2024 Utah Permit Test 15
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Utah. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Utah please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/utah/car.
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17. You should honk your horn when you:
Explanation
Your horn should be used as a warning in situations where you think another driver or a pedestrian does not see you. For example, if a child begins to run into the street in front of your vehicle, you should sound your horn.
18. Before switching on the ignition, you should:
Explanation
Develop a routine for entering and leaving your car. Before switching on the ignition, buckle your safety belt and see that all passengers do likewise.
19. Which of the following influence(s) the effects of alcohol?
Explanation
Your blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on how much alcohol you drink, how much time passes between drinks, and your weight. Eating before or while you drink helps slow the absorption of alcohol somewhat, but it cannot prevent intoxication or impairment if you have too much to drink.
20. A "Merging lanes" sign means drivers should be prepared to change lanes or allow other traffic to come into their lane.
Explanation
A "Merging lanes" sign indicates that two lanes of traffic going the same direction will soon merge into one lane. Drivers should be ready to either change lanes or allow other traffic to merge into their lane.
21. You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
Explanation
Flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, and/or bells at a railroad crossing mean that you must come to a complete stop. You must not go across the tracks until the lights and bells have stopped and the crossing gates are completely up. Do not drive around or under a gate that is moving up or down.
22. Before turning, you should:
Explanation
To complete a turn safely, you should activate your turn signal three to four seconds before your turn.
23. During school hours, the speed limit in a school zone is:
Explanation
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is 20 miles per hour in a school zone during school hours, while children are present, and/or while flashing lights are activated.
24. Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:
Explanation
A solid yellow arrow has the same meaning as a yellow traffic light. When approaching a solid yellow arrow, you must reduce your speed and prepare for a red light.
25. A Class D license allows a driver to operate a vehicle that weighs up to:
Explanation
