My 14-year-old daughter wants to get a learner’s permit, but we just moved to Utah and I haven’t had time to get familiar with the state’s license requirements. What’s the driving age in Utah?
learner permit allows teenagers to operate a vehicle only with an approved instructor or licensed legal guardian in the front seat. To get a learner permit, your daughter will need to:
Bring the required documents to a local Driver License office
Pass a vision test
Pass a written knowledge test
To study for the big knowledge test, tell your daughter to use the Utah Driver Handbook to learn all about road signs and the rules of the road.
After holding a learner license for six months, she can then apply for a
Practice 40 hours of driving (including 10 hours at night) with a parent or legal guardian
Pass the driving skills test
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