Test Format

50

Total questions

80%

Passing score

40/50

Min. correct

Multiple choice

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	15
License age	16 (provisional) / 17 (full)
Permit fee	$19
License fee	$32 (5-year)
Permit holding period	6 months minimum
Supervised hours	40 hours total (10 at night)

⚠ Memorize this — Utah-specific

Utah is the ONLY US state with a 0.05% BAC limit (federal standard is 0.08%).

💡 Pro tip

The 0.05% BAC question almost always appears. Don't answer 0.08%.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. What is the legal BAC limit for adult drivers in Utah?

   Answer: 0.05%

   Utah is the only US state with an adult DUI threshold of 0.05% BAC, adopted December 30, 2018. Every other state uses 0.08% (the federal standard). The NHTSA estimated Utah's lower limit reduced fatal...

2. 2. In Utah, driving under the influence of a controlled substance that impairs your ability to drive safely is:

   Answer: A DUI, with penalties equivalent to alcohol DUI.

   Utah's DUI statute (Utah Code §41-6a-502) covers alcohol AND any drug that impairs safe driving — including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and illegal substances. Prescription alone...

3. 3. What does a DETOUR sign indicate?

   Answer: Follow an alternate route

   A detour sign directs traffic to an alternate route around a closure or work area.

4. 4. What does a SHARP CURVE sign indicate?

   Answer: A sharp curve is ahead

   A sharp curve sign warns drivers to reduce speed and prepare for a significant change in road direction.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes