Third-Party Tester Application Process

The purpose of this third-party tester program is to allow driver education instructors to administer regular driving skills tests (not CDL).
Instructors who complete the five (5) day training program can then apply for certification with the Driver License Division to be able to test individuals for the driving skills portion of the licensing process.

Step 1: Complete an approved instructor preparation course (this course will prepare you to instruct new drivers.)

Step 2: Submit an instructor application for each instructor.

Step 3: Submit a fingerprint card for all school owners, operators, and instructors for a criminal background check (the school is responsible for all costs associated with the background check.)

Step 4: Complete a 100-question written knowledge test.

Step 5: Take a driving skills test.

Applicants for third-party testers may become licensed by meeting the license requirements of a private driving school and private driver education instructor. See the rules for opening a driving school.

Step 1: Read Utah Administrative Rule R708-2.

Step 2: Complete an approved instructor preparation course (this course will prepare you to instruct new drivers.)

Step 3: Submit a school application.

Step 4: Submit an instructor application for each instructor.

Step 5: Submit a business plan prepared by the school operator.

Step 6: Submit a fingerprint card for all school owners, operators, and instructors for a criminal background check (the school is responsible for all costs associated with the background check.)

Step 7: Submit a course curriculum detailing how the school will provide required training hours.

Step 8: Submit all forms, quizzes, tests, videos, training materials, and resources that will be used.

Step 9: Complete a 100-question written knowledge test.

Step 10: Take a driving skills test.

Once the school has submitted this information the Driver License Division has 60 days to review all information for accuracy and provide feedback if necessary. The school must then fix any problems and submit the changes for final approval.

The Driver License Division will conduct a site inspection of the school to ensure that the location meets the administrative rule requirements.