Utah Permit Test: Safe Driving Practice Questions

Correct answer: All passengers

Buckle up, it's the law: all passengers must wear safety belts, and children eight and younger must be in a car or booster seat.

Source: Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle – C. Safety Belts

Correct answer: By completing an online 30-minute safety belt course

The fine may be waived upon completing an online, 30-minute safety belt safety course.

Source: Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle – C. Safety Belts

Correct answer: When anyone under 16 is unrestrained

You may be stopped and cited if anyone under 16 is unrestrained; occupants 16 and older may be cited if stopped for another reason.

Source: Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle – C. Safety Belts

Correct answer: At least two years and 30 pounds

Children must be rear-facing in the back seat until at least two years old and 30 pounds, or longer if the seat allows.

Source: Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle – D. Car Seats

Correct answer: When they are 57 inches tall

All children eight and under must be in an approved child safety seat unless they are 57 inches tall.

Source: Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle – D. Car Seats

Correct answer: 12 and younger

Children 12 and younger should continue to ride in the back seat; it is the safest place with or without air bags.

Source: Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle – D. Car Seats

Correct answer: An infraction

It is an infraction to be stopped for smoking in a vehicle while transporting children 15 or younger.

Source: Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle – Protection of Children

Correct answer: A Class B misdemeanor

Removing, failing to repair or modifying the air bag system to make it inoperable is a Class B misdemeanor.

Source: Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle – E. Air Bags

Correct answer: 10 inches

Leave 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel, and don't lean the seat back.

Source: Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle – A. Adjusting Your Seat

Correct answer: The back of the head above ear level

Your headrest should contact the back of your head above the level of your ears.

Source: Section 7: Preparing Your Vehicle – A. Adjusting Your Seat

Correct answer: Yes, if voice commands connect the call

Drivers over 18 may talk on a device while driving as long as voice commands are used to connect the call; texting and manual entry are banned.

Source: Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges – F. Handheld Wireless Communication Device

Correct answer: $100

A texting violation is a Class C misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $100, or a Class B misdemeanor with injury or a prior offense.

Source: Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges – F. Handheld Wireless Communication Device

Correct answer: Don't swerve; stay in your lane

Do not swerve to avoid the animal; your risk of injury may be greater. Keep control and stay in your lane.

Source: Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges – B. Avoiding Collisions with Animals

Correct answer: Every two hours

Plan to stop every two hours during long trips; if you get tired, take a 20-minute power nap or stop for the night.

Source: Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges – D. Fatigue

Correct answer: You can't remember the last few miles

Warning signs include not remembering the last few miles, hitting a rumble strip, drifting, yawning and missing signs.

Source: Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges – D. Fatigue