Free Utah DMV Practice Test (2026)

Utah · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Utah permit test with a learning path built around the Utah Driver License Division rules: a Utah-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Utah permit test at a glance

Questions50

To pass40 correct (80%)

Min. permit age15

AgencyDLD

First-time (never licensed) applicants take a 50-question, closed-book written knowledge test at a Driver License Division office and need 80% or better (40 correct); it is not timed but usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. It is offered in Spanish (audio and text) and several other languages; you can test up to twice a day, the fee covers three attempts within 12 months, and a retake requires a written retest appointment.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Utah laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Utah, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Utah traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Utah rule	Source
Legal alcohol limit (21 and older)	Utah's legal limit is 0.05 BAC (0.04 for commercial drivers), and you can still be charged below it if you are impaired. A first DUI for a driver 21 or older brings a 120-day license suspension.	dld.utah.gov
Not-a-Drop Act (under 21)	Drivers under 21 may not drive with any measurable alcohol in their body. A first offense means driving privileges are denied for 6 months; a second within 10 years means 2 years or until age 21, whichever is longer.	dld.utah.gov
Handheld phone and texting	While driving you may not use a handheld device to text, email, dial, browse, take photos, or enter data; a texting conviction is a Class C misdemeanor (up to a $100 fine) and 50 points. Drivers 18 and older may talk using voice commands, but drivers under 18 may use a phone only for emergencies, reporting hazards or crimes, or talking with a parent or guardian.	dld.utah.gov
Seat belts	Everyone in the vehicle must buckle up, and since May 12, 2015 police can pull you over just for a seat belt violation (primary enforcement). The driver can be cited for each unbelted passenger; the handbook says the fine may be waived by completing a 30-minute online safety belt course.	highwaysafety.utah.gov
Child car seats	Children 8 and younger must ride in an approved car seat or booster unless they are 57 inches tall. Kids ride rear-facing until at least age 2 and 30 pounds, and children 12 and under should ride in the back seat.	dld.utah.gov
Move over law	When you approach a stopped emergency vehicle, or a stopped vehicle with its hazard lights on, slow down and, if it is safe, change to a lane not next to it. If convicted, you must attend a 4-hour live defensive driving class within 90 days or your license is suspended for 90 days.	dld.utah.gov
Default speed limits	Where no sign says otherwise: 20 mph passing a school during recess or when children are arriving or leaving (or lights are flashing), 25 mph in business and residential areas, and 55 mph on major highways as posted; rural interstates may be posted at 65 to 80 mph.	dld.utah.gov
Implied consent	By driving in Utah you agree to a breath, blood, urine, or oral fluid test if a peace officer asks. Refusing means an 18-month revocation for a first offense (36 months for repeats); drivers under 21 lose their license for 2 years or until 21, whichever is longer.	dld.utah.gov

Utah learner permit and teen license rules

Hold your learner permit at least 6 months if you are 16 or 17 (if you start at 15, hold it 6 months and until you turn 16). The entry-level permit is valid for 18 months.
Log 40 hours of supervised practice driving, including 10 hours after sunset, with a parent or legal guardian.
On a permit, the person in the seat next to you must be a licensed parent, stepparent, foster parent, legal guardian, approved driving instructor, or a licensed responsible adult age 21 or older; other passengers may ride along.
Drivers 15 to 18 must finish an approved driver education course (27 hours high school, 18 hours commercial, or 30 hours online classroom, plus 6 hours behind the wheel) and pass the online Traffic Safety and Trends Exam with 100%.
Licensed 16- and 17-year-olds may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m. unless with a licensed driver 21 or older, or going to or from work, a school-sponsored activity, farm work, or an emergency.
For the first 6 months of your license (or until 18), no passengers outside your immediate family unless a licensed driver 21 or older sits in the front seat; drivers under 18 may use a phone only for emergencies, reporting hazards or crimes, or talking with a parent.
Drivers under 21 get a provisional license and are called to a hearing at 70 points in 3 years (adults: 200 points).

How to get your Utah learner's permit

Gather your documents: proof of identity, lawful presence (if you are not a U.S. citizen), Social Security number, and two proofs of your Utah address dated within 90 days.
Complete the online application at dld.utah.gov and schedule a learner permit appointment (you must be at least 15).
At the office, take your photo, show your documents, pass the eye test, and pay the non-refundable $19 learner permit fee; if you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian signs for financial responsibility.
Take the 50-question closed-book written knowledge test; you need 80% (40 correct) to pass.
If you pass, you receive your learner permit the same day; if you fail, schedule a written retest appointment.
Next, enroll in driver education, log 40 practice hours (10 after sunset), pass the online Traffic Safety and Trends Exam, and take the driving skills test.

Sample Utah-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Utah module. Each one is based on the official Utah Driver Handbook (2026) or Utah law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. How many questions are on Utah's written knowledge test for a first-time learner permit?

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Correct answer: 50. Never-licensed applicants take a 50-question closed-book test. The 25-question open-book version is only for people who were licensed before. Source: dld.utah.gov

2. What score do you need to pass Utah's written knowledge test?

80% or better
70% or better
75% or better
90% or better

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Correct answer: 80% or better. The handbook says the written test is not timed and you must pass with a score of 80% or better, which is 40 of 50 questions. Source: dld.utah.gov

3. What is Utah's legal blood alcohol limit for non-commercial drivers 21 and older?

0.08
0.05
0.02
0.10

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Correct answer: 0.05. Utah set its limit at 0.05 BAC in December 2018 (0.04 for CDL drivers). You can also be charged below that if you are impaired. Source: dld.utah.gov

4. Under Utah's Not-a-Drop Act, a driver under 21 with any measurable alcohol loses driving privileges for how long on a first offense?

30 days
90 days
1 year
6 months

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Correct answer: 6 months. A first Not-a-Drop offense denies driving privileges for six months; a second within 10 years means 2 years or until age 21, whichever is longer. Source: dld.utah.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Utah rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Utah exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the Utah permit test online?

No. The 50-question written knowledge test is taken in person at a Driver License Division office after you schedule a learner permit appointment. The DLD website has an optional online practice test you can use to study.

How long is my Utah learner permit valid?

The entry-level learner permit and your written test score are valid for 18 months. If your permit expires or you renew it, you must retake the written knowledge test.

What is the Traffic Safety and Trends Exam?

It is an extra test, taken only on the DLD website, that first-time Class D applicants must pass with a 100% score before getting a license. You can take it as many times as you need, and half of its questions cover the leading causes of traffic deaths in Utah.

Do I need driver education if I am 18 or older?

At 18 there is no permit holding period, but you must complete an approved driver education course. At 19 or older driver ed is optional: you can instead hold your permit for 90 days and log 40 hours of practice (10 after sunset).

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Utah Driver License Division does not publish its exam. Our Utah module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Utah sources

Every Utah fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Utah Driver License Division website or Utah law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Utah Driver License Division before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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