Utah Permit Practice Test 6
25 questions written from the Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Besides sunset to sunrise, when must you use your headlights?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial) (2026). 17 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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Besides sunset to sunrise, when must you use your headlights?
- A Whenever you cannot see 500 feet ahead
- B Only on freeways at night
- C Whenever conditions keep you from seeing 1,000 feet ahead
- D Only when it is raining heavily
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C. Whenever conditions keep you from seeing 1,000 feet ahead
Turn on your headlights from sunset to sunrise and any time conditions keep you from seeing 1,000 feet ahead. Lights help you see and help others see you.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 71
You are driving in the left lane of a multi-lane highway, and a faster car comes up behind you. What does Utah law require?
- A Tap your brakes to warn the driver to back off
- B Speed up past the limit to keep pace
- C Stay in the lane as long as you are at the speed limit
- D Move safely to the right so you do not impede traffic
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D. Move safely to the right so you do not impede traffic
A vehicle in the left lane must move safely to the right when approached from behind. You can be cited for impeding traffic if you stay in the left lane and do not let the other car pass.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 49
What is the 'gore area' on a Utah highway, and what is the rule for it?
- A The area between solid white lines where a ramp lane joins or leaves the highway; you may not cross or drive in it
- B A shoulder area you may use to stop for a short break
- C A paved extra lane you may use to pass slow traffic
- D A space for merging traffic when the freeway is crowded
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A. The area between solid white lines where a ramp lane joins or leaves the highway; you may not cross or drive in it
The gore area lies between the solid white lines that separate a traffic lane from an entrance or exit lane, or where two highways merge or split. It is against the law to cross over or drive in it.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 41
Under Utah's Not-a-Drop Act, how much alcohol may a 19-year-old have in their body while driving?
- A None; any measurable amount is a violation
- B Up to 0.02 BAC
- C Up to 0.05 BAC
- D Up to 0.04 BAC
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A. None; any measurable amount is a violation
The Not-a-Drop Act means a driver under 21 with any measurable alcohol loses driving privileges for six months on a first offense. Alcohol hits new drivers harder because they are still learning complex skills.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 62
Until when must a child ride rear-facing in the back seat, according to the Utah handbook?
- A Until the child can sit up without help
- B Until at least two years old and 30 pounds
- C Until at least four years old and 40 pounds
- D Until at least one year old and 20 pounds
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B. Until at least two years old and 30 pounds
Children must ride rear-facing in the back seat until they are at least two years old and 30 pounds, or longer if the seat allows. Rear-facing seats spread crash forces across a small child's back.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial), page 38