How many practice hours do you need in Utah?
In Utah, a learner driver must log 40 hours of supervised driving practice—including 10 at night—before applying for a license.
Utah learner permit requirements
- Minimum permit age: 15
- Supervised practice required: 40 hours total, 10 at night
- Permit hold period: 6 months
- License eligibility age: 16
- How hours are certified: 40-hour driving log certified by a parent or guardian.
Utah requires 40 hours of supervised driving with at least 10 at night. Applicants under 19 must also complete an approved driver-education course.
Requirements change and have exceptions. Always confirm the current rules with the Utah Driver License Division before applying.
Utah's graduated licensing stages
Complete driver ed; drive with a licensed adult 21+; log 40 hours (10 at night).
Issued after 6 months; night and passenger limits apply for 6 months.
Graduated restrictions are removed.
Driving restrictions for new Utah drivers
For the first 6 months, drivers under 18 can't drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed adult 21+, or driving for work, school, or an emergency.
For the first 6 months, drivers under 18 may not carry passengers other than immediate family.
Drivers under 18 may not use a handheld device while driving except to report an emergency.
Log every Utah practice hour automatically
DriveMint tracks each supervised drive with GPS, separates day and night hours, and generates a DMV-ready report—so you can prove all 40 hours without a paper logbook.
Utah driving practice FAQs
How many driving hours do you need in Utah?+
Utah requires 40 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, before a teen can apply for a license.
How many hours does Utah require?+
40 hours of supervised driving including at least 10 at night, logged during the 6-month learner permit period.
Is driver education required in Utah?+
Yes — applicants under 19 must complete an approved driver-education course before licensing.
Requirements in other states
Compare practice hours in all 50 states side by side, or read what actually counts as a night driving hour.