Utah DLD Test Utah DLD Commercial Driver License 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long is a Utah CDL valid for a driver under age 65?
- 4 years
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 8 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: 5 years
A Utah commercial driver license is valid for 5 years for drivers under age 65.
Question 2: Which Utah CDL endorsement is required to pull a combination of vehicles with a GVWR over 26,000 lbs when the towed unit exceeds 10,000 lbs?
- T endorsement
- N endorsement
- Class A license only — no extra endorsement needed (Correct answer)
- X endorsement
Correct answer: Class A license only — no extra endorsement needed
Operating a Class A combination vehicle (tractor-trailer) requires a Class A CDL — no additional endorsement is needed solely for the combination.
Question 3: What additional testing is required for a Utah CDL applicant who needs an air brakes endorsement?
- A separate air brakes knowledge test and a pre-trip air brake inspection during skills test (Correct answer)
- Only a vision test
- An additional road skills test on a specific air brake vehicle
- No additional testing — it is included in the General Knowledge test
Correct answer: A separate air brakes knowledge test and a pre-trip air brake inspection during skills test
CDL applicants needing air brake authorization must pass a separate air brakes knowledge test and demonstrate air brake inspection skills during the CDL driving test.
Question 4: What is the CDL disqualification period for a second DUI in a commercial vehicle in Utah?
- 3 years
- 5 years
- Lifetime disqualification (Correct answer)
- 2 years
Correct answer: Lifetime disqualification
A second DUI in a commercial vehicle results in lifetime CDL disqualification in Utah.
Question 5: What Utah requirement applies to CDL applicants transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding?
- A state-level hazmat certification exam only
- A federal TSA security threat assessment and hazmat CDL endorsement (Correct answer)
- A hazmat transport permit from Utah DHHS
- No additional requirements beyond Class A CDL
Correct answer: A federal TSA security threat assessment and hazmat CDL endorsement
Utah CDL hazmat endorsement applicants must pass a federal TSA security threat assessment (background check) in addition to the CDL hazmat knowledge test.
Question 6: How many road skills tests are Utah CDL applicants required to pass?
- 1 combined test
- 2 tests — pre-trip inspection and driving
- 3 tests — pre-trip, basic skills, and on-road driving (Correct answer)
- 4 tests including backing
Correct answer: 3 tests — pre-trip, basic skills, and on-road driving
Utah CDL applicants must pass three road skills tests: pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving.
How long is a Utah CDL valid for a driver under age 65?