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| <60% | => | 14% |
Obtaining your Utah DMV learner permit requires a vision screening and passing a written permit knowledge test. The test includes 50 multiple-choice questions on road rules, road signs, safe driving practices, emergency procedures, and sharing the road, based on the state’s Utah DMV 2026 Driver’s Manual. To pass, you must score at least 80% (40 out of 50 questions) at the DMV.
Our free online Utah DMV permit practice test is current for June 2026 and mimics real exam conditions. Instant feedback is provided for incorrect responses.
Once prepared, go to the DMV with proof of your identity (birth certificate, passport), Social Security card, two proofs of Utah residency, proof of driver’s education program completion, and proof of legal/lawful status. If you’re under 18, you will need your parent or guardian to provide proof of their identity and consent for your application. Submit the documents, pass a vision screening, pay the fee, and pass the official written test.
You can attempt the test twice each day (if business hours allow); however, if you fail the second time, you must make an appointment for retesting and pay a retest fee for every set of two attempts.
Utah’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program applies to drivers under 18. The entry-level learner’s permit is the first phase and is available to drivers as young as 15. In addition to the vision screening and knowledge test, it requires a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult to sign for financial responsibility. At age 16, you can upgrade to the 6-month learner permit, provided you complete the driver’s education program and have held the entry-level permit for at least six months. Once this is held for at least six months and you are at least 16½, you can apply for a full license (you must pass the online Highway Safety and Trends Exam). Minors can only carry family members for the first six months.
If you’re at least 18 years old, you can bypass the GDL holding requirements. You must pass the road skills test and Utah’s Highway Safety and Trends Exam, but there is no holding period as long as a driver’s education program has been completed.
Utah permit test: quick facts
What to expect at the DMV
Where Utah test-takers struggle most
Based on 3,419 Utah learners who practiced on our site in the last 30 days. 49% pass our practice tests, with an average first-try score of 74%.
Utah's pavement marking questions are among the most frequently missed in the state. A double solid yellow line prohibits passing in both directions. Raised pavement markers (RPMs) color-code lane positions: red markers are on the left side of on-ramps and off-ramps only, while blue markers indicate nearby fire hydrants.
Before changing lanes, drivers must check mirrors, signal, check the blind spot, and confirm the lane is clear. You must signal for at least 2 seconds before changing lanes on a city street and 4 seconds on a highway. Cutting across multiple lanes in one move is prohibited - you must change lanes one at a time.
Utah requires that all exterior lights be fully functional at all times. Headlights must be on whenever windshield wipers are in use - even during light rain or daytime storms. Tinted windows must meet specific visible light transmission standards, and aftermarket tint that violates these standards is a citable equipment violation.
Utah law requires drivers to stop between 15 and 50 feet from a railroad crossing when signals are active. School buses and vehicles transporting hazardous materials must stop at all unprotected crossings even when signals are not active. Never attempt to cross if there is not enough room to clear the tracks completely on the far side.
Utah is the only state in the US with a BAC limit of 0.05% for drivers 21 and older - all other states use 0.08%. For drivers under 21, any detectable alcohol is illegal under Utah's "Not-a-Drop" law. A first "Not-a-Drop" violation results in a 6-month license suspension regardless of BAC level.
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First-try score distribution
How Utah learners score on their first practice test attempt
Utah-specific rules you must know
Rules that are unique to Utah or differ from most other states
Utah lowered its DUI BAC limit to 0.05% in 2018, making it the strictest DUI threshold of any state in the country. At this level, some adults may be impaired after just one or two drinks depending on body weight and metabolism. The standard used in every other US state is 0.08%.
Every first-time Utah license applicant must pass an additional 40-question online exam called the TSTT before applying for a permit. Unlike the standard knowledge test, the TSTT requires a score of 100% - not 80%. The TSTT can be retaken an unlimited number of times until a perfect score is achieved. 50-question knowledge test Utah's standard knowledge test for never-licensed applicants is 50 questions, requiring 40 correct answers (80%). This is significantly longer than the national average of 20-30 questions. Applicants who have previously held a license in another state take a shorter 25-question open-book version instead.
Starting in 2025, Utahns convicted of DUI-related interdiction receive a special license card with a red banner stating "NO ALCOHOL SALE." This card is presented during any transaction where age or sobriety status matters. It is a visual enforcement mechanism used at point-of-sale by retailers and bars.
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Sample Utah permit test questions
7 questions written and verified by our content team against the current Utah Driver Handbook
- Question 1 of 7
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers age 21 and older in Utah?
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Correct answer: C - 0.05
Since December 30, 2018, the legal BAC limit for driving under the influence in Utah has been 0.05 - the lowest of any state in the country. The previous limit was 0.08, which remains the standard in most other states. Even below 0.05, it is still a violation to drive if you are impaired to a degree that makes it unsafe. (Appendix E, "Drinking Driver/Drug User," p. 54)
- Question 2 of 7
Under Utah's "Not a Drop" law, what happens to a driver under 21 caught with ANY measurable amount of alcohol in their system?
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Correct answer: B - Their driving privileges are denied for six months
Under the "Not a Drop" Act, a person under 21 driving with any measurable amount of alcohol will have all driving privileges denied for six months on a first offense. A second or subsequent offense within ten years results in denial for two years or until they turn 21, whichever is longer. (Appendix E, "Not a Drop" Act, p. 55)
- Question 3 of 7
If a peace officer asks a driver age 21 or older to take a chemical test for alcohol and the driver refuses for the first time, how long will the driver's license be revoked under Utah's Implied Consent Law?
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Correct answer: C - 18 months
By driving on any road in the state, you have already given implied consent to a chemical test of your breath, blood, urine, or oral fluids to determine their alcohol or drug content. If you're age 21 or o.der, refusing the test triggers a license revocation of 18 months for a first offense and 36 months for a second or subsequent offense. If you're under 21, the revocation is two years for a first offense. For a second offense, it is 36 months or until age 21, whichever is longer. (Appendix E, "Implied Consent Law," p. 56)
- Question 4 of 7
When two lanes of traffic merge into one at a congested merge point, what merging method does Utah law require?
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Correct answer: B - Drivers must use the zipper method, alternating one vehicle at a time
In Utah, the zipper method is legally required when merging at a congested merge point (such as in a construction zone). Drivers must use both lanes of traffic up to the merge point, then alternate yielding the right-of-way into the single lane. Violating this rule is a traffic infraction. (Section 7, "Merging and Gore Area," p. 20)
- Question 5 of 7
In Utah, a 16-year-old driver who holds a license is not allowed to drive alone during which hours?
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Correct answer: C - 12 AM to 5 AM
Sixteen-year-old license holders cannot drive between midnight (12 AM) and 5 AM unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age. Exceptions include driving to and from work, driving to and from a school-sponsored activity, on agricultural assignment, and emergency situations. For licensed drivers age 17 and older, there are no nighttime driving restrictions. (Section 2, "Driving by Minors - Youthful Driver Restrictions," p. 6)
- Question 6 of 7
How many points must a Utah driver age 21 or older accumulate within a three-year period before being called in for a hearing?
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Correct answer: C - 200 points
Drivers age 21 or older who reach 200 or more points within three years will be asked to appear for a hearing. The hearing may result in probation, a required defensive driving course, or suspension for anywhere from three months to one year. Drivers under 21 have a lower threshold - 70 points triggers a hearing and possible suspension. (Appendix E, "Point System," p. 56-57)
- Question 7 of 7
After moving to a new address, how many days do Utah drivers have to notify the Driver License Division of the change?
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Correct answer: B - 10 days
You must notify the Division of your new address within ten days. The post office will not forward mail from the Driver License Division. The notification can be done online. If you also want your physical license updated with the new address, you will need to schedule a duplicate license appointment separately. (Section 3, "Address Change," p. 11)
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