Utah Permit Test: 2026 Guide

The Utah Learner Permit Knowledge Test has 50 questions, and you need 40 correct answers (80%) to pass. The test fee is $19. The questions are based on the Utah Driver Handbook. Try 10 free sample questions below, or take the full 50-question Utah practice test.

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Utah Permit Test at a glance

Official name	Utah Learner Permit Knowledge Test
Questions	50
Pass mark	40 of 50 correct (80%)
Test fee	$19
Time	Approx. 45 minutes
Official handbook	Utah Driver Handbook
Free practice test	50 questions with answers

Getting Your Utah Learner Permit: Your 4-Step Checklist

Step 1: Are You Eligible for a Learner Permit?
- Applicants must be at least 15 years old.
- You'll need parental consent if you are under 18.
Step 2: What ID Do I Need?

You need proof of identity, a Social Security number, and two documents proving Utah residency.
Step 3: How Much Does the Test Cost?

The fee for the permit, which includes the knowledge test, is $19.
Step 4: Understanding the Test Format

The knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must answer at least 40 questions correctly (80%). The test is open-book, but you won't have time to look up every answer.
Step 5: Learner Permit Rules & Restrictions
As a learner permit holder under 18, you must:
- Be accompanied by an approved driving instructor or a licensed parent/guardian in the front seat.
- Not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless for work, school, or with a parent/guardian.

Free Utah practice questions

The first 10 questions of Utah Practice Test 1. The full practice test has 50 questions.

1. What is the length of license revocation for a driver 21 or older who refuses to submit to a chemical test for a second or subsequent time?
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Answer: d) 36 months

Under the implied consent law, if you refuse to submit to a chemical test of your breath, blood, or urine, your license will be revoked for 18 months for a first offense and 36 months for any second or subsequent offense.
2. Can you be arrested for DUI if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is under the legal limit?
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Answer: c) Yes, if you are impaired to a degree that makes it unsafe to drive.

Driving is a violation if you are impaired to the degree that it is unsafe to operate a vehicle, even if you are under the legal limit.
3. What is recommended if you must drive through the desert in the summer?
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Answer: a) Stay on the freeways.

For desert driving in summer, it is safer to stay on freeways where help is more accessible.
4. Which type of vehicle provides protection during a lightning storm?
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Answer: c) A hard-topped vehicle.

Only a hard-topped vehicle with windows up offers protection during a lightning storm.
5. How much should you increase your following distance when driving at night?
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Answer: a) By at least two seconds.

At night, following distance should be increased by at least two seconds.
6. How long will a vehicle typically float on the surface of water?
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Answer: d) 30 to 60 seconds.

A vehicle usually floats for only 30 to 60 seconds, so you must act quickly.
7. Which of the following defines aggressive driving?
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Answer: d) Committing traffic offenses that endanger persons or property.

Aggressive driving involves committing traffic offenses in a way that endangers others or property.
8. What must you do if you see a posted advisory speed limit on a mountain grade?
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Answer: c) Never exceed the posted speed.

You must never exceed the speed shown on a posted speed limit or maximum safe speed sign.
9. How should you approach an uncontrolled intersection on a rural road?
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Answer: d) Slow down and be ready to stop.

Uncontrolled intersections require you to slow down and be prepared to stop for other traffic.
10. How should you adjust your driving on gravel or dirt roads?
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Answer: c) Slow down and increase following distance.

Gravel and dirt roads offer less traction, so you must slow down and leave more space.

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Utah Permit Test: common questions

How many questions are on the Utah Permit Test?

The Utah Learner Permit Knowledge Test has 50 questions.

How many questions can you miss on the Utah Permit Test?

You need 40 of 50 correct (80%), so you can miss up to 10 questions.

How much does the Utah Permit Test cost?

The Utah test fee is $19. Fees change, so confirm the amount with the licensing office before you go.

How long does the Utah Permit Test take?

Approx. 45 minutes.

What should I study for the Utah Permit Test?

Study the Utah Driver Handbook; the test questions are based on it. Then check yourself with a practice test: FlashPath's free Utah Practice Test 1 has 50 questions with answers and explanations.

Is the FlashPath Utah practice test free?

Yes. Practice Test 1 (50 questions) is free on this site and in the app, with no sign-up. The app has 434 more Utah practice questions across Practice Tests 2 to 10; full access is a subscription.

What is the FlashPath Pass Guarantee?

If you have a paid FlashPath subscription and don't pass the Utah Permit Test, your next month is free. Email us within 30 days of the test with your store order ID and your result.

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FlashPath (on the App Store as "DMV Permit Written Test 2026") is an iPhone and Android app for the Utah Learner Permit Knowledge Test, rated 4.9 from 65 App Store ratings, with 479 Utah questions across 10 practice tests, an explanation for every answer, missed-question review, an exam simulator and a Pass Guarantee (another month free if you don't pass).