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House approves driver‑education alternative for adults after heated debate over waiting period and verification
Summary
House Bill 266 passed the Utah House 65‑2 after debate: it lets adults 19 and older choose 40 hours of supervised behind‑the‑wheel experience instead of a six‑hour driver's‑ed course; floor fights centered on whether to require a 3‑ or 6‑month learner's permit period and whether to require signed hour logs.
The Utah House on Feb. 9 passed House Bill 266, which allows adults older than 19 to satisfy licensing prerequisites by documenting 40 hours of supervised behind‑the‑wheel driving instead of completing a six‑hour classroom driver’s education course.
Sponsor Representative Daw said the measure gives an option for first‑time adult drivers to gain experience behind the wheel without incurring the $250–$500 cost of a formal driver’s‑ed…
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