Utah DLD Graduated Driver Licensing Flashcards

What test is required before a Utah learner permit holder can progress to a provisional license?

Answer: A road skills (driving) test

Utah learner permit holders must pass an actual road skills test before being issued a provisional driver license.

Can Utah parents/guardians impose stricter driving restrictions than those required by GDL law?

Answer: Yes — parents can add conditions that exceed state GDL requirements

Utah parents and guardians may impose additional, stricter restrictions on their teen's driving beyond the minimum GDL requirements.

What documentation must a Utah GDL applicant's parent or guardian sign?

Answer: A parental consent/liability form (DL 36)

A parent or guardian must sign the DL 36 parental consent form, accepting shared liability for the minor's driving, as part of the Utah GDL application.

What is the minimum age for a Utah driver under GDL to drive without any passenger restrictions?

Answer: 17

Passenger restrictions under Utah GDL are lifted when the teen advances to a full, unrestricted license at age 17.

Which Utah GDL restriction applies regardless of time of day or number of passengers?

Answer: No cell phone use of any kind

Utah bans all cell phone use for provisional license holders at all times — this restriction does not vary by time of day or traffic conditions.

How does Utah GDL define the 'provisional license phase' for teens between ages 16 and 17?

Answer: An intermediate licensing stage with restrictions on passengers, nighttime driving, and cell phones

The provisional license phase is an intermediate stage for teens 16–17 that allows independent driving but with restrictions on nighttime hours, passengers, and cell phone use.