DMV

Why exactly does the Utah Drivers Licensing office give you a piece of paper as a "temporary operator's permit" rather than an actual plastic license? And why do they say it takes up to 6 months to get the actual license? I filled out ALL the paperwork (twice!) and passed the written test. Hopefully it won't take 6 months...I'll need it for I.D. when we fly to Oregon on the 20th. I suppose I'll have to call them and put on the pressure.