Getting your first-time Utah driver license

U.S Citizen 21 and Over

There are several steps in the process of getting your license

  1. Get learner permit

    • Bring required documents to DLD appointment
    • Get permit to start practicing driving
  2. Take online Traffic Safety & Trends exam

    • Learner permit number required to register
    • Must pass with 100%
    Register and take exam
  3. Take driver education OR prove 40 hours of practice driving and hold permit for 3 months

    • 10 hours of the practice driving must be after sunset
    Get driver education information
  4. Take behind-the-wheel driving skills test

    Get driving test information

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