Utah Drivers Ed Frequently Asked Questions

We know navigating the rules and regulations of getting your drivers license in Utah can be daunting but Joyce’s Driving School is here to help you easily and safely get your drivers education completed

Utah Drivers Ed FAQs
What does the driver’s ed process look like at our school?
Teen Driver's Ed questions
What are the REQUIREMENTS for Teens under 19 years of age?

UTAH REQUIRED DRIVER EDUCATION HOURS:

  • 30 hours of Utah approved online/home study course or 27 hours of high school classroom instruction, or 18 hours of commercial/private school classroom
  • 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) instruction
What is TEEN Skill Building

Skill building is for teens who have completed a drivers education program elsewhere but still need some practice with an instructor to hone their driving skills.


If you cannot comfortably sit next to your student, give them an address of where to go, then sit quietly next to them as they navigate their way there, without any prompts from you, they are not ready to be in the car alone and may need some extra help from our instructors.


We have many Skill Building options to suit everyone’s needs.

How do I book a BTW for my student?

After registering, log into the STUDENT PORTAL with the credentials we provided to you when we activated your student account. Form there, you should see a calendar. Click on any of the “green days” to see available time slots on that particular day.

Why are students limited to only 2 BTW's bookings?

In order to keep times open for all of our students, we limit the number of drives any one student can book in the future. You can always have two drives scheduled in the future. This also gives you time to practice what we are teaching you in your lessons. PRACTICE EVERYTHING WE ARE TEACHING YOU as you will see it all again for your Road Skills Test.

Why Online IMPROV TOVUTI Course?

Learn at your own pace!

Course Includes all Utah Drivers Education Requirements

  • 6 Hours of In-Car Training self-scheduled on your student portal and completed with a certified instructor
  • Lessons are 4 x 1.5 hour time slots for the majority of our UTAH students
  • The Online IMPROV TOVUTI Course with essential lessons will be provided to students upon registration
  • To start the program, log into your student portal and find the access to the on-line program there.
  • Passing grade is 80% or higher on the course Final Exam, which needs to be scheduled in the training vehicle, once the online portion has been completed in full. The Incar written test to complete the course MUST be scheduled during one of your BTW lessons with us to avoid an extra $100 fee. Please call us to schedule this test on the day of one of your BTW's with us.


***Before enrolling in this course please be sure you have completed the necessary test and have obtained your state issued learner’s permit. You will be asked to input info from your learner permit while registering.

Adult Driving Lesson Questions
How do I book a BTW drive as an ADULT student?

Call us at 435-215-1745 to book your lessons. Depending on what you purchased, we can drive you 2 hours per lesson.

Adults are only scheduled on weekdays, between the hours of 9am – 2pm.

What is required for an adult to get their license in Utah?

Applicants 19 years of age or older, who have never been licensed to drive a motor vehicle, may be licensed without completing a driver education course if they hold a learner permit for at least three months and complete at least 40 hours of driving (10 of which must be during the dark) OR applicants may complete an approved driver education course and waive the three-month learner permit requirement.

(Utah Driver Handbook 2020 v.1, page 5)

What is the ADULT FAST TRACK Option

You can complete an approved driver education course and apply for your Utah driver license immediately following completion.

Driver Education Course = Online IMPROV S.P.I.D.E.R.+behind-the-wheel training for 6 hours.


Benefits include:

  1. You may obtain your license much quicker. Those who take driver education do not have to hold a learners permit for 3 months before applying for a Utah driver license.
  2. Safety First! Completing Joyce’s Driving School driver education course includes much more than the minimum information you need to pass the state written and road exams. Joyce’s emphasis on defensive driving skills will add safety as a priority to students driving habits.
What is the ADULT STANDARD Option

Obtain and hold a learners permit for three months and complete 40 hours of driving prior to being allowed to apply for a Utah driver license (10 of these hours must be completed after sunset).


Although Joyce’s Driving School recommends a complete driver education course, the choice is up to you.


If you choose option #2, we recommend a driving lesson package and/or a written exam preparation course.

What are the ADULT Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) training options:
  • 2 Hours BTW training (One 2-hour session)
  • 3 HOurs BTW training (Two 1.5-hour sessions)
  • 4 Hours BTW training (Two 2-hour sessions)
  • 6 Hours BTW training (Three 2-hour sessions OR Four 1.5-hour sessions)
  • 8 Hours BTW training (Four 2-hour sessions)

and so on.

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About Joyce's Driving School

Teenage driving classes are an important step to becoming a safe and responsible driver. Joyce’s Driving School, both an Illinois and Utah state certified driving school, offers teen driver education courses with online scheduling for classroom and behind the wheel training. Our flexible courses are taught by state certified driving instructors.

ILLINOIS PHONE: (847) 977-7193

UTAH PHONE: (435) 215-1745

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