Wyoming WYDOT Practice Tests

Your teen should be insured once they're licensed and begin driving on their own (i.e., without another supervising licensed driver). Teens with learner's permits don't yet require insurance while they're driving under the supervision of a licensed adult.

If you have an instruction permit:

• You may only drive with a licensed driver who is at least 18 years old seated in the passenger seat next to you.

If you have an intermediate license/permit:

• You may not carry more than one passenger under 18 years old who is not an immediate member of your family, unless you're also accompanied by a licensed driver at least 18 years old.
• You may not drive between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM, unless you:
  • Are accompanied by a licensed driver at least 18 years old;
  • You need to drive for a medical emergency; or
  • You're driving for work or school purposes and have signed documentation with you stating this.

Once you pass your road test, you'll receive a temporary intermediate license until your photo license arrives in the mail.

You must have a licensed supervising driver at least 18 years old in the passenger seat next to you.

No, your photo will be taken at the DOT driver services office where you apply.

You may begin practicing with your parents right away.

Once you pass your road test, you'll receive your WY driver's license in the mail.

You can apply at any local DOT driver exam office.

Examples of proof of legal presence include your original birth certificate or your valid U.S. passport.

To apply for your Wyoming driver's license when you're at least 18 years old, you'll need:

• A completed Wyoming Driver License Application (form FSDL-705).
• Proof of registration and insurance for your testing vehicle.
• Proof of your:
  • Identity and legal presence.
  • Social Security number.
  • Wyoming residency.
• Payment for the $45 licensing fee.

You'll need:

• Your instruction permit.
• Your parent/guardian.
• A testing vehicle, along with its proof of registration and insurance.
• A completed Wyoming Driver License Application (form FSDL-705). Your parent/guardian must sign your application.
• Your Behind-the-Wheel Driving Certification (form FSGDL-01), completed by your supervising driver(s).
• Proof of your:
  • Identity and legal presence.
  • Social Security number.
  • Wyoming residency.
    • The DOT offers a guide to acceptable documents.
• Proof of completion for your driver's education course, if applicable.
• Payment for the $15 intermediate license fee.

To apply for a WY intermediate license, you must:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Have earned your learner's permit and held it for at least 10 days.
• Complete at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.
• Pass the driving skills road test, unless you qualify for a waiver through an approved driver education course.

To apply for a license as an adult in Wyoming, you must:

• Pass the knowledge skills exam.
• Pass the driving skills road test.

You can take your road test once you are at least 16 years old. If you're under 18 years old, you must also have:

• Earned your learner's permit and held it for at least 10 days.
• Completed your behind-the-wheel practice hours.

You may be able to apply for a probationary license, which allows you to drive solely for specific purposes like education or employment.

Requirements will vary based on your personal circumstances and why your license was initially suspended. The DOT will do a record review to determine your eligibility.

You can request an occupational license by:

• Submitting a completed Record Review Request.
• Paying the $15 occupational license fee.
• Sending your form and payment to the address listed on the form.

Your restriction period will vary based on a number of factors, including your specific violation or reason for restriction, and whether it's a first offense or you have a repeated history of offenses.

No. The knowledge test is a prerequisite to taking your road test. Once you have passed the knowledge test, you do not need to take it again to get your license.

You should be prepared to do the following during your road test:

• Properly adjust the seat, mirrors, steering wheel, and seat belts.
• Operate vehicle equipment such as windshield wipers and washers, heater and defroster, parking brake, headlights, and the horn.
• Respond to traffic control signs and signals.
• Interact with other motorists (e.g., yielding right-of-way correctly, responding to emergency vehicles).
• Back up and park your vehicle.
• Display proficiency in basic driving skills such as stopping and turning.
• Recognize any warning lights that may appear on your instrument panel.
• Execute other driving maneuvers as the inspector requires.

The biggest tip is to study the Wyoming Driver License Manual! Everything you need to know to pass your skills exam is in the guide.

A licensed driver may bring you to your driving test.

The vehicle you use for your road test must meet the following standards:

• It should be appropriate for the license class for which you are applying.
• It should have a valid registration certificate.
• It should have proof of insurance.
• It should comply with WY laws regarding tinted windows.
• It should not have an Ignition Interlock Device (unless you are required by law to use one).

The road test will not be conducted if the vehicle is deemed to be unsafe. Common reasons why vehicles are deemed unsafe include the following:

• The windows are illegally tinted.
• The brake lights or turn signals are defective.
• The tires are worn or damaged.
• One or more lug nuts are missing.
• A seatbelt is defective.
• The speedometer is defective.
• The brakes are defective.
• Other equipment is defective or missing.

Road tests are administered at driver exam centers throughout the state.

• Instruction permit: Contact your driver services office.
• Intermediate license: $15
• Unrestricted Class C license: $45

The Wyoming Driver Licensing Handbook is available online and at your DOT office.

You can get an intermediate driver's license once you're at least 16 years old and you've completed your required practice hours or a state-approved driver education course. Otherwise, you can get your license when you turn 18 years old.

• Instruction permit: Contact your driver services office.
• Intermediate license: $15
• Unrestricted Class C license: $45

No, there is no drug test involved.

No. If you're worried about passing the knowledge test, try taking some of our free practice tests to help you prepare.

If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must accompany you to co-sign your application to give their consent. If you are over 18 years old, no one needs to accompany you for your permit exam.

Bring the following items to the DOT customer service center:

• Proof of your:
  • Identity and legal presence.
  • Social Security number.
  • Wyoming residency.
• A completed Wyoming Driver License Application (form FSDL-705). Your parent/guardian must also sign your application to give their consent.
• Payment for the applicable permit fee.

You can apply for your permit once you're at least 15 years old.

To get your Wyoming instruction permit:

• Provide proof of your:
  • Identity and legal presence.
  • Social Security number.
  • Wyoming residency.
    • The DOT offers a guide to acceptable documents.
• Submit a completed Wyoming Driver License Application (form FSDL-705).
  • If you're under 18 years old, your parent/guardian must also sign your application to give their consent.
• Have your photo taken.
• Pass the written knowledge exam and a vision screening.
• Pay the applicable permit fee.

Some examples of potential questions include:

You must use your headlights:

1. At all times
2. Between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise
3. Only during poor weather

The maximum posted speed limit on secondary highways is:

1. 60 MPH
2. 65 MPH
3. 70 MPH

If the roadway is wet or icy you should:

1. Follow the posted speed limit
2. Reduce your speed
3. Speed up

Find more sample questions on a free Wyoming practice test.

No, driver's education isn't required for either a permit or a license in Wyoming. However, if you successfully pass a state-approved Driver's Ed course, you can bypass the road test typically required before earning your intermediate license.

The Wyoming Driver Licensing Handbook has everything you need to pass your permit test. It's also a good idea to use a free practice test to get ready for the testing format and prepare yourself for the actual experience of taking the exam.

Yes, your vision test occurs during your permit and/or license application.

No, a physical exam isn't required for a WY permit.

If you are under 18 years old, your parent or guardian must accompany you to co-sign your permit application and provide their consent. If you are 18 or older, no one needs to accompany you other than the supervising driver who drove you to the driver licensing office.

You can contact your local driver services office by phone. You can contact the state Department of Transportation by phone or email.

You can apply once you're 15 years old.

If you hold a learner's permit, you may only drive while accompanied by a licensed driver seated next to you who is at least 18 years old.

If you hold an intermediate permit/license:

• You may not carry more than one passenger under 18 years old who is not an immediate member of your family, unless you're also accompanied by a licensed driver at least 18 years old.
• You may not drive between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM, unless you:
  • Are accompanied by a licensed driver at least 18 years old;
  • You need to drive for a medical emergency; or
  • You're driving for work or school purposes and have signed documentation with you stating this.

You may only drive while accompanied by a licensed driver seated next to you who is at least 18 years old.

You'll need a completed Wyoming Driver License Application (form FSDL-705). To get your license, you'll also need a completed Behind-the-Wheel Driving Certification (form FSGDL-01).

To get your instruction permit, you must pass a knowledge test and a vision exam. To get your driver's license, you must also pass an on-road driving skills test, unless you qualify for a waiver by completing a state-approved driver education program.

Driver's education is optional in Wyoming, but taking a course will allow you to earn your unrestricted license 6 months earlier, as well as bypass the road test.

To get your intermediate license, you must complete at least 50 hours of driving practice with your adult supervisor, including 10 hours at night.

To obtain your permit, you must be at least 15 years old and have your parent's permission, which they'll certify on your license application.

To apply for your WY instruction permit, you must:

• Be at least 15 years old.
• Pass the written knowledge exam and road signs test.
• Submit a completed Wyoming Driver License Application (form FSDL-705). Your parent/guardian must sign your application.
• Provide proof of your:
  • Identity and citizenship/legal presence.
  • Wyoming residency.
  • Social Security number.
• Pass a vision screening.
• Pay the applicable permit fee.

You will need to have proof of a vision screening that's dated within 1 year of your renewal application. If you haven't had one, you'll need to renew in person and have your vision tested.

You can renew by mail once every 10 years. Your renewal notice will state whether you are eligible.

Online renewals are not available in Wyoming at this time.

To renew by mail, you will need:

• Your renewal notice and Wyoming Driver's License Application (form FSDL-705).
  • The Vision Attestation section must be filled out by your doctor.
• Copies of any documents stated on the form (based on what is already on file).

To renew in person, you will need:

• Your current driver's license.
• Any required proofs of identity and residency as stated on your renewal notice.
• A completed Wyoming Driver's License Application (form FSDL-705).

You can renew your WY driver's license in person or by mail. Your renewal notice will state which option(s) you're eligible for.

Driver's licenses in Wyoming expire every 5 years. You can renew it anytime before its expiration.

Standard licenses cost $35 to renew.

Ask your examiner before your test whether you are allowed a supervising driver with you in the vehicle.

No, you must take your exam in person at a licensing center.

You may only take the exam twice in one day. The examiner will let you know when you can come back and retest after that.

Yes.

Have your glasses or contact lenses, if you need them, as well as all of your required proofs of identity plus payment for your permit application fee. If you're under 18 years old, you'll need your parent or guardian there to sign your application.

The Wyoming permit exam will test you on topics such as road signs, state driving laws, right-of-way procedures, driving safety requirements, and more. You can find examples of topics in the Wyoming Driver License Manual, as well as on free practice tests to help you prepare for your exam.

No, tests are also conducted on a walk-in basis. No appointments are necessary. However, an appointment can often save you time waiting in line.

Contact your local driver services branch to see if it has any Saturday openings.

Your test will be conducted on a computer.

No, a learner's permit isn't mandatory for adult Wyoming driver license applicants. However, you must get one if you want to practice driving before you take your road skills test.

Make an appointment with your local driver exam centers.

After passing your WY permit exam, the next steps differ by your age:

If you're under 18 years old, you'll need to:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Hold your permit for at least 10 days.
• Complete at least 50 hours of driving practice with your parent/guardian, with at least 10 hours being driven at night.

Once the above requirements have been met, you can take your road skills exam for your intermediate license. If you've taken a state-approved driver's education course, you may be able to waive your road test and instead apply directly for your intermediate license.

If you're over 18 years old, you'll need to hold your permit for at least 10 days and practice driving until you feel confident enough behind the wheel to take your road test.

You can take your knowledge test at any driver services exam center.

To get a restricted permit at 14 years old, you must meet one or more of the following eligibility requirements:

• You live over 5 miles from the school they attend
• You have a regular job working at least 10 hours per week that is located over 5 miles from home
• You're required to have a license to work at your parents' business
• You can prove another circumstance deemed an “extreme inconvenience” by the Wyoming Highway Patrol

To apply, fill out a Wyoming Restricted Class Driver License Application (form FSDL-708) and mail it to the address listed on the form. Once your permit is approved, you'll then need to follow the process for applying for an intermediate driver's license, including taking the road test, to earn your restricted license.

If you fail your first driving test attempt, your examiner will let you know your next steps, including how many days or weeks you must wait until you reschedule and test again. Practice the skills you failed with your supervising driver until you're able to come back for a retest.

Your examiner will let you know your next steps, including how many days or weeks you must wait until you reschedule and test again.

If you fail your exam, you'll receive instructions on how and when you'll be allowed to retest.

If you fail your exam, you'll receive instructions on how and when you'll be allowed to retest.

If you're simply visiting Wyoming, you can drive with your out-of-state license throughout your stay, as long as you maintain residency elsewhere. If you establish residency within the state, you must exchange your out-of-state license for a Wyoming driver's license within 1 year, UNLESS you are moving from one of the following states:

• Georgia
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Tennessee
• Wisconsin

If this is the case, you must apply for your license as soon as you establish Wyoming residency.

No, you must exchange your out-of-state permit for a Wyoming permit.

If you have an unrestricted out-of-state driver's license, you do not need to pass the road test if it's currently valid/unexpired. Otherwise, you must take both the knowledge and skills tests.

If you have a graduated/teen license from another state, you may not need to pass the road test if you are at least 16 years old and you can submit proof of a completed out-of-state driver's education course that meets Wyoming's state requirements.

You must obtain a Wyoming license within 1 year of establishing residency in the state, unless you've moved from:

• Georgia
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Tennessee
• Wisconsin

If this is the case, you must apply for your license as soon as you establish Wyoming residency.

A restricted permit or license allows a minor younger than 15 years old to obtain a learner's permit in order to travel to and from school or work. They must demonstrate that waiting until they are 15 years old for a permit would cause an extreme inconvenience to their family.