How to get a Utah Learners Permit
Are you a first time driver? Then getting that learners permit can be exciting and daunting at the same time. This article will take you through the steps to get your Utah learners permit online with an extra emphasis on safe teen driving.
The Rules
Under Utah DMV guidelines, you must wait until your 15th birthday before you can apply for a Learners Permit.
All applicants are required pass a written exam and a vision test in order to obtain the permit. You then must hold the learners permit for 6 months from the issue date, be at least 16 years old and have completed an approved driver education course prior to applying for a driver license.Prepare for the Written Exam
The Utah DMV requires that all applicants must pass a 50 question closed book knowledge test on traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques.
If you fail the exam, you most states require you to wait until at least the next day to take the test again and charge a re-examination fee.
Paperwork
Before you head to the Utah DMV Office, make sure you have all of the following required documents to get your learners permit:
- 2 forms of identification, one form must be from the Primary Identification list, and provide the Social Security card or ITIN
- Proof of Utah residency
- A parent or legal guardian must sign the application in the presence of a Driver License Division employee or a Notary Public. If no parent or legal guardian is available, then a responsible adult may sign for the applicant.
On the Road
When you first receive your Utah learners permit, you are allowed to practice with an approved driving instructor, parent or legal guardian, or the responsible adult who signed for the learners permit.
Learners Permit Resources
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Utah Driver's Manual for New Drivers Utah DMV Utah Practice Permit Test |
