Utah supervised driving: 40 hours, 10 at night.

Everything a Utah parent needs in one place — required practice hours, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps the hours straight.

What Utah actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Utah driver handbook.

The Utah graduated licensing path

  1. Learner Permit — from age 15

    Restrictions: Licensed driver 21+ in front seat; 40 supervised hours (10 at night) required

  2. Intermediate License — from age 16

    Restrictions: No driving midnight-5am; no passengers under 21 (except immediate family) for first 6 months

  3. Full License — from age 17

    Restrictions: Restrictions lift at 17 or after 6 months, whichever applies

Utah laws your teen will be tested on

Utah Seat Belt Law

Utah requires all passengers to wear safety belts; children ages eight and younger must be properly restrained in a car or booster seat. A citation may be issued for each unrestrained passenger.

Utah Speed Limits

Utah’s basic speed law says never drive faster than is reasonably safe; where no sign or special hazard exists, permitted speeds are 20 miles per hour near schools as specified, 25 miles per hour in business or residential areas, 55 miles per hour on major highways as posted, and 65/70/75/80 miles per hour on rural interstate highways.

Utah DUI & Distracted Driving

In Utah, driving over 0.05 BAC (0.04 for CDL) violates the law, and drivers under 21 with any measurable alcohol lose driving privileges for six months for a first offense. Drivers under 18 may use a handheld wireless communication device while driving only for a medical emergency, to report a safety hazard or criminal activity, or to communicate with a parent or legal guardian.

Utah School Bus & Pedestrian Rules

Stop immediately before reaching a school bus displaying alternating flashing red lights; stopping rules for opposite-direction traffic depend on the roadway, and fines can run up to $3000. Yield to all pedestrians, and come to a complete stop for anyone crossing with a guide dog or white cane.

Utah Move Over & Emergency Scenes

When approaching a stationary roadside vehicle outside an apparent legal parking area with flashing hazard lights, slow down, leave as much space as practical, and, when practical and safe, change to a nonadjacent lane.

Utah Right-of-Way Rules

Never assume you have the right-of-way. Yield to anyone who arrived first, oncoming drivers when turning left, the driver on your right when you arrive together at a four-way stop, traffic on public roads or interstates you are entering, and anyone still in the intersection.

Utah driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Utah require?
Utah requires 40 supervised driving hours, including 10 hours after dark.
What counts as a night driving hour in Utah?
Driving between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. local time counts toward the 10-hour night requirement.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Utah?
A Utah learner's permit can be issued starting at age 15.
How many questions are on the Utah written test?
The Utah knowledge exam has 50 questions and requires 80% correct to pass.
Does NextDriver Prep have Utah practice questions?
Yes — 0 practice questions written from the official Utah driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track the 40 hours?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals your progress toward Utah's 40 hours automatically.
Is the Utah driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Utah licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.
What restrictions apply during the Learner Permit stage in Utah?
Licensed driver 21+ in front seat; 40 supervised hours (10 at night) required
What restrictions apply during the Intermediate License stage in Utah?
No driving midnight-5am; no passengers under 21 (except immediate family) for first 6 months
What restrictions apply during the Full License stage in Utah?
Restrictions lift at 17 or after 6 months, whichever applies

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