Driver License Division - Driver Education Requirements
Drivers 16 and 17 years of age:
- must pass a written test and apply for a learner permit (can apply for a permit at age 15);
- must hold the Utah learner permit for a minimum of 6 months;
- must complete a Driver Education Course;
- must complete 40 hours of practice driving (10 at night);
- must have parent's signature on application; and
- must pass driving skills test.
Drivers 18 years of age:
- must pass written test and apply for a learner permit (no minimum time to hold permit required);
- must complete a Driver Education Course; and
- must pass a driving skills test.
Drivers 19 years of age:
- must pass a written test and apply for a learner permit;
- must hold a Utah learner permit for a minimum of 90 days and have completed 40 hours of practice driving (10 at night); or
- complete an approved Driver Education Course in lieu of holding the learner permit and complete the 40 hour driving requirement; and
- must pass driving skills test.
NOTES:
- learner permits issued prior to July 1, 2012 will count towards the learner permit requirements
- regardless of when a learner permit was issued the driver will be given credit for time they have held a Utah learner permit only
[Last Update - Friday, 08-Mar-2013 16:25:36 MST]