Utah DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

This page covers what you need to know for the Utah driver's license knowledge exam: how the test works, the Utah-specific rules that often show up on it, and sample questions with explained answers. Everything here is based on the official Utah driver's manual and state traffic code (sources are listed at the bottom). The real Utah test has 50 questions and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass.

When you're ready, take a free 25-question practice test that mixes Utah-specific questions with general driving questions, with an explanation after every answer. Each attempt draws a new set. No signup needed.

Utah Permit Test and Licensing Facts

Knowledge Test	50 questions, must score 40/50 (80%) to pass
Minimum Permit Age	15
Minimum License Age	16
Speed Limits	Highway: up to 80 mph \| Residential: 25 mph \| School Zone: 15 mph
DUI Law	BAC limit: 0.05% (Under 21: Zero Tolerance)
Point System	Points range from 40 to 200. 200 or more points in 3 years results in suspension.

Rules Specific to Utah

Utah has the lowest DUI BAC limit in the nation at 0.05% — lower than every other state
Utah allows 80 mph on certain rural interstates
Utah has a unique point system using larger numbers — 50 points for speeding, 80 for reckless driving

Sample Utah Permit Test Questions

These questions cover rules that are specific to Utah. They're the ones people most often miss, because the answer differs from state to state.

Utah’s adult per se DUI limit is lower than most states. What BAC level is considered per se DUI for adults?
- A. 0.05% BAC
- B. 0.06% BAC
- C. 0.08% BAC
- D. 0.10% BAC
Answer: 0.05% BAC. Even below that level, you can still be arrested if impaired—never drive after drinking.
How long must you signal before turning or beginning a lane change?
- A. At least 1 second
- B. At least 2 seconds
- C. At least 5 seconds
- D. At least 100 feet
Answer: At least 2 seconds. Signal continuously so other drivers can anticipate your movement.
Child restraint rule: children aged eight and under must be in an approved child safety seat unless they are at least what height?
- A. 50 inches tall
- B. 54 inches tall
- C. 57 inches tall
- D. 60 inches tall
Answer: 57 inches tall. A seat belt should fit low on the hips and across the shoulder—not the neck or stomach.
Child passenger safety: Utah guidance says children must be rear-facing until at least what age AND at least what weight?
- A. At least 1 year and 20 pounds
- B. At least 2 years and 30 pounds
- C. At least 3 years and 35 pounds
- D. At least 4 years and 40 pounds
Answer: At least 2 years and 30 pounds. Keep children rear-facing longer if the seat allows; it provides better head and neck protection.
Parking rule: you must not park within what distance of a fire hydrant?
- A. Within 10 feet
- B. Within 15 feet
- C. Within 20 feet
- D. Within 30 feet
Answer: Within 15 feet. Leaving clearance helps emergency crews access hydrants quickly.
What is the minimum age for a Utah learner permit?
- A. 14
- B. 15
- C. 15½
- D. 16
Answer: 15. The entry-level learner permit requires a minimum age of 15.
How long is a Utah learner permit valid?
- A. 6 months
- B. 1 year
- C. 18 months
- D. 2 years
Answer: 18 months. Learner permits are valid for 18 months; if one expires you must retake the knowledge test.
How much driving must a Utah student complete with a parent or guardian?
- A. 20 hours, 5 after sunset
- B. 30 hours, 10 after sunset
- C. 40 hours, 10 after sunset
- D. 50 hours, 10 after sunset
Answer: 40 hours, 10 after sunset. Students must complete 40 hours of driving, including 10 after sunset, with a parent or legal guardian.
How much behind-the-wheel instruction does Utah driver education require?
- A. 2 hours
- B. 4 hours
- C. 6 hours
- D. 10 hours
Answer: 6 hours. Driver education includes classroom or online study, 6 hours behind the wheel, and 6 hours of observation.
On a Utah divided highway with four or more lanes and a median, who must stop for a school bus?
- A. All traffic
- B. Only vehicles in the lanes behind the bus
- C. No one
- D. Only the lane next to the bus
Answer: Only vehicles in the lanes behind the bus. With a median on a four-plus lane divided highway, only traffic behind the bus stops. On a four-lane road without a median, both directions stop.
What fines can Utah drivers face for illegally passing a school bus?
- A. Up to $100
- B. Up to $500
- C. Up to $3,000
- D. Up to $10,000
Answer: Up to $3,000. Fines for illegally passing a school bus can run up to $3,000.
In Utah, you may not park within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?
- A. 15 feet
- B. 25 feet
- C. 50 feet
- D. 100 feet
Answer: 50 feet. Don't park within 50 feet of the nearest rail, 15 feet of a hydrant, or 20 feet of a crosswalk.
When must Utah drivers use headlights?
- A. Only after dark
- B. From sunset to sunrise and whenever people and vehicles aren't clearly visible at 1,000 feet
- C. Only on freeways
- D. Only in snow
Answer: From sunset to sunrise and whenever people and vehicles aren't clearly visible at 1,000 feet. Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility drops below 1,000 feet.
When must you dim your lights while following another car in Utah?
- A. Within 200 feet
- B. Within 300 feet
- C. Within 500 feet
- D. Within 1,000 feet
Answer: Within 300 feet. Dim within 300 feet of the vehicle ahead and before you get within 500 feet of an oncoming car.
What minimum following distance does the Utah handbook recommend on the freeway?
- A. One second
- B. Two seconds
- C. Four seconds
- D. Six seconds
Answer: Two seconds. Always keep at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead, and more in adverse conditions.
How long is the Utah revocation for a first refusal to take a chemical test (driver 21 or older)?
- A. 6 months
- B. 1 year
- C. 18 months
- D. 3 years
Answer: 18 months. A first refusal revokes your license for 18 months; 36 months for later offenses. Under 21, a first refusal is two years.
How many attempts does one Utah knowledge test fee cover within 12 months?
- A. One
- B. Two
- C. Three
- D. Unlimited
Answer: Three. The fee allows up to three attempts at the written knowledge test within 12 months.
When must you notify Utah law enforcement immediately after a crash?
- A. Only if someone dies
- B. If there are injuries, a death, or at least $2,500 in total property damage
- C. Only if damage exceeds $5,000
- D. Never
Answer: If there are injuries, a death, or at least $2,500 in total property damage. Call 911 immediately if the crash results in injury, death, or at least $2,500 in property damage.
What happens if you're convicted in Utah of driving without insurance?
- A. A warning
- B. You must carry an SR22 for three years and pay a $40 reinstatement fee
- C. A $10 fine
- D. Nothing
Answer: You must carry an SR22 for three years and pay a $40 reinstatement fee. A conviction requires an SR22 for three years and a $40 reinstatement fee.

Utah Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Utah permit test?

The Utah knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 40 correct answers (80%) to pass.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Utah?

The minimum age for a learner's permit in Utah is 15. The minimum age for a driver's license is 16.

What is the legal blood alcohol limit in Utah?

Utah calls impaired driving DUI. The limit is 0.05% BAC for drivers 21 and over, and zero tolerance (any detectable alcohol) for drivers under 21.

How does the Utah driver point system work?

Points range from 40 to 200. 200 or more points in 3 years results in suspension.

What are the default speed limits in Utah?

Typical limits in Utah are up to 80 mph on highways, 25 mph in residential areas and 15 mph in school zones. Posted signs always take priority.

Sources

The facts and questions on this page are based on the following official Utah government sources:

Facts and questions last checked against the Utah Driver Handbook on September 26, 2026.

Laws change. Always check the current Utah driver's manual before your test. This site is unofficial and not affiliated with any Utah government agency.