Learner permit information, teen driving restrictions & resources

Learner permit information & teen driving restrictions & resources

Learner Permit Information & Teen Driving Restrictions

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Learner permit process overview
Learner permit information by age
- 15
- 16-17
- 18
- 19+
Front seat supervision requirements for driving with learner permit
Parents signing for financial responsibility
Night and passenger teen driving restrictions
Go to get permit process
Teen driving resources

Process to Get Learner Permit

Check eligibility

Be at least 15 years old
Be a Utah resident

Identity & residence documents required (bring to appointment)

Proof of identity (name and date of birth)
Proof of social security number
Two (2) proofs of Utah address
Proof of lawful presence (if not U.S. citizen)

Required tests (taken at DLD office)

50-question written knowledge test
Eye test

Online application & appointment

Fill out an application online - after you're done, you'll get the link to make an appointment
Make an appointment at a DLD office - walk-ins wait a lot longer!

At your appointment

Bring your documents & parent/guardian to your appointment (if under 18)
Have your photo taken
Take & pass the eye test
Submit $19 non-refundable fee
Take & pass the 50-question test
Have parent/legal guardian sign for financial responsibility (if under 18)
Get permit - if you pass all the tests and meet all the requirements, you'll get your permit

Learner Permit Information By Age

Learner Permit Information for Drivers Age 15

Driver Age: 15

Required Learner Permit Holding Period: 6 Months and until age 16

Required Tests to Apply for License: Written knowledge (in DLD office), Driving skills (at DLD or with driver education provider/private tester), Eye exam (in DLD office), Medical questionnaire (part of application)

Co-Signing Adult on Application Required? Yes

Driver Education Course Required? Yes

Driving Hours Required: 40 (10 after dark)

Learner Permit Information for Drivers Age 16 and 17

Driver Age: 16 and 17 (requirements are the same)

Required Learner Permit Holding Period: 6 Months

Required Tests to Apply for License: Written knowledge (in DLD office), Driving skills (at DLD or with driver education provider/private tester), Eye exam (in DLD office), Medical questionnaire (part of application)

Co-Signing Adult on Application Required? Yes

Driver Education Course Required? Yes

Driving Hours Required: 40 (10 after dark)

Learner Permit Information for Drivers Age 18

Driver Age: 18

Required Learner Permit Holding Period: None

Required Tests to Apply for License: Written knowledge (in DLD office), Driving skills (at DLD or with driver education provider/private tester), Eye exam (in DLD office), Medical questionnaire (part of application)

Co-Signing Adult on Application Required? No

Driver Education Course Required? Yes

Driving Hours Required: 40 (10 after dark)

Learner Permit Information for Drivers Age 19 and Up

Driver Age: 19

Required Learner Permit Holding Period: 90 days unless you take driver education course

Required Tests to Apply for License: Written knowledge (in DLD office), Driving skills (at DLD or with driver education provider/private tester), Eye exam (in DLD office), Medical questionnaire (part of application)

Co-Signing Adult on Application Required? No

Driver Education Course? If you do not take driver education, you must hold your learner permit for at least 90 days

Driving Hours Required: 40 (10 after dark)

Required front seat supervision for learner permit drivers

Ages 15, 16 or 17

You can drive a regular motor vehicle if the adult next to you is:

a licensed parent
legal guardian
approved driving instructor, or
responsible adult who signed for financial responsibility.
You must have your learner permit with you while driving.
Other passengers can be in the vehicle.
A parent or legal guardian who is not a licensed driver may provide evidence authorizing an individual 21 years of age or older to occupy the seat beside the applicant.

Ages 18+

You can drive a regular motor vehicle if:

The adult next to you is a licensed driver at least 21 years old.
You must have your learner permit with you while driving.
Other passengers can be in the vehicle.

Parents signing for financial responsibility

At any time, the parent or legal guardian who signed for financial responsibility on the minor’s application can withdraw their signature until the minor is 18 years of age and for any reason. This action would invalidate the driver license, and the minor could reapply when they reach the age of 18 or if the parent/legal guardian signed a new application. There would be a licensing fee and a written knowledge test to reapply.

Learn more about whole licensing process

Getting a learner permit is just the first step in getting a first-time license

Get first-time license informationChoose citizenship status to see process

Teen driver restrictions

Once 16 and 17-year-old drivers get their license, they still need to follow rules about when they can drive at night and who can be their passengers.