Utah: Licensing basics
Utah’s learner permit, driver education, the youthful-driver restrictions, license types, documents, the knowledge and skills tests, renewal and moving to Utah. Split into 12 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Licensing basics — Definitions and Residents
Questions in this part include: “In the handbook’s definitions, what is a highway?”
StartLicensing basics — Driver License Compacts and Driver Education
Questions in this part include: “How many REAL ID-compliant certificates may a person hold at one time?”
StartLicensing basics — Learner Permits and Youthful Driver Restrictions
Questions in this part include: “What does the entry-level learner permit allow the applicant to do?”
StartLicensing basics — License Types and Endorsement Codes
Questions in this part include: “What is the minimum age to obtain an original regular Class D license in Utah?”
StartLicensing basics — Restriction Codes and Obtaining a License
Questions in this part include: “In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code 2 mean?”
StartLicensing basics — Identity and Residency Documents
Questions in this part include: “How many acceptable documents showing your Utah residence address are required to obtain a driver license certificate?”
StartLicensing basics — DPC Documents, Driving Experience, Out-of-State
Questions in this part include: “Which system must verify an unexpired foreign passport with a valid visa and I-94 for a limited-term license?”
StartLicensing basics — Renewal, Replacement, Address Change, ID Card
Questions in this part include: “How early may a regular Utah driver license be renewed?”
StartLicensing basics — Knowledge Tests and Driving Test Basics
Questions in this part include: “What is the primary purpose of the written knowledge test?”
StartLicensing basics — Driving Skills Test and Automatic Failures
Questions in this part include: “During the driving skills test, you will be asked to complete multiple what?”
StartLicensing basics — Pedestrian Vehicles, ATVs and Registration
Questions in this part include: “Which statement about pedestrian and mobility vehicles on the highways is correct?”
StartLicensing basics — Organ Donation, Identity Fraud, License Display
Questions in this part include: “What could happen if you display a driver license that you know has been canceled, suspended, or altered?”
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In the handbook’s definitions, what is a highway?
- The entire width between property lines of every way or place as a matter of right for vehicular travel
- Only the paved lanes between the painted edge lines on both sides of the road surface
- Only roads with a posted speed limit of 55 miles per hour or more, such as rural highways
- Only roads that are built, paid for, and maintained by the state or the federal government
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Correct answer: The entire width between property lines of every way or place as a matter of right for vehicular travel
A highway is the whole width between property lines of any way open as of right to vehicle travel, not just the paved lanes.
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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Which of these is excluded from the handbook’s definition of a motor vehicle?
- Motorcycles
- Taxicabs
- Motorized wheelchairs
- Low-speed vehicles
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Correct answer: Motorized wheelchairs
The definition leaves out motorized wheelchairs, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and vehicles moved solely by human power.
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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The handbook defines a vehicle as a device that can carry people or property on a highway. What devices are excepted?
- Devices that carry only property and no people
- Devices used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks
- Devices that have fewer than four wheels
- Devices that are not registered with the state
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Correct answer: Devices used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks
Devices that run only on stationary rails or tracks are not vehicles under the definition.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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In the handbook’s definitions, who is an operator?
- A person who is licensed to drive the vehicle
- A person who has registered the vehicle
- A person who pays for the vehicle’s insurance
- A person in actual physical control of a motor vehicle
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Correct answer: A person in actual physical control of a motor vehicle
An operator is the person in actual physical control of a motor vehicle.
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, a license is what?
- The privilege to drive a motor vehicle
- A permanent right to drive that cannot be taken away
- A document that proves identity and nothing else
- A permit that allows a vehicle to be registered
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Correct answer: The privilege to drive a motor vehicle
The handbook defines a license as the privilege to drive a motor vehicle, not a permanent right.
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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The handbook says a driving privilege card is obtained in what way?
- By providing proof of lawful presence as a non-citizen
- Only after holding a regular Class D license for a year
- Without providing proof of lawful presence in the United States
- Only by a U.S. citizen who has lost a license certificate
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Correct answer: Without providing proof of lawful presence in the United States
A driving privilege card is evidence of the privilege to drive issued without proof of lawful presence in the United States.
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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In the handbook’s definitions, who receives a limited-term driver license?
- A person who cannot provide any proof of lawful presence in the United States at any time
- A person with proof of lawful presence in the U.S. who is not a citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Any person who is younger than 21 years of age and who holds a learner permit
- A visitor who holds a valid out-of-state license and stays in Utah for six months
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Correct answer: A person with proof of lawful presence in the U.S. who is not a citizen, national, or permanent resident
A limited-term license goes to someone with proven lawful presence who is not a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident.
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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For how long does a temporary driver license allow driving privileges?
- Up to 30 days
- Up to 90 days
- Up to one year
- Up to six months
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Correct answer: Up to six months
The handbook says a temporary driver license allows driving privileges for up to six months.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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In the handbook’s definitions, a provisional license is issued to a person under what age?
- 21
- 16
- 18
- 19
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Correct answer: 21
A provisional license is a Utah license issued to anyone under 21 years of age.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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In the handbook’s definitions, who counts as a dependent?
- A spouse and any children under the age of 18
- Any unmarried relative who lives in the same household
- A spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21
- Only unmarried children under the age of 21, not a spouse
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Correct answer: A spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21
A dependent is a spouse plus any unmarried children under 21.
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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A Utah resident who drives a motor vehicle on any public roadway must have which of these?
- A valid Utah license, learner permit, or temporary license
- Only a vehicle registration in their own name
- A license from any other state, held at least one year
- Only proof of insurance and a Utah address
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Correct answer: A valid Utah license, learner permit, or temporary license
Every Utah resident who drives on the highways, meaning any public roadway, needs a valid Utah driver license, learner permit, or temporary driver license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What is the shortest stay in Utah during a calendar year that makes a person a Utah resident?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- Six months
- Three months
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Correct answer: Six months
A person who stays in Utah for six months or more during any calendar year becomes a resident.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Which of these does NOT by itself make a person a Utah resident?
- Registering a motor vehicle in Utah
- Working in Utah on a temporary assignment
- Entering the state to make Utah home
- Getting school tuition offered only to residents
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Correct answer: Working in Utah on a temporary assignment
Being employed in Utah makes a person a resident, but not when the job is a temporary assignment in the state.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Under the handbook, which of these makes a person a Utah resident?
- Visiting Utah for a two-week vacation
- Driving through Utah on the way to another state
- Holding a valid driver license from another state
- Getting a Utah driver license
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Correct answer: Getting a Utah driver license
Obtaining a Utah driver license, or registering a motor vehicle in Utah, makes a person a Utah resident.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What is the youngest age at which a non-resident licensed by another state or country may drive in Utah?
- 16
- 14
- 15
- 17
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Correct answer: 16
Non-residents with a license from another state or country may drive in Utah if they are at least 16 years old.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Which non-residents temporarily assigned in Utah may drive with a valid out-of-state or out-of-country driver license?
- Only those who have registered a vehicle in Utah
- Only those who are at least 21 years old
- Military personnel and their dependents
- Only those who passed a Utah written test
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Correct answer: Military personnel and their dependents
Non-resident military service personnel and their dependents temporarily assigned in Utah may drive with their valid out-of-state or out-of-country license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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A non-resident licensed in another state is sent to Utah temporarily by an employer. What does the handbook say about a Utah driver license?
- They must get a Utah license within 10 days
- They do not need a Utah driver license
- They must get a Utah learner permit first
- They must pass the Utah driving skills test
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Correct answer: They do not need a Utah driver license
Non-residents licensed elsewhere who are temporarily assigned in Utah by an employer, a religious or private organization, or a government entity are listed among those who do not need a Utah driver license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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The handbook says a person may not have a Utah driver license if they are under what required age?
- 14
- 15
- 17
- 16
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Correct answer: 16
A person under the required age of 16 may not have a Utah driver license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Can a person whose driving privilege is suspended in another state have a Utah driver license?
- No, a suspension in any state prevents it
- Yes, if the suspension was outside Utah
- Yes, once they become a Utah resident
- Yes, if they pass the Utah written test
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Correct answer: No, a suspension in any state prevents it
A person whose driving privilege is denied, suspended, revoked, or disqualified in Utah or any other state may not have a Utah driver license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Which of these keeps a person from having a Utah driver license?
- Owning a vehicle registered in another state
- Having held a license in another state
- An unsettled traffic citation or warrant
- Being a full-time college student
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Correct answer: An unsettled traffic citation or warrant
A person with a traffic citation or other warrant that has not been settled may not have a Utah driver license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Which of these also prevents a person from having a Utah driver license?
- Needing corrective lenses to drive
- Being physically or mentally unable to drive safely
- Being older than 65 when applying
- Having moved to Utah within the last twelve months
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Correct answer: Being physically or mentally unable to drive safely
A person who is physically or mentally unable to drive safely may not have a Utah driver license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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According to the handbook, may a person who is not a Utah resident have a Utah driver license?
- Yes, if they visit Utah often
- Yes, if they are at least 16 years old
- Yes, if they own a car kept in Utah
- No, a non-resident may not have one
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Correct answer: No, a non-resident may not have one
Not being a resident of the state is one of the reasons a person may not have a Utah driver license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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When may a person drive a farm tractor on a Utah highway without a driver license?
- When it is for agricultural work
- Only during daylight hours
- When going less than 25 mph
- Never; a license is always required
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Correct answer: When it is for agricultural work
No driver license is needed to drive road rollers, road machinery, or farm tractors on Utah highways when the driving is part of a construction or agricultural activity.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What is the longest a visitor with a valid out-of-state or out-of-country driver license may drive in Utah?
- Nine months
- One year
- Six months
- Two years
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Correct answer: Six months
Visitors holding a valid driver license from another state or country may drive in Utah for up to six months.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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How many REAL ID-compliant certificates may a person hold at one time?
- Two, if one is from another state
- Only one
- One per state of residence
- Up to three
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Correct answer: Only one
By law, a person may not hold more than one REAL ID-compliant certificate at a time, such as a Utah driver license and an ID from another state.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Utah is a member of which two interstate compacts on drivers?
- Driver License Compact and Vehicle Equipment Compact
- Interstate Insurance Compact and Non-Resident Violator Compact
- Western Highway Compact and Interstate Registration Compact
- Driver License Compact and Non-Resident Violator Compact
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Correct answer: Driver License Compact and Non-Resident Violator Compact
Utah belongs to the Driver License Compact (DLC) and the Non-Resident Violator Compact (NRVC).
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Which of these states does the handbook list as NOT a member of the Driver License Compact (DLC)?
- Colorado
- Nevada
- Massachusetts
- Arizona
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Correct answer: Massachusetts
The handbook names Georgia, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Tennessee as the states that are not members of the DLC.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Which of these states does the handbook list as NOT a member of the Non-Resident Violator Compact (NRVC)?
- Georgia
- Montana
- Tennessee
- Massachusetts
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Correct answer: Montana
The handbook names Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon, and Wisconsin as the states that are not members of the NRVC.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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How does the Non-Resident Violator Compact help out-of-state drivers cited by law enforcement?
- They can be released instead of jailed or made to post bond
- Their citations are erased once they leave the state
- They pay half the fine that a local driver would pay
- They get a warning instead of any citation
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Correct answer: They can be released instead of jailed or made to post bond
The compact makes it easier to release cited out-of-state drivers rather than jailing them or requiring them to post a bond.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Who approves all Utah high school driver education courses?
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- Local police departments
- The State Office of Education
- The Utah Highway Patrol
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Correct answer: The State Office of Education
High school driver education courses in Utah are approved by the State Office of Education.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Who approves private and commercial driver education courses in Utah?
- Local school districts
- The Driver License Division
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- The Utah Highway Safety Office
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Correct answer: The Driver License Division
The Driver License Division approves every private or commercial driver education course in Utah.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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How many hours of classroom instruction does a Utah high school driver education course require?
- 20
- 24
- 32
- 27
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Correct answer: 27
Required driver education includes 27 hours of classroom instruction when taken in high school.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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How many hours of classroom instruction are required when driver education is taken at a commercial or private school?
- 18
- 12
- 15
- 24
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Correct answer: 18
At a commercial or private driving school, the classroom part of driver education is 18 hours.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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How many hours are required when the classroom part of driver education is done through Utah-approved online or home study?
- 20
- 24
- 30
- 36
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Correct answer: 30
Utah-approved online or home study driver education requires 30 hours.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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How many hours of behind-the-wheel instruction are part of the required driver education hours?
- 4
- 6
- 8
- 12
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Correct answer: 6
Required driver education includes 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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A driver education school may require how many hours of observation by a licensed instructor?
- 3
- 8
- 12
- 6
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Correct answer: 6
The required driver education hours list 6 hours of observation by a licensed instructor, which a school may require.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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A driver education certificate from another state does not cover all of Utah's required hours. What may the student do?
- Make up the remaining hours at an approved Utah driving school
- Use the certificate as is, since every state is accepted
- Take an online course from the other state
- Wait 90 days and then apply without the hours
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Correct answer: Make up the remaining hours at an approved Utah driving school
Out-of-state certificates must meet Utah's required hours, and any missing hours may be made up at an approved Utah driving school.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Which out-of-state driver education certificates are not accepted in Utah?
- Certificates from high school courses
- Certificates from commercial driving schools
- Certificates from online or home study courses
- Certificates from courses with a road test
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Correct answer: Certificates from online or home study courses
Utah does not accept certificates from out-of-state online or home study driver education courses.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Local school districts may allow a student to complete the behind-the-wheel part of driver education in which way?
- By skipping it if the classroom part is online
- With a private provider
- By adding 10 hours of observation instead
- With any licensed adult in the family
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Correct answer: With a private provider
School districts may let a student take the behind-the-wheel portion of driver education with a private provider.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Along with driver education, how many hours of driving with a parent or legal guardian must a student complete?
- 20
- 30
- 50
- 40
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Correct answer: 40
A student must complete 40 hours of driving with a parent or legal guardian, 10 of them after sunset.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Of a student's required practice driving hours with a parent or legal guardian, how many must be after sunset?
- 10
- 5
- 8
- 15
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Correct answer: 10
Of the 40 required hours of driving with a parent or legal guardian, 10 must be after sunset.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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A person aged 19 or older who has never been licensed wants to skip driver education. How long must they hold a learner permit?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 90 days
Never-licensed applicants 19 or older may be licensed without driver education if they hold a learner permit for 90 days and complete at least 40 hours of driving.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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How can a first-time applicant aged 19 or older avoid the 90-day learner permit requirement?
- Pass the written knowledge test twice
- Complete an approved driver education course
- Log 60 hours of driving with a parent
- Pass the Traffic Safety and Trends Exam
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Correct answer: Complete an approved driver education course
Applicants 19 or older may complete an approved driver education course instead, which waives the 90-day learner permit requirement.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What does the entry-level learner permit allow the applicant to do?
- Drive alone during daylight hours
- Drive alone to and from school
- Carry passengers without a supervisor
- Take driver education and practice driving
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Correct answer: Take driver education and practice driving
The entry-level learner permit lets the applicant take part in a driver education course and practice driving until eligible to apply for a driver license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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To get an entry-level learner permit, which tests must the applicant pass?
- The written knowledge test and an eye test
- The driving skills test and an eye test
- The written knowledge test and a hearing test
- The driving skills test only
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Correct answer: The written knowledge test and an eye test
Entry-level learner permit applicants must pass the written knowledge test and an eye test, besides bringing the required documents.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What happens if you renew your learner permit or let it expire?
- Your old test score carries over
- You must take the driving skills test
- You must retake the written knowledge test
- You must repeat driver education
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Correct answer: You must retake the written knowledge test
Renewing a learner permit or letting it expire means the written knowledge test must be taken again.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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How long is the entry-level learner permit valid?
- 9 months
- 18 months
- 24 months
- 36 months
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Correct answer: 18 months
The entry-level learner permit is valid for 18 months.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What is the minimum age to drive with an entry-level learner permit?
- 14
- 16
- 17
- 15
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Correct answer: 15
The entry-level learner permit lets you drive once you have reached a minimum age of 15.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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With an entry-level learner permit, a licensed responsible adult who is not your parent, stepparent, foster parent, legal guardian, or driving instructor may sit next to you if they are at least what age?
- 21
- 16
- 18
- 19
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Correct answer: 21
For the entry-level learner permit, the person next to you may be a licensed responsible adult age 21 or older, besides a licensed parent, stepparent, foster parent, legal guardian, or approved instructor.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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With an entry-level learner permit and a qualified person in the seat next to you, may other passengers ride in the vehicle?
- No, only the supervisor may ride along
- Only after six months with the permit
- Yes, passengers may be in the vehicle
- Only members of your immediate family
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Correct answer: Yes, passengers may be in the vehicle
The entry-level learner permit rules state that passengers may be in the vehicle while you drive with a qualified person beside you.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Where must your learner permit be while you are driving?
- At home in a safe place
- In your immediate possession
- With your parent or guardian
- On file at a Driver License Office
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Correct answer: In your immediate possession
A learner permit must be in the driver's immediate possession.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What is the minimum age for the 6-month learner permit (renewal permit)?
- 15
- 17
- 18
- 16
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Correct answer: 16
The 6-month learner permit, also called the renewal permit, requires a minimum age of 16.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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How long must a 16- or 17-year-old hold a learner permit before getting a first-time regular Class D driver license?
- 6 months
- 90 days
- 1 year
- 18 months
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Correct answer: 6 months
Applicants aged 16 and 17 must hold a learner permit for 6 months before a first-time regular Class D license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which learner permit holding period applies to an 18-year-old seeking a first-time regular Class D driver license?
- 6 months, with driver education
- 90 days, with no driver education needed
- None, but driver education is required
- 30 days, after the written test
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Correct answer: None, but driver education is required
At age 18 there is no permit holding period, but the applicant must complete an approved driver education course.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Under the youthful driver restrictions, a 16-year-old with a driver license (not a permit) has a nighttime restriction during which hours?
- 11 pm to 5 am
- 12 am to 5 am
- 10 pm to 6 am
- 1 am to 6 am
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Correct answer: 12 am to 5 am
The youthful driver restrictions table sets a 12 am to 5 am nighttime restriction for a 16-year-old who holds a driver license rather than a permit.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which of these is an exception to the nighttime driving restriction for a 16-year-old license holder?
- Driving friends home from a party
- Running errands for a neighbor
- Driving to a shopping center
- Driving to and from work
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Correct answer: Driving to and from work
Exceptions to the nighttime restriction for 16-year-olds include driving to and from work, along with agricultural assignments, school sponsored activities, emergencies, and a licensed driver 21 years of age in the front seat.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Under the passenger restriction, which passengers may a 16-year-old with a new driver license (not a permit) carry?
- Immediate family members only
- Classmates from the same school
- Up to two friends under 21
- Anyone wearing a seat belt
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Correct answer: Immediate family members only
A 16-year-old license holder may have only immediate family members in the vehicle until six months after the license is issued.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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How long does the immediate-family-only passenger restriction last for a 16-year-old driver license holder?
- One year from issue
- Two years from issue
- Six months from issue
- 90 days from issue
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Correct answer: Six months from issue
The restriction to immediate family passengers lasts until six months from the license issue date.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which of these is an exception to the passenger restriction for a newly licensed 16-year-old?
- Driving to and from work
- Emergency situations
- Driving to a school sponsored activity
- Carrying classmates home from school
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Correct answer: Emergency situations
Exceptions to the 16-year-old passenger restriction are emergency situations, agricultural assignments, and a licensed driver 21 years of age in the front seat; work and school trips are exceptions only to the nighttime restriction.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What is the minimum age to obtain an original regular Class D license in Utah?
- 16 years old
- 15 years old
- 17 years old
- 18 years old
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Correct answer: 16 years old
An original regular Class D license can be obtained from age 16.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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An applicant younger than 19 wants an original regular Class D license. What must the applicant have?
- A letter of good conduct from a school principal, or a signed note from a parent who is a licensed driver
- Proof of enrollment in a college course, or a letter from an employer on company letterhead
- Completed an approved driver education course, or proof of a license from another state or country
- A signed note from a parent, or proof of at least one year of full-time employment
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Correct answer: Completed an approved driver education course, or proof of a license from another state or country
Applicants under 19 need approved driver education or proof of a license from another state or country.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Applicants younger than what age are issued a provisional Class D license so that a separate point system can be used?
- 16
- 18
- 19
- 21
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Correct answer: 21
Under-21 applicants receive a provisional Class D license, which uses its own point system.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Who is issued a limited-term driver license?
- A U.S. citizen who has recently moved to Utah from another state in the country
- A driver younger than 18 who holds an entry-level learner permit in Utah
- A non-U.S. citizen whose verified lawful status qualifies for a REAL ID certificate
- A driver whose license was suspended for a violation and then reinstated
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Correct answer: A non-U.S. citizen whose verified lawful status qualifies for a REAL ID certificate
A limited-term license goes to a non-citizen in the United States whose verified lawful status qualifies for REAL ID.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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What may a Driving Privilege Card (DPC) be used for?
- Driving purposes only; it is not valid identification
- Driving and as valid identification of the holder
- Identification and age verification, but not driving
- Driving and verification of the holder’s age
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Correct answer: Driving purposes only; it is not valid identification
A DPC is valid only for driving; it is not valid ID or proof of age.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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When does a Driving Privilege Card (DPC) expire?
- Every two years on the applicant’s birthday
- Every three years on the applicant’s birthday
- On the last day of the year it was issued
- Each year on the applicant’s birthday
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Correct answer: Each year on the applicant’s birthday
A DPC must be renewed every year, as it expires on the holder’s birthday.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Which of these people may be issued a Driving Privilege Card (DPC)?
- Only a U.S. citizen who has lost a birth certificate
- An undocumented immigrant in the United States
- Only a person who already holds a regular Class D license
- Only a person who is 21 years of age or older
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Correct answer: An undocumented immigrant in the United States
A DPC may be issued to an undocumented immigrant or a person whose legal status is not eligible for REAL ID.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Except as provided by law, how do the rules for a Driving Privilege Card (DPC) compare with those for a regular Class D license?
- The same provisions, requirements, restrictions, and sanctions apply
- A DPC holder is exempt from all of the license restrictions of a Class D
- No sanctions of any kind apply to a DPC holder who drives
- A DPC holder does not have to meet any of the usual requirements
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Correct answer: The same provisions, requirements, restrictions, and sanctions apply
The same rules, restrictions, and sanctions that apply to a regular Class D license apply to a DPC, except as provided by law.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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When can a person who has applied for a Driving Privilege Card (DPC) start driving?
- Right away, using a temporary license issued at the office
- After a 30-day waiting period has passed at home
- Only after the plastic card is received by mail
- After passing a second road test at the office
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Correct answer: Only after the plastic card is received by mail
Utah law does not allow a temporary license for a DPC, so driving is not permitted until the card arrives by mail.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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In Utah’s classified license system, what is the minimum age requirement for a Class C license?
- 16 years of age
- 21 years of age
- 18 years of age
- 19 years of age
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Correct answer: 21 years of age
The classified license chart lists 21 as the minimum age for Class C.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Which vehicles fall under a Class D license in Utah’s classified license system?
- Only passenger cars that carry up to four occupants
- Only vehicles that have an automatic transmission
- All vehicles not defined as Class A, B, C, or a motorcycle
- Only vehicles weighing less than 10,001 lbs. in total
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Correct answer: All vehicles not defined as Class A, B, C, or a motorcycle
Class D is defined as every vehicle that is not Class A, B, C, or a motorcycle.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What restriction applies to Class A and Class B license holders who are 18-20 years of age?
- An intrastate restriction
- A daylight-hours-only restriction
- An automatic-transmission restriction
- A 40 mph posted-speed restriction
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Correct answer: An intrastate restriction
The classified license chart lists an intrastate restriction for individuals aged 18-20 under Classes A and B.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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In Utah’s list of endorsement codes, what does endorsement code M stand for?
- Tanker
- Taxicab
- School bus
- Motorcycle
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Correct answer: Motorcycle
Endorsement code M is listed for motorcycle.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of endorsement codes, what does endorsement code S stand for?
- Passenger
- School Bus
- Tanker
- Motorcycle
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Correct answer: School Bus
Endorsement code S is listed for school bus.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of endorsement codes, what does endorsement code T stand for?
- Doubles or triple trailer
- Tanker vehicles
- Taxicab passenger service
- Hazardous materials hauling
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Correct answer: Doubles or triple trailer
Endorsement code T is listed for doubles or triple trailer.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of endorsement codes, what does endorsement code X stand for?
- Passenger and school bus
- Doubles or triple trailer
- Hazmat and Tanker
- Taxicab and motorcycle
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Correct answer: Hazmat and Tanker
Endorsement code X is listed for hazmat and tanker.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of endorsement codes, what does endorsement code Z stand for?
- Motorcycle
- Taxicab
- Tanker
- School bus
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Correct answer: Taxicab
Endorsement code Z is listed for taxicab.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code 2 mean?
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 90 cc or less
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 649 cc or less
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 400 cc or less
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 249 cc or less
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Correct answer: Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 249 cc or less
Restriction code 2 is listed as: restricted to operating a motorcycle with 249cc or less.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code 3 mean?
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 249 cc or less
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 90 cc or less
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 649 cc or less
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 750 cc or less
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Correct answer: Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 649 cc or less
Restriction code 3 is listed as: restricted to operating a motorcycle with 649 cc or less.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code 4 mean?
- Restricted to operating a street legal ATV
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 90 cc or less
- Restricted to operating only three-wheeled motorcycles
- Restricted to operating a vehicle on private property only
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Correct answer: Restricted to operating a street legal ATV
Restriction code 4 is listed as: restricted to operating a street legal ATV.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code 5 mean?
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 249 cc or less
- Restricted to operating a street legal ATV
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 649 cc or less
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 90 cc or less
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Correct answer: Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 90 cc or less
Restriction code 5 is listed as: restricted to operating a motorcycle with 90 cc or less.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code 6 mean?
- Restricted to operating a motor vehicle on roads with a posted speed of 55 mph or less
- Restricted to operating a motor vehicle on roads with a posted speed of 40 mph or less
- Restricted to operating a motor vehicle on roads with no freeway access
- Restricted to operating a motor vehicle on roads within one county only
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Correct answer: Restricted to operating a motor vehicle on roads with a posted speed of 40 mph or less
Restriction code 6 is listed as: restricted to operating a motor vehicle on roads with a posted speed of 40 mph or less.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code 7 mean?
- Restricted to operating a motor vehicle with an automatic transmission
- Restricted to operating a motor vehicle with a manual transmission
- Restricted to operating a motor vehicle with power steering
- Restricted to operating a motor vehicle with no passengers
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Correct answer: Restricted to operating a motor vehicle with an automatic transmission
Restriction code 7 is listed as: restricted to operating a motor vehicle with an automatic transmission.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code B mean?
- Driver must use a hearing aid
- Driver must wear a seat belt extender
- Driver must wear corrective lenses
- Driver must use a prosthetic aid
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Correct answer: Driver must wear corrective lenses
Restriction code B is listed as: driver must wear corrective lenses.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code F mean?
- Restricted to driving a vehicle with a rear-view camera
- Restricted to driving a vehicle with outside rear view mirrors
- Restricted to driving a vehicle with a manual transmission
- Restricted to driving a vehicle with tinted windows
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Correct answer: Restricted to driving a vehicle with outside rear view mirrors
Restriction code F is listed as: restricted to driving a vehicle with outside rear view mirrors.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code G mean?
- Restricted to driving on weekdays only
- Restricted to driving within 25 miles of home
- Restricted to driving on roads without a freeway
- Restricted to driving during daylight hours only
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Correct answer: Restricted to driving during daylight hours only
Restriction code G is listed as: restricted to driving during daylight hours only.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code D mean?
- Mechanical aid or compensatory device required while driving
- Driver must wear corrective lenses
- Prosthetic aid must be used while driving
- Restricted to driving a vehicle with outside rear view mirrors
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Correct answer: Prosthetic aid must be used while driving
Restriction code D is listed as: prosthetic aid must be used while driving.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code J mean?
- Restricts the driver for any other restrictions deemed necessary by DLD
- Restricts the driver to driving with a licensed adult passenger
- Restricts the driver to driving only within the home county
- Restricts the driver to driving only on roads with freeways
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Correct answer: Restricts the driver for any other restrictions deemed necessary by DLD
Restriction code J is listed as: restricts the driver for any other restrictions deemed necessary by DLD.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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In Utah’s list of license restrictions, what does restriction code U mean?
- Restricted to operating a street legal ATV
- Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 90 cc or less
- Restricted to operating only two-wheeled motorcycles
- Restricted to operating only three-wheeled motorcycles
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Correct answer: Restricted to operating only three-wheeled motorcycles
Restriction code U is listed as: restricted to operating only three-wheeled motorcycles.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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At a driver license office, who will be served before walk-in applicants?
- Those renewing a license
- Those who have appointments
- Those younger than 21
- Those paying with cash
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Correct answer: Those who have appointments
People with appointments are served ahead of walk-in applicants.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Besides the correct documentation, what should you have when you visit a driver license office for a scheduled appointment?
- Your confirmation number for the appointment
- A printed copy of the driver handbook
- A signed letter from your employer
- A completed vehicle inspection report
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Correct answer: Your confirmation number for the appointment
The handbook says to bring your documents plus the confirmation number for your scheduled appointment.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Which kind of documents will the Driver License Division accept?
- Photocopies of your original documents made at home
- Faxed copies of your documents sent before your visit
- Originals or copies certified by the issuing agency
- Phone photos of your original documents shown on a screen
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Correct answer: Originals or copies certified by the issuing agency
Documents must be originals or copies certified by the issuing agency; faxes and photocopies are rejected.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What may happen with document approval at a driver license office?
- It always occurs within one hour of your appointment
- It may not occur on the same day and may require a further visit
- It occurs automatically when you have a confirmation number
- It is never required if you used the online application
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Correct answer: It may not occur on the same day and may require a further visit
Documents are reviewed, so approval can take more than one day and another visit.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Your name differs from the name on your identity document. Which of these is acceptable legal authorizing documentation for the variation?
- A letter from your employer
- A library card with the new name
- A hospital-issued birth certificate
- A state-certified marriage certificate
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Correct answer: A state-certified marriage certificate
A name variation needs legal documentation, such as a state-certified marriage certificate or a divorce decree.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What happens to the documents you provide to the Driver License Division?
- They are kept by the division until your license arrives in the mail
- They are mailed back to you within 30 days of your visit
- They are imaged and stored in a secure database and immediately returned to you
- They are destroyed after the division finishes the review
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Correct answer: They are imaged and stored in a secure database and immediately returned to you
The division images and stores the documents securely, then returns them to the applicant right away.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What may a driving skills test require?
- An additional appointment
- A second written knowledge test on the same day
- A signed letter from a licensed driver
- A visit to the Division of Motor Vehicles first
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Correct answer: An additional appointment
The written test can be taken at the appointment, but the driving skills test may need another appointment.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Why does the handbook say to arrive on time for your driver license appointment?
- To get a refund of the application fee if you are late
- To skip the eye examination at the driver license office
- To avoid having to take the written knowledge test at all
- To complete processing, including taking a written knowledge test
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Correct answer: To complete processing, including taking a written knowledge test
Arriving on time lets you finish processing, including the written knowledge test.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Driving skills tests will not be provided when conditions could create unsafe driving. Which of these is one such condition?
- A busy testing day
- Inclement weather
- A test taker who wears corrective lenses
- A test taker with a learner permit
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Correct answer: Inclement weather
The division does not give driving skills tests when conditions such as inclement weather make driving unsafe.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Which vehicle will keep a driving skills test from being provided?
- A vehicle that is not registered or is unsafe, such as one with a broken windshield
- A vehicle that is more than ten years old and has high mileage on its odometer
- A vehicle that has an automatic transmission and no cruise control system
- A vehicle with a two-door body style and a manual transmission lever
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Correct answer: A vehicle that is not registered or is unsafe, such as one with a broken windshield
Vehicles that are unregistered or unsafe, for example with a broken windshield or no safety belts, are not used for driving skills tests.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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If you pay for your driver license by check, to whom must the check be made payable?
- The Utah State Tax Commission
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- The Department of Public Safety
- The State Office of Vital Statistics
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Correct answer: The Department of Public Safety
Checks must be made out to the Department of Public Safety for the correct amount.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What may happen if you schedule an appointment under the wrong service, such as a driving skills test scheduled under renewal?
- The office will give the test anyway at no extra step
- Your license will be renewed automatically instead
- Your appointment is moved to the next available walk-in slot
- Your appointment may not be fulfilled and you may have to reschedule
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Correct answer: Your appointment may not be fulfilled and you may have to reschedule
An appointment booked under the wrong service may not be fulfilled, so you may have to reschedule under the correct one.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Which of these is required to obtain a driver license certificate?
- A certificate from a parking course
- A letter of recommendation from an employer
- Assumption of financial liability
- A completed vehicle safety inspection
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Correct answer: Assumption of financial liability
Obtaining a driver license certificate requires assuming financial liability.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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How many acceptable documents showing your Utah residence address are required to obtain a driver license certificate?
- Two
- One
- Three
- Four
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Correct answer: Two
The handbook requires two acceptable documents as evidence of a Utah residence address.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What must you provide about your Social Security number to obtain a driver license certificate?
- Only the last four digits of your number, with no other proof of any kind needed from you at all
- A written promise to apply for a number within one year after you are licensed as a new driver
- Proof of at least one year of paid employment in the state of Utah, with a recent pay stub
- Acceptable proof of your full number, or proof that you are ineligible for one because of lawful presence status
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Correct answer: Acceptable proof of your full number, or proof that you are ineligible for one because of lawful presence status
Applicants show proof of their full Social Security number or of ineligibility for one due to lawful presence status.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Which of these is required to obtain a driver license certificate?
- A hearing test
- An eye examination
- A urine screening
- A vehicle inspection
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Correct answer: An eye examination
The list of requirements includes an eye examination.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What determines the type of driving certificate or identification card an applicant is eligible to obtain?
- The applicant’s lawful status
- The applicant’s home county
- The applicant’s employer
- The applicant’s driving record
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Correct answer: The applicant’s lawful status
Lawful status decides which certificate or card an applicant can obtain.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Which applicants can apply for a regular Class D driver license, a regular CDL, or a regular identification card?
- Only U.S. citizens who were born in the state of Utah
- Only U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, not permanent residents
- U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and legal permanent resident aliens
- Only applicants who hold a valid U.S. passport or passport card
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Correct answer: U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and legal permanent resident aliens
Citizens, nationals, and legal permanent residents can apply for the regular license or ID.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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An applicant does not meet the lawful presence requirements for a regular or limited-term driver license. What may the applicant be eligible to apply for?
- A provisional Class D license
- A driving privilege card (DPC)
- A learner permit with no age limit
- A temporary driver license
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Correct answer: A driving privilege card (DPC)
Applicants who fail the lawful presence requirements may be eligible for a DPC.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What does the Driver License Division seek against anyone who submits fraudulent documents?
- A warning letter only
- A new appointment
- A refund of fees
- Prosecution and sanctions
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Correct answer: Prosecution and sanctions
The division seeks prosecution and sanctions for fraudulent documents or fraud in the application.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Which kind of birth certificate does the Driver License Division request as evidence of identity?
- A hospital-issued birth certificate
- A miniature or wallet-size birth certificate
- A state-certified birth certificate
- A photocopied birth certificate
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Correct answer: A state-certified birth certificate
The division requests a state-certified birth certificate; hospital-issued, miniature, laminated, and photocopied ones are not acceptable.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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How many of the listed identity and lawful status verification documents must you provide for a regular Class D driver license or ID card?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
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Correct answer: One
The list is marked “must provide one”.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Which of these is an acceptable identity and lawful status document for a regular Class D driver license?
- An expired U.S. passport or passport card
- A hospital-issued birth certificate
- A library card with a photo
- A valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card
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Correct answer: A valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card
A valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card is on the list of acceptable documents.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Which of these is an acceptable identity and lawful status document for a regular Class D driver license?
- A hunting license
- A Certificate of Naturalization
- A voter registration card
- A small laminated birth certificate
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Correct answer: A Certificate of Naturalization
A Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS is on the list of acceptable documents.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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To verify a social security number with a social security card, what must be true of the card?
- It must have been signed
- It must be a notarized copy
- It must have been issued within the last five years
- It must show a Utah address
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Correct answer: It must have been signed
The handbook accepts a social security card issued by the U.S. government only if it has been signed; a stub is not accepted.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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If an applicant does not have a social security card, which document that shows the applicant's name and full social security number may be presented instead?
- Library card
- Hospital bill
- W-2 form
- Gym membership card
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Correct answer: W-2 form
When the card is not available, the handbook accepts a W-2 form, SSA-1099, non SSA-1099, or a pay stub that shows the name and full number.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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How many documents must an applicant provide as Utah residency and mailing address verification?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
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Correct answer: Two
The handbook says the applicant must provide two residency and mailing address documents.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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A document used as Utah residency and mailing address verification must be dated within how many days?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 180 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
Residency documents must show the applicant's name and address and be dated within 90 days.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Besides being dated within 90 days, what must a Utah residency and mailing address document display?
- Your name and date of birth
- Your name and photograph
- Your name and address
- Your name and social security number
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Correct answer: Your name and address
The residency document must display the applicant's name and address.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Which of these is accepted as Utah residency and mailing address verification?
- Property tax notice
- Library card
- Gym membership card
- Hospital bill
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Correct answer: Property tax notice
A property tax notice is one of the listed residency documents, along with items such as a bank statement, utility bill and vehicle title.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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For a first Utah driver license, an applicant under what age must show evidence of completing a driver education course as proof of driving experience?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- 19
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Correct answer: 19
The proof-of-experience requirement names a driver education course for applicants under the age of 19.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Other than completing a driver education course, what can serve as proof of driving experience for a first Utah driver license?
- A record of hours practiced driving on private property
- Evidence of a driving privilege issued in another state or country
- Evidence of a vehicle registered in your name in Utah
- A signed statement from a family member about your driving
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Correct answer: Evidence of a driving privilege issued in another state or country
The handbook lists evidence of a driving privilege from another state or country as the alternative to a driver education course.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Proof of driving experience is required for a first Utah driver license but is NOT required when obtaining which of these?
- A learner permit
- A first Utah driver license for an applicant under 19
- An original Utah driver license
- A first Utah driver license after moving from another state
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Correct answer: A learner permit
The handbook says proof of driving experience is not required when obtaining a learner permit.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Which system must verify an unexpired foreign passport with a valid visa and I-94 for a limited-term license?
- BCI
- IRS
- SAVE
- SSA
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Correct answer: SAVE
For a limited-term driver license or identification card, the passport, visa and I-94 are verified through the SAVE system.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Which of these is listed as evidence of lawful entrance into the United States for a limited-term license?
- A denied application for asylum
- Approved deferred action status
- An expired immigrant or non-immigrant visa
- A pending application for U.S. citizenship
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Correct answer: Approved deferred action status
Approved deferred action status is one of the statuses the handbook lists as evidence of lawful entrance, verified through SAVE.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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A foreign birth certificate used for a driving privilege card (DPC) that is not in English must be accompanied by what?
- A Utah residency affidavit
- A letter from a Utah employer
- A notarized copy signed by a judge
- A certified translation
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Correct answer: A certified translation
For a DPC, a foreign birth certificate or passport that is not in English must include a certified translation.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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A matricular consular card can be used as a supporting document for a driving privilege card (DPC) if it was issued where?
- In Mexico
- In any U.S. state
- In Utah
- In any country
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Correct answer: In Utah
The handbook lists a matricular consular card only when it was issued in Utah.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Which of these may a driving privilege card (DPC) applicant provide as one of the documents on the supporting list that follows the first identity document?
- Insurance ID card
- Library card
- Gym membership card
- Hospital bill
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Correct answer: Insurance ID card
An insurance ID card is on the DPC list of supporting documents, together with items such as church records, school records and an employee ID.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Besides a social security document, what may a driving privilege card (DPC) applicant provide?
- A Utah state tax account number issued by the Tax Commission
- A foreign tax number issued by the applicant's home country
- A Medicare number issued by the federal government
- An individual tax identification number (ITIN) issued by the IRS
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Correct answer: An individual tax identification number (ITIN) issued by the IRS
For a DPC, an ITIN issued by the Internal Revenue Service is accepted in place of a social security document.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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For a driving privilege card (DPC), a fingerprint card and photo is required for which applications?
- Every renewal application
- Only an original application
- Every replacement application
- Only applicants under 21
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Correct answer: Only an original application
The handbook says the fingerprint card is only required for an original application.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which of these is a place where a driving privilege card (DPC) applicant may obtain the fingerprint card in a sealed envelope?
- The Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- The Utah State Tax Commission
- The Department of Workforce Services
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Correct answer: The Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI)
The sealed fingerprint card must come from the Bureau of Criminal Identification, a participating law enforcement agency, or an approved fingerprint vendor.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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When does an original driver license issued to an applicant over 21 expire?
- On the applicant's birthday four years after issue
- On the applicant's birthday six years after issue
- On the applicant's birthday eight years after issue
- On the applicant's birthday ten years after issue
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Correct answer: On the applicant's birthday eight years after issue
An original license for an applicant over 21 expires on the applicant's birthday eight years after it is issued.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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When does a provisional license issued to an applicant under 21 expire?
- On the applicant's birthday three years after issue
- On the applicant's birthday five years after issue
- On the applicant's birthday four years after issue
- On the applicant's birthday ten years after issue
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Correct answer: On the applicant's birthday five years after issue
A provisional license, issued to an applicant under 21, expires on the applicant's birthday five years after issue.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Which driver is issued an original driver license?
- A driver renewing a regular Class D license before it expires
- A driver extending a license under the good driver program
- A driver replacing a lost Utah driver license
- A driver who changes from one license classification to another
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Correct answer: A driver who changes from one license classification to another
Drivers never licensed in Utah, first-time drivers, and drivers changing license classification are issued an original license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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What must you do with your out-of-state driver license when you apply for a Utah driver license?
- Keep it as a second license
- Mail it to your home state
- Surrender it to the division
- Show it and take it back home
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Correct answer: Surrender it to the division
The handbook says your out-of-state license must be surrendered when you apply for a Utah license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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May a driver who holds only an out-of-state learner permit drive in Utah?
- No, it may not be used to drive in Utah
- Yes, for up to six months like a visitor
- Yes, but only with a parent in the car
- Yes, but only during daylight hours
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Correct answer: No, it may not be used to drive in Utah
Drivers with an out-of-state learner permit may not drive in Utah; to get a Utah driver license, they schedule an appointment.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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How early may a regular Utah driver license be renewed?
- Up to 30 days before it expires
- Up to 60 days before it expires
- Up to one year before it expires
- Up to six months before it expires
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Correct answer: Up to six months before it expires
The handbook allows renewal up to six months before the license expires.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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After a regular Utah driver license is renewed, when does the new license expire?
- On your birthday four years after issue
- On your birthday eight years after issue
- On your birthday five years after issue
- On your birthday ten years after issue
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Correct answer: On your birthday eight years after issue
A renewed regular license expires on the holder's birthday eight years after it is issued.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Military personnel who held a valid Utah driver license when they entered the service may keep using it for how long after discharge or termination of orders?
- Up to 90 days
- Up to 30 days
- Up to 60 days
- Up to 120 days
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Correct answer: Up to 90 days
Service members, and dependents living with them, may continue using the license up to 90 days after discharge or termination of orders.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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The military provision that lets a Utah license stay valid for 90 days after discharge applies only to members and dependents who are stationed or residing where?
- Inside Utah
- On a base in any state
- Outside of Utah
- Anywhere in the United States
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Correct answer: Outside of Utah
The provision applies only to members and their dependents who are stationed or residing outside Utah.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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A civilian employee of the U.S. Department of Defense working outside the United States may keep using a Utah driver license for how long after the assignment is terminated or changed?
- Up to 30 days
- Up to 90 days
- Up to 60 days
- Up to 180 days
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Correct answer: Up to 90 days
Such an employee and their dependents may continue using the Utah license up to 90 days after the assignment ends or changes.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What must a limited-term driver license holder present when renewing?
- A new fingerprint card sealed by the BCI
- A certified translation of a foreign birth certificate
- A Utah driver education certificate
- Acceptable proof of lawful presence documents
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Correct answer: Acceptable proof of lawful presence documents
A limited-term license holder must present acceptable lawful presence documents at renewal.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What is the expiration date of a replacement driver license?
- Eight years after the replacement is issued
- Five years after the replacement is issued
- The same date as the license it replaces
- One year after the replacement is issued
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Correct answer: The same date as the license it replaces
A replacement license keeps the expiration date of the license it replaces.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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To receive a replacement license with a changed address, how many approved forms of address change verification must a driver provide?
- Two
- One
- Three
- Four
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Correct answer: Two
All drivers who want to change their address must provide two approved forms of address change verification.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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If a driver license has expired, what may the driver have to do, depending on the length of expiration?
- Complete a new driver education course before renewing
- Surrender the license and apply for an identification card
- Apply again for a learner permit and wait six months
- Complete the written knowledge and driving skills tests again
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Correct answer: Complete the written knowledge and driving skills tests again
After a license expires, the driver may have to pass the written knowledge and driving skills tests again, depending on how long it has been expired.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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To be eligible for Utah's good driver program, a driver must NOT have received more than how many reportable violations in the past eight years?
- Two
- Six
- Three
- Ten
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Correct answer: Six
A driver with no more than six reportable violations in the past eight years and a valid license is eligible for the good driver program.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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When is the extension (online renewal) notice mailed to a driver in Utah's good driver program?
- Approximately 90 days before your birthday
- Approximately 30 days before your birthday
- Approximately 60 days before your birthday
- Approximately 180 days before your birthday
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Correct answer: Approximately 90 days before your birthday
The notice is mailed about 90 days before the driver's birthday, if the division has the driver's current address.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A Class D driver who moves is required by law to notify the division of the new address within how long?
- 5 days
- 20 days
- 10 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 10 days
Class D drivers must notify the division of a new address within 10 days of moving.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Why is it important to notify the Driver License Division of an address change?
- Your license is invalid until you notify the division
- The post office will not forward mail from the division
- Your vehicle registration is cancelled if you do not
- The division mails your license again each year
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Correct answer: The post office will not forward mail from the division
Because the post office does not forward Driver License Division mail, the division must have your current address.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What must a Class D driver do to get a new address printed on the driver license?
- Mail a letter about it to the post office
- Write the new address on the back of the license
- Send the division an email with the new address
- Schedule an appointment for a replacement driver license
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Correct answer: Schedule an appointment for a replacement driver license
To have a new address on the license, the driver must schedule an appointment for a replacement driver license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Who may obtain a Utah identification card?
- Any U.S. citizen
- Anyone with a valid out-of-state license
- Only a Utah resident
- Any visitor staying up to six months
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Correct answer: Only a Utah resident
Only a Utah resident may obtain a Utah identification card.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Under Utah law, may a person hold a driver license and an identification card at the same time?
- No, Utah law does not allow it
- Yes, if both show the same address
- Yes, for the first six months only
- Yes, if the person is under 21
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Correct answer: No, Utah law does not allow it
Utah law does not allow an individual to have a driver license certificate and an identification card at the same time.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What is the primary purpose of the written knowledge test?
- To rank applicants by their overall driving ability
- To ensure you have the information needed to drive safely
- To check that your vehicle is safe to drive on the road
- To confirm that you completed a driver education course
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Correct answer: To ensure you have the information needed to drive safely
The written knowledge test is meant to ensure applicants have the information needed to drive safely.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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On what are the written knowledge test questions based?
- A national bank of driver exam questions
- The scoring sheet used for the driving skills test
- The personal experience of the Driver License Office staff
- The information provided in the handbook
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Correct answer: The information provided in the handbook
The handbook states that the written knowledge test questions are based on the information it provides.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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How does the handbook describe the time for the written knowledge test?
- It is timed at 30 minutes, and you must finish before time runs out
- It is timed at 45 minutes, with no extra time allowed to finish
- It is not timed, but it generally takes 30 to 45 minutes to finish
- It is not timed, but it generally takes 60 to 90 minutes to finish
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Correct answer: It is not timed, but it generally takes 30 to 45 minutes to finish
The test is not timed; it generally takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What score must you earn to pass the written knowledge test?
- 80% or better
- 70% or better
- 75% or better
- 90% or better
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Correct answer: 80% or better
The handbook states you must pass the written knowledge test with a score of 80% or better.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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How many written knowledge tests can you take per day, provided the division can facilitate the testing?
- One
- Three
- Four
- Two
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Correct answer: Two
You can take two written knowledge tests per day if the division can facilitate the testing.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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If you need to return to the office after a failed written knowledge test attempt, what will need to be scheduled?
- A review examination
- A written retest appointment
- A hearing officer meeting
- A Traffic Safety and Trends Exam
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Correct answer: A written retest appointment
After a failed attempt, a written retest appointment must be scheduled if you need to return to the office.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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After three failed attempts at the written knowledge test, what may you do?
- Wait 12 months before trying again
- Take a driver education course again
- Switch to the driving skills test first
- Pay another fee for three more attempts
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Correct answer: Pay another fee for three more attempts
After three failed attempts you may pay another fee for three more attempts.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Who is required to pass the Traffic Safety and Trends Exam?
- All first-time applicants (learner permit holders) obtaining a Class D license
- Only first-time applicants under 21 years of age who hold a learner permit
- All drivers who are renewing a Class D license by mail
- Only applicants who failed the written knowledge test once
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Correct answer: All first-time applicants (learner permit holders) obtaining a Class D license
Every first-time applicant who holds a learner permit and is obtaining a Class D license must pass this additional test.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What score must you receive on the Traffic Safety and Trends Exam?
- 80%
- 90%
- 100%
- 95%
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Correct answer: 100%
The Traffic Safety and Trends Exam requires a 100% score.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Where is the Traffic Safety and Trends Exam offered?
- Only at a Driver License Office in person
- Only at a high school
- At any office or by mail
- Only on the Driver License Division website
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Correct answer: Only on the Driver License Division website
The exam is offered only on the Driver License Division website.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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How often may the Traffic Safety and Trends Exam be taken?
- Only once before licensing
- As often as necessary before licensing
- Up to three times before licensing
- Twice per day at most
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Correct answer: As often as necessary before licensing
The exam may be taken as often as necessary before licensing.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What share of the Traffic Safety and Trends Exam questions relates to significant causes of traffic-related deaths?
- 10%
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
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Correct answer: 50%
Half of the exam’s questions relate to significant causes of traffic-related deaths identified by the Utah Highway Safety Office.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Who must provide the vehicle for the driving skills test?
- You, the applicant
- The examiner
- The Driver License Division
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
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Correct answer: You, the applicant
The applicant must provide the vehicle for the driving skills test.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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The vehicle you provide for the driving skills test must be properly registered and comply with which of these?
- Vehicle safety laws, including functioning safety belts
- Local parking ordinances, including meter rules
- Commercial vehicle rules, including weight limits
- Insurance company inspection rules, including coverage limits
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Correct answer: Vehicle safety laws, including functioning safety belts
The test vehicle must be properly registered and comply with vehicle safety laws, including functioning safety belts.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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When may the vehicle you provide for the driving skills test be rejected?
- If it is more than ten years old or has a high odometer reading
- If it is a two-door model with no rear seat for a passenger
- If its condition could cause harm to the examiner’s person or clothes
- If it is not owned by the applicant or the applicant’s family
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Correct answer: If its condition could cause harm to the examiner’s person or clothes
A vehicle may be rejected if its condition could harm the examiner’s person or clothes.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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How old must you be to take a driving skills test at the Driver License Division (DLD)?
- At least 15 years of age
- At least 16 years of age
- At least 17 years of age
- At least 18 years of age
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Correct answer: At least 16 years of age
A driving skills test at the DLD requires being at least 16 years old.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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How old must you be to take a driving skills test with a Third-Party Tester or high school?
- At least 14 years of age
- At least 17 years of age
- At least 18 years of age
- At least 15 years of age
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Correct answer: At least 15 years of age
A driving skills test with a Third-Party Tester or high school requires being at least 15 years old.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Who is allowed in the vehicle during the driving skills test?
- The applicant, the examiner, and a licensed parent or guardian
- The applicant, the examiner, and one passenger of the applicant’s choice
- Only the applicant and the examiner
- The applicant, the examiner, and the person who supplied the vehicle
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Correct answer: Only the applicant and the examiner
The applicant and the examiner are the only occupants allowed in the vehicle during the test.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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Which of these is the driving skills test scored on?
- Parking on hills, between cars, and parallel parking
- Changing a flat tire and checking the engine oil
- Reading a map and planning a long trip route
- Loading cargo and securing it to the vehicle
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Correct answer: Parking on hills, between cars, and parallel parking
Besides road rules and regulations, the test scores parking on hills, between cars, and parallel parking, among other maneuvers.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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During the driving skills test, you will be asked to complete multiple what?
- Freeway entrances
- Railroad crossings
- School zone passes
- Lane changes
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Correct answer: Lane changes
The test includes multiple lane changes, with the examiner giving the instructions.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What will you be asked to do during the driving skills test while the examiner scores specific maneuvers?
- Choose your own route through town
- Follow the directions of the examiner
- Drive without any instructions
- Recite traffic laws as you drive
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Correct answer: Follow the directions of the examiner
You are asked to follow the examiner’s directions while the examiner scores specific driving maneuvers.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What does the handbook say the examiner will ask you to do during the test?
- Break a traffic law only if the road is empty
- Nothing unsafe or illegal
- Choose for yourself which maneuvers to perform
- Stop suddenly on a busy road to show control
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Correct answer: Nothing unsafe or illegal
You will not be asked to do anything unsafe or illegal during the driving skills test.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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How many driving skills tests may you take per day?
- Two
- Three
- Four
- One
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Correct answer: One
You may take only one driving skills test per day, and may have to wait days or weeks for another.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What is the result of failing to pass the driving skills test in three attempts?
- You must pay another fee
- You lose your learner permit
- You must wait a full year
- You must retake driver education
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Correct answer: You must pay another fee
Failing the driving skills test three times means paying another fee.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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When may an applicant be asked to complete additional testing at the examiner’s discretion?
- If the applicant scored below 90% on the written knowledge test
- If the applicant applied online instead of in person
- If the applicant drives a vehicle with an automatic transmission
- If the examiner feels the applicant’s driving ability may be questionable
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Correct answer: If the examiner feels the applicant’s driving ability may be questionable
Any person may be asked to take additional testing if the examiner feels the driving ability may be questionable.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What will the examiner do at the end of the driving skills test?
- Mail the written test results to your home address within thirty days
- Discuss the test results and provide recommendations for possible improvement
- Ask you to repeat each maneuver that you missed
- Leave without comment until your results are posted online
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Correct answer: Discuss the test results and provide recommendations for possible improvement
The examiner will discuss the results and offer recommendations for possible improvement.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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During the driving skills test, what will the examiner do?
- Chat freely about your day to put you at ease during the drive
- Stay silent unless you make a mistake that needs correcting
- Ask questions or give directions, but not engage in general conversation
- Give hints before each maneuver
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Correct answer: Ask questions or give directions, but not engage in general conversation
The examiner asks questions or gives directions but does not engage in general conversation.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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How are driving skills tests given?
- By appointment only
- On a walk-in basis only
- Walk-in on weekdays only
- By appointment or walk-in
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Correct answer: By appointment only
Driving skills tests, including motorcycle skills tests, are given by appointment only.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Where does the handbook say to practice driving until you are confident you can drive in other traffic situations?
- Busy urban areas with heavy traffic
- Expressways at peak travel times
- Low-traveled, residential areas
- Freeway on-ramps and off-ramps
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Correct answer: Low-traveled, residential areas
Practice in low-traveled, residential areas before urban areas and expressways.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Which of these must you present when arriving at the office for your scheduled driving skills test?
- A vehicle title
- Valid insurance
- A receipt for the written knowledge test
- A letter from your school
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Correct answer: Valid insurance
Along with your permit or license certificate and valid registration, you present valid insurance.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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The vehicle you provide for the driving skills test must be free of what?
- Window tinting and stickers
- Aftermarket wheels and tires
- Unnecessary debris and odor
- Roof racks and cargo carriers
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Correct answer: Unnecessary debris and odor
The vehicle must be registered, clean, free of unnecessary debris and odor, and safe to drive.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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For the driving skills test, which license plate must show current registration?
- The rear plate
- Both plates
- The front plate only
- Neither plate
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Correct answer: The rear plate
The rear plate must show current registration; a front plate is not required.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Who are certified and licensed as commercial driver education instructors by the division and can administer the driving skills test?
- Third-party testers
- Hearing officers
- High school principals
- Division of Motor Vehicles clerks
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Correct answer: Third-party testers
Third-party testers are certified and licensed as commercial driver education instructors by the division and can give the driving skills test.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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In which situation may you be required to complete additional written knowledge or driving skills testing?
- If you changed your home address
- If you changed your name by marriage
- If you have an expired learner permit
- If you moved to another county
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Correct answer: If you have an expired learner permit
An expired learner permit is one reason you may have to complete additional testing.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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If you have not completed the application process within how long of applying may you be required to complete additional testing?
- Three months
- Six months
- One year
- Two years
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Correct answer: Six months
You may need additional testing if the application process is not completed within six months of applying.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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In which situation may you be required to complete additional written knowledge or driving skills testing?
- If you changed vehicle insurance companies
- If you replaced a lost license certificate
- If you bought a different vehicle
- If your previous testing has expired
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Correct answer: If your previous testing has expired
Expired previous testing is one reason you may have to complete additional testing.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What is the result if you receive a traffic citation for a moving violation during the driving skills test?
- A warning from the examiner
- A lower score on that maneuver only
- Automatic failure
- A chance to retake that part immediately
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Correct answer: Automatic failure
Receiving a citation for a moving violation during the test is an automatic failure.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Which of these results in automatic failure of the driving skills test?
- Not yielding to pedestrians or other roadway users
- Asking the examiner to repeat a direction
- Adjusting your mirrors and seat before you start
- Using the hand-over-hand steering method
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Correct answer: Not yielding to pedestrians or other roadway users
Not yielding to pedestrians or other roadway users during the test is an automatic failure.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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During the driving skills test, what is the result if your vehicle has physical contact with other vehicles, objects, or pedestrians?
- A warning from the examiner
- A deduction of one point
- A repeat of the maneuver
- Automatic failure
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Correct answer: Automatic failure
Being in an avoidable crash or having physical contact with vehicles, objects, or pedestrians causes automatic failure.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What is the result if you commit an unsafe act during the driving skills test, or another driver is forced to take evasive action to prevent a crash?
- A written warning
- Automatic failure
- A required retake of parking only
- A repeat of the entire test the same day
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Correct answer: Automatic failure
An unsafe act, or forcing another driver to take evasive action to prevent a crash, results in automatic failure.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Which of these results in automatic failure of the driving skills test?
- Looking over your shoulder before every lane change
- Putting the vehicle over sidewalks or curbs unnecessarily
- Slowing down to adjust for road conditions
- Starting to brake well ahead of a stop
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Correct answer: Putting the vehicle over sidewalks or curbs unnecessarily
Putting the vehicle over sidewalks or curbs unnecessarily is an automatic failure.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What is the result if the examiner has to take control of the vehicle during the driving skills test?
- A warning from the examiner
- A lower score on that maneuver only
- A required retake of the maneuver
- Automatic failure
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Correct answer: Automatic failure
If the examiner has to take control of the vehicle, the result is automatic failure.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Which of these results in automatic failure of the driving skills test?
- Driving too fast or too slow
- Checking your mirrors frequently
- Signaling before a lane change
- Following the directions of the examiner
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Correct answer: Driving too fast or too slow
Driving too fast or too slow is listed among the errors that cause automatic failure.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What could happen if you display a driver license that you know has been canceled, suspended, or altered?
- Your license could be suspended
- You would only have to retake the written knowledge test
- You would be given a warning card and nothing more
- Your license would be extended by one year
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Correct answer: Your license could be suspended
The handbook says displaying a license you know is canceled, suspended, or altered could lead to suspension of your license.
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 license may a driver NOT lawfully display?
- A license that was renewed this year
- A license that has a restriction printed on it
- A license the driver knows has been altered
- A license that was issued in Utah
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Correct answer: A license the driver knows has been altered
It is unlawful to display a license you know has been canceled, suspended, or altered.
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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What must a person hold to drive a mobility vehicle on a public roadway?
- A motorcycle endorsement
- A commercial driver license
- A learner permit
- A valid mobility vehicle permit
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Correct answer: A valid mobility vehicle permit
A mobility vehicle can be driven on a public roadway, within appropriate restrictions, by a person holding a valid mobility vehicle permit.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Which statement about pedestrian and mobility vehicles on the highways is correct?
- They must be registered but are exempt from inspection and licensing
- They are exempt from registration, inspection and the usual license rules
- They must be inspected but are exempt from registration and licensing
- They need the same operator license as a car
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Correct answer: They are exempt from registration, inspection and the usual license rules
Pedestrian and mobility vehicles may be used on the highways without registration, inspection or the usual operator license.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Who governs the authority to operate pedestrian vehicles?
- The commissioner of Public Safety
- The local municipality
- The county sheriff
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
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Correct answer: The commissioner of Public Safety
The handbook says the commissioner of Public Safety governs the authority to operate pedestrian vehicles.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Which statement about a pedestrian vehicle is true?
- It must not be capable of exceeding 15 mph
- It must not be capable of exceeding 30 mph
- It must not be capable of exceeding 45 mph
- There is no limit on its speed
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Correct answer: It must not be capable of exceeding 30 mph
A pedestrian vehicle is made for use by the disabled and must not be capable of going faster than 30 mph.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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Where is a street-legal ATV or UTV allowed to be operated?
- On a street or highway with one lane in each direction
- On any freeway
- On any highway with two or more lanes in each direction
- Only on unimproved terrain
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Correct answer: On a street or highway with one lane in each direction
A qualifying street-legal ATV or UTV may be used on a street or highway with one lane in each direction.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Which license allows you to drive a street-legal ATV or UTV?
- A special all-terrain operator permit
- A motorcycle learner permit only
- A Class D license or a CDL
- No license is required
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Correct answer: A Class D license or a CDL
A Class D or CDL holder is licensed to drive a street-legal ATV or UTV.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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A street-legal ATV or UTV must follow the same requirements as which vehicle for traffic rules, titling, license plates and registration fees?
- A passenger car
- A bicycle
- A motorcycle
- A farm tractor
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Correct answer: A motorcycle
These vehicles have to meet the same requirements as a motorcycle for following traffic rules, registering, titling and similar matters.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What programs must a street-legal all-terrain type 1 or utility-type vehicle comply with when registered?
- County motor vehicle emissions inspections and maintenance programs
- Annual safety inspections of farm equipment and trailers
- State boat registration checks
- Annual off-road trail permits
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Correct answer: County motor vehicle emissions inspections and maintenance programs
Registration of these vehicles requires compliance with county motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance programs.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What is the maximum width of an all-terrain type 1 vehicle (ATV)?
- 40 inches
- 62 inches
- 70 inches
- 52 inches
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Correct answer: 52 inches
An ATV type 1 is 52 inches or less in width.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What is the maximum unladen dry weight of an all-terrain type 1 vehicle (ATV)?
- 2,200 pounds
- 1,500 pounds
- 3,500 pounds
- 6,500 pounds
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Correct answer: 1,500 pounds
An ATV type 1 has an unladen dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What kind of seat does an all-terrain type 1 vehicle (ATV) have?
- A seat designed to be straddled by the operator
- Side-by-side seating with a steering wheel
- Non-straddle seating with a rollover protection system
- A bench seat with seat belts
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Correct answer: A seat designed to be straddled by the operator
An ATV type 1 has a seat that the operator straddles.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What is the maximum width of a utility-type vehicle (UTV)?
- 52 inches
- 80 inches
- 70 inches
- 92 inches
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Correct answer: 70 inches
A UTV is not less than 30 inches wide and no more than 70 inches wide.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What is the maximum unladen dry weight of a utility-type vehicle (UTV)?
- 1,500 pounds
- 2,200 pounds
- 3,500 pounds
- 6,500 pounds
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Correct answer: 2,200 pounds
A UTV has an unladen dry weight of 2,200 pounds or less.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What is the seat height range of a utility-type vehicle (UTV), measured at the forward edge of the seat bottom?
- 15 to 25 inches
- 30 to 50 inches
- 40 to 50 inches
- 25 to 40 inches
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Correct answer: 25 to 40 inches
A UTV has a seat height of 25 to 40 inches at the forward edge of the seat bottom.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What kind of seating does a utility-type vehicle (UTV) have?
- A single straddle seat with handlebars
- Tandem seating with handlebars
- A bench seat with a joystick
- Side-by-side seating with a steering wheel
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Correct answer: Side-by-side seating with a steering wheel
A UTV has side-by-side seating with a steering wheel for control.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What is the maximum width of a full-size all-terrain vehicle (FSV)?
- 70 inches
- 92 inches
- 80 inches
- 110 inches
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Correct answer: 92 inches
An FSV is not less than 55 inches and no more than 92 inches wide.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What is the maximum unladen dry weight of a full-size all-terrain vehicle (FSV)?
- 1,500 pounds
- 2,200 pounds
- 6,500 pounds
- 3,500 pounds
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Correct answer: 6,500 pounds
An FSV has an unladen dry weight of 6,500 pounds or less.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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What is the maximum seat height of a full-size all-terrain vehicle (FSV), measured at the forward edge of the seat bottom?
- 50 inches
- 25 inches
- 40 inches
- 60 inches
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Correct answer: 50 inches
An FSV has a maximum seat height of 50 inches at the forward edge of the seat bottom.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 85 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 85)
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Which safety features can you not use when taking your driving skills test?
- Parking assist and cruise control
- Seat belts and turn signals
- Headlights and windshield wipers
- Horn and speedometer
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Correct answer: Parking assist and cruise control
Features such as parking assist and cruise control may not be used during the driving skills test.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 90 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 90)
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When you apply for or renew a driver license or state ID, what can you register your wish to be?
- A blood donor on the state registry
- A driver-education volunteer
- An organ, eye, or tissue donor
- A first-aid volunteer for crash scenes
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Correct answer: An organ, eye, or tissue donor
When applying for or renewing a license or state ID you can register as an organ, eye, or tissue donor.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)
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On which registry are you listed when you register your wish to be a donor at the Driver License Division?
- Utah Life Donor Registry
- Yes Utah Donor Registry
- Save Utah Lives Registry
- Donate Utah Now Registry
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Correct answer: Yes Utah Donor Registry
Registering your wish to be a donor puts you on the Yes Utah Donor Registry.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)
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If you do not wish to be an organ, eye, or tissue donor, what do you need to do?
- Sign an opt-out form at a Driver License Office
- File a written refusal with the Department of Health
- Carry a card stating that you decline
- Nothing further needs to be done
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Correct answer: Nothing further needs to be done
A person who does not want to be a donor has no further step to take.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)
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What does the handbook say about the cost to a donor's family for the recovery of organs and tissues?
- There is no charge to the family
- The family pays only for tissue recovery
- The family pays a reduced fee
- The family is billed through the donor's estate
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Correct answer: There is no charge to the family
The handbook states that the donor's family is not charged for recovery of organs and tissues.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)
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Why is it important to tell your family and significant others that you wish to be a donor?
- So they can register you at the Driver License Office afterward
- So they can cancel your registration if they disagree
- So they can serve as your advocate and speak on your behalf
- So they can choose which recipient receives your organs
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Correct answer: So they can serve as your advocate and speak on your behalf
Your family can act as your advocate and speak for you at the time of your death if they know your wish.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)
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What does the handbook suggest carrying in your wallet to show your wish to be a donor?
- A copy of your birth certificate
- A donor card
- A letter from your physician
- A registration slip from the DMV
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Correct answer: A donor card
The handbook suggests carrying a donor card in your wallet to cover all your bases.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)
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How are voluntary contributions treated in relation to driver license and registration fees?
- They are added automatically to every license renewal fee
- They are required of every Utah resident who renews
- They are part of the vehicle registration fee and cannot be refused
- They are not part of the license, DPC, ID card, or registration fees
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Correct answer: They are not part of the license, DPC, ID card, or registration fees
Voluntary contributions are optional and separate from the license, driving privilege card, ID card, and registration fees.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)
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What does a voluntary contribution to Friends For Sight support?
- Vision screening
- Driver education for teens
- Hearing tests for seniors
- Roadside emergency phones
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Correct answer: Vision screening
A voluntary contribution to Friends For Sight is for vision screening.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 95 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 95)
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What are the funds from the voluntary “Out and About” contribution used for?
- Driver education grants for teenagers who cannot afford a course
- Repairs to roads and sidewalks near senior living centers
- Public transportation assistance for seniors or people with disabilities
- Free vehicle inspections for low-income vehicle owners
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Correct answer: Public transportation assistance for seniors or people with disabilities
The “Out and About” Homebound Transportation Assistance Fund pays for public transportation assistance for seniors and people with disabilities.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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How many individuals can a license or ID card holder list in the emergency contact database?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Five
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Correct answer: Two
A license or ID card holder may give the division information for two individuals.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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Who may use the emergency contact information of a license holder who cannot communicate after a crash?
- The insurance company
- The employer of the holder
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- Law enforcement
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Correct answer: Law enforcement
Law enforcement may contact the listed people after a crash or other emergency if the holder cannot communicate.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 96 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 96)
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How does the handbook classify identity fraud?
- A felony
- A misdemeanor
- An infraction
- A civil violation only
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Correct answer: A felony
The handbook states that identity fraud is a felony.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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Under the handbook's description of Utah law, when is a person guilty of identity fraud?
- Using another person's vehicle without asking the owner for permission
- Applying for a license while owing a fine to the Division
- Obtaining another's personal information and using it with fraudulent intent
- Keeping a personal identification document in an insecure location
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Correct answer: Obtaining another's personal information and using it with fraudulent intent
A person is guilty when they knowingly or intentionally obtain another person's identifying information and use or try to use it with fraudulent intent.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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Where should you keep personal identification documents such as birth certificates and social security cards?
- In your wallet at all times
- In a secure location
- In your vehicle's glove box
- With your vehicle registration
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Correct answer: In a secure location
To protect yourself from identity theft, keep these documents in a secure location.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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What should you carry with you to help protect against identity fraud?
- Your birth certificate and social security card
- All the identification documents you own
- Copies of every financial statement you receive
- Only the information and bank cards that you need
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Correct answer: Only the information and bank cards that you need
Carrying only what you need limits what a thief could take.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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What does the handbook say you should guard from theft to protect against identity fraud?
- Your mail and trash
- Your vehicle's registration sticker
- Your parking permit
- Your driver license number only
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Correct answer: Your mail and trash
To protect yourself from identity fraud, guard your mail and trash from theft.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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When should you give out personal information over the phone, mail, or internet?
- Whenever the person says they are calling from a bank or government agency
- Whenever a message looks professional and says the matter is urgent
- Only when you started the contact or are sure who you are dealing with
- Whenever the person promises to keep the information confidential
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Correct answer: Only when you started the contact or are sure who you are dealing with
Give out personal information only when you initiated the contact or are sure you know who you are dealing with.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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Before giving out any personal information, what should you ask?
- Who else has already given the same information
- How the information will be used and secured
- How many other people have asked for it
- Whether the request will be put in writing
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Correct answer: How the information will be used and secured
Before giving out information, ask how it will be used and secured.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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How often does the handbook say to review your credit report?
- Every month
- Every five years
- Only after a theft
- Annually
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Correct answer: Annually
The handbook advises you to review your credit report annually and to examine your financial statements closely.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 97 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 97)
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Which agency handles vehicle registration in Utah?
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Driver License Division
- Division of Parks and Recreation
- Department of Environmental Quality
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Correct answer: Division of Motor Vehicles
The Division of Motor Vehicles handles vehicle registration, while the Driver License Division handles driver licenses and ID cards.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)
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Which single-axle trailer is required to be registered in Utah?
- A personal utility trailer
- A boat trailer
- One used for hire
- A camping trailer under 750 pounds empty
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Correct answer: One used for hire
A single-axle trailer must be registered only if it is a commercial vehicle, used for hire, or a heavy travel, camping, or fifth-wheel trailer.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)
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A single-axle travel, camping, or fifth-wheel trailer must be registered if it weighs more than what when empty?
- 500 pounds
- 750 pounds
- 1,000 pounds
- 2,000 pounds
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Correct answer: 750 pounds
Such a trailer must be registered when it weighs more than 750 pounds empty.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)
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Non-residents using their watercraft in Utah for more than how many days per year must register it in Utah?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 180 days
- 60 days
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Correct answer: 60 days
A non-resident who uses a watercraft in Utah for more than 60 days per year must register it in Utah.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)
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What does a non-resident receive after paying the annual user fee for an off-highway vehicle or snowmobile?
- A decal to display on the vehicle
- A temporary Utah registration card
- A license plate for the vehicle
- A permit card to keep in the glove box
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Correct answer: A decal to display on the vehicle
Once the fee is paid, the user receives a decal to display on the vehicle.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)
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To which agency does a non-resident pay the annual user fee for using an off-highway vehicle or snowmobile in Utah?
- Division of Motor Vehicles
- Driver License Division
- Division of Parks and Recreation
- Department of Environmental Quality
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Correct answer: Division of Parks and Recreation
Non-residents pay the annual user fee to the Division of Parks and Recreation.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)
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Which non-residents may be exempt from registering vehicles in Utah?
- Non-residents who own a business in Utah
- Non-resident students who pay non-resident tuition
- Non-residents who own property in Utah
- Non-residents who visit relatives for a month
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Correct answer: Non-resident students who pay non-resident tuition
Non-resident students who pay non-resident tuition are among those who may be exempt.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 98 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 98)