Highway & Freeway Driving — Utah
Utah permit practice test: 501 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: never-licensed 50 Q closed book; previously licensed 25 Q open book; 80%. Highway & Freeway Driving: 46 questions.
Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Highway & Freeway Driving |
| License test | Utah Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 46 (9% of 501 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (46)
1. To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:
- Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes. ✓
- Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.
- Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
- None of the above.
Answer: A. Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.
2. When passing other vehicles:
- Check your mirrors and blind spots. ✓
- Honk your horn at least three times.
- Re-enter your lane within 10 feet of the passed vehicle.
- There is no need to signal.
Answer: A. Check your mirrors and blind spots.
3. Which of the following statements is true?
- It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.
- A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.
- The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle. ✓
- Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.
Answer: C. The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.
4. The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:
- A bad driving habit.
- A good driving habit. ✓
- Unnecessary.
- Not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.
Answer: B. A good driving habit.
5. To turn left from multilane, one-way streets and highways, you should start from:
- The middle of the intersection.
- The right lane.
- The left lane. ✓
- Any lane.
Answer: C. The left lane.
6. If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
- Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you. ✓
- Keep a steady pace.
- Stay in the driver's blind spot.
- Honk to let them know you are there.
Answer: A. Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
7. When driving on major highways:
- Stay alert.
- Keep your eyes moving.
- Be ready to react to road hazards.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
8. A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:
- Should yield to drivers already on the interstate. ✓
- Has the right-of-way.
- May force their way into traffic.
- Can assume that other drivers will change lanes to make room.
Answer: A. Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.
9. If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:
- Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.
- Make a U-turn to go back to the exit.
- Continue driving and use the next exit. ✓
- Put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the exit.
Answer: C. Continue driving and use the next exit.
10. When driving on an interstate:
- Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.
- You should always use cruise control.
- Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes. ✓
- You should change lanes often.
Answer: C. Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook