Utah Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Utah driving rules, including Utah roundabout Right-of-Way, solid red arrow, funeral procession yield and Slow-Moving vehicle emblem. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Utah Roundabout Right-of-Way
- Solid Red Arrow
- Funeral Procession Yield
- Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem
- Animal on Roadway
- Visibility Reduced by Smoke or Dust
- Tailgating Response
- Sticking Accelerator
- Vehicle Stalled on Tracks
- Parked Position Entry
- Green Light with Red Arrow
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When approaching a roundabout, what should you do?
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C. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
Drivers must yield to vehicles already circulating in a roundabout.
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You want to park on a Utah street near a stop sign. What is the closest you may park to it?
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C. 30 feet
Utah does not allow parking within 30 feet of any flashing beacon, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal.
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What does a solid red arrow require?
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B. Stop and remain stopped
A solid red arrow means you must stop and cannot make the indicated movement.
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What should drivers do when approaching a funeral procession?
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A. Yield the right-of-way
Drivers must yield to funeral processions as required.
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You are parking next to a curb in Utah. How far from the curb may your back wheel be?
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A. No more than 12 inches
If you park next to a curb, your back wheel must be no further than 12 inches from the curb.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What does a flashing yellow arrow mean for a driver turning left?
Correct answer: You may turn left after yielding to traffic
Why: A flashing yellow arrow allows a left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
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Q2. When approaching a roundabout, what should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles already circulating in a roundabout.
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Q3. What does a solid red arrow require?
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped
Why: A solid red arrow means you must stop and cannot make the indicated movement.
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Q4. What is the safest action when approaching an animal on the roadway?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: Slowing down and being prepared to stop reduces the risk of losing control.
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Q5. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulatory or guide information
Why: Rectangular signs are used for regulations or guidance.
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Q6. When must a driver stop at a railroad crossing?
Correct answer: When warning devices are active or a train is approaching
Why: Drivers must stop when signals activate or a train is approaching.
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Q7. What should you do if your accelerator sticks?
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and apply brakes
Why: Shifting to neutral allows you to slow the vehicle safely.
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Q8. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean?
Correct answer: Passing prohibited
Why: A solid yellow line means you may not pass.
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Q9. What is required when entering traffic from a parked position?
Correct answer: Signal and yield to traffic
Why: Drivers must signal and yield to oncoming traffic.
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Q10. What does a green light with a red arrow mean?
Correct answer: You may go straight but not turn in the arrow direction
Why: A red arrow prohibits the movement shown while other traffic may proceed.
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Q11. What should you do when driving through standing water?
Correct answer: Slow down and test brakes afterward
Why: Driving slowly reduces hydroplaning risk and brakes should be checked after.
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Q12. What does a no-passing zone sign indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: No-passing zones prohibit passing due to limited visibility or hazards.
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Q13. When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
Correct answer: At intersections or railroad crossings
Why: Passing is prohibited at intersections and railroad crossings.
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Q14. What should drivers do when approaching a funeral procession?
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way
Why: Drivers must yield to funeral processions as required.
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Q15. What is the purpose of lane-use control signals?
Correct answer: Indicate which lanes are open or closed
Why: Lane signals guide drivers on lane availability.
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Q16. What does a steady green arrow allow?
Correct answer: Proceed only in the arrow direction
Why: A green arrow permits movement only as shown.
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Q17. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering with the skid helps regain control.
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Q18. What does a white dashed line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane change permitted
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.
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Q19. What is required when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and be ready to stop
Why: Drivers must slow and yield if necessary.
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Q20. What should you do when driving behind a motorcycle?
Correct answer: Allow extra following distance
Why: Motorcycles require extra following distance for safety.
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Q21. What does a green traffic signal allow you to do?
Correct answer: Go when the intersection is clear
Why: A green signal allows movement if the way is clear.
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Q22. What should drivers do if visibility is reduced by smoke or dust?
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Why: Reduced visibility requires slower speeds and more space.
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Q23. What does a school zone speed sign indicate?
Correct answer: Maximum speed when children are present
Why: School zone speeds apply when children are present or as posted.
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Q24. What is the safest way to park on a downhill slope with a curb?
Correct answer: Turn wheels toward the curb
Why: Turning wheels toward the curb helps prevent rolling.
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Q25. What should you do if an oncoming vehicle crosses the centerline?
Correct answer: Brake and move to the right if possible
Why: Braking and moving right reduces crash risk.
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Q26. What does a red flashing arrow mean?
Correct answer: Stop before turning
Why: A flashing red arrow requires a complete stop before turning.
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Q27. What is required when approaching a bicyclist?
Correct answer: Allow a safe passing distance
Why: Drivers must give bicycles adequate space.
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Q28. What should you do when your view is blocked at an intersection?
Correct answer: Slow or stop until you can see clearly
Why: Drivers must ensure the way is clear before proceeding.
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Q29. What does a construction warning sign alert drivers to?
Correct answer: Roadwork or hazards ahead
Why: Construction signs warn of work zones or hazards.
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Q30. What should you do if a tire blows out at highway speed?
Correct answer: Grip the wheel and slow gradually
Why: Maintaining control and slowing gradually is safest.
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Q31. What does a white stop line at an intersection indicate?
Correct answer: Where to stop
Why: Drivers must stop at the stop line.
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Q32. What should drivers do when approaching a curve warning sign?
Correct answer: Reduce speed before entering the curve
Why: Slowing before the curve improves control.
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Q33. What is the safest response to tailgating?
Correct answer: Increase following distance ahead
Why: Increasing space ahead gives you room to react safely.
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Q34. What does a no U-turn sign indicate?
Correct answer: U-turns prohibited
Why: No U-turn signs prohibit making U-turns.
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Q35. What should you do when entering a tunnel?
Correct answer: Remove sunglasses and turn on headlights
Why: Headlights improve visibility inside tunnels.
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Q36. What does a lane reduction sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Fewer lanes ahead
Why: Lane reduction signs warn that lanes will merge.
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Q37. What is required when approaching a stop sign with a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Stop before the crosswalk
Why: Drivers must stop before the crosswalk to allow pedestrian crossing.
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Q38. What should you do if road conditions become icy?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and avoid sudden moves
Why: Slower speeds and gentle movements reduce skidding.
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Q39. You want to park on a Utah street near a stop sign. What is the closest you may park to it?
Correct answer: 30 feet
Why: Utah does not allow parking within 30 feet of any flashing beacon, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal.
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Q40. What should drivers do when approaching a stopped school bus with red lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses displaying red flashing lights.
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Q41. What is the safest way to make a lane change?
Correct answer: Signal and check blind spots
Why: Signaling and checking blind spots prevents collisions.
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Q42. What does a slow-moving vehicle emblem indicate?
Correct answer: Vehicle travels at low speeds
Why: The emblem warns that the vehicle moves slowly.
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Q43. What should you do when approaching a crosswalk with pedestrians waiting?
Correct answer: Yield and stop if necessary
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.
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Q44. What does a red octagon-shaped sign mean?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagon signs are used exclusively for stop signs.
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Q45. What should you do if your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks?
Correct answer: Exit the vehicle and move away
Why: Leaving the vehicle and moving away is safest.
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Q46. You are parking next to a curb in Utah. How far from the curb may your back wheel be?
Correct answer: No more than 12 inches
Why: If you park next to a curb, your back wheel must be no further than 12 inches from the curb.
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Q47. What is required when using turn signals?
Correct answer: Signal before turning or changing lanes
Why: Turn signals must be used before turning or changing lanes.
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Q48. What should drivers do when approaching a hill with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Slow down and keep right
Why: Reduced visibility requires slower speeds and caution.
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Q49. What does a do not enter sign indicate?
Correct answer: Entry is prohibited
Why: Do not enter signs prohibit entry into roadways.
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Q50. What is the safest way to deal with road rage from others?
Correct answer: Avoid contact and create distance
Why: Avoiding confrontation reduces crash risk.