Utah Drivers Education

 

You may obtain a permit to drive if you are age 15 or older, and you pass a physical and mental exam, as well as a written exam. While you hold your learner permit, you may only drive if you are with (A) an approved driving instructor is occupying a seat beside you; (B) your parent or legal guardian, who must be a licensed driver, is occupying a seat beside you; or (C) a responsible adult who has signed for you in Section 53-3-211 and who must be a licensed driver, is occupying a seat beside you; and provided you have your permit in your possession. You will need the following:

State-certified birth certificate (No photocopies or miniatures)
One additional identity document (preferably with photo) i.e. Work badge, student ID etc.
Social security card (No copies will be accepted)
Verification of Utah resident address (May be verified by parent or guardian documentation)
Parent or guardian must sign a financial responsibility affidavit

You may apply for a driver’s license once you are 16 and have completed an approved driver education course, have a financial liability form signed, furnish positive identification and proof of residency and complete medical, vision and skills testing.

All individuals who have never been licensed to drive a motor vehicle must complete an approved driver education course before being licensed in Utah. A certificate of completion of the course must be furnished to the examiner at the time application is made. Remember that this certificate of completion is not a license to drive. Effective July 1, 2003, local school districts may allow a student to complete the classroom instruction portion of driver education in the public schools, through a home study program, or electronic high school, and allow the student to complete the behind-the-wheel portion of driver education with a private provider. All individuals under 18 years of age applying for a driver license for the first time must complete 40 hours of driving a motor vehicle, of which at least ten hours must be during night hours. The hours of driving in a driver education course may be counted as part of this requirement. The 40 hours of driving a motor vehicle may include up to five hours completed by driving simulation practice on a fully interactive driving simulation device.

Other requirements and additional information may be obtained in the Utah Driver’s Handbook and you should review the medical requirements as well.