2024 Utah Permit Test 21
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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9. What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?
Explanation
When preparing to drive, you should first adjust your seat to ensure that you are in a comfortable position and can see the road clearly. Adjust your mirrors and steering wheel to be effective when your seat is fully adjusted.
10. The best way to avoid loss of control under wet conditions is to increase your vehicle's speed.
Explanation
As you drive on a wet road, your tires may start to ride up on the surface of water, causing you to lose control of your vehicle. This is called hydroplaning. The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to lower your speed when driving under wet conditions.
11. Your body gets rid of approximately:
Explanation
The average person’s body will process about one alcoholic drink in one hour. However, many factors play a part in determining how impaired a person will become when consuming alcohol, including the amount of alcohol consumed, how fast it is consumed, and a person’s body weight, food intake, and general health.
12. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane, you should:
Explanation
Never make last-minute turns. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn but you are not in the proper lane to make the turn, drive to the next intersection and then make the turn from the proper lane.
13. This sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs prepare drivers for upcoming road conditions and hazards and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign tells drivers that they are approaching an area with low clearance.
14. It is permissible to drive on the left half of a two-lane, two-way roadway:
Explanation
When driving on a two-lane, two-way roadway, drivers may only pass when it does not interfere with oncoming traffic. Never pass at a railroad crossing or where a hill or curve blocks your view.
15. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
Explanation
Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit in a business or residential area is 25 miles per hour. If another speed is posted, follow that speed limit.
16. When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?
Explanation
