13 Languages on Utah Knowledge Test: Book Interpreter 5 Days Ahead

The Utah DLD knowledge test kiosk supports Spanish and 12 other languages at every office. The Utah Driver License Division (DLD) offers the written knowledge test in 13 additional languages at all offices statewide.

Which Languages Does the Utah DLD Offer for the Permit Knowledge Test?

The Utah DLD offers the written knowledge test in 13 languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Russian, and Somali. English is always an option regardless of interpreter availability.

The Utah permit test is available in 14 languages total. Select your preferred language directly on the test kiosk screen before starting.

• Audio and Text Support: Arabic, French, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish
• Text-Only Support: Dari, Somali, Swahili, Tagalog, Tongan, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

A Spanish speaker in Salt Lake City can take the audio-supported test. A Somali speaker in West Valley City will use the text-only format. No advance request is needed for any listed language.

Requesting a Non-English Utah DLD Test: Call 801-965-4437 at Least 5

Select your language during the online DLD6a application. For languages not on the kiosk, call the DLD at 801-965-4437 at least 5 business days before your appointment to arrange a certified interpreter.

Request your language at the testing station when you arrive. Personal translators and family members are not allowed to assist you during the exam.

• If your language is not on the DLD list, you must commission a DLD-approved interpreter at your own expense
• For American Sign Language (ASL), arrange an approved in-person interpreter beforehand. No video test option exists
• Applicants under 19 need a parent or guardian present with a signed parental consent form (DLD7)

An applicant speaking Farsi at the Provo office must book a certified interpreter from the state registry beforehand. Show up without one and they will turn you away. this catches people off guard more than anything else at Utah DLD offices.

Do Utah DLD Language Test Rules Differ From the Standard English Test?

No. Same 50 questions, same 80% pass threshold, same kiosk format. Interpreters may not explain questions: they translate only. Any interpretation coaching is grounds for immediate test invalidation.

The test uses official DLD translations reviewed for accuracy. You cannot switch languages mid-exam. Using phones or dictionaries results in immediate failure and you forfeit that attempt.

Applicants 21 or younger or who have never held a license must complete the online Traffic Safety and Trends Exam (TSTE) before the written test. This is a separate online requirement from the in-person knowledge test.

Pre-Select Language in DLD6a, Confirm Interpreter, Arrive 20 Minutes

Pre-select your language in DLD6a, confirm interpreter booking at least 5 days before, arrive 20 minutes early (interpreter check-in takes longer), and bring your standard document set: no additional paperwork required.

Complete these steps to take your Utah permit test in another language. Missing any step means rescheduling your appointment.

1. Complete the online application and the TSTE if required
2. Schedule an appointment via dld.utah.gov
3. Gather your required documents: two proofs of Utah residency, proof of identity, and Social Security card
4. Pay the $19.00 learner permit fee at the office
5. At the test station, select your language from the on-screen menu

A walk-in applicant at the Ogden office arrived at 3 PM without proof of residency, assuming a passport was enough. They were rejected and had to reschedule, losing a week. Always bring two current Utah residency documents like utility bills or bank statements.

Bring your own wired headphones (3.5mm jack) to ensure audio works for your multilingual permit test. The provided headsets at busy offices like Salt Lake are sometimes broken or missing. I have seen people wait an extra hour just because of headphone issues.

Where Can Non-English Speakers Find Utah DLD Study Materials?

The Utah Driver Handbook is available in Spanish at dld.utah.gov. For other languages, third-party study sites offer translated practice questions: verify they reference the current Utah handbook edition before using them.

Study the free Utah Driver Handbook before your test. The $19.00 fee covers your first three test attempts. After three failures, you must repay the $19.00 fee to re-apply.

A student in Orem failed the Korean audio test twice. Then they realized the questions were verbatim from the handbook's Zero Fatalities section. Focusing there led to a pass on the third try.

Complete the medical questions on the DLD6a form accurately before arriving. A yes to certain conditions requires a doctor's clearance form. The Orem office will not let you complete this on-site, forcing a reschedule that could push you back weeks.

What Languages Are Not Available for the Utah DLD Knowledge Test?

Languages outside the DLD's 13-language list require a court-certified interpreter arranged privately and approved by the DLD in advance. The DLD will not provide a translator for unlisted languages on the test day.

Languages like Amharic, Farsi, Russian, and Punjabi are not currently supported on the kiosk system. For these languages, you must use a DLD-approved interpreter from the official translator list.

Future language additions are driven by state law and census data. The DLD reviews language needs periodically but does not announce timelines for new additions.

A Ukrainian refugee in Salt Lake City was relieved to find the text-only test in Ukrainian available. This saved them the cost and two-week wait to book an interpreter.

Verify your interpreter's DLD approval and book them 2-3 weeks before your appointment. The state registry list is short. Last-minute bookings at the Provo office often fail, causing test cancellation and wasted trips.