Free Utah DLD Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 3 2026
This Practice Test 3 is modeled on the Driver License Division (DLD) written knowledge exam, which has 50 questions; to pass you need 40 of 50 correct (80%). These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the DLD tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.
What does this sign tell you about the bridge ahead?
What's on the Utah Practice Test 3
The real Utah knowledge test has 50 questions, and to pass you need 40 of 50 correct (80%). Practice Test 3 is a 25-question set drawn from 52 questions, scored against a practice target of 80%.
Topics in this test's question pool
- Road signs 16
- Traffic laws 15
- Safe driving 8
- Alcohol & drugs 4
- Emergencies 3
- Parking 2
- Right of way 2
- Vehicle equipment 2
52 questions in the pool, 10 of them written specifically for Utah. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.
Sample questions from this test, with answers
Want to test yourself first? Take the test above before reading these. Every answer below is checked against the source shown.
1. In Utah, you may not park within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing?
- A. 50 feet (correct)
- B. 15 feet
- C. 25 feet
- D. 100 feet
Why: Parking is banned on any railroad track and within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a crossing, unless signs or local law allow it.
Source: official Utah driver handbook, p.32 (PDF p.42), D. Parking
2. A deer suddenly steps into your lane on a Utah highway. What does the Utah handbook advise?
- A. Swerve sharply onto the shoulder
- B. Stay in your lane; do not swerve (correct)
- C. Swerve into the other lane if clear
- D. Speed up to get past it quickly
Why: Swerving to avoid an animal can raise your risk of injury. Keep the vehicle under control and in your travel lane, and slow down near animals by the road because others may follow.
Source: official Utah driver handbook, p.57 (PDF p.67), B. Avoiding Collisions with Animals
3. If your right wheels drift off the pavement onto the shoulder, you should:
- A. Brake hard and steer back onto the road
- B. Ease off the gas and steer back gently (correct)
- C. Speed up and steer back on right away
- D. Jerk the wheel left to get back at once
Why: If your wheels drift onto the shoulder, do not brake hard or jerk the wheel. Ease off the accelerator, keep a firm grip, and steer back onto the pavement gently once your speed has decreased - this prevents loss of control.
Source: official Utah driver handbook
4. A black-and-white rectangular sign reading 'NO TURN ON RED' means:
- A. Turn on red only if no cars are coming
- B. No turning on red, even after stopping (correct)
- C. Only left turns on red are banned here
- D. Turns are never allowed here
Why: A 'No Turn on Red' sign prohibits turning while the signal is red, even after a complete stop. You must wait for a green light to turn.
5. If a tire blows out while you are driving, the first thing you should do is:
- A. Brake hard to stop as quickly as you can
- B. Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the gas (correct)
- C. Turn on hazard lights and stop in the lane
- D. Steer hard toward the shoulder right away
Why: During a blowout, hold the steering wheel firmly to keep the vehicle straight, ease your foot off the accelerator, and let the car slow gradually. Hard braking can cause a spin. Pull off the road only after you have control.
Source: official Utah driver handbook
6. Which lane position helps other drivers see you and gives you the best view of the road ahead?
- A. Ride beside other cars so they always see you
- B. Keep space around you and stay out of blind spots (correct)
- C. Stay close behind a larger vehicle to block the wind
- D. Keep to the far left edge of your lane
Why: Maintain a space cushion around your vehicle and avoid lingering in others' blind spots. This keeps you visible, gives you escape routes, and improves your view of developing hazards.
Source: official Utah driver handbook
More Utah facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Utah permit practice test page.
Utah DLD Test Info
- Questions on real test
- 50
- Passing score
- 80%
- Correct needed
- 40 of 50 correct (80%)
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Testing agency
- Driver License Division
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Study Tip
Don't just aim to pass this Utah Practice Test 3 once - keep taking it until you score 80% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your DLD exam.