WY Permit Practice Tets

You need to be at least 15 years old to apply for an instruction permit in Wyoming. This age applies to all first-time permit applicants regardless of prior driving experience.

To get your permit in Wyoming, you’ll need to bring:

• Proof of identity (birth certificate or valid passport)
• Proof of Social Security Number (Social Security card or W-2 form)
• Two proofs of Wyoming residency (utility bills, bank statements, school records, etc.)
• Legal name change documents (if applicable)
• Payment for the application fee

Yes. If you’re under 18, your parent or guardian must:

• Sign your permit application
• Accept financial responsibility for you
• Give their consent for you to get an instruction permit

The application process in Wyoming is as follows:

1. Complete a Driver License/ID Card Application
2. Bring the required documents (identity, residency, etc.)
3. Pay the application fee
4. Pass a vision screening
5. Pass the knowledge test
6. If you’re under 18, have a parent or guardian sign your application

No. You cannot apply online for first-time instruction permits in Wyoming. You must visit a driver services office in person to complete your application, submit your documents, take the vision screening, and complete the knowledge test.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation charges a fee for instruction permits. Please check the Wyoming DOT website or contact your local driver services office for current fee information.

To get your permit in Wyoming, you must pass:

• A vision screening to ensure you can see well enough to drive safely
• A knowledge test with multiple-choice questions about traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices

The Wyoming permit knowledge test consists of multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices.

The Wyoming permit test covers:

• Traffic laws and regulations
• Road signs and signals
• Right-of-way rules
• Safe driving practices
• Rules for sharing the road
• Alcohol and drug effects on driving
• Special driving conditions

The best ways to prepare for your Wyoming permit test:

• Study the Wyoming Driver License Manual thoroughly, available on our website at this link
• Take our free practice tests that simulate the actual permit test
• Review the test materials multiple times to ensure you understand the key concepts
• Pay special attention to road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices

If you fail the Wyoming permit test:

• You can retake it after waiting at least one day
• You will need to pay a retest fee for each subsequent attempt
• Study the areas where you had difficulty before retaking the test

With a Wyoming permit, you can:

• Practice driving when accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 18 years old and has at least one year of driving experience
• Gain experience to prepare for your road test
• Learn to navigate different driving environments and conditions

When driving with a permit in Wyoming you:

• Must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 18 years old and has at least one year of driving experience
• Must have the supervising driver sit in the front passenger seat
• Must ensure all occupants wear seat belts
• Cannot use electronic devices while driving
• Must follow all traffic laws and safety regulations

In Wyoming, the requirements depend on your age:
If you are under 16:

• You can either complete an approved driver education course OR
• Log 50 hours of driving practice (including 10 hours at night) with a licensed adult who has been driving for at least one year

If you are older than 16 but not yet 17:

• You must hold your permit for at least 10 days before taking the road test

If you are 17 or older:

• There is no minimum holding period; practice enough to develop safe driving skills before taking your road test

Wyoming’s driver education requirements depend on your age:

• If you are under 16: Yes, you must complete an approved driver education course before you can get an intermediate license (this is not required for the initial permit)
• If you are older than 16 but not yet 17: You have two options—either complete a driver education course OR log 50 hours of supervised driving practice (including 10 hours at night)
• If you are 17 or older: No formal driver education is required, though it is still beneficial

In Wyoming, before you get your driver’s license, the requirements depend on your age:

• If you are under 16:
  • Complete an approved driver education course
  • Hold your permit for at least 12 months while completing 50 hours of supervised driving practice (including 10 hours at night)
• If you are older than 16 but not yet 17:
  • Either complete an approved driver education course OR log 50 hours of supervised driving practice (including 10 hours at night)
• If you are 17 or older:
  • No formal driver education is required, though it is beneficial

You can find Wyoming-approved driver education programs by:

• Checking with your high school
• Contacting your local driver services office
• Visiting the Wyoming Department of Transportation website

The Wyoming driving skills test evaluates:

• Your ability to safely operate the vehicle
• If you follow traffic laws and signs
• Basic maneuvers like turns, lane changes, and parking
• Your awareness of other road users
• Your decision-making in various traffic situations

Before the test, the examiner will check your vehicle to ensure it’s safe to drive and may ask you to demonstrate your knowledge of vehicle controls and safety features.

You can schedule your driving skills test in Wyoming by contacting your local driver services office during regular business hours.

On the day of your driving skills test in Wyoming, bring:

• Your instruction permit
• A licensed driver who has been driving for at least one year
• A properly registered and insured vehicle that’s safe for testing
• Proof of insurance and vehicle registration

Common reasons for failing the Wyoming driving skills test include:

• Not checking blind spots before changing lanes
• Rolling through stop signs instead of coming to a complete stop
• Driving too fast or too slow for conditions
• Improper lane positioning or lane changes
• Not yielding to pedestrians or other vehicles
• Lack of steering control
• Poor awareness of surroundings
• Difficulty with parallel parking

To convert your learner’s permit to a driver’s license in Wyoming:
If you are under 17 years old:

• Hold your instruction permit for at least 10 days
• If you’re under 16, complete an approved driver education course
• If you’re 16 but not yet 17, either complete driver education OR log 50 hours of supervised driving practice (including 10 hours at night)
• Pass the driving skills test
• Pay the required fees

If you are 17 or older:

• Practice with your permit
• Pass the behind-the-wheel test
• Pay the required fees

Wyoming’s graduated licensing program has these stages:

• Instruction Permit: Must be at least 15 years old; allows practice driving with a licensed adult (driving for at least one year).
• Intermediate License: For drivers under 17 who meet permit holding and practice requirements. Restrictions on nighttime driving and passenger numbers apply.
• Full License: Granted when you turn 17, at which point intermediate restrictions are lifted.

As a new driver with an intermediate license in Wyoming (under 17), you face these restrictions:

• You cannot drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or driving to/from work, school, or a medical appointment
• For the first six months after getting your permit, you can only have one passenger under 18 who isn’t an immediate family member
• After six months, you can have up to three passengers under 18 who aren’t immediate family members

These restrictions are lifted when you turn 17.

If you’re moving to Wyoming with an out-of-state permit:

• You will need to apply for a Wyoming instruction permit
• You might need to take the knowledge test again
• Your local driver services office can provide specific information on your situation

Wyoming offers the following accommodations for applicants with disabilities:

• Tests in alternative formats
• Extended testing time
• Reader assistance if needed
• The ability to use special equipment in your own vehicle for the driving test
• Contact your local driver services office before your appointment to request accommodations

Yes, non-U.S. citizens can get a permit or license in Wyoming by providing:

• A valid foreign passport with a U.S. visa
• An I-94 form
• Proof of Wyoming residency
• Other required documents based on your immigration status

Visit the Wyoming Department of Transportation website for more information on documentation requirements for non-citizens.

You can download a copy of the Wyoming Driver License Manual from our website here.

Yes! We offer free Wyoming-specific practice tests that simulate the actual permit test. They are designed to help you study the material and get comfortable with the test format before your actual exam.

For more information about the Wyoming permit process:

• Visit the Wyoming Department of Transportation website
• Contact your local driver services office

If you lose your Wyoming permit:

• You can get a replacement at your local driver services office
• You will need to provide proof of your identity
• You will need to pay a replacement fee

A parent or guardian who signed the application for a minor can cancel their teen’s permit or license by submitting a written request to the Wyoming Department of Transportation.