Driver License Division (DLD)
Utah Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official DLD Written Knowledge Test with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.
Utah permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- 50
- Passing score
- 40 of 50 correct (80%)
- Minimum permit age
- 15
- Fee
- Learner permit: $19.00 (non-refundable); a replacement learner permit is also $19.00.
- If you fail
- You may take the written knowledge test up to twice in one day. One fee covers up to three attempts within 12 months; after three failed attempts you must pay another fee for three more attempts, and returning after a failure requires a written re-test appointment.
- Online testing
- In person only
- Languages
- English plus 13 languages: Arabic, French, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish (audio and text); Dari, Somali, Swahili, Tagalog, Tongan, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese (text only). Division-approved interpreters may be commissioned for other languages.
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free Utah practice tests
Utah Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
Utah Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
Utah Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
New-driver rules in Utah
Utah issues learner permits starting at age 15; applicants ages 15-18 must complete driver education, log 40 supervised practice hours (10 after sunset), and — at ages 16-17 — hold the permit for six months before licensing. Licensed drivers younger than 17 may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. except for work, school-sponsored activities, agricultural work, emergencies, or with a licensed driver 21 or older beside them. For the first six months of licensure (or until age 18), new drivers may carry only immediate family as passengers unless a licensed driver 21 or older sits next to them.
Verified 2026-08-18 · Source: DLD
Utah permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Utah permit test?
The official Utah Written Knowledge Test has 50 questions, according to the DLD (verified 2026-08-18).
What score do you need to pass the Utah permit test?
You must answer 40 of 50 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Utah Written Knowledge Test.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Utah?
You can apply for a learner's permit in Utah at 15, according to the DLD (verified 2026-08-18).
How much does the Utah permit cost?
Learner permit: $19.00 (non-refundable); a replacement learner permit is also $19.00. — as listed by the Driver License Division (DLD), verified 2026-08-18. Always confirm current fees on the official site.
What happens if you fail the Utah permit test?
You may take the written knowledge test up to twice in one day. One fee covers up to three attempts within 12 months; after three failed attempts you must pay another fee for three more attempts, and returning after a failure requires a written re-test appointment. (per the DLD, verified 2026-08-18).
Can you take the Utah permit test online?
No. The Utah Written Knowledge Test is administered in person through the Driver License Division (DLD), not online.
What languages is the Utah permit test offered in?
English plus 13 languages: Arabic, French, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish (audio and text); Dari, Somali, Swahili, Tagalog, Tongan, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese (text only). Division-approved interpreters may be commissioned for other languages. (per the DLD, verified 2026-08-18).
Who runs the permit test in Utah?
Driver licensing in Utah is handled by the Driver License Division (DLD). The official site is https://dld.utah.gov/.