Utah Safe Driving practice test

Sample Safe Driving questions

Should you wear sunglasses when driving at night?

• Yes, they cut the glare from headlights
• Yes, but only on lighted city streets
• Only if the lenses are tinted yellow
• No, they reduce the light you need

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No, they reduce the light you need

Tinted or colored lenses make it harder to see at night.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 11, J. Night Driving, PDF pp. 70-71

Before changing lanes, how long should you signal?

• Only while you move over
• At least two seconds
• No signal is needed
• Half a second

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At least two seconds

Also check your mirrors and look over your shoulder at your blind spot.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 8, C. Lane Changes, PDF p. 40

Which parts of the road usually freeze first in winter?

• Bridges, ramps and overpasses
• Roads inside long tunnels
• Gravel shoulders beside the road
• Busy streets in town centers

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Bridges, ramps and overpasses

Slippery spots can remain even after crews clear the road.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 11, O. Weather, Cold Weather, PDF p. 73

A child is 7 years old and 50 inches tall. How must the child ride in Utah?

• In a child restraint device
• On an adult's lap
• With only a lap belt
• Unrestrained in the back seat

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In a child restraint device

Children younger than eight need a child restraint unless they are 57 inches or taller.

Source: Utah Code 41-6a-1803, Utah Code 41-6a-1803

What does black ice usually look like?

• Bright reflective paint
• A pile of gravel
• A white, snowy patch
• A wet spot on the road

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A wet spot on the road

Black ice is hard to see, and many Utah crashes start with skids on it.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 11, L. Skidding, PDF p. 71

An oncoming driver does not dim their high beams. Where should you look?

• Toward the right side of the road
• At the center line
• Into your rearview mirror
• Straight into the headlights

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Toward the right side of the road

This helps keep you from being blinded.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 11, J. Night Driving, PDF p. 70

How much more likely are you to die if you are thrown from a car?

• No more likely
• About 2 times
• About 23 times
• About 5 times

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About 23 times

Safety belts help keep you inside the vehicle.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 7, Safety Belt Facts, PDF pp. 37-38

What was the leading cause of all crashes on Utah highways in 2025?

• Driving too slowly
• Following too closely
• Running out of fuel
• Using high beams

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Following too closely

Failure to yield right-of-way came second.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, The Top Five Leading Causes of All Crashes on Utah Highways, PDF p. 7

Until at least what age should a child ride rear-facing?

• Two years
• One year
• Six months
• Eight years

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Two years

The child should also weigh at least 30 pounds, or ride rear-facing longer if the seat allows.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 7, D. Car Seats, PDF p. 38

Where should an infant never ride?

• In an approved car seat
• In a rear-facing seat in back
• In front of a passenger air bag
• In the back seat

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In front of a passenger air bag

Air bags can injure infants and small children.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 7, E. Air Bags, PDF p. 39

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• Alcohol & DrugsBlood alcohol limits, DUI rules and medication
• EmergenciesBreakdowns, emergency vehicles and railroad crossings
• License RulesPermits, restrictions for new drivers and points
• Insurance & CollisionsRequired coverage and what to do after a crash
• Phones & DistractionPhone rules and other distractions

About these questions

We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (Driver-Handbook-2026.pdf on dld.utah.gov, last modified 2026-08-27, 115 PDF pages; lists new laws effective May 6, 2026), read 2026-11-09. Page numbers cited are PDF pages (PDF page = printed page + 10). Where the handbook is silent or out of date, the Driver License Division pages on dld.utah.gov and the Utah Code on le.utah.gov (Titles 41 and 53, read 2026-11-09) are the source. Handbook statements that differ from the current Utah Code and were left out of the questions: child restraint 'eight and under' (Utah Code 41-6a-1803: younger than eight) and 'a citation for each unrestrained passenger' (41-6a-1803(3): one offense); driving without insurance 'class B misdemeanor' (41-12a-302(3), amended 2026: class C); failing to stop at an injury crash 'third-degree felony' (41-6a-401.3(4): class A misdemeanor unless aggravated); a DUI plea held in abeyance (41-6a-502(7): a plea may not be held in abeyance); ignition interlock periods of three years under 21 and 10 years for automobile homicide (41-6a-518.2(2): two and four years); and the age-16 night restriction in the handbook table (41-8-2: younger than 17; the questions use a 16-year-old). edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.

DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Utah Driver License Division, and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.