The Utah permit test, explained
The short answer
The Utah written knowledge test has 50 closed-book questions, and you need 80 percent or better, which is 40 right. It is not timed but usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. You can get a learner permit from 15, at a Driver License office by appointment, with a parent or guardian’s signature if you are under 18.
Utah’s test is one of the longest we have checked. If you pass, you get your learner permit the same day.
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The Utah permit test at a glance
| Minimum age | 15 (DLD) |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 50, closed book |
| Passing score | 80 percent or better (40 of 50) (Handbook) |
| Time | Not timed; usually 30 to 45 minutes |
| Where | A Driver License office, by appointment |
| Permit fee | $19 (DLD fees) |
| Valid for | 18 months |
How many questions are on the Utah permit test?
Fifty, closed book (DLD: learner permit). The Utah Driver Handbook says you must pass with 80 percent or better, so you need 40 right and can miss 10. The test is not timed, but it generally takes 30 to 45 minutes. If you pass, you get your learner permit the same day; if you fail, book another written test appointment.
What to bring
From the DLD’s learner permit page:
- Your appointment at a Driver License office (book it first). There you have your photo taken, take the eye test and the written test, and pay the fee.
- If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian, who co-signs for financial responsibility. They can withdraw that signature at any time until you turn 18, which makes the license invalid.
- The $19 learner permit fee (DLD fees); the DLD says fees can change and are not refunded.
- Your identity documents. We have not checked the DLD’s document list, so read it on the learner permit page before you go.
Rules for teen drivers in Utah
Utah, like every state, uses graduated driver licensing. From the DLD pages on the learner permit, driver education for ages 15 to 18 and teen driver restrictions:
- Before the license: at 16 or 17, complete an approved driver education course and hold the permit for at least six months, and log 40 hours of practice driving, 10 of them after sunset.
- Nights (16 and 17): no driving from midnight to 5 a.m., except with a licensed driver aged 21 or older, to or from work, in an emergency, for farm work or for a school-sponsored activity.
- Passengers, first six months (or until 18): only immediate family, unless a licensed driver aged 21 or older sits in the front seat, or for farm work or an emergency.
What Drivoku covers for Utah
Our free permit practice test and the questions below cover road rules and signs that apply in every state, with signs from the national sign manual. They do not cover Utah’s own laws; the Utah Driver Handbook has those.
Practice five questions every state shares
Five shared road rules
Answer one question at a time. You see the answer and the reason after each one. Nothing you pick is saved or sent anywhere.
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Seat belts and child safety
Where does NHTSA recommend children under 13 ride, when a back seat is available?
- In the back seat Right
- In the front seat with a belt
- In the front seat with an air bag
- On an adult's lap
The right answer is A: In the back seat
WhyNHTSA recommends children under 13 ride in the back seat, away from front air bags.
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Lanes
You are on a road with four lanes and two-way traffic, with a center line between the directions. When may you cross that center line?
- To pass a slower car ahead of you
- Whenever your side of the road is busy
- To make a safe, permitted left turn into a driveway, alley, or private road Right
- To use the oncoming lanes as a shortcut past traffic
The right answer is C: To make a safe, permitted left turn into a driveway, alley, or private road
WhyOn a four-lane two-way road, never drive left of center to pass; turning left into a driveway is allowed.
Source: UVC § 11-301(c) Drive on right side of roadway - exceptions (model law)
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Right-of-way
A car ahead has stopped at a marked crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross. You approach from behind, and the next lane is open. What must you do?
- Pass in the open lane after sounding your horn
- Pass slowly if the pedestrian is hidden from view
- Wait behind the stopped car Right
- Pass once your own lane appears clear
The right answer is C: Wait behind the stopped car
WhyNever overtake a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross.
Source: UVC § 11-502(d) Pedestrians’ right of way in crosswalks (model law)
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Speed and space
On a clear, dry highway you drive so slowly that a long line of cars builds up behind you, though no hazard or law requires it. What does the law say?
- You may drive any slow speed you choose
- You must match the fastest car's speed
- Do not block the normal flow of traffic Right
- You must pull over and stop completely
The right answer is C: Do not block the normal flow of traffic
WhyDo not drive so slowly that you impede normal traffic, unless the slow speed is needed for safety or to obey the law.
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Traffic signals
A steady yellow left-turn arrow is showing. What does it tell you?
- The left-turn movement is ending; prepare to stop Right
- You now have the right-of-way to turn
- Left turns are now forbidden
- The arrow is about to turn green
The right answer is A: The left-turn movement is ending; prepare to stop
WhyA steady yellow arrow warns that the current left-turn movement is ending; prepare to stop.
Source: MUTCD Section 4A.03 Meanings of Steady Vehicular Signal Indications
Topics to review
- Signs
- Traffic signals
- Pavement markings
- Intersections and turns
- Right-of-way
- Sharing the road
- Alcohol and drugs
- Speed and space
- Seat belts and child safety
- Night and bad weather
- Distraction
- Emergencies
- Lanes
- Passing
- Highways
- Regulatory signs
- Warning signs
- Guide and service signs
- Pavement markings
- Emergency vehicles and crashes
- Learner and provisional licenses
- Driver education
- Seat belts and child seats
- Alcohol and DWI
- Parking
- Speed limits
- Sharing the road
- Headlights
- Insurance
- Phones and distraction
Your topics
- SignsKnow it
- Learner and provisional licensesOn the way
- Right-of-wayStamped
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Keep going with the 25-question permit practice test, half the length of the Utah test, and the road signs quiz. Other states: permit test by state.
Common questions
How many questions can you miss on the Utah permit test?
Ten. You need 80 percent of 50, which is 40 right.
Is the Utah permit test timed?
No. It usually takes 30 to 45 minutes.
How much is a learner permit in Utah?
The DLD lists $19.
How many hours do you need to drive in Utah?
40 hours of practice, 10 of them after sunset, along with an approved driver education course.