Driver Education

19+ Years of Age

Course NOT Required

Driver education course is optional for applicants 19+ years of age applying for a Utah driver license.

Driver's Ed Course Options

You can complete driver's ed through the local high school, private/commercial school, or online home study school.

Results

Your completed course results will be automatically sent to the Driver License Division.

OPTION 1

Do not complete a driver education course and you will need to:

  • Apply for a learner permit and hold it for 90 days before being eligible to apply for your driver license.
  • Complete 40 hours of practice driving (10 hours after sunset.)
  • Take and pass the driving skills test.
  • Follow the steps below to get started.

OPTION 2

Complete a driver education course and you will need to:

  • Apply for a learner permit and complete driver's ed (90-day holding period not required.)
  • Complete 40 hours of practice driving (10 hours after sunset.)
  • Take and pass the driving skills test.
  • Follow the steps below to get started.

STEPS

  1. Step 1:

    • Apply for your Utah learner permit.
    • Come back to step 2 when you are ready to enroll in a driver education course.
    • Come back to step 3 if you have opted not to take a driver education course and you have held your learner permit for 90 days.
    Apply for Learner Permit

  2. Step 2:

    • Enroll in a driver education course through one of these options:
    • Come back to step 3 when you have:
      • Completed your driver education course.
      • Completed your 40 hours of practice driving (10 hours after sunset.)

  3. Step 3:

    • The final step before obtaining your Utah driver license is to complete the driving skills test.  Select the appropriate link to schedule your next appointment.
      • I need to schedule the driving skills test appointment at the Driver License Division.
      • I have completed my driving skills test, and I am ready to schedule an appointment for my license.