Utah Permit Practice Test 5
25 questions written from the Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the minimum distance Utah law requires when you pass a bicyclist?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial) (2026). 13 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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What is the minimum distance Utah law requires when you pass a bicyclist?
- A 1 foot
- B 3 feet
- C 2 feet
- D 5 feet
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B. 3 feet
Utah requires at least three feet between your vehicle and any bicyclist or other vulnerable road user you pass. Give more room and slow down when you can.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 85
Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit near a school building or grounds during recess in Utah?
- A 15 mph
- B 30 mph
- C 25 mph
- D 20 mph
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D. 20 mph
Utah's school-zone limit is 20 mph when passing a school during recess, while children are going to or leaving school, or when the flashing lights are on. Children can run into the street without warning.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 54
You see a round yellow sign with an X and the letters RR. What does it tell you?
- A A railroad crossing is ahead; slow down, look, and listen
- B A road crossing is ahead with a stop light
- C Railroad tracks have been removed ahead
- D You are at the tracks and must always stop
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A. A railroad crossing is ahead; slow down, look, and listen
The round yellow RR sign is an advance warning placed before a railroad crossing. Slow down, look and listen for a train, and be ready to stop.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 57
A Utah driver over 21 will be asked to appear for a hearing after collecting how many points in three years?
- A 70 or more
- B 200 or more
- C 150 or more
- D 100 or more
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B. 200 or more
Drivers over 21 face a hearing at 200 or more points within three years. The hearing can lead to probation, a defensive driving course, or a denial or suspension.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 82
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You are driving the opposite way from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on a divided highway with four or more lanes and a median between the two directions. What must you do?
- A Pull onto the shoulder and wait
- B You are not required to stop, but you should drive with caution
- C Stop, then go on after 10 seconds
- D Stop until the red lights stop flashing
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B. You are not required to stop, but you should drive with caution
On a divided highway with four or more lanes and a median, only traffic behind the school bus must stop. Even if you need not stop, watch for children who may run into the road.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 46