If you have never been licensed, the Utah written test has 50 questions. How many must you get right?

40 (80%). Utah requires a score of 80 percent, which is 40 of 50 questions.

What is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21 or older in Utah?

0.05%. Utah's limit is 0.05 percent, the lowest in the nation.

Under Utah's Not-a-Drop Act, how much alcohol may a driver under 21 have?

None at all. Any measurable alcohol under 21 means losing driving privileges for six months on a first offense.

In Utah, how long must you signal before turning or changing lanes?

At least 2 seconds. Utah requires a signal for two seconds before turning or beginning a lane change.

In Utah you approach a stopped vehicle on the shoulder with hazard lights flashing. What does the law require?

Slow down and change lanes. Slow down, give space, and move to a non-adjacent lane if safe. Violators must take a 4-hour defensive driving class.

You are 17 and driving in Utah. When may you use your phone?

Emergency or a parent call. Drivers under 18 may use a phone only for emergencies, reporting hazards or crimes, or talking with a parent or guardian.

Under a new Utah law from May 2026, must you signal while navigating a roundabout?

No, not anymore. HB 128, effective May 6, 2026, removed the requirement to signal while navigating a roundabout.

You are 16 with a new Utah license. During what hours may you NOT drive, except for listed reasons?

12 am to 5 am. Sixteen-year-old license holders may not drive from 12 am to 5 am unless an exception applies, like work or a licensed driver 21 or older.

In Utah, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?

15 feet. Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

In Utah, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?

20 feet. Do not park on a crosswalk or within 20 feet of one.

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Utah DMV written test guide

Everything you need to know about the written test in Utah, with the rules your state asks about and practice questions with answers.

Agency	Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division (DLD)
Official handbook	Utah Driver Handbook ↗
Questions	50
To pass	40 of 50 correct
Test in Spanish?	Yes

🗣️ Regular license: 14 languages including Spanish, with audio and text. Note: for the Driving Privilege Card all tests are English-only and translation materials are prohibited. Regular license · DPC

80% needed. Never-licensed applicants take a closed-book 50-question test; previously licensed applicants take an open-book 25-question test. First-time Class D applicants must also score 100% on the online Traffic Safety and Trends Exam.

Utah rules you need to know

Alcohol, 21 and over: In Utah the legal limit is 0.05% BAC, the lowest in the country. Official source ↗
Alcohol, under 21: Under 21, any measurable amount of alcohol is illegal under the Not-a-Drop Act. Official source ↗
Following distance: Use the two-second rule, and add more time in bad weather. Official source ↗
High beams: Dim high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming car and within 300 feet when following. Official source ↗
Turn signal: Signal for at least 2 seconds before turning or changing lanes. Official source ↗
Fire hydrant: Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Official source ↗
Crosswalk: Do not park on a crosswalk or within 20 feet of one. Official source ↗
School bus: On a divided highway of four or more lanes with a median, only traffic behind the bus must stop. Official source ↗
Right on red: Right on red is allowed after a complete stop unless a sign says otherwise. Official source ↗
Left on red: Left on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto another one-way street. Official source ↗
Cell phone: No driver may text on a handheld device; drivers 18 or older may talk using voice commands. Official source ↗
Move Over law: For a stopped vehicle with hazard lights, slow down and move to a non-adjacent lane if safe. Official source ↗
Permit age: You can get a learner permit at age 15. Official source ↗

Utah test FAQ

How many questions are on the Utah written test?

The written test has 50 questions and you need 40 correct to pass.

Can I take the Utah driver's test in Spanish?

Yes. Utah offers the written test in Spanish.

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

You can get a learner permit at age 15.

What documents do I need for a permit in Utah?

It depends on your situation (identity, residency and Social Security number or an alternative). Check the official list from Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division (DLD) before you go.

Documents guide → · How to pass on the first try →

10 Utah practice questions

1. If you have never been licensed, the Utah written test has 50 questions. How many must you get right?
1. 40 (80%)
2. 45 (90%)
3. 30 (60%)
4. 35 (70%)
Show answer
Answer: 40 (80%)
Utah requires a score of 80 percent, which is 40 of 50 questions.
Official source ↗
2. What is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21 or older in Utah?
1. 0.08%
2. 0.02%
3. 0.05%
4. 0.10%
Show answer
Answer: 0.05%
Utah's limit is 0.05 percent, the lowest in the nation.
Official source ↗
3. Under Utah's Not-a-Drop Act, how much alcohol may a driver under 21 have?
1. Up to 0.05%
2. Up to 0.04%
3. None at all
4. Up to 0.02%
Show answer
Answer: None at all
Any measurable alcohol under 21 means losing driving privileges for six months on a first offense.
Official source ↗
4. In Utah, how long must you signal before turning or changing lanes?
1. At least 1 second
2. At least 5 seconds
3. At least 2 seconds
4. Just as you start to turn
Show answer
Answer: At least 2 seconds
Utah requires a signal for two seconds before turning or beginning a lane change.
Official source ↗
5. In Utah you approach a stopped vehicle on the shoulder with hazard lights flashing. What does the law require?
1. Stop behind it
2. Just honk your horn
3. Nothing if you stay in your lane
4. Slow down and change lanes
Show answer
Answer: Slow down and change lanes
Slow down, give space, and move to a non-adjacent lane if safe. Violators must take a 4-hour defensive driving class.
Official source ↗
6. You are 17 and driving in Utah. When may you use your phone?
1. Emergency or a parent call
2. At any red light
3. To use GPS with your hand
4. Any time if it is hands-free
Show answer
Answer: Emergency or a parent call
Drivers under 18 may use a phone only for emergencies, reporting hazards or crimes, or talking with a parent or guardian.
Official source ↗
7. Under a new Utah law from May 2026, must you signal while navigating a roundabout?
1. No, not anymore
2. Only at night
3. Yes, always to the right
4. Yes, always to the left
Show answer
Answer: No, not anymore
HB 128, effective May 6, 2026, removed the requirement to signal while navigating a roundabout.
Official source ↗
8. You are 16 with a new Utah license. During what hours may you NOT drive, except for listed reasons?
1. 10 pm to 6 am
2. 12 am to 5 am
3. 11 pm to 5 am
4. 9 pm to 5 am
Show answer
Answer: 12 am to 5 am
Sixteen-year-old license holders may not drive from 12 am to 5 am unless an exception applies, like work or a licensed driver 21 or older.
Official source ↗
9. In Utah, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?
1. 15 feet
2. 30 feet
3. 10 feet
4. 5 feet
Show answer
Answer: 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Official source ↗
10. In Utah, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?
1. 20 feet
2. 25 feet
3. 15 feet
4. 10 feet
Show answer
Answer: 20 feet
Do not park on a crosswalk or within 20 feet of one.
Official source ↗

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Facts checked against the official state handbook and website in October 2026. Rules change: always check the official handbook.