Procuring a Limited Term Driving License in Utah, USA and its validity?

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Moving to Utah for work.
Visa Status: F-1 Student.
Driver License: Indian (in English).

Would I need to give a test (written/road) to get the Limited-Term Driving License (LTDL)?
What would be the validity of the LTDL in my case?
Can I drive anywhere in the USA with the LTDL?
Can the LTDL be used as a REAL ID, to board domestic flights?
Is a LTDL renewable?

mkennedy · Accepted Answer · 2018-02-13 22:12:46Z

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There's some more info here.

It doesn't answer all your questions.

You will have to take written and road tests.
"The expiration date of your license would be the date of your legal presence document or five years, whichever is sooner; or one year from the date of issuance if there is no expiration date"
Yes, you can drive anywhere in the USA with the card
This is unclear. Regular driver's licenses from Utah do meet REAL ID requirements. I suspect a Limited term DL would be compliant too.
It does not say. The Asylee/Refugee section says that it can be renewed if the holder can now pass an English language written test when the first license expires after 4 years.

answered Feb 13, 2018 at 22:12

mkennedy

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As I understand it, the limited term is required for Real ID compliance. I believe that some states even give licenses that have a limited term for Real ID but a longer term for driving privilege. It would be very surprising indeed if the license were not acceptable for Real ID.
– phoog
Feb 13, 2018 at 22:24
I agree with @phoog. Real ID requires that DL/ID cards expire when legal presence does, so it seems like the purpose of a DL that is issued with that constraint would be Real ID compliance. California Real ID DLs issued to non-immigrants don't have a special name but do have their expiry set to the end of legal presence.
– Dennis
Feb 13, 2018 at 23:34

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