at least $2,500
    • C When property damage totals at least $500
    • D Only when someone needs an ambulance
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    B. When someone is injured or killed, or property damage totals at least $2,500

    You must call law enforcement right away if a crash causes injury, death, or at least $2,500 in total property damage. This applies whether or not another driver was involved.

    Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 75

  4. Two cars in the same lane passing a fixed marker
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    What minimum following distance does the Utah handbook recommend in good conditions?

    • A Two seconds
    • B Four seconds
    • C One second
    • D One car length for every 20 mph
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    A. Two seconds

    Use the two-second rule: stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Increase the gap in bad weather or poor visibility.

    Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 36

  5. At night, within what distance must you dim your headlights when approaching or overtaking a bicyclist?

    • A 300 feet
    • B 500 feet
    • C 1,000 feet
    • D 200 feet
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    B. 500 feet

    Dim your headlights within 500 feet when approaching or overtaking a bicyclist at night. Bright lights can blind a rider who has little room to recover.

    Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 85