Which Utah residents must maintain proof of financial responsibility?

Every owner of a motor vehicle who is at least 21 years of age

Every owner of a motor vehicle costing more than $25,000

Every owner of a motor vehicle manufactured after 2000

Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.

If you are lost, you can quickly type navigation instructions while driving.

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Utah DMV Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test

20 laws & requirements questions for the Utah DMV Permit Test, out of 21 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Utah test has 50 questions and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass.

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Official source: dld.utah.gov
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1Question 1 of 20
Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs can all affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
2Question 2 of 20
If you are convicted of reckless driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 80
If you are convicted of reckless driving, 80 points will be added to your driving record. Therefore, just one such conviction on the part of a driver under 21 years of age will result in a hearing and possible license suspension.
Source: Point Distribution; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook
3Question 3 of 20
A driver under 21 years of age who has accumulated _____ or more points within a three-year period will be required to appear for a hearing.
Not quite. The answer is 70
A driver under 21 years of age who has accumulated 70 or more points within a three-year period will be required to appear for a hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to determine what corrective actions should be taken, such as suspending the driver's license.
Source: Point System; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook
4Question 4 of 20
If you are convicted of driving without liability insurance or other proof of financial responsibility, you will have to pay a fine of at least
Not quite. The answer is $400.
Driving without liability insurance or other proof of financial responsibility is considered a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $400 – $750 and possibly up to 90 days in jail for a first offense. For a second or subsequent offense within three years, the fine will be increased to at least $1,000. [UT Code § 41-12a-302], [UT Code § 76-3-204],
Source: UT Code § 76-3-301
5Question 5 of 20
Points for individual convictions are automatically removed from your driving record ________ after the date of the violation.
Not quite. The answer is 3 years
Points for individual convictions are automatically removed from your driving record three years after the date of the violation.
Source: How to Clear Points From Your Record; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook
6Question 6 of 20
A driver under 21 years of age who has accumulated _____ or more points within a three-year period will be required to appear for a hearing.
Not quite. The answer is 70
A driver under 21 years of age who has accumulated 70 or more points within a three-year period will be required to appear for a hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to determine what corrective actions should be taken, such as suspending the driver's license.
Source: Point System; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook
7Question 7 of 20
If you drive for ________ without a traffic conviction, half the points on your driving record will be removed.
Not quite. The answer is 1 year
If you maintain a clean driving record for one full year, half the points on your driving record will be removed. Note: Points for individual convictions are automatically removed from your record three years after the date of the violation.
Source: How to Clear Points From Your Record; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook
8Question 8 of 20
An adult driver who has accumulated _____ or more points within a three-year period will be required to appear for a hearing.
Not quite. The answer is 200
An adult driver who has accumulated 200 or more points within a three-year period will be required to appear for a hearing. The purpose of the hearing is to determine what corrective actions should be taken, such as suspending the driver's license or requiring the driver to complete a Defensive Driving Course.
Source: Point System; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook
9Question 9 of 20
If you drive for ________ without a traffic conviction, all the points on your driving record will be removed.
Not quite. The answer is 2 years
If you maintain a clean driving record for two full years, all the points on your driving record will be removed. Note: Points for individual convictions are automatically removed from your record three years after the date of the violation.
Source: How to Clear Points From Your Record; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook
10Question 10 of 20
You may have points removed from your driving record each time that you successfully complete an approved Defensive Driving Course, but only once every
Not quite. The answer is 3 years.
You may have points removed from your driving record each time that you successfully complete an approved Defensive Driving Course, but only once every three years.
Source: How to Clear Points From Your Record; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook
11Question 11 of 20
Which Utah residents must maintain proof of financial responsibility?
Not quite. The answer is Every owner of a motor vehicle
In Utah, every owner of a motor vehicle (car, truck, or motorcycle) must maintain proof of financial responsibility.
Source: The Utah Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law; Appendix D: Crashes and Insurance; Utah Driver Handbook
12Question 12 of 20
Which of the following statements is true?
Not quite. The answer is It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.
Texting or eating while driving increases your chances of an accident. If you are lost, pull over and enter navigation instructions. However, you can use audio navigation while driving.
13Question 13 of 20
Once you successfully complete an approved Defensive Driving Course, ____ points will be removed from your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 50
Once you successfully complete an approved Defensive Driving Course, 50 points will be removed from your driving record. (You may take such a course every three years to remove 50 points each time.) If you take a Defensive Driving Course in person rather than online, you may also qualify for a discount on your vehicle liability insurance premiums. [How to Clear Points From Your Record; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook],
Source: "Defensive Driving (DDC-4) Online Course," Utah Safety Council, http://ddc.utahsafetycouncil.org/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=778
14Question 14 of 20
Under Utah law, you may not smoke in your vehicle if any passenger is ____ years of age or younger.
Not quite. The answer is 15
Under Utah law, you may not smoke in your vehicle if any passenger is 15 years of age or younger, unless it's an open-body vehicle or a convertible with the top down. If you are found guilty of violating this law, you can be fined up to $45. [Keeping Children Safe; Section 5: Before You Drive; Utah Driver Handbook],
Source: UT Code § 41-6a-1717
15Question 15 of 20
The court can adjust the points awarded for a traffic conviction other than speeding by plus or minus
Not quite. The answer is 10%.
The court can adjust the points awarded for a traffic conviction other than speeding by plus or minus 10 percent.
Source: Point Distribution; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook
16Question 16 of 20
If you drive for ________ without a traffic conviction, all the points on your driving record will be removed.
Not quite. The answer is 2 years
If you maintain a clean driving record for two full years, all the points on your driving record will be removed. Note: Points for individual convictions are automatically removed from your record three years after the date of the violation.
Source: How to Clear Points From Your Record; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook
17Question 17 of 20
If you are convicted of reckless driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 80
If you are convicted of reckless driving, 80 points will be added to your driving record. Therefore, just one such conviction on the part of a driver under 21 years of age will result in a hearing and possible license suspension.
Source: Point Distribution; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook
18Question 18 of 20
If a driver under 21 years of age violates Utah's "Not a Drop" law, his or her license will be suspended for at least
Not quite. The answer is 6 months.
Under Utah's "Not a Drop" Law, a minor may not drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in his or her system. If a minor is convicted of violating this law for the first time, his or her license will be suspended for six months.
Source: Underage Drinking; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook
19Question 19 of 20
If you are convicted of speeding, at least ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 35
If you are convicted of speeding, points will be added to your driving record, based on how much you had exceeded the speed limit at the time. 1–10 mph over the speed limit: 35 points; 11–20 mph over the speed limit: 55 points; 21 or more mph over the speed limit: 75 points. [Point Distribution; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook],
Source: "Utah Point System," Utah Department of Public Safety, https://dld.utah.gov/utah-point-system/
20Question 20 of 20
If a driver under 21 years of age accumulates excessive points, his or her license may be suspended for at least
Not quite. The answer is 30 days.
If a driver under 21 years of age accumulates 70 or more points within a three-year period, his or her license may be suspended for between 30 days and one year, depending on the severity of his or her driving record.
Source: Point System; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook

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How many questions are on the Utah DMV Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 50 questions.

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You need 40 out of 50 correct (80%).

How old do you have to be to take the Utah DMV Permit Test?

You can take it from age 15. 50-question closed-book test, 80% to pass. The DLD handbook says it is not timed (usually 30-45 minutes).

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Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?

If you are convicted of reckless driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

A driver under 21 years of age who has accumulated _____ or more points within a three-year period will be required to appear for a hearing.

If you are convicted of driving without liability insurance or other proof of financial responsibility, you will have to pay a fine of at least

Points for individual convictions are automatically removed from your driving record ________ after the date of the violation.

A driver under 21 years of age who has accumulated _____ or more points within a three-year period will be required to appear for a hearing.

If you drive for ________ without a traffic conviction, half the points on your driving record will be removed.

An adult driver who has accumulated _____ or more points within a three-year period will be required to appear for a hearing.

If you drive for ________ without a traffic conviction, all the points on your driving record will be removed.

You may have points removed from your driving record each time that you successfully complete an approved Defensive Driving Course, but only once every

Which Utah residents must maintain proof of financial responsibility?

Which of the following statements is true?

Once you successfully complete an approved Defensive Driving Course, ____ points will be removed from your driving record.

Under Utah law, you may not smoke in your vehicle if any passenger is ____ years of age or younger.

The court can adjust the points awarded for a traffic conviction other than speeding by plus or minus

If you drive for ________ without a traffic conviction, all the points on your driving record will be removed.

If you are convicted of reckless driving, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If a driver under 21 years of age violates Utah's "Not a Drop" law, his or her license will be suspended for at least

If you are convicted of speeding, at least ____ points will be added to your driving record.

If a driver under 21 years of age accumulates excessive points, his or her license may be suspended for at least

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