Rules of the Road — Utah Driver License Practice Test
83 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
What are the rules and penalty for speeding in a highway work zone?
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This Utah Driver License Rules of the Road practice set has 83 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Utah Driver License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Rules of the Road bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
What does a flex lane allow a driver to do during rush hours?
- Use a lane whose direction of travel changes by time of day, as shown by overhead signals — Correct answer
- Park along the shoulder until rush hour ends
- Drive faster than the posted speed limit to clear traffic
- Make U-turns freely between the double-dashed lines
Explanation: A flex lane may be used during rush hours. The lanes may have double-dashed yellow lines to either side, and signals above the lanes show which lane is safe to travel; some carry traffic in one direction at certain times and the opposite direction at other times.
Handbook: Rules of the Road — Flex Lanes
Over a flex lane, what does a green arrow mean and what does a red X mean?
- Green arrow = you may use the lane; red X = you may not use the lane — Correct answer
- Green arrow = stop; red X = go
- Both mean the lane is closed to all traffic
- Green arrow = carpool only; red X = trucks only
Explanation: On the overhead signals above a flex lane, a green arrow means you can use the lane and a red X means you cannot use the lane.
Handbook: Rules of the Road — Flex Lanes
What is the minimum following distance you should maintain behind the vehicle ahead on the freeway?
- At least two seconds, increased under adverse conditions — Correct answer
- Exactly one car length regardless of speed
- Half a second is enough on a dry road
- No minimum—just stay close to keep traffic moving
Explanation: When driving on the freeway, you should always maintain at least two seconds of following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you. Under adverse conditions, the time needs to be increased.
Handbook: Rules of the Road — Freeway Driving