Driving skills test

Before you can get your license, you need to pass the behind-the-wheel driving skills test.

You have three (3) options for completing your driving skills test:

1. Schedule the test with us

2. Take the test through your driver education course

3. Test with a third-party tester

Any person may be asked to complete a driving skills test if the examiner thinks the applicant’s driving ability may be in question.

Results Sent Electronically

  • If you take the driving skills test at your local high school or a private school/tester, the results are sent electronically to the Utah Driver License Division and added to your driving record.
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Fail and retesting information
  • If you fail the driving skills test at the Driver License Division, you'll need to practice before trying again.
  • You can only take one test per day.
  • Schedule another test here
  • Failing three times means you'll have to pay the fee again.
  • You must finish all tests within six months of paying the fee.

Driving skills test information

  • Tests your safe driving - The driving skills test checks if you can drive well and safely according to Utah's traffic rules.
  • Drive with an examiner grading you - An examiner sits in your car with you, gives you instructions, and gives you a grade on your driving.
  • Understand basic English - You need to understand basic English used in road signs.
  • Follow simple instructions - You should be able to follow simple instructions for a safe and successful test.
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Bring your own vehicle
  • It must be registered
  • It must meet safety laws, including working seat belts
  • It might not be accepted if it could harm our examiner or their clothes
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No passengers
  • Only you and the examiner can be in the vehicle during the test
  • You will not be asked to do anything illegal during the test
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What will I be graded on during the test?

This is a list of some things you might be tested on during the driving skills test:

  • Driving posture
  • Proper use of lanes
  • Left and right turns
  • Starting and stopping
  • Parking on hills and between cars
  • Observance of traffic signs and signals
  • Backing
  • U-turns
  • Steering coordination
  • Attention at intersections

Third-party tester information

What are third-party testers?
  • Third-party testers are companies or individuals we have certified to give the driving skills test.
  •  Many of them offer testing for a fee.
  • After you finish the test with a third-party tester, they'll send the results to the Driver License Division electronically.
Third-party tester map
  • Use this map to find a tester near you
You can't use a third-party tester if
  • You have a Utah driver license and a doctor, another medical professional, or a police officer has asked you to take the driving skills test.
  • The Driver License Division has asked you to do more hours of driver training.
The Driver License Division, under the authority of UCA 53-3-501 and Utah Administrative Rule R708-2, regulates commercial driving schools.

When you are ready for or have completed your driving skills test

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I want to take driving skills test at DLD office
Make appointment for driving test
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I took & passed driving test with a 3rd party tester
Fill out online application & make appointment to get license
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I failed my test & need to schedule a new test
Make appointment for another driving test