Utah · Right-of-Way Practice
Utah Right-of-Way Practice Test
Utah permit-test facts: Questions: 50 questions for never licensed (closed-book); 25 questions for previously licensed (open-book); To pass: Applicant must pass the written knowledge test; numeric passing score is not stated; Minimum age: 15 years minimum; Utah lists separate permit requirements for ages 15, 16–17, 18, and 19+; Fee: $19 learner-permit fee; Re-takes: May test twice in one day; after three failures, a second fee is required and a retest appointment is needed; Official handbook: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 link on the current DLD page).
Right-of-way questions fail more permit test takers than any other topic — because the rules feel like judgment calls until you learn the system behind them. This page breaks down every right-of-way rule tested on the Utah exam, then lets you practice them with instant AI explanations.
One mindset shift makes these questions easy: right-of-way is always *given*, never *taken*. The test asks who must yield — answer that, and the question solves itself.
Direct answer
Utah permit-test facts: Questions: 50 questions for never licensed (closed-book); 25 questions for previously licensed (open-book); To pass: Applicant must pass the written knowledge test; numeric passing score is not stated; Minimum age: 15 years minimum; Utah lists separate permit requirements for ages 15, 16–17, 18, and 19+; Fee: $19 learner-permit fee; Re-takes: May test twice in one day; after three failures, a second fee is required and a retest appointment is needed; Official handbook: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 link on the current DLD page).
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 50 questions for never licensed (closed-book); 25 questions for previously licensed (open-book) | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | Applicant must pass the written knowledge test; numeric passing score is not stated | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 years minimum; Utah lists separate permit requirements for ages 15, 16–17, 18, and 19+ | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $19 learner-permit fee | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | May test twice in one day; after three failures, a second fee is required and a retest appointment is needed | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Utah Driver Handbook (2026 link on the current DLD page) | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
Sample questions for Utah
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Knowledge test
How many questions are on the Utah never-licensed knowledge test?
- 25 questions
- 35 questions
- 50 questions
- 100 questions
See the explanation
Correct answer: 50 questions
Utah: 50 questions, get 40 right (80%) to pass.
Question 2 · Mountain driving
When driving through a Utah canyon in winter, what is a key precaution?
- Ice never forms in canyons
- Watch for ice in shaded sections and on bridges
- Use high beams in blizzards
- Follow closely behind other cars
See the explanation
Correct answer: Watch for ice in shaded sections and on bridges
In winter canyons: slow down and watch for ice in shaded areas and on bridges.
Question 3 · Traffic signals
What should you do when approaching a yellow traffic light?
- Speed up to beat the red
- Slow down and prepare to stop
- Stop immediately no matter what
- Honk and continue
See the explanation
Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop
Yellow means prepare to stop — don’t speed up to beat the light.
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Frequently asked questions
How many right-of-way questions are on the Utah permit test?
It varies by version, but right-of-way and yielding scenarios are consistently among the largest topic groups on the Utah exam — and the most commonly missed.
What's the most important right-of-way rule to remember?
Right-of-way is given, not taken. Every question is really asking "who must yield?" — answer that and you'll get it right even when the wording is tricky.
Do pedestrians always have the right of way?
In crosswalks — marked or unmarked — yes. The test loves this rule. Blind pedestrians with a white cane or guide dog have the right of way everywhere, always.
Can I practice only right-of-way questions?
Yes.Official test format: 50 questions for never licensed (closed-book); 25 questions for previously licensed (open-book).
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