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For regular and limited-term applicants, Utah DLD offers English plus 13 non-English written knowledge-test options. Driving Privilege Card (DPC) tests follow a separate English-only rule.
For regular and limited-term applicants, Utah DLD offers English plus 13 non-English knowledge-test options: Arabic, Dari, French, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tongan, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. Driving Privilege Card (DPC) tests are administered in English only.
| Language Access | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Audio + text | Arabic, French, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Text only | Dari, Somali, Swahili, Tagalog, Tongan, Ukrainian, Vietnamese |
| Language not listed | Use the Utah DLD-approved interpreter process. |
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.
Language rules depend on the credential type:
| Applicant type | Written test language rule |
|---|---|
| Regular or limited-term | May use an available preferred-language test; if unavailable, a division-approved interpreter may be commissioned. |
| Driving Privilege Card (DPC) | Tests are administered in English only; translation materials are prohibited. |
No. Utah DLD says Driving Privilege Card knowledge tests are administered in English only, and translation materials are not allowed. The 13 non-English test options apply to regular and limited-term applicants. See the DPC testing rules.
Ukrainian is on the current DLD language list. Russian and Farsi are not listed as kiosk languages. Regular and limited-term applicants whose preferred language is unavailable can use the DLD-approved interpreter route; DPC testing remains English only.
For a listed language, use the available DLD test option. If your preferred language is not listed and you are applying for a regular or limited-term credential, use a division-approved interpreter; personal translators and family members cannot assist during the exam. Call DLD Customer Service at 801-965-4437 if you need help arranging the approved interpreter process.
Yes, for regular or limited-term applicants. Utah DLD allows an applicant whose preferred language is unavailable to use one of the division-approved interpreters. Use the official interpreter process rather than assuming a family member can translate the 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.
| Applicant Type | Test Format | Passing Score |
|---|---|---|
| First-time (never licensed) | 50 questions, closed-book | 80% (40 correct) |
| Previously licensed | 25 questions, open-book | 80% (20 correct) |
The Traffic Safety and Trends Exam is separate from the learner-permit written test. It is taken after applying for the learner permit because it requires the permit number, and it must be completed before the first permanent Class D license is issued.
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.
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.
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.
For regular and limited-term applicants whose preferred language is not on the DLD list, use a DLD-approved interpreter. Court certification is not the only approval route.
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 that your interpreter is on the DLD-approved list before the appointment. Last-minute interpreter arrangements can delay testing.
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