Utah Driver Handbook 2024-2025 PDF

UTAH DRIVER HANDBOOK 2024-2025 1 2  STATE OF UTAH UTAH DRIVER HANDBOOK AAMVA MODEL NON-COMMERCIAL This handbook is a collaborative effort between the American Association of Motor Vehicle Adminis- trators (AAMVA) and the Utah...

UTAH DRIVER HANDBOOK 2024-2025 1 2  STATE OF UTAH UTAH DRIVER HANDBOOK AAMVA MODEL NON-COMMERCIAL This handbook is a collaborative effort between the American Association of Motor Vehicle Adminis- trators (AAMVA) and the Utah Driver License Division. It contains the rules to be followed when operating any vehicle on Utah roads. A bicycle operator must obey the rules of the road and have the same rights and duties as the operator of a motor vehicle or other vehicle. For additional driver license information, forms, and to test your knowledge with our online written knowledge practice test, visit our website at dld.utah.gov. Please be aware of imitator sites that do not end in.gov. Driver License Division (DLD) Services:  Driver License (Class D), Commercial Driver License (CDL), Driving Privilege Cards (DPC), Limited-Term Driver License, Identification Cards, Limited-Term Identification Cards, Endorsements (CDL, Taxi, Motorcycle)  Utah Driving Records (MVR)  Reinstatement Fees  Driver Review Exams  Driver Improvement Hearings  Voter Registration  Organ Donor Registration Appointments should be scheduled for all services to reduce your wait time. Walk-in service may experience much longer wait times due to appointments taking priority. Visit our web- site at dld.utah.gov to schedule your appointment today! Front cover photo courtesy of John Heller—Location: Eastern side of Antelope Island Back cover photo courtesy of Tiffany Daines—Location: Elberta, Utah 3  NEW 2024 LAWS Effective May 1, 2024 HB 85 Electric Bike Amendments This bill amends the definitions of an electric-assisted bicycle. HB 311 Lane Filtering Amendments Clarifies that lane filtering is permitted on an off-ramp. HB 345 Driving Penalty Amendments Increases fines for speeding in a school zone and for failure to obey school bus signals. Effective July 1, 2024 HB 30 Road Rage Amendments This bill:  Addresses the seizure and possession of a vehicle for a road rage event.  Allows for administrative impound fee when a vehicle is seized for an event.  Allows for the suspension or revocation of an individual’s driver license when the indi- vidual is convicted of an offense enhanced for road rage. Effective January 1, 2025 SB 45 License Plate Revisions This bill:  Removes the requirement for an owner of a vehicle to display a license plate on the front of the vehicle.  Removes the requirement for two (2) registration decals for both the month and year, and consolidates the registration information into one decal. 4  DRIVER LICENSE HISTORY  The Bureau of Driver License Services was created on January 1, 1934, when Utah officially adopted the “Uniform Operator’s and Chauffeurs’ License Act.” (Prior to this, the State of Utah had no driver license law.)  This act required that “every operator of a motor vehicle shall not drive any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless such person was licensed to do so.”  Originally, the Bureau of Driver License Services was an agency within the State Tax Commis- sion.  The first license in Utah was issued on December 5, 1933. It cost 25¢ and was good until re- voked. It was printed in blue on white paper.  The application card was 6” x 3½” and only asked for name, address, brief description, a few questions and a signature.  No examination was given until January 1935, when the eye test, written knowledge test, and an occasional driving skills test was given.  The “good-until-revoked” licenses were issued until December 31, 1935.  Beginning January 1, 1936, the law was changed to have the driver license expire three (3) years after issuance (not on the birthdate.) The fee was still 25¢.  One of the biggest changes came in 1951 when the Bureau of Driver License Services moved from the State Tax Commission and became an agency within the Department of Public Safety.  In 1980, the state decided to reward “good drivers” by developing a system for the applicant to renew their driver license through the mail.  The Driver License Division began issuing a commercial driver license in 1989.  The Driver License Division began offering more online services including MVRs and appoint- ments in 2005.  January 2010, the citizens of Utah started a 5-year process that required all Utah drivers to bring in their identification documents once again. This process was a beginning step to meet the li- censing practices for the Federal REAL ID Act.  January 2010, the renewal-by-mail program was suspended.  February 13, 2013, the Driver License Division was notified by the Department of Homeland Se- curity that Utah meets the licensing practices of the Federal REAL ID Act.  April 2013, the renewal-by-mail program was reinstated and renewal-by-internet was a new ser- vice.  May 2015, the Driver License Division began offering online CDL MVR services to authorized drivers and employers.  In 2016, the Driver License Division stopped conducting driving skills test on an enclosed range. All driving skills tests are performed on public roads.  March 2017, tablets were implemented to score driving skills tests rather than paper.  December 2018, Utah is the first state in the country to have a blood alcohol concentrate of.05.  January 2020, driver license renewals extend from a 5-year renewal to an 8-year renewal. 5  July 2020, the division transitioned to an appointment based system. Until then appointments were available but walk-in customers were the primary process when customers visited our offices.  October 2021, the division transitioned from a paper application for driver license/ID card to an electronic application. This new process reduces repetitive input of data and decreases cus- tomer wait time.  December 2023 marks 90 years since the first Utah driver license was issued. Did you know the Driver License Division is not part of the DMV? Our friends at the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles, under the Utah State Tax Commission) can assist you at 801.297.7780 or dmv.utah.gov. 6 THE TOP FIVE LEADING CAUSES OF ALL CRASHES ON UTAH HIGHWAYS 1. Failed to Keep in Proper Lane 32% 2. Ran Off The Road 12% 3. Failed to Yield Right-of-Way 11% 4. Too Fast for Conditions 9% 5. Over-Correcting/Over-Steering 7% THE TOP FIVE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH ON UTAH HIGHWAYS 1. Failed to Keep in Proper Lane 32% 2. Ran Off The Road 12% 3. Failed to Yield Right-of-Way 11% 4. Too Fast for Conditions 9% 5. Over-Correcting/Over-Steering 7% THE TOP FIVE LEADING CAUSE OF CRASHES ON UTAH HIGHWAYS (TEENAGERS 15-19) 1. Failed to Keep in Proper Lane 30% 2. Reckless Driving 15% 3. Failed to Yield Right-of-Way 12% 4. Over-Correcting/Over-Steering 9% 5. Reckless/Aggressive Driving 9% THE TOP FIVE LEADING CAUSE OF CRASHES ON UTAH HIGHWAYS (Age 65+) 1. Failed to Yield Right-of-Way 23% 2. Failed to Keep in Proper Lane 14% 3. Following Too Closely 9% 4. Over-Correcting/Over-Steering 9% 5. Unsafe Lane Change 9% Information based on 2023 statistics provided by the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Highway Safety office. The percentages are for the top five (5) causes. To see all causes for crashes and fatalities, please visit: highwaysafety.utah.gov. 7  Utah Mobile Driver License (mDL) Program The Utah Legislature in 2019 and 2020 authorized the Driver License Division (DLD) to create and pilot a Mobile Driver License (mDL) program for residents who want the option of carrying their da- ta securely within their cell phone. The state contracted with GET North America to produce the mDL app. GET does not have ac- cess to individual driver licenses or the Driver License Database. The mDL is not meant to replace the physical driver license and should be thought of as an exten- sion of your driver license. The mDL is available as an option for those who want it. Your physical credential should be kept on your person whenever operating a motor vehicle. The mDL contains the same information that your physical credential has. This is just a more con- venient, safe, and official way to carry your driver license digitally. It also gives you more control over what information you share from your driver license. A mDL allows the user to limit the data they share to just the data that is needed for the transaction. When verifying age, the verifier does not need to know the person’s demographic information, address, or driving privilege. They only need to verify that the person presenting it is that person and that they are of age to complete the transaction with only the information required by law. You should never hand over your device to anyone or show the data on your device. All transactions are done through a contactless secure exchange of encrypted data between the mDL device and the verification device. To present your license or ID, unlock the GET Mobile ID app with your secure PIN or a biometric like your face or finger- print, and choose the data page you want to share. Then simply tap the share button, and a QR code will appear. The QR code does not contain anything that identifies you. Simply present the QR code to the relying party’s verifier (relying party is the business) device, and the two (2) devices will create an encrypted communication path for the veri- fier to receive just the data you approved and verify the validity of the license or ID. To download the mDL app, you must first have been issued your physical driver license or identifica- tion card. Once you have received your physical driver license in the mail, you can visit the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app. If you choose to obtain this technology, the app is free to try for the first six (6) months, and then a yearly subscription fee is charged. One of the common requests DLD receives related to the driver license is when there will be a secure mobile version of the license. It is here—download your mDL today by scanning this QR code. Currently, the mDL can be used at a few dozen locations, including TSA PreCheck at the Salt Lake International Airport. For more information and to watch a video demonstration on how to register securely, please visit our website at dld.utah.gov/utahmdl/. 8  UTAH DRIVER HANDBOOK Table of Contents Section 1. Definitions........................................... 1 C. Lane Changes.................................... 29 D. Parking............................................... 31 Section 2. Licensing Requirements E. Passing............................................... 33 A. Residents............................................. 4 F. Signaling............................................. 34 B. Driver License Compact....................... 5 G. Steering.............................................. 34 H. Stopping............................................. 35 Section 3. Driver Education and Permits I. Turns.................................................. 36 A. Driver Education................................... 6 B. Learner Permit...................................... 6 Section 9. Rules of the Road C. Driver License Fees.............................. 8 A. Flex Lanes.......................................... 39 B. Freeway Driving.................................. 39 Section 4. Driver License Types, ID Card, C. Intersections....................................... 41 Required Documentation D. Pavement Markings............................ 43 A. License Types...................................... 9 E. Speed................................................. 44 B. Endorsements/Restrictions................. 10 F. Roundabouts...................................... 45 C. Obtaining a Driver License................. 11 G. Traffic Controls................................... 45 D. Driver License (Certificate)................. 12 H. Traffic Signals..................................... 45 E. Identity and Residency Requirements 12 I. Traffic Signs........................................ 46 F. Out-of-State Driver License................ 17 J. Yielding Right-of-Way......................... 49 G. Renewal, Replacement, Lapsed/Expired.................................. 17 H. Address Change................................. 18 Section 10. Alcohol/Drugs and Driving I. Identification Card (ID)........................ 18 A. Effects of Alcohol and Drugs.............. 50 B. 21 and Under...................................... 51 Section 5. Vision and Health C. Alcohol and the Law........................... 51 A. Eye (Vision) Test................................ 19 D. Alcohol-Restricted Driver.................... 52 B. Health Conditions and Driving Safety. 19 E. Boating While Under the Influence..... 53 C. Review Examination........................... 20 F. Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver...... 53 G. Impound of Vehicle............................. 53 Section 6. Examinations A. Written Knowledge Test..................... 22 Section 11. Distractions & Driving Challenges B. Traffic Safety and Trends Exam......... 22 A. Aggressive Driving.............................. 55 C. Driving Skills Test............................... 22 B. Avoiding Collisions with Animals........ 55 C. Desert Driving..................................... 56 Section 7. Preparing Your Vehicle D. Fatigue................................................ 56 A. Adjusting Your Seat............................ 26 E. Flooding.............................................. 57 B. Adjusting Your Mirrors........................ 26 F. Handheld Wireless Communication... 58 C. Safety Belts........................................ 26 G. Highway Work Zones......................... 58 D. Car Seats........................................... 27 H. Lightning............................................. 59 E. Air Bags.............................................. 28 I. Mountain Driving................................. 59 J. Night Driving....................................... 59 Section 8. Basic Driving K. Rural Roads........................................ 60 A. Starting the Engine............................. 29 L. Skidding.............................................. 61 B. Backing (Reverse).............................. 29 M. Trip Planning...................................... 61 9  N. Vehicle Submerged Underwater......... 61 Sample Test Questions.................................... 103 O. Weather.............................................. 62 Office Locations Section 12. Crashes and Insurance A. Back of handbook................................... A. Defensive Driving............................... 64 B. Emergencies and Avoiding Crashes.. 65 C. Financial Responsibility Act................ 67 D. Insurance Coverage........................... 68 E. Release of Crash Report Info............. 68 Section 13. Suspensions and Your Record A. Altered or Fictitious License............... 70 B. Driving Record (MVR)........................ 70 C. Driving While Denied, Suspended, or Revoked......................................... 70 D. License Suspensions......................... 71 E. License Revocations.......................... 71 F. Point System...................................... 72 Section 14. Sharing the Road A. Bicycles.............................................. 74 B. Emergency Vehicles........................... 77 C. Large Trucks...................................... 78 D. Mobility Vehicles................................. 81 E. Motor-Assisted Scooters.................... 81 F. Motorcycles........................................ 81 G. Pedestrians........................................ 83 H. Pedestrian Vehicles............................ 84 I. Police/Traffic Stops............................. 84 J. Slow Moving Vehicles......................... 85 K. Street Legal All-Terrain....................... 85 L. Trains and Railroad Crossings........... 87 Section 15. Vehicle Equipment......................... 90 Section 16. Towing............................................. 93 Appendix A. Optional Information A. Organ Donation.................................. 96 B. Voluntary Contributions...................... 96 C. Emergency Contact Database............ 97 Appendix B. Identity Fraud and Detection....... 98 Appendix C. Vehicle Registration..................... 99 Appendix D. Your Car and Clean Air.............. 100 10 SECTION 1: Definitions This handbook condenses or paraphrases the actual language of the Utah Code. Officers of the courts are guided by the full text and exact language of the law rather than the Utah driver hand- book. Assumption of Financial Responsibility—parent or guardian of the applicant or responsible adult willing to assume the obligation. Bicycle—a wheeled vehicle propelled by human power by feet or hands acting upon pedals or cranks, with a seat or saddle designed to be operated on the ground. Wheels are not less than 14 inches in diameter. The bicycle includes an electric-assisted bicycle. Blind Spots—the area of roadway that can’t be seen with mirrors while operating a vehicle. Cancellation—termination of a driver license issued through error, fraud, or upon application for a state-issued driver license or ID card, or for which necessary consent has been withdrawn. Careless Driving—a person operating a motor vehicle is guilty of careless driving if the person commits two (2) or more moving traffic violations within a single continuous period of driving or commits a moving traffic violation while being distracted by one or more activities taking place within the vehicle that are not related to the operation of a motor vehicle, including searching for an item in the vehicle or attending to personal hygiene, or grooming. Commercial Driver License (CDL)—a license that allows the holder to drive a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more, or designed to transport 16 or more passengers, hazardous materials, doubles/triples, bulk liquids (tankers), or school buses. Denied—withdrawal of driving privilege. Dependent—a spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21. Disqualification—a temporary or permanent withdrawal of a commercial driver license. Division—the Driver License Division of the Department of Public Safety. Driving Privilege Card—the evidence of the privilege to drive a motor vehicle in Utah obtained without providing proof of lawful presence in the United States. Farm Tractor—every self-propelled vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement of husbandry. Head Checks—checking your blind spot by turning your head and looking over your shoulder in the direction you plan on moving. Highway—the entire width between property lines of every way or place as a matter of right for vehicular travel. License—the privilege to drive a motor vehicle. License Certificate—the evidence of the privilege to drive a motor vehicle. Limited-Term CDL—the evidence of the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle which was obtained by providing proof of lawful presence in the United States by an individual who is not a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. National, or a Legal Permanent Resident Alien. Limited-Term Driver License—the evidence of the privilege to drive a motor vehicle which was 1  obtained by providing proof of lawful presence in the United States by an individual who is not a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. National, or a Legal Permanent Resident Alien. Limited-Term Identification Card—an identification card issued to a person who provided proof of lawful presence in the United States by an individual who is not a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Na- tional, or a Legal Permanent Resident Alien. Low-Speed Vehicle—a four-wheeled electric motor vehicle designed to be operated at speeds of not more than 25 miles per hour and that has a capacity of not more than four (4) passengers, including the driver. “Low-Speed Vehicle” does not include a golf cart or off-highway vehicle. Mobility Vehicle—a vehicle used by a person with a physical disability which meets the specifi- cations outlined by the division and can be operated on a public roadway, within appropriate restrictions and by an individual who holds a valid mobility vehicle permit. Mobility Vehicle Permit—a permit issued by the division that grants authority and specifies the conditions for a person with a physical disability to drive a mobility vehicle on a public high- way. Motor Vehicle—every self-propelled vehicle, except motorized wheelchairs, electric personal as- sistive mobility devices and vehicles moved solely by human power. Motorcycle—a motor vehicle, except farm tractors, that has a saddle for the rider and is de- signed to travel with not more than three (3) wheels in contact with the ground. Operator—a person in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. Pedestrian Vehicle—any self-propelled conveyance designed, manufactured, and intended for persons with a physical disability. The vehicle must not exceed 48 inches in width, have an engine over 300 cubic centimeters (or 12 brake horsepower), or be capable of exceeding 30 m.p.h. Personal Motorized Mobility Device—a self-propelled device with two (2) non-tandem wheels in contact with the ground, a system of steering and stopping the unit under typical operating conditions, a motor not exceeding one horsepower of 750 watts, and a deck design for a per- son to stand while operating the device. Private Passenger Carrier—any motor vehicle for hire designed to transport 15 or fewer pas- sengers, including the driver, and operated to transport an employee of the person that hires the motor vehicle. Provisional License—a Utah license issued to any person under 21 years of age. Regular CDL—the evidence of the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle issued to a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. National, or a Legal Permanent Resident Alien. Regular Identification Card—an identification card issued to a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. National, or a Legal Permanent Resident Alien. Regular License Certificate—the evidence of the privilege to drive a motor vehicle issued to a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. National, or a Legal Permanent Resident Alien. Revocation—termination of the privilege to drive a motor vehicle. Roundabout—a traffic roundabout is a circular intersection that flows counterclockwise. School Bus—commercial motor vehicle used to transport pre-primary, primary, or secondary school students to and from home and school or to and from school-sponsored events. 2 Street-Legal All-Terrain—an all-terrain type I or utility-type vehicle modified to operate on high- ways. Suspension—temporary withdrawal of the privilege to drive. Taxicab—a Class D motor vehicle transporting any number of passengers for hire and which is subject to state or federal regulations as a taxi. Temporary Driving Permit—a temporary license allowing driving privileges up to six (6) months, not available for driving privilege card (DPC) holders. Traffic Check—a defensive driving scan for other traffic, pedestrians, or any other obstacles you may encounter while driving. Vehicle—a device by which any person or property may be transported upon a highway except devices used exclusively on stationary rails or tracks. 3 SECTION 2: Licensing Requirements Every resident of Utah who drives a motor vehicle on the highways (any public roadway) must have a valid Utah driver license, learner permit, or temporary driving permit. A. RESIDENTS ඘ඍකඛ඗ඖඛ ඊඍඋ඗ඕඍ කඍඛඑඌඍඖගඛ එඎ ගඐඍඡ:  Enter the state to make Utah home.  Remain in the state for six (6) months or more during any calendar year.  Obtain a driver license or register a motor vehicle in Utah.  Obtain privileges not extended to non-residents, including school tuition.  Are gainfully employed in Utah (this does not apply if you are on a temporary assign- ment in the state.) ඘ඍකඛ඗ඖඛ ඟඐ඗ ඌ඗ ඖ඗ග ඖඍඍඌ ඉ Uගඉඐ ඌකඑඞඍක ඔඑඋඍඖඛඍ:  Non-residents licensed by another state or country may drive in Utah if they are at least 16 years of age.  Non-residents licensed by another state or country temporarily assigned by an employ- er, religious or private organization, or governmental entity.  Non-resident military service personnel and dependents temporarily assigned in Utah may drive with a valid out-of-state or out-of-country driver license. ඘ඍකඛ඗ඖඛ ඟඐ඗ ඕඉඡ ඖ඗ග ඐඉඞඍ ඉ Uගඉඐ ඌකඑඞඍක ඔඑඋඍඖඛඍ:  If you are under the required age of 16.  If your driving privilege is denied, suspended, revoked, or disqualified in Utah or any other state.  If you are physically or mentally unable to drive safely.  If you have not passed the required examinations.  If you have a traffic citation or other warrant that has not been settled.  If you are not a resident of the state.  If you are under 18 years of age, have not held a learner permit for six (6) months, and completed a driver education course. Persons are not required to obtain a driver license to drive road rollers, road machinery, or farm tractors on Utah highways if the person is driving the vehicle in conjunction with a construction or agricultural activity. Visitors with a valid out-of-state or out-of-country driver license may drive in Utah for up to six (6) months. By law, you may not possess more than one REAL ID-compliant certificate at a time (e.g., a Utah driver license and a Colorado ID.) 4 B. DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT Utah is a member of the Driver License Compact (DLC) and the Non-Resident Violator Com- pact (NRVC.) The DLC provides guidelines for greater cooperation among members in driver license matters. Member jurisdictions exchange driver records and forward convictions for traffic offenses to the driver’s home state. There are 45 states, plus the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) that are members of the DLC. States that are NOT members of the DLC are Georgia, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Tennessee. The NRVC allows members to forward notices from their courts when an out-of-state driver still needs to comply with the terms of a traffic citation. The driver’s home state will suspend the driver’s privilege to drive until satisfactory evidence is received that the driver has complied with the terms of the citation in the member’s state. This compact also facilitates the release of out-of-state drivers cited by law enforcement instead of incarcerating them or requiring the posting of bonds. Forty-four states, plus the District of Co- lumbia (Washington D.C.), are members of the NRVC. States NOT members of the NRVC are Alaska, California, Michigan, Montana, Oregon, and Wisconsin. 5 SECTION 3: Driver Education & Permits A. DRIVER EDUCATION The State Office of Education approves all Utah high school driver education courses. The Driver License Division approves all private/commercial driver education courses in Utah. කඍ඙ඝඑකඍඌ ඌකඑඞඍක ඍඌඝඋඉගඑ඗ඖ ඐ඗ඝකඛ:  27 hours of high school classroom instruction, or 18 hours of commercial/private school, or 30 hours of Utah-approved online/home study; and  6 hours behind the wheel instruction; and  6 hours of observation by a licensed instructor (may be required by school.) ඗ඝග-඗ඎ-ඛගඉගඍ ඌකඑඞඍක ඍඌඝඋඉගඑ඗ඖ Out-of-state driver education course completion certificates must meet Utah's required hours, and the DLD200 form must be completed. You may make up the remaining hours at an approved Utah driving school if additional training is needed. Out-of-state online or home study course certificates will not be accepted. උ඗ඕ඘ඔඍගඑ඗ඖ ඗ඎ ඌකඑඞඍක ඍඌඝඋඉගඑ඗ඖ ඎ඗ක ඉඏඍඛ 15-18 Applicants 15-18 must complete an approved driver education course before being licensed in Utah. Local school districts may allow a student to complete the classroom instruction portion of driver education in public schools; through a home study program; or electronic high school; and they may allow the student to complete the behind-the-wheel portion of driver education with a private provider. A student must also complete 40 hours of driving (10 hours after sunset) with a parent or legal guardian. උ඗ඕ඘ඔඍගඑ඗ඖ ඗ඎ ඌකඑඞඍක ඍඌඝඋඉගඑ඗ඖ ඉඏඍ 19+ Applicants 19 years of age or older who have never been licensed to drive a motor vehicle may be licensed without completing a driver education course if they hold a learner permit for 90 days and complete at least 40 hours of driving (10 hours after sunset.) OR applicants may complete an approved driver education course and waive the 90-day learner permit requirement. B. LEARNER PERMIT ඍඖගකඡ-ඔඍඞඍඔ ඔඍඉකඖඍක ඘ඍකඕඑග All applicants applying for an entry-level learner permit (the permit will allow the applicant to par- ticipate in a driver education course and to practice driving until they are eligible to apply for a driver license) must schedule a learner permit appointment by visiting our website at dld.utah.gov, provide required documentation, pay the applicable fee, successfully pass the writ- ten knowledge test and an eye test. 6 The written knowledge test scores for an entry-level learner permit are valid for 18 months. If you renew or let your permit expire, you must retake the written knowledge test. The entry-level learner permit is valid for 18 months and entitles you to drive a regular motor vehi- cle if:  You have reached a minimum age of 15.  The person sitting next to you is a licensed parent, legal guardian, approved driving in- structor, or responsible adult who signed for financial responsibility (passengers may be in the vehicle.)  Learner permit must be in your immediate possession. 6-ඕ඗ඖගඐ ඔඍඉකඖඍක ඘ඍකඕඑග (කඍඖඍඟඉඔ ඘ඍකඕඑග):  You have reached a minimum age of 16.  The person sitting next to you is a licensed parent, legal guardian, approved driving in- structor, or responsible adult who signed for financial responsibility (passengers may be in the vehicle.)  You have completed driver education and held a learner permit for at least six (6) months if you are 16 or 17 years of age. If you are 19 years or older, you must hold the learner permit for 90 days.  Learner permit must be in your immediate possession.  The written knowledge test scores for a learner permit are valid for 18 months. ඔඍඉකඖඍක ඘ඍකඕඑග ඐ඗ඔඌඑඖඏ ඘ඍකඑ඗ඌඛ Depending on your age, a learner permit must be held for a period of time to be eligible to obtain a first-time regular Class D driver license:  Age 16—6 months  Age 17—6 months  Age 18—no holding period, but applicant must complete an approved driver education course  Age 19+—90 days (unless applicant completes an approved driver education course) 7 DRIVING BY MINORS—YOUTHFUL DRIVER RESTRICTIONS Age Nighttime Exception to Front seat passenger Other passenger Exceptions to other restrictions nighttime driving restrictions with learner restrictions passenger restrictions restrictions 15 None N/A Front seat passenger must None N/A be a parent, guardian, driv- ing instructor, or responsible adult who signed for financial responsibility 16 12 am—5 am Accompanied by a Front seat passenger must If you have a driver Accompanied by a licensed driver 21 be a parent, guardian, driv- license (not permit) licensed driver 21 years of age in the ing instructor, or responsible immediate family years of age in the front seat adult who signed for financial members only in vehi- front seat responsibility cle until 6 months from On agricultural On agricultural as- issue date assignment signment Driving to and from Emergency situations work Driving to and from a school sponsored activity Emergency situa- tions 17 None N/A Front seat passenger must If you have a driver be a parent, guardian, driv- license (not permit) ing instructor, or responsible immediate family adult who signed for financial members only in vehi- responsibility cle until 6 months from issue date 18 None N/A Accompanied by a licensed None N/A driver 21 years of age in the front seat 19+ None N/A Accompanied by a licensed None N/A driver 21 years of age in the front seat C. DRIVER LICENSE FEES Provisional Class D $39.00 Extension of license by mail $42.00 CDL knowledge test $52.00 Utah license (under 21) Extension of license by mail $22.00 CDL skills test $78.00 Regular Class D $52.00 (65 and older) CDL endorsements $9.00 Utah license (21 & over) Duplicate license $23.00 Reinstatement of license $40.00 Learner permit $19.00 IdenƟcaƟon card $23.00 Reinstatement of license for $85.00 Renewal of license $52.00 Disability IdenƟcaƟon card $17.00 alcohol/drug Renewal of license $27.00 Taxi endorsement $14.00 AdministraƟve fee for license $255.00 (65 & older) alcohol/drug reinstatement Motorcycle endorsement $18.00 DPC license renewal $23.00 MVR (driving record) $8.00 Limited-Term license $32.00 original and renewal 8 SECTION 4: Driver License Types, ID Card, Required Documentation A. LICENSE TYPES කඍඏඝඔඉක උඔඉඛඛ ඌ ඌකඑඞඍක ඔඑඋඍඖඛඍ To obtain an original regular Class D license, you must be at least 16 years of age. If you are younger than 19, you must have completed an approved driver education course or have proof of a license from another state or country. This driver license allows you to drive all personal vehi- cles (up to 26,000 pounds.) Applicants younger than the age of 21 are issued a provisional Class D regular driver license for the purpose of using a separate point system. ඔඑඕඑගඍඌ-ගඍකඕ ඌකඑඞඍක ඔඑඋඍඖඛඍ A limited-term driver license is issued to a non-U.S. Citizen in the United States with a lawful sta- tus that has been verified and qualifies for a REAL ID certificate. ඌකඑඞඑඖඏ ඘කඑඞඑඔඍඏඍ උඉකඌ (DPC) A DPC may be issued to a person who is legally allowed to be in the United States as a parolee or another legal status that is not eligible for REAL ID, or if you are an undocumented immigrant in the United States. The DPC may be used for driving purposes only; it is not valid identification or age verification. The DPC expires each year on the applicant’s birthday. Except as provided by law, the same provisions, requirements, classes, endorsements, fees, restrictions, and sanc- tions apply to the DPC, as apply to the regular Class D driver license. Note: Utah state law does not allow for the issuance of a temporary driving permit for a DPC. Therefore, no drive time will be permitted until the plastic card is received by mail. Uගඉඐ'ඛ උ඗ඕඕඍකඋඑඉඔ ඌකඑඞඍක ඔඑඋඍඖඛඍ (CDL) To view the CDL manual, click this link or scan the QR code. 9  A No Restrictions B. ENDORSEMENTS and B Driver must wear corrective lenses RESTRICTIONS C Mechanical aid or compensatory device required while driving ඍඖඌ඗කඛඍඕඍඖග උ඗ඌඍඛ D Prosthetic aid must be used while driving H Hazardous Materials E Restricts the driver from driving a commercial mo- M Motorcycles tor vehicle with a manual transmission N Tankers F Restricted to driving a vehicle with outside rear- P Passengers view mirrors S School Bus G Restricted to driving during daylight hours only T Doubles & Triple Tankers J Restricts the driver for any other restrictions deemed necessary by the division X Hazmat & Tankers K Restricted to intrastate operation of commercial Z Taxicab vehicles L Restricted to vehicles with no air brakes කඍඛගකඑඋගඑ඗ඖඛ M Restricts driver from transporting passengers using 2 Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 249 cc or a Class A bus less N Restricts driver from transporting passengers using 3 Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 649 cc or a Class A or Class B bus less O Restricts driver from driving a commercial motor 4 Restricted to operating a street legal ATV vehicle equipped with a tractor trailer P Restricts CDL driver with a school bus or passen- ger endorsement from having passengers in com- 5 Restricted to operating a motorcycle with 90 cc or mercial motor vehicle 6 Restricted to operating a motor vehicle on roads U Restricted to operating only three-wheeled motor- with a posted speed limit of 40 mph or less cycles 7 Restricts driver to operating a motor vehicle with V Indicates that the driver has been issued a vari- an automatic transmission ance by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin- istration in reference to the driver’s medical certifi- cation status Z Restricts driver from driving a commercial motor vehicle with non-fully equipped air brakes 10 C. OBTAINING A DRIVER LICENSE It is always unfortunate when people spend time and gas coming to one of our offices only to find out they cannot be helped for some reason. To best assist you at the Driver License Division and to ensure your visit is as fast and efficient as possible, please do the following:  Go to dld.utah.gov under “Driver License” and select “U.S. Citizen or Non-U.S. Citi- zen” and then the license type that best describes the service you need. Fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION and you will be prompted to schedule an appointment. Using the online application and appointment scheduler will result in faster service, as those who have appointments will be served before walk-in applicants.  Double-check you have all the correct documentation before visiting a driver license office, including your confirmation number for your scheduled appointment.  All documents must be original or certified copies by the issuing agency. Faxed or pho- tocopied documents will NOT be accepted.  All documents are subject to department review and approval. Additional information may be required; in some cases, document approval may NOT occur on the same day and may require a further visit.  Any name variation from your identity document must be accompanied by legal author- izing documentation. These include state-certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, updated passport, amended birth certificate, adoption paperwork, citizenship/ naturalization certificate, or court documents indicating the name change sealed by the court.  All documents provided to the division will be imaged and stored in a secure database and immediately returned to the applicant.  Arrive on time for your appointment to complete processing, including taking a written knowledge test. A driving skills test may require an additional appointment. We cannot guarantee the completion of the necessary processing after closing time.  Driving skills tests will not be provided when conditions exist that could create unsafe driving. Those conditions include inclement weather and vehicles that are not regis- tered or are unsafe (i.e., broken windshield or no safety belts.)  Although you may pay for your driver license by check, credit card, or cash, there are a few things you should know. Checks must be made payable to the Department of Pub- lic Safety in the correct amount. We cannot cash payroll or two-party checks. If the bank returns your check, you must pay a $20 service charge to keep your driving privi- lege. For additional information on acceptable documentation, please visit dld.utah.gov/required- documentation/. Note: If you schedule an appointment outside of the correct service, for example, a driving skills test scheduled under renewal, your scheduled appointment may not be fulfilled, and you may have to reschedule under the correct service. 11 D. DRIVER LICENSE (CERTIFICATE) ඗ඊගඉඑඖඑඖඏ ඉ ඌකඑඞඍක ඔඑඋඍඖඛඍ උඍකගඑඎඑඋඉගඍ කඍ඙ඝඑකඍඛ:  Driver education completion certificate, or have a “clear” license status from another state or country.  Assumption of financial liability.  Acceptable proof of identity and lawful presence in the United States.  Two (2) acceptable documents as evidence of your Utah residence address.  Acceptable proof of your full social security number or proof of ineligibility to obtain a social security number as a result of lawful presence status.  Payment of applicable fees.  Completion of driver license application.  Eye examination.  Written knowledge/driving skills test.  Photo. E. IDENTITY AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS Every applicant will need to provide acceptable proof of their identity. An individuals lawful status will determine what type of driving certificate or identification card the applicant is eligible to obtain. U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, and Legal Permanent Resident Aliens can apply for a regular Class D driver license, regular CDL, or a regular identification card. Applicants not U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or Legal Permanent Resident Aliens who have proof of lawful presence in the United States can apply for a limited-term driver license, limited-term CDL, or a limited-term identification card. Applicants who do not meet the lawful presence requirements to obtain a regular or limited-term driver license may be eligible to apply for a driving privilege card (DPC). Note: When changing a name, a legal document granting the name change must be furnished. Examples: government-issued marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order. To protect an applicant’s identity, the division has adopted stringent guidelines for accepting iden- tity documents. Additionally, the division seeks prosecution and sanctions against anyone sub- mitting fraudulent documents or committing a fraud in the application process. The division seeks the best-documented evidence to establish credible identification of the applicant by requesting a state-certified birth certificate (hospital-issued, miniature, laminated, or photocopied certificates are not acceptable.) 12 කඍඏඝඔඉක උඔඉඛඛ ඌ ඌකඑඞඍක ඔඑඋඍඖඛඍ ඉඖඌ එඌඍඖගඑඎඑඋඉගඑ඗ඖ උඉකඌ (එඌ) Acceptable documents for a regular Class D driver license or identification card. Identity and law- ful status verification (must provide one):  Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card.  Certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Statistics or equiva- lent agency in your state of birth (small laminated birth certificates or hospital certifi- cates are not accepted.)  Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the U.S. Department of State, form FS-240, DS-1350, or FS-545.  Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card, Conditional Permanent Resident Card, form I-551.  Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS, form N-550 or form N-570.  Certificate of Citizenship issued by DHS, form N-560 or form N-561. ~AND~ Social security verification (must provide one):  Social security card issued by the U.S. government that has been signed (stub will not be accepted.)  If the social security card is not available, you may present one of the following docu- ments that includes your name and full social security number:  W-2 form  SSA-1099 form  Non SSA-1099 form  Pay stub  Letter from the Social Security Administration indicating ineligibility to obtain a social security number as a result of lawful presence status. ~AND~ Utah residency and mailing address verification (must provide two), and it must display your name; address, and be dated within 90 days:  Bank statement  Court documents  Current mortgage or rental contract  Major credit card bill  Property tax notice  School transcript  Utility bill  Vehicle title 13  ~AND~ Proof of driving experience required for first Utah driver license (not required when obtaining a learner permit or an identification card):  Evidence of completion of a course in driver education if under the age of 19, or  Evidence of a driving privilege issued in another state or country. ඔඑඕඑගඍඌ-ගඍකඕ ඌකඑඞඍක ඔඑඋඍඖඛඍ Acceptable documents for a limited-term driving certificate or identification card. Identity and law- ful status verification (must provide one):  Unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued by DHS, form I-766 or form I-688B; verified by the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system (SAVE).  Unexpired foreign passport with a valid visa and I-94 verified through SAVE. ~AND~ A document issued by the U.S. Federal Government that establishes proof of one of the below statuses providing evidence of lawful entrance into the United States of America verified through SAVE:  Unexpired immigrant or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the United States issued by the U.S. Federal Government.  Pending or approved application for asylum in the United States.  Admission into the United States as a refugee.  Pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States.  Approved deferred action status.  Pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident.  Covered humanitarian parolee. ~AND~ Social security verification (must provide one):  Social security card issued by the U.S. government that has been signed (stub will not be accepted.)  If the social security card is not available, the applicant may present one of the follow- ing documents which contains the applicant’s name and full social security number:  W-2 form  SSA-1099 form  Non SSA-1099 form  Pay stub  Letter from the Social Security Administration indicating ineligibility to obtain a social security number as a result of lawful presence status. 14  ~AND~ Utah residency and mailing address verification (must provide two), and it must display your name; address, and be dated within 90 days:  Bank statement  Court documents  Current mortgage or rental contract  Major credit card bill  Property tax notice  School transcript  Utility bill  Vehicle title ~AND~ Proof of driving experience required for original Utah driver license (not required when obtaining a learner permit):  Evidence of completion of a course in driver education if under the age of 19; or  Evidence of a driving privilege issued in another state or country. ඌකඑඞඑඖඏ ඘කඑඞඑඔඍඏඍ උඉකඌ (DPC) Acceptable documents for a driving privilege card (DPC) Identity and lawful status verification (must provide one):  Foreign birth certificate or unexpired foreign passport, including a certified translation if the document is not in English.  Unexpired Employment Authorization (EAD) issued by DHS. ~AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING~  Church records  Court records  Driver license  Employee ID  Insurance ID card  Matricular consular card (issued in Utah)  Mexican voter registration card  School records  Utah Driving Privilege Card (DPC) ~AND~ Social security verification or individual tax identification number (must provide one): 15   Social security card issued by the U.S. government that has been signed (stub will not be accepted.)  If the social security card is not available, you may present one of the following docu- ments that includes your name and full social security number:  W-2 form  SSA-1099 form  Non SSA-1099 form  Pay stub  Individual tax identification number (ITIN) issued by the Internal Revenue Service.  Document or letter from the IRS verifying the ITIN. ~AND~ Utah residency and mailing address verification (must provide two), and it must display your name; address, and be dated within 90 days:  Bank statement  Court documents  Current mortgage or rental contract  Major credit card bill  Property tax notice  School transcript  Utility bill  Vehicle title ~AND~ Fingerprint card and photo (additional fee required.) It must be obtained and placed in a sealed envelope at the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), a participating law enforcement agency, or an approved fingerprint vendor. It is only required for an original application. ~AND~ Proof of driving experience required for first Utah driver license (not required when obtaining a learner permit):  Evidence of completion of a course in driver education if under the age of 19; or  Evidence of a driving privilege issued in another state or country. 16 F. OUT-OF-STATE DRIVER LICENSE Drivers who have never been licensed in Utah, first-time drivers, and drivers who change from one license classification to another will be issued an original driver license. The driver license will expire on the applicant’s birthday eight (8) years after issue when over 21. Provisional licens- es (licenses issued to an applicant under 21 years of age) will expire on the applicant’s birthday five (5) years after issue. Note: Your out-of-state driver license must be surrendered upon application for a Utah driver li- cense. Visitors with a valid out-of-state or out-of-country license may drive in Utah for up to six (6) months. Drivers with an out-of-state learner permit may NOT drive in Utah. To apply for a Utah driver li- cense, please visit our website at dld.utah.gov and schedule an appointment. G. RENEWAL, REPLACEMENT, LAPSED/EXPIRED කඍඖඍඟඉඔ To renew your regular Utah driver license, schedule a renewal appointment by visiting our web- site at dld.utah.gov. You may renew your driver license up to six (6) months before the expira- tion of the license. After paying the fee and passing the required tests (if any), you will be issued a new driver license that will expire on your birthday eight (8) years after issue. Military personnel and dependents who reside with them who had a valid Utah driver license at the time of entry into the service may continue to use that driver license up to 90 days after dis- charge or termination of orders (this provision applies only to members and their dependents who are stationed/residing outside of Utah.) A civilian employee of the United States Department of Defense or State Department and their dependents working outside the United States may continue using their Utah driver license up to 90 days after the assignment has been terminated or changed. Limited-term driver license holder must present acceptable proof of lawful presence documents when renewing. කඍ඘ඔඉඋඍඕඍඖග If you have lost your Utah driver license, you can schedule a duplicate license appointment by visiting our website at dld.utah.gov. Limited-term driver license holder must present acceptable proof of lawful presence documents. In addition, an eye exam must be passed and a new photo- graph taken. The expiration date of a replacement driver license will be the same date as the li- cense it replaces. All drivers wanting to change their address must provide two (2) approved forms of address change verification to receive the replacement and pay the applicable fee. ඔඉ඘ඛඍඌ/ඍච඘එකඍඌ If your driver license has expired, schedule a renewal appointment on our website dld.utah.gov. You may have to complete the written knowledge and driving skills tests again, depending on the length of expiration. 17 Uගඉඐ’ඛ ඏ඗඗ඌ ඌකඑඞඍක ඘ක඗ඏකඉඕ ඍචගඍඖඛඑ඗ඖඛ ඉඖඌ කඍඖඍඟඉඔඛ ඊඡ එඖගඍකඖඍග ඎ඗ක කඍඏඝඔඉක ඌකඑඞඍක ඔඑඋඍඖඛඍ ඐ඗ඔඌඍකඛ If you have NOT received more than six (6) reportable violations in the past eight (8) years, and your driver license status is currently valid, you are eligible for Utah’s good driver program. You will receive an extension (online renewal) notice by mail approximately 90 days before your birth- day, if the division has record of your current address. H. ADDRESS CHANGE If you have a change of address, you are required by law to notify the division of the new address within TEN DAYS of moving. This may be done online. This is important because the post of- fice will not forward mail from the Driver License Division. If you would like your new address on your driver license, you will need to schedule an appointment for a replacement driver license by visiting our website at dld.utah.gov. I. IDENTIFICATION CARD Only a Utah resident may obtain a Utah identification card. Utah law does NOT allow an individual to have a driver license certificate and an identification card at the same time. To apply, schedule an identification card appointment on our website at dld.utah.gov. 18 SECTION 5: Vision and Health Driving is one of the most dangerous things that you will ever do. Being in good health when you drive and making good choices is essential. Here are ways to be a safer driver. A. EYE (VISION) TEST The division requires 20/40 vision and peripheral fields (side vision) of 90° in at least one eye to pass the vision test. If you fail to meet this standard with or with- out glasses, you must get a statement from your eye doctor. The statement must be presented before your application can be completed. It should indicate specific vision conditions and suggested restrictions, if any. A vision test is required on all applications processed in a field office. Everyone age 65 and older is required to pass a vision test with every license application. B. HEALTH CONDITIONS AND DRIVING SAFETY In 1979, the Utah State Legislature made provisions for increasing highway safety while allowing many people with health concerns to drive within appropriate safety limits. The law states that individuals are personally responsible for ensuring they are in reasonably good health when driving. If a person has a health condition that may affect their ability to drive a vehicle safely, they are responsible for reporting it to the Driver License Division and are ex- pected to seek competent medical evaluation and advice. Their physicians are responsible for advising them about their health related to driving safety. A physician does not have the authority to restrict anyone’s driving but is responsible for reporting accurately about a patient’s health sta- tus. This report may permit a license with restrictions or, in some cases, a denial of your license for safety reasons. The legislature also set up a Driver License Medical Advisory Board to advise physicians and the Driver License Division. The board emphasizes the functional ability to drive a vehicle safely ra- ther than stressing impairments. It developed a form, “Functional Ability Evaluation Medical Re- port,” or “Guidelines” to help physicians advise their patients and simplify reporting. The guidelines include possible health concerns in the following 11 categories:  (A) Diabetes and metabolic conditions  (B) Cardiovascular (heart)  (C) Pulmonary (lung)  (D) Neurologic (nervous system)  (E) Seizures and other episodic conditions  (F) Learning, memory, and communication disorders  (G) Mental health  (H) Alcohol and other drugs  (I) Visual disorders 19   (J) Musculoskeletal abnormality or chronic debility  (K) Alertness or sleep disorders In some circumstances, it might be appropriate for the Medical Advisory Board to review a case to help determine driving eligibility. You will be asked to answer health-related questions when applying for your Utah driver license. If there is a health concern, you will be given a Functional Ability Evaluation form to take to your healthcare provider, who will complete a Functional Ability Safety Assessment. The form is then returned to the Driver License Division, and if appropriate, a license to drive will be issued based on previously determined levels of driving risk. For example, if there is a vision concern and you cannot read highway signs at a distance, you may be considered unsafe to drive, at reduced speeds, and a restricted license could be issued. If you have a health condition, ask your physician how it might affect your driving. Many medica- tions may cause drowsiness or other difficulties; therefore, a physician may advise against driving until a suitable dosage schedule has been worked out that will not impair driving. Abuse or ex- cessive use of prescription drugs has caused many serious accidents and should be avoided. You have the final responsibility for knowing your abilities and for driving safely. The guidelines require higher standards of fitness for drivers of commercial motor vehicles than for private vehicles, but the principles are the same. ඕඍඖගඉඔ ඉඖඌ ඐඍඉඔගඐ උ඗ඖඌඑගඑ඗ඖඛ Mental and health conditions are just as important as physical health concerns. If your mind is not on your driving, you are probably not driving safely. Some forms of behavior that often pro- vide hints about our mental health are:  Finding that you are always mad at other drivers and sometimes try to “get even.”  Tending to be excessively confused or frustrated when traffic becomes heavy.  Being so depressed and worried about things that your attention is not always on the road.  You are frequently getting traffic citations.  Having trouble adjusting to an emotional shock such as the loss of a loved one. If you are angry or excited, give yourself time to cool off. Take a walk or talk to a friend. Do any- thing, but stay off the road until you have cooled down. If you are worried about something, do something that will allow you to concentrate on driving. Listen to the radio or sing to yourself. If you are impatient, give yourself extra time. If you leave a few minutes early, you will not feel the need to speed, beat traffic signals, or do other things that can get you a traffic citation or cause a crash. C. REVIEW EXAMINATION Sometimes, the division will request that a driver appear for a review examination. The request for an evaluation may be based upon a request from: 20   Medical professional.  Confidential reporting.  A law enforcement officer observed a driving situation that questioned the driver’s abil- ity to operate a motor vehicle safely.  Another individual or agency indicates a driver may be impaired.  Having a medical condition that requires assessing the functional ability to drive. A review examination does not necessarily lead to withdrawing the driving privilege. In most cas- es, upon completion of the review process, a driver is allowed to drive under applicable re- strictions if deemed safe by the division. The driving privilege will be withdrawn if an individual does not complete a required review examination. After the review examination has been completed, a hearing officer will discuss the results with the driver and will review the medical evaluation. The hearing officer will take into account:  The driving needs of the individual.  The type of roads or highways used.  The traffic conditions usually experienced, etc. The hearing officer will also refer to guidelines established by the Driver License Medical Advisory Board as they relate to the medical form provided by the driver. The hearing officer will then de- cide whether any restrictions need to be placed on the license. Only when the division deter- mines that a driver cannot operate a vehicle safely under any conditions is the driver license with- drawn. Often no restrictions are required, but when they are, one or more restrictions are speci- fied on the license. 21 SECTION 6: Examinations A. WRITTEN KNOWLEDGE TEST The primary purpose of a written knowledge test is to ensure you have the information needed to drive safely. The written knowledge test measures a sample of what you know, but it shows you have a basic understanding of Utah laws and safe driving practices. The questions are based on the information provided in this handbook. The written knowledge test is not timed, but it general- ly takes 30 to 45 minutes to finish, and you must pass with a score of 80% or better. You can take two (2) written knowledge tests per day, provided the division can facilitate the testing. If you need to return to the office after a failed attempt, a written retest appointment will need to be scheduled. The fee allows for not more than three (3) attempts to pass the written knowledge test within 12 months. After three (3) failed attempts at the written knowledge test, you may pay another fee for an opportunity for three (3) more attempts to pass the written knowledge test within six (6) months. B. TRAFFIC SAFETY AND TRENDS EXAM All first-time driver license applicants will be required to pass an additional test and receive 100% to obtain their first-time regular Class D driver license. This exam is only offered on the Driver License Division website and may be taken as often as necessary before licensing. 50% of the questions will relate to significant causes of traffic-related deaths as identified in statistics pub- lished by the Utah Highway Safety Office. C. DRIVING SKILLS TEST You will be required to demonstrate your driving ability and provide the vehicle for the driving skills test. The vehicle must be properly registered and comply with vehicle safety laws, including functioning safety belts. The vehicle may be rejected if its condition could cause harm to the ex- aminer’s person or clothes. You must:  Be at least 16 years of age to take a driving skills test at the DLD. If you arrive for a scheduled test and have not met the requirements, you will need to reschedule your test.  Be at least 15 years of age to take a driving skills test with a Third-Party Tester or high school. The applicant and the examiner are the only occupants allowed in the vehicle during the driving skills test. In addition to road rules and regulations, you will be scored on:  General behavior and attitude.  The use of proper driving techniques. 22   Driving posture and adequate use of lanes.  Left, right, and three-point turns.  Starting and stopping.  Parking on hills, between cars, and parallel parking.  Observance of traffic signs and signals, backing, U- turns, and steering coordination.  Attention at intersections.  Overall ability to operate the vehicle safely and ap- propriately. During the driving skills test, the driver license examiner will instruct you through the test. You will be asked to follow the directions of the examiner, who will be scoring you on specific driving maneuvers. You will not be asked to do anything unsafe or illegal. If you fail the driving skills test, you will be expected to practice before taking another test. You may only take one driving skills test daily and may have to wait several days or weeks before at- tempting additional tests. The failure to pass the driving skills test in three (3) attempts will result in paying another fee. All tests must be completed within six (6) months from the day you pay your fee. Any person may be asked to complete additional testing if the examiner feels the applicant’s driv- ing ability may be questionable. You can expect to be treated with respect, fairness, and courtesy during the examination process. At the end of the driving skills test, the examiner will discuss the test results and provide recom- mendations for possible improvement. Your driving skills test will last about 20 minutes and will consist of the basic maneuvers men- tioned above. If you have any questions, please ask the examiner before your driving skills test begins. During the test, the examiner will ask questions or give you directions, but will not engage in general con- versation. We want you to pass your driving skills test. Study this handbook, relax, and do your best! Note: Driving skills tests (including motorcycle skills tests) are given by appointment only. Schedule on our website at dld.utah.gov. ඘කඍ඘ඉකඍ ඎ඗ක ඡ඗ඝක ඌකඑඞඑඖඏ ඛඓඑඔඔඛ ගඍඛග To succeed on your driving skills test, you should practice with a parent/guardian or friend who is properly licensed and over the age of 21. Practice driving in low-traveled, residential areas until you are confident you can drive in other traffic situations, such as urban areas and expressways. It is also a good idea to watch a video demonstration on the required maneuvers to become famil- iar with how to properly perform the maneuver. There are links available with each maneuver lat- er in this book. Before taking the driving skills test, you should have made an appointment. When arriving at the office for your scheduled time:  Present your learner permit or license certificate. 23   Valid vehicle registration.  Valid insurance.  Valid driver license of the person who is at least 21 years of age or a parent, guardian or spouse who is at least 18 years of age, accompanying you to the Driver License Of- fice. ගඍඛග ඞඍඐඑඋඔඍ කඍ඙ඝඑකඍඕඍඖගඛ You must provide the vehicle for your driving skills test. The vehicle must be registered, clean, and free of unnecessary debris and odor, and safe to drive. To avoid having to reschedule your driving skills test, please ensure that your vehicle has:  The rear plate must show current registration (front plate not required after January 1, 2025.)  Both front and back turn signal lights and working brake lights.  A working horn designed for the vehicle.  Tires with no bald spots.  Adequate brake pressure (you may be asked to step on the brake pedal to see if it works properly.)  A driver’s side window that rolls down.  A windshield that allows an entire unobstructed field of vision.  Two (2) rear view mirrors (one must be on the outside, to the driver’s left.)  Driver and front passenger doors that open from both the inside and outside.  A passenger seat is permanently attached to the vehicle.  Working safety belts.  Working emergency/parking brake. Learning to drive safely does not end with your driving skills test. Your driver license means you have met the driving test requirements. However, in everyday driving, you will have to deal with many situations you did not encounter on the test. The best way to deal with unexpected situa- tions is always to use safe driving habits and the responsible and courteous attitude you demon- strated on your test. Good luck! ගඐඑකඌ-඘ඉකගඡ ගඍඛගඍකඛ Third-party testers are certified and licensed as commercial driver education instructors by the division and can administer the driving skills test. A separate fee for testing will be required by the third-party tester, which is not part of the licensing fees collected by the division. For a cur- rent list of certified third-party testers, visit dld.utah.gov/driving-skills-test/. ඉඌඌඑගඑ඗ඖඉඔ ගඍඛගඑඖඏ කඍ඙ඝඑකඍඕඍඖගඛ You may be required to complete additional written knowledge or driving skills testing:  If you have an expired learner permit.  If you have not completed the application process within six (6) months of applying. 24   If your previous testing has expired. ඌඉඖඏඍක඗ඝඛ ඉඋගඑ඗ඖඛ/ඉඝග඗ඕඉගඑඋ ඎඉඑඔඝකඍඛ If any of the following errors occur during the driving skills test, automatic failure will result:  If you receive a traffic citation for a moving violation, disobey signs or signals, speed, roll through stops, or ignore traffic laws.  If you do not yield to pedestrians or other roadway users.  If you are involved in an avoidable crash or if your vehicle has physical contact with other vehicles, objects, or pedestrians.  If you commit, any unsafe act or another driver is forced to take evasive action in order to prevent a crash.  If you put the vehicle over sidewalks or curbs unnecessarily.  If the examiner has to take control of the vehicle.  If you drive too fast or too slow. ඛඉඎඍ ඌකඑඞඑඖඏ ගඑ඘ඛ Practice these tips to improve your driving skills:  Steer smoothly at all times with both hands on the outside of the wheel. You may use the hand-over-hand or push-and-pull method.  Accelerate smoothly. Don’t race the engine or make it stall.  Stop the vehicle gently. Start braking well ahead of where you must stop to avoid sud- den jerks. Know where to stop. Be aware of crosswalks. If your view is blocked at a crosswalk, move forward carefully and look both ways before entering the intersection.  Be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. Don’t grind the gears. Don’t coast to a stop.  Always obey the posted speed limits. If needed, reduce your speed to adjust for weather, road, and other traffic conditions.  Follow at a safe distance. Use the two-second rule. Increase your following distance in bad weather or poor visibility.  Know what the traffic signals mean and obey them at all times.  Always use the proper lane. Turn from the correct lane into the correct lane.  Signal for all lane changes and turns.  Always scan for potential hazards and check your mirrors frequently.  Always look over the proper shoulder (head check/traffic check) before making lane changes, pulling away from the curb, or making turns.  Drive defensively. Anticipate another driver’s errors. 25 SECTION 7: Preparing Your Vehicle A. ADJUSTING YOUR SEAT:  Sit straight with your back against the seat and feet on the floor.  Adjust your seat and mirrors so you can see clearly.  You should be able to reach the foot pedals.  You should leave 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel. Do not lean the seat back.  You should be able to move your foot easily from the brake to the gas pedal and keep your heel on the floor.  The top of the steering wheel should be no higher than your shoulders. It should be below chin level.  Your headrest should contact the back of your head above the level of your ears. B. ADJUSTING YOUR MIRRORS Adjust the inside mirror so that it frames the rear window. If you have a day/night mirror, ensure it is set for the time of day you drive. Adjust outside mirrors to give maximum view to the side and rear. How to adjust your outside mirrors:  To set the left side mirror, rest your head against the closed left window. Set the mirror so you can barely see the rear left edge of your vehicle.  To set the right side mirror, lean to the right so your head is directly below the rearview mirror. Set the mirror so you can barely see the right side of your vehicle. C. SAFETY BELTS Always fasten your safety belt. Everyone in your vehicle must have a fastened safety belt or child seat. Safety belts reduce injuries and deaths in crashes. They keep you from being thrown from the vehicle. They help you keep control of your vehicle. To wear the safety belt correctly:  Pull the shoulder harness across your shoulder and chest until it is snug; the lap belt should fit across the hips, not your stomach.  The shoulder harness should not be under your arm or behind your back.  Fasten the buckle securely. Motor vehicle crashes continue to be a major cause of death and injury to individuals in Utah. 26 ඛඉඎඍගඡ ඊඍඔග ඎඉඋගඛ:  Buckle up, It’s the law. All passengers must wear safety belts, and children ages eight (8) and younger must be properly restrained in a car or booster seat.  Your chances of being killed are 23 times greater if you are thrown from a car. Ejection from the vehicle is one of the most severe events that can happen in a crash. Safety belts help keep you in the car.  70% of crashes occur at speeds under 40 mph. A safety belt should be worn at any speed, regardless of how slow you are moving.  In a crash, the forces exerted on your body equal your weight multiplied by the car’s speed. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds and crash while traveling 30 mph, there would be 4,500 pounds of force on your body. There is no way you can brace yourself against that much force.  Three (3) out of four (4) crashes resulting in death are within 25 miles of home. Not us- ing a safety belt because you are just going to the store is a poor excuse—and danger- ous.  Less than half of one percent of all injury-producing collisions involve fire or submer- sion. If fire or submersion does occur, a safety belt may keep you from being injured or knocked unconscious, thus increasing your chances of escape.  Drivers wearing safety belts have more control over their vehicles in emergencies and are more likely to avoid a crash.  In Utah, approximately two (2) out of three (3) motor vehicle deaths would not happen if safety belts were worn. ඛඉඎඍගඡ ඊඍඔග ඞඑ඗ඔඉගඑ඗ඖඛ Remember, safety belts save lives. If you or anyone in your vehicle isn’t properly restrained, you can be issued a citation for each unrestrained passenger. The fine may be waived upon complet- ing an online, 30-minute safety belt safety course. You may be stopped and cited if anyone un- der 16 years of age is unrestrained, and occupants of the vehicle 16 years and older may be cited for a safety belt violation if stopped for another reason. For proper safety belt and car seat usage, visit clickitutah.org. D. CAR SEATS Make sure child safety seats are used correctly:  All children aged eight (8) and under must be properly secured in an approved child safety seat unless they are 57 inches tall.  Children must be rear-facing in the back seat until at least two (2) years of age and 30 pounds or longer if the car seat allows.  Children must be forward facing with a harness in the back seat until at least four (4) years of age and 40 pounds, or longer if the car seat allows. 27   Children from approximately four (4) years of age and 40 pounds need to be in a boost- er seat until the safety belt fits correctly and they are 57 inches tall.  Children between eight (8) and 12 years old must be properly restrained in an appropri- ate child restraint device or by a safety belt. Children 12 years of age and younger should continue to ride in the back seat. උඐඑඔඌ උඉක ඛඍඉග ඎඉඋගඛ:  Approximately 500 Utah children under the age of five (5) are injured, and as many as 10 are killed each year in motor vehicle crashes.  Authorized emergency vehicles, mopeds, motorcycles, school buses, and vehicles not equipped with safety belts by the manufacturer are exempt from the motor vehicle safe- ty belt usage act.  Child car seats must be crash-tested to be approved for use. Check the labels on your child’s car seat to be sure it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. ඘ක඗ගඍඋගඑ඗ඖ ඗ඎ උඐඑඔඌකඍඖ It is an infraction to be stopped for smoking in a vehicle while transporting children 15 years of age or younger. E. AIR BAGS Air bags work! They save lives. Air bags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. They do their job best when everyone is buckled, and children are properly restrained in the back seat. An air bag is not a soft, billowy pillow. To do its important job, an air bag comes out of the dash- board at up to 200 mph—faster than the blink of an eye. The force of an air bag can hurt those who are too close to it. Drivers can eliminate any danger to children from a deploying air bag by properly restraining children in the back seat. With or without an air bag, the back seat is the saf- est for children to ride. Air bag related injuries can be prevented by following these critical safety points:  Children twelve and under should ride buckled up in a rear seat, and child car seats should be approved for their age and size.  Infants should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger-side air bag.  Everyone should buckle up with both lap and shoulder belts on every trip.  Driver and front seat passengers should be moved as far back as practical.  If a child must ride in a seating position with an air bag, move the vehicle seat as far back as possible and ensure they are correctly secured in an appropriate child car seat. Many vehicles can also turn off the air bag when a child is present. Note: It is a Class B misdemeanor if you remove, fail to have repaired, or modify your vehicle’s air bag passive restraint system to render the air bag inoperable. Find more information at safecar.gov. 28 SECTION 8: Basic Driving A. STARTING THE ENGINE Be sure the vehicle is in “P” (park) or the clutch is engaged if operating a vehicle with manual gears. To start the engine, apply the brake, turn the ignition on and check the lights and gauges (fuel level, ABS, air bags, etc.) Turn the ignition switch to start, turn on the low-beam headlights and lock the doors. ඕ඗ඞඑඖඏ ඎ඗කඟඉකඌ:  Put the vehicle in gear.  Perform a traffic check and head check.  Signal if needed.  Smoothly accelerate. When performing the following maneuvers, you are expected to perform required head checks, signals, and traffic checks. B. BACKING (Reverse) ඛගඍ඘ඛ ග඗ ඛඉඎඍඔඡ ඊඉඋඓ ඡ඗ඝක ඕ඗ග඗ක ඞඍඐඑඋඔඍ ඝ඘:  Check behind the vehicle before you get in. You cannot see children or small objects from the driver’s seat.  Start the vehicle.  Apply the brake and shift to reverse.  Grasp the steering wheel with your left hand.  Put your right arm on the back of the seat and look through the rear window. Your mir- rors do not show the area right behind your vehicle.  Back slowly. It is hard to steer while backing. Steer in the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to move. If turning while backing, make quick checks to the front and sides. Keep looking to the rear until you are stopped. Do not back up on a freeway or interstate.  Keep your vehicle on the right-hand side of the road, and do not back unnecessarily long distances. C. LANE CHANGES During the driving skills test, you will be asked to change lanes to the left and back to the right. You should make the necessary traffic checks first by: 29   Checking your mirrors.  Signal for at least two (2) seconds in the direction you intend to move.  Check your “blind spot” by turning your head and looking over your shoulder in the same direction.  Drive defensively by making sure your lane change can be completed safely.  Merge when safe.  Maintain or adjust your speed to go with the flow of traffic.  Cancel your turn signal. ඘ක඗඘ඍක ඔඉඖඍ ඝඛඉඏඍ Do not put the vehicle over curbs, sidewalks, or lane markings. Complete a turn in the proper lane on a multiple-lane road (vehicle should finish a left turn in the left-most lane, the one directly to the right of the centerline.) Finish a right turn in the right-most (curb) lane. Move to or remain in the right-most lane unless the lane is blocked. Do not attempt lane changes at intersections. ඕඍකඏඑඖඏ ඉඖඌ ඏ඗කඍ ඉකඍඉ If you are merging into a lane of traffic, you must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling the continuing traffic lane that are close enough to be an immediate threat. It is against the law to cross over or to drive in the “gore area.” The gore area is between the solid white lines of a lane of traffic and a lane used to either enter or exit from that traffic lane. The gore area can also appear when two (2) highways merge or split. Do not cross over the solid white line. Merge like a zipper. The ZIPPER METHOD is the idea of alternating when merging at a congested merge point (i.e., construction zone.) Use both lanes of traffic until the vehi- cles reach the merge point, and once the vehicles reach the merge point, alternate, yielding the right-of-way into the single-traffic lane. A violation of this section is an infrac- tion. කඍඏඝඔඉක ගකඉඎඎඑඋ උඐඍඋඓඛ/ඐඍඉඌ උඐඍඋඓඛ Check traffic and mirrors regularly. Check traffic and mirrors before, during, and after an intersec- tion, turn, or lane change. Watch for hazards by searching left and right at intersections, drive- ways, store entrances, railroad tracks, or other areas where traffic intersects. Scan and check traffic in high-volume areas and areas where pedestrians are expected to be present. Check traf- fic by looking over your shoulder (head check) when necessary (i.e., lane change, merging.) ඛග඗඘඘එඖඏ ඉග ඛග඗඘ ඔඑඖඍ, උක඗ඛඛඟඉඔඓ, ඗ක ඏඉ඘ Do not stop over a marked stop line, pedestrian crosswalk, sidewalk, or other markers when stop- ping at a stop sign or traffic signal. Do not stop the vehicle at the intersection. When stopping behind another vehicle, ensure you can see the rear wheels of the vehicle in front of you. 30 ඝඛඍ ඗ඎ ගඝකඖ ඛඑඏඖඉඔඛ Use turn signals when required. Do not signal too early or too late. Cancel turn signals upon completion of a turn or lane change. D. PARKING You must ensure that your vehicle is not a hazard when parked. Always park in a marked park- ing area. When parking along the road, park your vehicle as far from traffic as possible. If there is a curb, park close to it. In the interest of public safety, there are several places where you are not allowed to park:  On a sidewalk.  In front of a public or private driveway.  In an intersection.  Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.  On a crosswalk.  Within 20 feet of a crosswalk.  Within 30 feet of any flashing beacon, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal.  In an area posted for pedestrian use or within 30 feet of the edges of that area.  On any railroad track or within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.  Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station, if signs are posted, you may not park on the opposite side of the road if you are within 75 feet of the fire station en- trance.  Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping or parking would block traffic.  On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street (no double parking.)  On any bridge or other elevated highway structure or in a highway tunnel.  At any place where official signs prohibit stopping.  On the shoulder of any interstate highway—these areas may be used only if your vehi- cle breaks down or you are in physical distress.  Red-painted curbs or red zones. ඐඑඔඔ ඘ඉකඓඑඖඏ To downhill park:  Signal to the right as you approach the curb.  Perform a head check over your right shoulder and pull parallel to the curb.  Turn your wheel toward the curb, ensuring your front tire touches the curb to secure the vehicle’s position. 31   Put the vehicle in park and set the parking brake. To uphill park:  Signal to the right as you approach the curb.  Perform a head check over your right shoulder and pull parallel to the curb.  Turn your wheel away from the curb while ensuring ve- hicle’s front tire touches the curb to secure the vehicle’s position (without a curb turn the wheel to the right.)  Put the vehicle in park and set the parking brake. Never leave your vehicle until you have set the parking brake, stopped the motor, and locked the doors. Pull as far off the road as reasonable to park. If parking next to a curb, the back wheel of your car must be no further than 12 inches away from the curb. If your parking would block the flow of traffic, find another place to park. ඖ඗ ඘ඉකඓඑඖඏ ජ඗ඖඍඛ Check for signs or paint