When turning left at an intersection with a green light (no arrow), you must:

Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Utah DLD Permit Practice Test

The Utah DLD knowledge test has 50 questions; to pass you need 80% or better (40 of 50 correct). Practice free with questions based on the official Utah driver handbook, with every answer explained.

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Utah permit test at a glance

Agency	Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division (DLD)
Test questions	50
Passing score	80% or better (40 of 50 correct)
Minimum permit age	15 years old
Permit holding period	6 months
Supervised driving	40 hours, including 10 after sunset, with a parent or legal guardian
Provisional license from	age 16
Full license	at 18
Test languages	Offered in English and several other languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese and Tongan; division-approved interpreters can be used for other languages.
Official handbook	Utah Driver Handbook

Try 5 Utah permit test questions

How many questions are on the Utah DLD knowledge test? 50 / 40 / 60 / 70. Answer: 50. To pass: 80% or better (40 of 50 correct).
In Utah, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? 0.02% / 0.05% / 0.08% / 0.10%. Answer: 0.05%. Utah is the only state with a 0.05% limit. Commercial drivers are limited to 0.04%, and drivers under 21 face zero tolerance.
When turning left at an intersection with a green light (no arrow), you must: Go before oncoming traffic / Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians / Honk and turn / Wait for the light to turn red. Answer: Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A solid green light allows a left turn only when it is safe: yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line means: Passing is allowed / Do not pass / Lane for turning only / Bicycle lane. Answer: Do not pass. A solid yellow line on your side means passing is not allowed. A broken line on your side means you may pass when it is safe.
A round yellow sign with a black X and two R letters means: Road closed / Railroad crossing ahead / Rest area / Roundabout ahead. Answer: Railroad crossing ahead. This advance warning sign tells you a railroad crossing is ahead: slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop.

How the Utah DLD permit test works

The Utah knowledge test (the learner's permit test) has 50 multiple-choice questions, and to pass you need 80% or better (40 of 50 correct). Every question comes from the official DLD handbook, the Utah Driver Handbook.

A closed-book written knowledge test taken at a Driver License Division office.

Retakes are by appointment; you can take up to two written tests per day if the office can accommodate it, and the fee covers up to three attempts within 12 months.

Offered in English and several other languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese and Tongan; division-approved interpreters can be used for other languages.

Utah learner's permit requirements

In Utah you can apply for a learner's permit at 15. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

Applicants 15 to 18 must complete an approved driver education course before they can be licensed.

Before the road test, teen drivers must hold the permit for at least 6 months. Supervised driving required: 40 hours, including 10 after sunset, with a parent or legal guardian.

Proof of identity and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport).
Your Social Security number, if you have one.
Proof of Utah residency.
A vision screening and the knowledge test.

The DLD publishes the exact document list: check it before your appointment, especially if you want a REAL ID-compliant card.

Utah graduated driver licensing (GDL)

After the learner stage and the road test, teens can get a provisional (intermediate) license from age 16.

Drivers under 18 may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless a licensed driver 21+ is with them or for work, school activities, farm work or emergencies. For the first six months (or until 18) they may not carry non-family passengers unless a licensed driver 21+ is in the front seat.

Restrictions end and you hold a full, unrestricted license at 18, provided your record stays clean.

Utah rules worth knowing for the test

Signs and most rules are the same nationwide, but each state has its own laws — and the DLD test asks about them.

Any use of a cell phone while driving is illegal for drivers under 18.
A 15-year-old must hold the learner permit for six months and until turning 16 before getting a license.
The learner permit and the passing knowledge test score are valid for 18 months.

What the Utah knowledge test covers

Topics follow the chapters of the DLD handbook. These are the ones asked most often:

Road signs by shape and color (federal MUTCD standard): see the road signs guide.
Right-of-way at 4-way stops, left turns, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles: right-of-way rules.
Speed limits in mph and the 3-second following rule: speed guide.
Alcohol and drugs: the 0.05% BAC limit, zero tolerance under 21 and implied consent.
Traffic signals and pavement markings, parking, passing, and sharing the road with cyclists, motorcycles and trucks.

How to study for the Utah permit test

Read the official DLD handbook once cover to cover, then take practice tests by topic to find your weak spots. Once you consistently score above 90%, take a full timed mock exam.

Drill the numbers — ages, distances, speed and BAC limits — they are the most-missed questions. More tips in how to pass the permit test.

How to get your learner's permit in Utah

Check the minimum age In Utah, you can apply for a learner's permit at 15.
Complete the required course Applicants 15 to 18 must complete an approved driver education course before they can be licensed.
Study the handbook and practice Read the official DLD handbook and take practice tests until you pass comfortably.
Gather your documents Proof of identity, Social Security number and Utah residency; parental consent if under 18.
Pass the vision and knowledge tests To pass you need 80% or better (40 of 50 correct).
Drive supervised Hold the permit for at least 6 months. Supervised driving: 40 hours, including 10 after sunset, with a parent or legal guardian.
Take the road test From age 16 you can get a provisional license.

Utah permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Utah permit test?

The Utah knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the Utah permit test?

You need 80% or better (40 of 50 correct).

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Utah?

You can apply at 15. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

How long do you have to hold your permit in Utah?

At least 6 months for teen drivers. Supervised driving required: 40 hours, including 10 after sunset, with a parent or legal guardian.

Can I take the Utah permit test in Spanish?