Terminology

Question 1

Traffic Check

Answer 1

Checking for other vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles that may present a hazard.

Question 2

Suspension

Answer 2

The temporary loss of your driving privileges

Question 3

Revocation

Answer 3

the permanent loss of your driving privileges.

Question 4

Regular License Certificate

Answer 4

a license certificate that is issued to a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Legal Permanent Resident Alien.

Question 5

Regular Identification Card

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Regular CDL

Answer 6

a commercial driver license that is issued to a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Legal Permanent Resident Alien.

Question 7

Provisional License

Answer 7

a license that is issued to anyone under the age of 21.

Question 8

Moving Violation

Answer 8

a traffic violation committed by the driver of a vehicle that is in motion.

Question 9

Limited-Term Driver License

Answer 9

a driver license that is issued to someone who can prove legal presence in the United States but is not a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Legal Permanent Resident Alien.

Question 10

Limited-Term CDL

Answer 10

a commercial driver license that is granted to someone who can prove legal presence in the United States but is not a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Legal Permanent Resident Alien.

Question 11

License Certificate

Answer 11

a document that proves you have the privilege to drive in Utah.

Question 12

Lane

Answer 12

a marked division of a road for use by a single line of vehicles.

Question 13

Highway

Answer 13

any public roadway that can be legally used by vehicles.

Question 14

Head Checks

Answer 14

looking over your shoulder in the direction you want to move to check your blind spot.

Question 15

Farm Tractor

Answer 15

a vehicle designed and used mainly as a farm implement for husbandry.

Question 16

Entry-Level Learner Permit

Answer 16

a permit that allows someone to practice driving while they are learning to drive, provided they are accompanied by a licensed driver over 21 years of age who meets specific criteria.

Question 17

Endorsement

Answer 17

a designation on a Utah driver’s license that grants additional driving privileges for certain vehicles or types of cargo.

Question 18

Driving Privilege Card

Answer 18

a document that demonstrates someone’s privilege to drive in Utah without requiring proof of legal presence in the United States.

Question 19

Defensive Driving

Answer 19

driving in a way that anticipates and avoids possible crashes or mistakes other drivers might make.

Question 20

Class D License

Answer 20

a license that allows someone to drive any personal vehicle weighing less than 26,000 pounds.

Question 21

Reckless Driving

Answer 21

committing two moving violations in a single continuous period of driving or committing one moving violation while being distracted by an activity not related to driving.

Question 22

Cancellation

Answer 22

termination of a driver’s license because it was issued due to a mistake or fraud, because the holder applied for a different state-issued driver license or ID card, or because required consent has been withdrawn.

Question 23

Blind Spots

Answer 23

areas of the roadway that a driver cannot see using their mirrors.

Question 24

Bicycle

Answer 24

a human-powered vehicle with two wheels of at least 14 inches in diameter, a seat or saddle, and pedals or cranks. Electric-assisted bicycles are included in this definition.

Question 25

Assumption of Financial Responsibility

Answer 25

a parent, guardian or responsible adult who agrees to be financially liable for the actions of a driver who is under 18 years old.

Question 26

Advisory Speed

Answer 26

the suggested maximum safe speed for a section of road.

Question 27

Lane Filtering

Answer 27

driving a motorcycle or motor-assisted scooter between lanes or rows of stopped or slow-moving vehicles traveling in the same direction. It is allowed on highways with speed limits up to 45 mph and is not allowed in a school or pedestrian crosswalk.

Question 28

Mechanical Aid or Compensatory Device

Answer 28

a device that assists a driver in safely operating a vehicle despite a physical limitation, such as a hand control device for someone who has limited or no use of their legs.

Question 29

mDL (Mobile Driver License)

Answer 29

an electronic version of a Utah driver’s license that residents can carry on their cell phones. The mDL can be used at certain locations, such as the TSA PreCheck line at Salt Lake International Airport.

Question 30

Motor-Assisted Scooter

Answer 30

a vehicle that is powered by a combination of human power and a motor, typically with a maximum speed of 20 mph. Motor-assisted scooters have two wheels, handlebars, and a floorboard designed to be stood on while riding.

Question 31

Motorcycle

Answer 31

any motor vehicle that has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, including any attached sidecar.

Question 32

Right-of-Way

Answer 32

the legal right of a pedestrian, vehicle, or ship to have precedence over others in a particular situation or place.

Question 33

Street-Legal All-Terrain

Answer 33

an all-terrain vehicle that has been modified so that it can be legally driven on the highway.

Question 34

Taxicab

Answer 34

a vehicle that carries passengers for hire.

Question 35

Third-Party Tester

Answer 35

a commercial driver education instructor certified by the Utah Driver License Division to administer driving skills tests. Third-party testers charge a fee for their services that is separate from the fee charged by the Utah Driver License Division.