Utah: Alcohol and drugs
How alcohol and drugs affect driving, Utah’s BAC limits, Not-a-Drop for under 21, implied consent, DUI penalties, ignition interlock and impound. Split into 4 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Alcohol and drugs — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “In the handbook’s definitions, what is an alcohol restricted driver (ARD)?”
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Questions in this part include: “Under the Not-a-Drop Act, what happens after a second or subsequent offense within 10 years of a prior denial?”
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Questions in this part include: “If you operate a motorboat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which laws apply?”
StartAlcohol and drugs — Part 4
Questions in this part include: “Who may the court order to pay all fees associated with an impound or reimburse anyone who paid them?”
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In the handbook’s definitions, what is an alcohol restricted driver (ARD)?
- A person prohibited from operating a vehicle with any alcohol in their body
- A person allowed to drive only when below a set blood alcohol limit
- A person who may drive only with an adult passenger in the vehicle
- A person who may drive only during daylight hours after a DUI
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Correct answer: A person prohibited from operating a vehicle with any alcohol in their body
An alcohol restricted driver may not drive with any alcohol in the body at all, not merely below a limit.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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According to the handbook, what leads to alcohol restricted driver status?
- Any moving violation committed after dark while driving alone
- Failing the written knowledge test more than one time in a row
- A conviction, suspension, or revocation for an alcohol-related offense
- Holding a learner permit while still being under the age of 21
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Correct answer: A conviction, suspension, or revocation for an alcohol-related offense
Alcohol restricted status follows a conviction, suspension, or revocation connected to an alcohol-related offense.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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What does an ignition interlock device (IID) require in order to start and operate a vehicle?
- A fingerprint scan
- A breath alcohol sample
- A password typed on the dash
- A saliva sample
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Correct answer: A breath alcohol sample
An ignition interlock device is a constant monitoring device that needs a breath alcohol sample to start and keep the vehicle running.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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In the handbook’s definitions, what is an interlock restricted driver (IRD)?
- A person forbidden from driving after sunset without a licensed adult beside them
- A person whose driver license was cancelled because of fraud or error
- A person allowed to drive only while carrying proof of a recent breath test
- A person forbidden from operating a vehicle without an installed ignition interlock system
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Correct answer: A person forbidden from operating a vehicle without an installed ignition interlock system
An interlock restricted driver may drive only a vehicle that has an ignition interlock system installed.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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An offense is an extreme DUI when there is admissible evidence of a blood or breath alcohol level of at least what?
- .16
- .08
- .10
- .12
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Correct answer: .16
The handbook defines extreme DUI as a blood or breath alcohol level of .16 or higher, among other cases.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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An extreme DUI can involve a blood or breath alcohol level of .05 or higher together with what?
- A suspended driver license
- A passenger in the vehicle
- Any measurable controlled substance
- A prior reckless driving conviction
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Correct answer: Any measurable controlled substance
A level of .05 or higher combined with any measurable controlled substance meets the handbook’s definition of extreme DUI.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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Many medications may cause drowsiness or other difficulties. What may a physician advise?
- To drive only during daylight hours and only on local roads
- Not to drive until a suitable dosage schedule has been worked out
- To drive only on freeways until the medication is stopped
- To drive only when a licensed passenger sits next to you
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Correct answer: Not to drive until a suitable dosage schedule has been worked out
A physician may advise against driving until a dosage schedule that will not impair driving has been worked out.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Which BAC level does the handbook name as the level at which vision is already impacted for all drivers?
- 0.02
- 0.05
- 0.08
- 0.10
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Correct answer: 0.02
The handbook says vision is already impacted at 0.02 BAC for all drivers.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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Which sense does the handbook call the most important one you use in driving?
- Hearing
- Sense of smell
- Vision
- Sense of touch
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Correct answer: Vision
The handbook names vision as the most important sense for driving, which is why alcohol blurring it is so dangerous.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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Which effect of alcohol and other impairing drugs slows your ability to process information and respond to the driving task?
- Hearing
- Reaction time
- Sense of smell
- Muscle strength
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Correct answer: Reaction time
Alcohol and other impairing drugs lengthen reaction time by slowing how fast you process information and respond.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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When does impairment from alcohol start, according to the handbook?
- After the second drink
- Once your BAC reaches the legal limit
- After about an hour of drinking
- With the first drink
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Correct answer: With the first drink
The handbook states that impairment starts with the first drink, and even one drink can affect your ability to drive.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What does the handbook say you should never allow a friend or relative to do if they have been drinking?
- Walk home alone
- Sleep in your vehicle
- Drive
- Ride as a passenger with you
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Correct answer: Drive
The handbook says never to let a friend or relative drive after drinking.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What does the handbook say about taking drugs and alcohol at the same time?
- They should not be taken at the same time
- Alcohol makes drugs wear off faster
- Alcohol has no effect on over-the-counter drugs
- It is safe if the drug was prescribed
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Correct answer: They should not be taken at the same time
Alcohol can have an unpredictable effect on drugs, which then react very differently in your body, so the two should not be mixed.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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Which kinds of drugs can affect your driving the way alcohol does?
- Only illegal drugs and prescribed drugs
- Only illegal drugs taken with alcohol
- Only prescribed drugs taken in large doses
- Illegal, over-the-counter, and prescribed drugs
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Correct answer: Illegal, over-the-counter, and prescribed drugs
The handbook lists illegal, over-the-counter, and prescribed drugs as drugs that can impact reflexes, judgment, vision, and alertness.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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If you are under the age of 21, which of these is illegal?
- Only purchasing alcoholic beverages from a store
- Only drinking alcoholic beverages in a vehicle or bar
- Purchasing, possessing, and drinking alcoholic beverages
- Only possessing alcoholic beverages in a public place
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Correct answer: Purchasing, possessing, and drinking alcoholic beverages
For anyone under 21 it is illegal to purchase, possess, and drink alcoholic beverages.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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A person aged 13 to 20 convicted in court of possessing or consuming alcohol will have their driver license suspended for how long for a first offense?
- One year
- 30 days
- Six months
- Three years
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Correct answer: One year
The handbook says the suspension is one year for the first offense.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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A person aged 13 to 20 convicted in court of possessing or consuming alcohol will have their driver license suspended for how long for a second or subsequent offense?
- Six months
- Three years
- Two years
- Five years
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Correct answer: Two years
The suspension grows from one year for a first offense to two years for a second or subsequent offense.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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A court orders a license suspension for an alcohol offense against a driver under the age of 16. How long does the suspension extend?
- Six months from the date of conviction
- One to two years from the 16th birthday
- Until the driver turns 18
- Until the driver turns 21
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Correct answer: One to two years from the 16th birthday
The suspension begins on the date of conviction and runs for one to two years from the driver's 16th birthday.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Under the Not-a-Drop Act, how long are all driving privileges denied to a person under 21 driving with any measurable amount of alcohol for a first offense?
- 30 days
- 120 days
- One year
- Six months
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Correct answer: Six months
A first Not-a-Drop offense means all driving privileges are denied for six months.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Under the Not-a-Drop Act, what happens after a second or subsequent offense within 10 years of a prior denial?
- Driving privileges are lost for one year or until age 18, whichever is longer
- Driving privileges are lost for two years or until age 18, whichever is shorter
- Driving privileges are lost for two years or until age 21, whichever is longer
- Driving privileges are lost for three years or until age 25, whichever is longer
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Correct answer: Driving privileges are lost for two years or until age 21, whichever is longer
A repeat offense within 10 years costs the driver two years or until 21, whichever is longer.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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A person under 21 who has not yet been issued a license is caught driving with a measurable amount of alcohol. What does the Not-a-Drop Act provide?
- The person is denied or suspended even though no license has been obtained
- Nothing happens because no license is held yet to suspend or deny
- Only the owner of the vehicle is penalized for the offense
- The person receives a warning for a first offense, with no denial
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Correct answer: The person is denied or suspended even though no license has been obtained
The law applies even to a person who has yet to be issued a license; they are denied or suspended anyway.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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What must a person suspended for a Not-a-Drop arrest obtain to reinstate their driver license?
- A letter from a licensed physician about the person's drinking habits
- A signed statement from a parent or guardian promising not to drink
- A certificate of completion from a licensed driving school
- An assessment and recommendation from a substance abuse program
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Correct answer: An assessment and recommendation from a substance abuse program
Reinstatement after a Not-a-Drop suspension requires an assessment and recommendation from a substance abuse program.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Instead of an assessment from the local substance abuse authority, what will the division accept for reinstatement after a Not-a-Drop suspension?
- A letter from the arresting officer
- Evidence of completion of a Prime For Life DUI class
- Proof of completing 40 hours of community service
- Proof of a passing score on the written knowledge test
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Correct answer: Evidence of completion of a Prime For Life DUI class
The division also accepts proof of completing a Prime For Life DUI class in place of the assessment.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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According to the handbook, you violate the law if your BAC is over what level (not counting CDL drivers)?
- 0.12
- 0.05
- 0.08
- 0.10
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Correct answer: 0.05
The handbook says a driver over 0.05 BAC violates the law (0.04 for a CDL).
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Can you violate Utah law if your BAC is under the legal limit?
- No, only a BAC over the legal limit can ever be a violation of the law
- Yes, but only if you are under 21 years of age at the time you drive
- Yes, but only if you are involved in a crash while you are driving
- Yes, if you are impaired to the degree that it is unsafe to operate a vehicle
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Correct answer: Yes, if you are impaired to the degree that it is unsafe to operate a vehicle
Utah law also makes it a violation to drive while impaired to an unsafe degree, even under the legal limit.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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For a driver 21 and older, how long is the driver license suspended on a first conviction of DUI?
- 120 days
- 30 days
- Six months
- One year
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Correct answer: 120 days
A first DUI conviction for a driver 21 and older brings a 120-day suspension.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Utah's law allows the division to begin suspending the license on which days after the date of a DUI arrest?
- The 45th-60th day
- The 1st-10th day
- The 15th-30th day
- The 90th-120th day
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Correct answer: The 45th-60th day
The division may start the suspension between the 45th and 60th day after the arrest.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Under Utah's implied consent law, you are implied to agree to submit to what if a peace officer asks?
- A search of your vehicle by the officer at the roadside
- A written knowledge test given at the scene by the officer
- A review of your driving record by the officer at the roadside
- A chemical test of your breath, blood, urine, or oral fluids
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Correct answer: A chemical test of your breath, blood, urine, or oral fluids
When you drive in Utah, you are considered to have agreed to a chemical test to determine alcohol or drug content.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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If an officer arrests you for driving under the influence, who selects or designates the chemical tests you must submit to?
- The driver
- A judge
- The officer
- The Driver License Division
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Correct answer: The officer
The driver must submit to the chemical tests selected or designated by the officer.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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How long is your driver license revoked for a first refusal to submit to a chemical test?
- 18 months
- 120 days
- Six months
- One year
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Correct answer: 18 months
Refusing a chemical test costs you your license for 18 months on a first offense.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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How long is your driver license revoked for a second or subsequent refusal to submit to a chemical test?
- 12 months
- Two years
- Five years
- 36 months
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Correct answer: 36 months
The revocation grows to 36 months for a second or subsequent refusal.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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A driver under 21 refuses a chemical test for the first time. How long is the license revoked?
- 18 months or until age 21, whichever is longer
- Two years or until age 21, whichever is longer
- 36 months or until age 21, whichever is longer
- One year or until age 18, whichever is longer
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Correct answer: Two years or until age 21, whichever is longer
For a first refusal by a driver under 21, the revocation is two years or until 21, whichever is longer.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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A driver under 21 refuses a chemical test a second or subsequent time. How long is the license revoked?
- Two years or until age 21, whichever is longer
- 36 months or until age 21, whichever is longer
- 18 months or until age 21, whichever is longer
- Five years or until age 25, whichever is longer
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Correct answer: 36 months or until age 21, whichever is longer
For a second or later refusal by a driver under 21, the revocation is 36 months or until 21, whichever is longer.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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For how long may a driver be placed under alcohol-restricted status after action is taken against a driving privilege for an alcohol-related offense?
- 6 months or 1 year, depending on the age of the driver involved
- 1, 4, 6, or 8 years, depending on the type of vehicle driven
- 2, 3, 5, or 10 years, depending on the number and type of offenses
- Always exactly 5 years, whatever the offense
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Correct answer: 2, 3, 5, or 10 years, depending on the number and type of offenses
The restricted period is 2, 3, 5, or 10 years depending on how many and what kind of offenses the driver has.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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Which conviction results in a lifetime alcohol-restricted status?
- Automobile homicide or a felony DUI
- A first DUI for a driver 21 or older
- A first refusal of a chemical test
- A first Not-a-Drop offense by a driver under 21
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Correct answer: Automobile homicide or a felony DUI
A lifetime alcohol-restricted status results from a conviction of automobile homicide or a felony DUI.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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When does the alcohol-restricted status begin?
- On the date of the arrest by the officer at the roadside
- On the date the license is reinstated by the division
- On the effective date of the revocation or suspension
- On the date of the first court hearing for the offense
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Correct answer: On the effective date of the revocation or suspension
The status begins on the effective date of the revocation or suspension for the offense.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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What happens if a driver is convicted of driving with any measurable amount of alcohol during the alcohol-restricted period?
- The driver license is revoked for six months
- The driver license is revoked for one year
- The driver license is revoked for two years
- The driver license is revoked for five years
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Correct answer: The driver license is revoked for one year
Even after reinstatement, a conviction for driving with any measurable alcohol during the restricted period means a one-year revocation.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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If you operate a motorboat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which laws apply?
- Boating laws that are less strict than driving laws
- Only a boating fine, with no effect on a driver license
- No law applies unless you are under 21
- The same laws as for operating a motor vehicle under the influence
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Correct answer: The same laws as for operating a motor vehicle under the influence
Operating a motorboat under the influence is treated the same as doing so in a motor vehicle.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 53 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 53)
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A driver who was 21 or older when arrested is convicted of a first DUI. For how long are they automatically restricted to driving a vehicle with an ignition interlock device (IID)?
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 18 months
- Two years
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Correct answer: 18 months
A first DUI conviction brings an automatic IID restriction of 18 months, or three years for a driver under 21 at arrest.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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A driver under 21 when arrested is convicted of a first DUI. For how long are they automatically restricted to driving a vehicle with an IID?
- Three years
- 18 months
- Two years
- Five years
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Correct answer: Three years
If the driver was under 21 at arrest, the first-DUI IID restriction is three years instead of 18 months.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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For a second or subsequent DUI, impaired driving, or alcohol-related reckless driving conviction, how long is a driver automatically restricted to driving a vehicle with an IID?
- One year
- 18 months
- Five years
- Two years
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Correct answer: Two years
The automatic IID restriction for a second or subsequent offense is two years.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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A driver is revoked for refusing a chemical test after a DUI arrest. How long is the automatic IID restriction?
- One year
- Two years
- 18 months
- Five years
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Correct answer: Two years
A revocation for refusing a chemical test after a DUI arrest carries an automatic two-year IID restriction.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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How long is the IID restriction for a felony DUI?
- One year
- Three years
- Two years
- Five years
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Correct answer: Three years
A felony DUI carries a three-year IID restriction.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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How long is the IID restriction for automobile homicide?
- Two years
- Five years
- Seven years
- Ten years
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Correct answer: Ten years
Automobile homicide carries a 10-year IID restriction.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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What happens if the IID is removed from the vehicle before the ignition interlock driver restriction period ends?
- The driving privilege is re-suspended
- The restriction period ends early
- The driver receives a warning only
- The restriction stays the same, with a fine
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Correct answer: The driving privilege is re-suspended
Removing the device early means the driving privilege will be suspended again.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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How may the suspension of an ignition interlock-restricted driver be reinstated?
- By completing a defensive driving course approved by the division
- By waiting 30 days without committing any further offense
- By installing an IID in the vehicle and paying the required reinstatement fee
- By appearing before a judge to ask for the restriction to be lifted
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Correct answer: By installing an IID in the vehicle and paying the required reinstatement fee
The suspension may be reinstated by installing an ignition interlock device in the vehicle and paying the required reinstatement fee.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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What results from a conviction for violating the interlock-restricted driver (IRD) law by driving without an IID?
- License revocation for one year and an additional two-year IID restriction
- License suspension for 120 days and a three-year IID restriction
- License revocation for 18 months with no added IID restriction
- A fine only, with the existing IID restriction unchanged
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Correct answer: License revocation for one year and an additional two-year IID restriction
The conviction brings a one-year revocation plus another two-year IID restriction from the date of conviction.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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Ignition interlock-restricted drivers are required to have the device monitored at least how often?
- Every 30 days
- Every 90 days
- Every 60 days
- Every 180 days
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Correct answer: Every 60 days
The device must be monitored at least every 60 days.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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By how much is the ignition interlock requirement extended each time a driver fails to have the device monitored?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- Six months
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Correct answer: 60 days
Each failure to have the device monitored extends the requirement by 60 days.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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Attempting to start the vehicle with a measurable amount of alcohol of what level or higher extends the ignition interlock requirement?
- 0.05 or higher
- 0.08 or higher
- 0.10 or higher
- 0.02 or higher
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Correct answer: 0.02 or higher
A start attempt at 0.02 or higher extends the requirement by 60 days for each occurrence.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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If a driver is arrested for DUI, what may the officer do with the vehicle?
- Sell it on the spot
- Release it to any passenger
- Have it impounded
- Nothing; only a judge may impound it
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Correct answer: Have it impounded
The officer may have the vehicle or motorboat impounded after a DUI arrest.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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If a vehicle is impounded after a DUI arrest, who notifies the owner and explains what must be done to get it out?
- The DMV
- The arresting officer
- The towing company
- The local court
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Correct answer: The DMV
The DMV notifies the owner and provides the information on getting the vehicle out of impound.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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Which fees must the owner of an impounded vehicle pay before it is released?
- Only the towing charge
- Towing and a court fine for the arrest
- Storage and the cost of an ignition interlock device
- Towing, storage, and administrative costs
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Correct answer: Towing, storage, and administrative costs
The vehicle is released once all requirements are met and fees paid, including towing, storage charges, and administrative costs.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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What happens to an impounded vehicle that is not claimed within the allowed time?
- It is returned to the owner at no cost
- It shall be sold
- It is donated to charity
- It is held indefinitely
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Correct answer: It shall be sold
An unclaimed impounded vehicle is sold.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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Who may the court order to pay all fees associated with an impound or reimburse anyone who paid them?
- The arresting agency
- The arrested person
- The vehicle's lienholder
- The towing company
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Correct answer: The arrested person
The court may order the arrested person to pay the impound fees or reimburse whoever paid them.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 54 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 54)
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What is an interdicted driver license or identification card used to identify?
- A driver who cannot purchase alcohol in Utah restaurants, bars, or state liquor stores
- A driver who must have an ignition interlock device installed in the vehicle
- A driver who is only permitted to drive during daylight hours on public roads
- A driver who may not operate a motorboat or any other motorized watercraft
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Correct answer: A driver who cannot purchase alcohol in Utah restaurants, bars, or state liquor stores
An interdicted license or ID card identifies a person who cannot purchase alcohol in Utah restaurants, bars, or state liquor stores.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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When a court designates an individual as an interdicted person, what may the court require?
- That the individual install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle
- That the individual retake the written knowledge test and the driving skills test
- That the individual surrender their Utah driver license or identification card
- That the individual attend a Prime For Life class and report to the court
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Correct answer: That the individual surrender their Utah driver license or identification card
The court may require the person to surrender their Utah driver license or identification card.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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Who determines the length of a court-ordered interdicted status?
- The court
- The arresting officer
- The Driver License Division
- The person's employer
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Correct answer: The court
The court has discretion over the length, which depends on the severity of the offense and the court's findings.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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What must a person do to voluntarily obtain an interdicted driver license or identification card?
- Appear before a judge and obtain a court order to add the interdicted status
- Pass a chemical test at a Driver License Office and sign a court agreement
- Apply for a renewal or duplicate and complete the interdicted person agreement form
- Complete a Prime For Life DUI class and submit proof to the Driver License Division
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Correct answer: Apply for a renewal or duplicate and complete the interdicted person agreement form
A voluntary applicant applies for a renewal or duplicate license or ID card and completes the interdicted person agreement form.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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A person with a voluntary interdicted license must keep it for at least how long before reapplying for a non-interdicted one?
- 7 days
- 30 days
- 90 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 30 days
The interdicted license must be maintained at least 30 days before reapplying for a non-interdicted one.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 55 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 55)
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Why does the handbook tell you to check the labels on your medicine before a trip?
- Medicine must be kept in the glove box while driving
- Labels list how many hours you may drive
- Medicine must stay in its original box on the road
- Some medicines will make you sleepy
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Correct answer: Some medicines will make you sleepy
The handbook says to check medicine labels before a trip because some medicines will make you sleepy.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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How long do alcohol/drug-related violations, suspensions, and revocations remain on a driver's record?
- 10 years
- Two years
- Five years
- Seven years
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Correct answer: 10 years
Alcohol and drug-related items stay on the record for 10 years, longer than other entries.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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If your original suspension or revocation was alcohol-related, how large may the fine be for driving while suspended or revoked?
- Up to $1000
- Up to $250
- Up to $500
- Up to $2500
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Correct answer: Up to $1000
For an alcohol-related original suspension or revocation, the fine may be up to $1000.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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If your original suspension or revocation was alcohol-related, for how long may you be imprisoned for driving while suspended or revoked?
- Up to 30 days
- Up to one year
- Up to six months
- Up to two years
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Correct answer: Up to six months
The handbook allows imprisonment of up to six months in this alcohol-related case.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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Which of these reasons for a suspended or revoked license can lead to your vehicle being impounded if you drive?
- Failure to pay court-ordered child support
- Refusal to submit to a chemical test
- A conviction for a texting violation
- Failure to appear in court for a ticket
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Correct answer: Refusal to submit to a chemical test
Driving while suspended or revoked for refusing a chemical test (among other listed reasons) may get your vehicle impounded.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 70 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 70)
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Which of these may result in suspension of your driving privilege?
- Applying for a replacement license
- Moving to a new address in Utah
- Driving with a passenger in the back seat
- Being arrested for DUI
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Correct answer: Being arrested for DUI
An arrest for DUI, or a guilty finding on any drug offense, is a listed ground for suspension.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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At age 20, which action may lead to suspension of your driving privilege?
- Being a passenger in a vehicle driven by a sober adult
- Entering a restaurant that serves food to eat dinner
- Using false or improper proof of age to gain admittance to a bar
- Waiting in line outside a movie theater at night
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Correct answer: Using false or improper proof of age to gain admittance to a bar
A person under 21 who uses false or improper proof of age to obtain or drink alcohol or enter a bar may be suspended.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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What results in mandatory revocation when you have an alcohol-restricted status?
- Driving with a vehicle registration that is a few days overdue
- Driving without carrying proof of insurance in the vehicle
- Driving after dark without turning the headlights on
- Driving with a measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in your system
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Correct answer: Driving with a measurable or detectable amount of alcohol in your system
An alcohol-restricted driver with any measurable or detectable alcohol in the body faces mandatory revocation.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What results in mandatory revocation when you have an ignition interlock restricted status?
- Driving a vehicle without an ignition interlock device installed
- Having an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle
- Driving only a vehicle that has a working interlock device
- Reporting for scheduled servicing of your interlock device
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Correct answer: Driving a vehicle without an ignition interlock device installed
Driving without the required ignition interlock device installed brings mandatory revocation.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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Refusing to submit to chemical testing requested by law enforcement results in what?
- A warning letter from the division
- A fine and no change to your license
- A deduction of points from your record
- Mandatory revocation
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Correct answer: Mandatory revocation
Refusal to submit to chemical testing is a listed ground for mandatory revocation.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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According to the handbook, what can alcohol affect in a bicyclist?
- Only eyesight
- Only hearing
- Balance and judgment
- Only pedaling speed
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Correct answer: Balance and judgment
A bicyclist should never ride while impaired because alcohol can affect balance and judgment.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 75 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 75)
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What are golf cart operators prohibited from doing while operating a golf cart?
- Carrying a passenger
- Using a turn signal
- Consuming alcohol
- Driving on a designated road
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Correct answer: Consuming alcohol
Golf cart operators may not drink alcohol while operating a golf cart.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)