Utah DLD Test Utah DLD Graduated Driver Licensing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What happens to a Utah teen's GDL privileges if they are convicted of a moving violation?
- Their license is permanently revoked
- Their provisional license period is extended (Correct answer)
- A 6-month suspension is automatic
- Nothing — moving violations don't affect GDL status
Correct answer: Their provisional license period is extended
A moving violation conviction during the provisional license stage in Utah extends the provisional period, delaying progression to a full license.
Question 2: At what age can a Utah GDL provisional license holder progress to a full (unrestricted) driver license?
- 16
- 17 (Correct answer)
- 18
- 21
Correct answer: 17
Utah teens who meet all GDL requirements can progress to a full, unrestricted driver license at age 17.
Question 3: Which adult must be present in the vehicle when a Utah learner permit holder is driving?
- Any licensed driver over 18
- A licensed driver age 21 or older (Correct answer)
- A parent or legal guardian only
- A certified driving instructor only
Correct answer: A licensed driver age 21 or older
Utah learner permit holders must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.
Question 4: What is the cell phone policy for Utah provisional license holders?
- Hands-free calls are permitted
- No cell phone use of any kind while driving (Correct answer)
- Texting is banned but calling is permitted
- Restrictions only apply during nighttime hours
Correct answer: No cell phone use of any kind while driving
Utah provisional license holders are banned from any cell phone use — including hands-free — while operating a vehicle.
Question 5: What is the purpose of the Utah GDL program?
- To limit the number of teen drivers on the road
- To gradually introduce teen drivers to complex driving situations while reducing crash risk (Correct answer)
- To generate revenue through testing fees
- To comply with federal mandate for commercial drivers under 18
Correct answer: To gradually introduce teen drivers to complex driving situations while reducing crash risk
The GDL program gradually exposes teen drivers to increasingly challenging driving conditions to reduce crash risk among new drivers.
Question 6: Under Utah GDL, after the first 6 months of the provisional phase, how many non-family passengers under 21 may ride?
- None — the restriction remains until full licensure
- 1 non-family passenger under 21 (Correct answer)
- 2 non-family passengers under 21
- Unlimited passengers
Correct answer: 1 non-family passenger under 21
After the first 6 months of the provisional phase, Utah allows provisional license holders to carry up to 1 non-family passenger under age 21.
Utah DLD Test Utah DLD Graduated Driver Licensing 2
What happens to a Utah teen's GDL privileges if they are convicted of a moving violation?