Utah Admin. Code R708-53-7

Required Behind-the-Wheel and Certified Instructor Observation Hours

Effective Dec 23, 202153-3-505 through 53-3-509Public Safety

The course shall include 50 hours of teaching behind-the-wheel training and observing a certified instructor teaching behind-the-wheel training divided as follows:

  1. (1) 30 hours of behind-the-wheel training on the following:

    1. (a) introduction to behind-the-wheel training;
    2. (b) proper instruction of driving maneuvers;
    3. (c) creating an adequate and approved training route;
    4. (d) driving in urban, rural, and suburban areas; and
    5. (e) elements of instructor demonstration, and observation;
  2. (2) 14 hours watching a certified instructor teaching behind-the-wheel training; and
  3. (3) six hours teaching student instructors behind-the-wheel training while being monitored by a certified instructor.

KEY: driver education, schools, rules and procedures

Date of Last Change: December 23, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-3-505 through 53-3-509

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