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Utah permit test: vehicle equipment and towing

Required lights and equipment, pollution controls and the rules for towing another vehicle. 12 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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Rules to remember10 key vehicle equipment and towing rulesShow the rules
  1. A load may not extend more than three feet to the front or more than six feet to the rear of the vehicle's body. (p. 88)
  2. Safety features may not work correctly in rain, snow, ice, fog, hills and curves, so keep sensors clean and stay alert. (p. 100)
  3. With ABS there is no need to pump the brakes; apply constant and firm pressure for a smooth, safe stop. (p. 100)
  4. Driver-assist features help but do not drive the car; you must stay engaged and are responsible for safe operation at all times. (p. 100)
  5. Every motor vehicle needs a working horn that can be heard from no less than 200 feet. (p. 101)
  6. Headlights must be white and able to shine 350 feet on high beams and 100 feet on low beams. (p. 101)
  7. Every towed vehicle on a regular hitch needs a chain or cable strong enough to keep the vehicles from separating. (p. 102)
  8. Your windshield must be clear of anything that could obstruct your vision, including items hanging from the rearview mirror. (p. 102)
  9. Red or blue lights visible from the front may be used only by emergency, school, snow removal or other authorized vehicles. (p. 102)
  10. The drawbar or other connection between towing vehicles may not be longer than 15 feet. (p. 103)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample vehicle equipment and towing questions

  1. 1.Your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS) and you must stop on a slippery road. What should you do?

    • ATap the brakes lightly and coast
    • BApply constant, firm pressure
    • CPump the brake pedal quickly
    • DUse only the parking brake
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    ✓ B. Apply constant, firm pressure

    With ABS there is no need to pump the brakes; apply constant and firm pressure for a smooth, safe stop.

    Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial) 2026 (2026), page 100

  2. 2.You must tow another vehicle. What is the longest the connection between the two vehicles may be?

    • A10 feet
    • B20 feet
    • C15 feet
    • D30 feet
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    ✓ C. 15 feet

    The drawbar or other connection between towing vehicles may not be longer than 15 feet.

    Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial) 2026 (2026), page 103

  3. 3.You are carrying a load in your car that sticks out to the side. How far may it extend?

    • AUp to 6 inches on either side
    • BUp to 1 foot on the left side
    • CNone left; up to 6 inches right
    • DAny amount, if it is flagged
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    ✓ C. None left; up to 6 inches right

    No load may extend beyond the fenders on the left side, or more than six inches beyond the fenders on the right side.

    Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial) 2026 (2026), page 89

  4. 4.Which vehicles may use red or blue lights that can be seen from the front?

    • AAny car driving at night
    • BEmergency and snow removal vehicles
    • CPrivate cars in a parade
    • DAny truck towing a trailer
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    ✓ B. Emergency and snow removal vehicles

    Red or blue lights visible from the front may be used only by emergency, school, snow removal or other authorized vehicles.

    Source: Utah Driver Handbook (AAMVA Model Non-Commercial) 2026 (2026), page 102