UT DMV Driver Licensing and Permits 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long after establishing residency must a new Utah resident obtain a Utah driver license?
- Within 60 days (Correct answer)
- Within 10 days
- Within 6 months
- Within 1 year
Correct answer: Within 60 days
New residents must get a Utah license within 60 days of moving to the state.
Question 2: A standard Utah driver license for an adult is typically valid for how long?
- 8 years (Correct answer)
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: 8 years
Utah driver licenses are generally valid for 8 years before renewal is required.
Question 3: If your Utah license has been expired for more than a certain period, you must retake tests. What is that period?
- 6 months (Correct answer)
- 30 days
- 1 year
- 2 years
Correct answer: 6 months
A license expired for more than 6 months requires the applicant to retake the knowledge and skills tests.
Question 4: What should a Utah driver do within 10 days of changing their residential address?
- Notify the Driver License Division of the new address (Correct answer)
- Apply for an entirely new license number
- Retake the written knowledge test
- Surrender their license plates
Correct answer: Notify the Driver License Division of the new address
Utah law requires drivers to report an address change to the Driver License Division within 10 days.
Question 5: Which document type is federally accepted for boarding domestic flights starting with the REAL ID enforcement?
- A REAL ID-compliant Utah license marked with a gold star (Correct answer)
- Any Utah license regardless of markings
- A Utah license marked 'Limited-Term'
- A paper interim license
Correct answer: A REAL ID-compliant Utah license marked with a gold star
Only REAL ID-compliant licenses, marked with a gold star in Utah, are accepted for federal purposes like domestic air travel.
Question 6: What must a driver do if their Utah license is lost or stolen?
- Apply for a duplicate license from the Driver License Division (Correct answer)
- Simply print a copy of their old license
- Wait until the next renewal date to replace it
- Use a passport as a permanent substitute
Correct answer: Apply for a duplicate license from the Driver License Division
A lost or stolen license must be replaced by applying for a duplicate through the Driver License Division.
Question 7: Which of these is a valid reason for the Utah Driver License Division to deny a license application?
- The applicant's driving privilege is suspended in another state (Correct answer)
- The applicant is over age 65
- The applicant does not own a vehicle
- The applicant has never driven before
Correct answer: The applicant's driving privilege is suspended in another state
Utah will not issue a license to someone whose driving privilege is suspended or revoked in another state.
UT DMV Driver Licensing and Permits 3
How long after establishing residency must a new Utah resident obtain a Utah driver license?