Free Utah permit practice tests with 76 exam-style questions, a timed mock exam sized to the real test, flashcards, a road-sign quiz, and an on-device AI tutor grounded in the official Utah driver handbook. The official Utah written knowledge test has 50 questions and requires 80% to pass.
About the Utah written test
Written knowledge test: 50 questions, closed book; 40 correct (80%) to pass. Study the Utah Driver Handbook. Scores valid 18 months; failed tests require a retake appointment.
Vision (eye) test: required at application.
Driving skills test: taken at the DLD, a high school, or a commercial/private school with an approved tester; verifies behind-the-wheel competency.
Getting licensed in Utah
Age 15: must hold the permit at least 6 months and until age 16 before licensure; driver education required.
Ages 16–17: must hold the permit at least 6 months; driver education required.
Age 18: no minimum holding period; driver education still required (under 19).
Ages 19+: must hold the permit 90 days unless a driver education course is completed (course is optional at this age); if no course, must certify 40 practice hours.
Utah written-test FAQ
What is the minimum age to apply for a Utah learner permit?
15.
How many questions are on the Utah knowledge test, and how many must you answer correctly?
50 questions; 40 correct (80%).
How long are the written-test score and learner permit valid?
18 months.
How many supervised practice hours must a teen complete before the skills test?
40 hours, including 10 after sunset.
At age 15, how long must the permit be held before licensure?
At least 6 months and until age 16.
At ages 16
17, how long must the permit be held? — At least 6 months.
Does an 18-year-old have to hold a permit for 6 months?
No; there is no holding period at 18 (driver ed still required under 19).
What is the permit rule for someone 19 or older who skips driver education?
Hold the permit 90 days and certify 40 practice hours (10 at night).