2026 Utah Drivers Permit (TERMS)

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error, fraud, or upon application for a state-issued driver license or ID card, or for which necessary consent has been withdrawn.

Commercial Driver License

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.

Disqualification

a temporary or permanent withdrawal of a commercial driver license.

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.

Head Checks

checking your blind spot by turning your head and looking over your shoulder in the direction you plan on moving.

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 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. National, 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 passengers.

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 highway.

Operator

a person in actual physical control of a motor vehicle.

Provisional License

a Utah license issued to any person under 21 years of age.

Private Passenger Carrier

ny motor vehicle for hire designed to transport 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver, and operated to transport an employee of the person that hires the motor vehicle.

Roundabout

a traffic roundabout is a circular intersection that flows counterclockwise.

Regular Identification Card

an identification card issued to a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. National, or a Legal Permanent Resident Alien.

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.

Revocation

termination of the privilege to drive a motor vehicle.

Suspension

temporary withdrawal of the privilege to drive.

Traffic Check

a defensive driving scan for other traffic, pedestrians, or any other obstacles you may encounter while driving

Temporary Driver License

a temporary license allowing driving privileges up to six months, not available for driving privilege card (DPC) holders.