Utah Permit Practice Test 2026: written knowledge test
Free Utah permit practice test: official facts from Utah Driver License Division, questions written from the official Utah Driver Handbook.
- 50 questions
- 80% pass mark
- $19 fee, Learner permit
- 15 minimum age
Applicants who have held a license before take a separate open-book 25-question test instead of the 50-question closed-book test.
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Official facts from Utah Driver License Division
| Official exam name | Written Knowledge Test(learner permit) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division (DLD) official page |
| Number of questions | 50 |
| Breakdown | Utah laws and safe driving practices |
| Pass mark | 80% |
| Time limit | None published by Utah Driver License Division |
| Fee | $19 — Learner permit, covering up to three test attemptsLearner permit $19.00, covering up to three test attempts: fee page 'Learner Permit $19.00'; handbook 'Learner permit $19.00'; paid at the appointment ('Pay the non-refundable fee'), before the test. Handbook: 'The fee allows for not more than three attempts to pass the written knowledge test within 12 months. After three failed attempts at the written knowledge test, you may pay another fee for three more attempts'. Written test page: 'After three failures, a second fee will be required.' Provisional Class D license (under 21) later $39.00. |
| Minimum age | 15 |
| Where to book | Utah Driver License Division test booking and locations (official site) |
The Utah Written Knowledge Test (learner permit) has 50 questions (Utah laws and safe driving practices); you need 80% to pass, per Utah Driver License Division; questions come from the official Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition).
Source: Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division (DLD) official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | 'To apply for a learner permit, you must be at least 15 years of age.' Steps: schedule a learner appointment; 'Proof of identity, lawful presence (non-U.S. Citizen), social security number, and Utah address'; U.S. citizens: '4 documents from the following 3 categories' (one identity/date-of-birth document, one Social Security document, two Utah address documents dated within 90 days); documents must be 'Original or certified copy with raised seal, stamp, or signature, and unexpired'. At the appointment: photo, eye test, fee, 'Have parent/legal guardian sign for financial responsibility (if under 18.)', then 'Take the 50-question closed-book written knowledge test.' Driver education required at 15-18 (optional 19+). |
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| Retake | Written test page: 'You can test twice in one day.' Handbook: 'You can take two written knowledge tests per day, provided the division can facilitate the testing. If you need to return to the office after a failed attempt, a written retest appointment will need to be scheduled.' |
| Attempts | Handbook: 'The fee allows for not more than three attempts to pass the written knowledge test within 12 months.' After three failures a second fee buys three more attempts. 'Written knowledge test scores and permits are valid for 18 months.' A separate online Traffic Safety and Trends Exam (100% required, unlimited attempts) is needed later before the license. |
| Languages | Written test page: applicants for a regular or limited-term license 'may qualify to take the written knowledge test in their preferred language': Arabic (audio and text), Dari (text), French (audio and text), Korean (audio and text), Mandarin Chinese (audio and text), Portuguese (audio and text), Somali (text), Spanish (audio and text), Swahili (text), Tagalog (text), Tongan (text), 'Ukraine (text)', Vietnamese (text). Other languages: 'you may commission one of the division-approved Interpreters' (in-person interpreter list incl. ASL). |
| Road signs | US traffic signs and signals as shown in the Utah Driver Handbook, Section 'I. Traffic Signs'. |
| Handbook | Utah Driver Handbook — 2026 edition ('NEW 2026 LAWS Effective May 6, 2026'; no revision code printed; PDF created 11 May 2026) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
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Utah written knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Utah permit test?
The Utah written knowledge test has 50 questions (Utah laws and safe driving practices), per Utah Driver License Division.
What is the pass mark for the Utah permit test?
You need 80% to pass, per Utah Driver License Division.
Is the Utah permit test hard?
You need 40 of 50 (80%) to pass, so in the official 50-question format you can get at most 10 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Utah permit test cost?
$19 — Learner permit, covering up to three test attempts, per Utah Driver License Division.
Is there a free Utah permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Utah written knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 50 questions and the official pass mark of 40 of 50 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Written knowledge test questions come from the official Utah Driver Handbook. Read the Utah Driver Handbook on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division (DLD) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by Utah Driver License Division.