Utah Traffic Signals practice test

Practice lights, arrows and pedestrian signals, with questions based on the Utah Driver Handbook.

Sample Traffic Signals questions

You see a flashing yellow arrow for your left turn. What does it mean?

  • Stop and wait for a solid green light
  • Turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
  • Left turns are not allowed right now
  • Oncoming traffic must stop for you
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Turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Oncoming traffic has a green light, so proceed with caution.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 9, H. Traffic Signals, PDF p. 56

An overhead sign flashes a train logo near a TRAX line. What does it mean?

  • A light rail train is approaching
  • Trains are not running
  • Every car must stop at once
  • The crossing is closed for the day
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A light rail train is approaching

It is an extra warning, not a signal to stop, so obey the traffic signals.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 14, TRAX Light Rail and Streetcars, PDF p. 99

What does a green arrow allow?

  • Turning any direction
  • Making a U-turn anywhere
  • Going without yielding to anyone
  • Going only in the arrow's direction
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Going only in the arrow's direction

Still yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 9, H. Traffic Signals, PDF p. 55

Which of these is a traffic control in Utah?

  • A billboard by the road
  • A school crossing guard's directions
  • A car parked at the curb
  • A mailbox at the corner
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A school crossing guard's directions

Traffic controls also include signals, signs, road markings and directions from police and highway workers.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 9, G. Traffic Controls, PDF p. 55

May you turn right on a red light in Utah?

  • No, never in Utah
  • Only on a red right-turn arrow
  • Yes, after a full stop unless posted
  • Yes, without stopping first
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Yes, after a full stop unless posted

A red right-turn arrow means right turns are not allowed.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 9, H. Traffic Signals, PDF p. 56

Over a flex lane you see a red X. What does it mean?

  • You may use it with caution
  • It is a carpool lane
  • Exit the freeway now
  • You may not use that lane
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You may not use that lane

A green arrow shows that the lane is open to you.

Source: Utah Driver Handbook, Section 9, A. Flex Lanes, PDF p. 49

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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.