Question 1

What do I need to test with you?

Accepted Answer

Requirements to Test:
15yrs of age

Utah State Learner Permit - issued by the driver license division
Or - No Privilege document accompanied by out of Country license

Testing fee - cash or card only (we do not accept checks)
small process fee for cards

Vehicle - you'll test in the car you arrive in.
it must be registered, insured & clean of debris.

Question 2

What restricts me from testing with any 3rd party?

Accepted Answer

You may not use a 3rd-party testing company if:
You're required to take a review exam by the DLD
You've been required to take additional hours of driving instruction by the DLD

Question 3

Driver's Ed isn't finished yet. Can I still test?

Accepted Answer

Answer: Yes
	You can take the test the moment you get your permit (not recommended). However, you still need to complete all the requirements.
Age 19+, you can take the test during the 90 day holding period.
 
At the DLD, all requirements must be completed & eligibility must be met before testing. In the assumption of passing, they have the ability to issue your license immediately.

Question 4

How is the test graded? How do you fail?

Accepted Answer

The test is graded based on a point system. You start with 100 points and in order to pass the test, you must achieve 80% or higher and cannot miss more than 20 points. Everything that you miss, or do wrong, you will be deducted a number of points, determined by the seriousness of the mistake. While it is a point system, there are 3 ways a person may fail.
Point System Fail
making random mistakes racking up to 21 points or higher.
Quick Fail
​​​​​​​consistent bad/missed habits at least 3 or more times
​​​​​​​habits such as:
​​​​​​​late/missed headchecks
late/missed signals
rolling stops/stop over line
1-handed/underhanded steering
poor control
etc.
Automatic Fail
​​​​​​​Dangerous Actions or Law Violations committed during the test.
​​​​​​​Dangerous actions such as:
​​​​​​​rolling onto a curb
hitting any stationary object
speeding in school zone or when children are present
running a red light or stop sign
driving on wrong side of the road
turning from/into the wrong lane
improper lookout
etc.

Question 5

Most Missed Habits

Accepted Answer

1) Headchecks
	missed on turns - maneuvers - doing it late - forgetting altogether
2) Signals
	missed on pulling over to/away from the shoulder
3) Stops
	rolled stop - stopping over line - not sneaking forward
4) Onto Curb
	Having tires roll on top of the curb at any point during test.
5) Pull Ups
	Exhausting all tries allotted to execute a maneuver.

Question 6

Who can bring me to take the test?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who's licensed is allowed to bring you. Parent/Guardian, sibling, friend, neighbor. It would be a bit weird if it were a stranger...
but hey, no judgement here!

Question 7

Can someone ride with us during the test?

Accepted Answer

Unless approved by the DPS, the State does not allow anyone in the car except the tester & examiner. Those who have come with you may wait in my office during your test.

Question 8

How soon can I retake the test?

Accepted Answer

Answer: The following day.
The 2nd test of the same day will be immediately voided by the DLD.
People have tried.

Question 9

What are some tips to help my chances?

Accepted Answer

There's no simpler answer than this:

Consistent Practice
4 days a week (minimum)
proper maneuvers & turns
quick & decisive responses
learning different intersections
memorized order of operations
awareness of surroundings
spacing, timing & distance reading
courtesy for others
pushing your limits of control

This helps you effectively think less about "How-To" & focus more on reacting to situations during the test. You don't think about how to move each muscle of your leg to take a step. Drive so much, your skillset becomes as simple & easy as walking.

Question 10

What's the 3 Strike Rule? Do you follow it?

Accepted Answer

If you happen to fail too many times at the DLD, you'll be required to sign off more driving hours with a licensed instructor. Once completed, you may ONLY go back to the DLD to retake the road test. 3rd-party road tests will no longer be a door you can walk through.

We're not held by that rul, which means you may take the test beyond that limit, if necessary. Asking questions prior to the test can help you avoid this.

Question 11

Will I get marked for things I was wrongly taught? "I didn't know"

Accepted Answer

Yes.
"A hot stove and you don't know, yet you'll still get burned if you touch it."
you are marked for how you perform & what you do and don't do.
If you're second-guessing what you've learned, ask questions to see if it's right. It's not your fault if you're taught incorrect, but it is your responsibility to doublecheck.

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