Resources & Links
The resources and links below will assist you in getting your Utah driver's license and in being a better driver.
Learner Permit - Practice Test
Practice tests from the DMV for getting a Utah Driver's Learner Permit can be found at this website:
GDL
Graduated Driver License laws exist in Utah and most states to help young drivers gain experience behind the wheel. Click here to see the GDL law for Utah.
Traffic Safety & Trends Exam
It is required that individuals applying for a Utah Driver's License take and pass the Traffic Safety & Trends Exam. Go to the website, take the exam, and print the results to take with you to get your license.
For Parents
Parents and teens - learn more about Utah's GLD Law in this video. We also have a parent meeting during our classes that will last about an hour. You are strongly encouraged to attend. Your student will provide you with the date and time.
The next parent night is scheduled for: Tuesday, March 15 at 5:30 to 6:30 PM in the Sky View Cafeteria.
Parents should be driving with their teens. Teens are required to drive at least 40 hours before getting their license and they need parents to help teach them. Watch this video for some great tips in teaching your teen how to drive.
Street Smarts
We will be using the Street Smarts driving and training analysis online program in all classes. This will account for 1 hour of driving time that is required to obtain a driver license. You will be given a Class ID from your instructor while in class. You will setup an account by following the steps and link provided below.
HOW TO GET YOUR DRIVER LICENSE:
You can apply for your full, unrestricted driver's license once you've:
Turned 16 years old.
Completed the required classroom instruction, observation, driving, and passed the road test.
Completed 40 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, (including 10 hours at night).
Held your learner's permit for 6 months.
Passed the Traffic Safety and Trends Exam.
To apply for your Utah driver's license, visit your local driver's license office and:
Show proof of completion of your driver's education program - done online by instructor.
Complete the Driver License Application (Form DLD6a).
Submit your Utah learner's permit.
Provide your birth certificate, Social Security number, and proof of your UT residency.
Please visit the UT DPS website for a list of acceptable documents.
Have your parent or legal guardian sign your application and certify that you have completed the required driving practice time.
Have your photo taken.
Pass the vision test and complete a medical questionnaire.
Pay the $30 driver license fee.
Range Drive
All students are required to complete range driving as part of their driving and observation hours. Range drives are done in correlation with the night class dates.
Night Class:
Students will sign up during night class for the available range dates and MUST attend the range drive they sign up for.
Online Class:
Online students sign up with their instructor for available spots to range drive and MUST be in attendance on the assigned date and time.
Day Class:
Range drives are completed during the day class but are only for students enrolled.
We strongly encourage students, accompanied by parent or guardian, to practice driving on the Sky View Driving Range.
The Road Test
The final road test for drivers in the state of Utah consist of:
General knowledge of road rules, speed limits, and safe driving - all to be displayed while driving
Completing five mandatory skill maneuvers:
Straight Line Backing - how to video link
Parallel Parking - how to video link
U-Turn - how to video link
Three-Point Turn (Left-Hand Turnabout) - how to video link
Hill Parking (may be uphill, downhill, or both) - how to video link
Many people fail their test automatically by exhibiting one or more of the following bad habits:
Rolling Stops
Missing Head Checks (checking your blind spot when turning, changing lanes, etc.)
Speeding
Maneuver Study Guide
SV Manuver Drive Info Sheet.pdfUtah DRIVING Skills Test Form
DRIVING TEST FORM.pdfUtah Driver Handbook
You will be given the Utah Driver Handbook on the first night or day of class. The handbook will assist you in gaining information vital to operating a motor vehicle in the state of Utah.
This is a link to the current online PDF version of the handbook.