Utah · Right of Way · Question 4 of 8
When entering a highway from an on-ramp, you should:
- A. Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap
- B. Match the speed of highway traffic and merge into a gap Correct answer
- C. Drive slowly so highway traffic can move around you
- D. Use the shoulder until you find an opening
Why this is the right answer
Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic, signal, check your blind spot, and merge smoothly into a gap. Stopping on a ramp is dangerous and usually illegal.
How this question shows up on the Utah permit test
Questions in the right of way category are common on the Utah learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Utah Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of right of way on the permit test, read our complete guide to Right of Way.