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Teen Driving Requirements in Utah: Hours, Laws & GDL Guide

Utah requires 40 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night. Teens can get a permit at 15 and a provisional license at 16. Utah enforces nighttime restrictions for a full year and strict passenger limits for the first six months.

Utah GDL Requirements at a Glance

Total Supervised Hours

40h

Including 10h at night

Minimum Permit Age

15

Holding period: 6 months

Provisional License Age

16

Full license: 17

Utah Teen Driving Restrictions

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Nighttime Restriction

No driving between midnight and 5 a.m. for the first year.

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Passenger Restriction

No passengers under 21 (other than siblings) for the first 6 months.

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Phone Restriction

No handheld cell phone use while driving for all drivers.

How DashLog Helps Families in Utah

Meeting Utah's 40 hours of supervised driving practice can feel overwhelming — especially when you're also juggling school schedules, extracurriculars, and work. DashLog makes it simple by automatically tracking every supervised drive your teen completes. Start a session, drive, and DashLog logs the date, time, duration, and whether it was a daytime or nighttime drive — all mapped against Utah's specific GDL requirements.

Parents in Utah get real-time progress dashboards showing exactly how many of the required 40 hours their teen has completed, including a breakdown of 10 hours at night hours. DashLog sends milestone alerts when your teen hits 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of their required hours — so you always know where you stand without manually counting on a paper log. Plus, live location tracking during drives gives parents peace of mind without micromanaging.

When it's time to visit the Utah DMV, DashLog generates a clean, DMV-ready driving log report that documents every session with dates, times, and total hours. No more scrambling to find a crumpled paper log the night before the test. DashLog is free during our beta — join thousands of Utah families already tracking their teen's progress.

Frequently Asked Questions About Utah Teen Driving

How many driving hours does Utah require?

Utah requires 40 hours of supervised driving, with at least 10 hours at night.

At what age can my teen get a permit in Utah?

Utah teens can apply for a learner's permit at age 15.

What are Utah's nighttime restrictions?

For the first year with a provisional license, Utah teens cannot drive between midnight and 5 a.m.

Does Utah restrict teen passengers?

Yes. For the first 6 months, Utah teens cannot carry any passengers under 21 who are not siblings.

When can a Utah teen get a full license?

Utah teens can get a full license at age 17.

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DashLog tracks every supervised hour against Utah's GDL requirements — so your teen is ready for the license test.

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