Fill out an application online - after you're done, you'll get the link to make an appointment
Make an appointment at a DLD office - walk-ins wait a lot longer!
Gather your documents - proof of identity, proof of residence
Study for the 50-question written test
Bring your documents & parent/guardian to your appointment
Have your photo taken
Take & pass the eye test
Submit $19 non-refundable fee
Take & pass the 50-question test
Get permit - if you pass all the tests and meet all the requirements, you'll get your permit
Next step - take driver education class
Practice driving - 40 hours total, 10 at night
Learner Permit Information By Age
Learner Permit Information for Drivers Age 15
Driver Age: 15
Required Learner Permit Holding Period: 6 Months and until age 16
Required Tests to Apply for License: Written knowledge (in DLD office), Driving skills (at DLD or with driver education provider/private tester), Eye exam (in DLD office), Medical questionnaire (part of application)
Co-Signing Adult on Application Required? Yes
Driver Education Course Required? Yes
Driving Hours Required: 40 (10 after dark)
Learner Permit Information for Drivers Age 16 and 17
Driver Age: 16 and 17 (requirements are the same)
Required Learner Permit Holding Period: 6 Months
Required Tests to Apply for License: Written knowledge (in DLD office), Driving skills (at DLD or with driver education provider/private tester), Eye exam (in DLD office), Medical questionnaire (part of the application)
Co-Signing Adult on Application Required? Yes
Driver Education Course Required? Yes
Driving Hours Required: 40 (10 after dark)
Learner Permit Information for Drivers Age 18
Driver Age: 18
Required Learner Permit Holding Period: None
Required Tests to Apply for License: Written knowledge (in DLD office), Driving skills (at DLD or with driver education provider/private tester), Eye exam (in DLD office), Medical questionnaire (part of the application)
Co-Signing Adult on Application Required? No
Driver Education Course Required? Yes
Driving Hours Required: 40 (10 after dark)
Learner Permit Information for Drivers Age 19 and Up
Driver Age: 19
Required Learner Permit Holding Period: None
Required Tests to Apply for License: Written knowledge (in DLD office), Driving skills (at DLD or with driver education provider/private tester), Eye exam (in DLD office), Medical questionnaire (part of the application)
Co-Signing Adult on Application Required? No
Driver Education Course Required? Yes**
Driving Hours Required: 40 (10 after dark)
**If you are 19 years old or older, you can skip the driver education course as long as you can prove you drove 40 hours (10 after dark) and have had a learner permit for at least 3 months.
Teen Driver Restrictions
If you're 15 or 16 years old and getting ready to drive in Utah, it's important to know the rules for young drivers. Here's what you need to understand:
Nighttime Driving Restrictions
Between 12 am and 5 am, you cannot drive on any public roadway unless you are:
Sitting next to a licensed driver at least 21 years old
Traveling to and from work, school, or home
Performing in agricultural operations
Responding to an emergency
Passenger Restrictions - Immediate Family Members Only
Until you've held your driver license for six months or until you turn 18, you cannot drive with non-immediate family members, except if you are:
Sitting next to a licensed driver at least 21 years old
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