Driving skills test
Before you can get your license, you need to pass the behind-the-wheel driving skills test.
You have three (3) options for completing your driving skills test:
1. Schedule the test at a DLD office (links below)
2. Take the test through your driver education course
3. Test with a third-party tester
Any person may be asked to complete a driving skills test if the examiner thinks the applicant’s driving ability may be in question.
Results Sent Electronically
- If you take the driving skills test at your local high school or a private school/tester, the results are sent electronically to the Utah Driver License Division and added to your driving record.
Fail and retesting information
- If you fail the driving skills test at the Driver License Division, you'll need to practice before trying again.
- You can only take one test per day.
- Schedule another test here
- Failing three times means you'll have to pay the fee again.
- You must finish all tests within six months of paying the fee.
Driving skills test information
- Tests your safe driving - The driving skills test checks if you can drive well and safely according to Utah's traffic rules.
- Drive with an examiner grading you - An examiner sits in your car with you, gives you instructions, and gives you a grade on your driving.
- Understand basic English - You need to understand basic English used in road signs.
- Follow simple instructions - You should be able to follow simple instructions for a safe and successful test.
Bring your own vehicle
- It must be registered
- It must meet safety laws, including working seat belts
- It might not be accepted if it could harm our examiner or their clothes
No passengers
- Only you and the examiner can be in the vehicle during the test
- You will not be asked to do anything illegal during the test
What will I be graded on during the test?
This is a list of some things you might be tested on during the driving skills test:
- Driving posture
- Proper use of lanes
- Left and right turns
- Starting and stopping
- Parking on hills and between cars
- Observance of traffic signs and signals
- Backing
- U-turns
- Steering coordination
- Attention at intersections
Watch videos of mandatory maneuvers
We created videos demonstrating mandatory maneuvers that are part of the test:
NOTE: These are not the only things you will be tested on
- Uphill Parking
- Downhill Parking
- Parallel Parking
- Three Point Turn
- U-Turn on Two-Lane Road
- Right and Left Lane Changes
- Left-Hand Turns
- Right-Hand Turns
- Stop Signs
- Stop Lights
- Flashing Yellow Left Turn Light
Go to videos page
Third-party tester information
What are third-party testers?
- Third-party testers are companies or individuals we have certified to give the driving skills test.
- Many of them offer testing for a fee.
- After you finish the test with a third-party tester, they'll send the results to the Driver License Division electronically.
You can't use a third-party tester if
- You have a Utah driver license and a doctor, another medical professional, or a police officer has asked you to take the driving skills test.
- The Driver License Division has asked you to do more hours of driver training.
When you are ready for or have completed your driving skills test
I want to take driving skills test at DLD office (if you failed a previous test, please use the link below)
Make appointment for driving test at DLD officeMust meet all requirements before scheduling
I took & passed driving test through driver education or with a 3rd party tester
Make appointment to get license
I failed my test & need to schedule a new test
Make appointment for another driving test