The Wyoming road test
Wyoming calls its road test the driving skills test. A WYDOT examiner rides with you and watches you perform safe driving maneuvers in real traffic. You will never be asked to do anything against the law.
Teens usually take it to move from an instruction permit to an intermediate license. Wyoming is unusual in that a certificate from an approved driver education course may let the examiner waive the test.
By the end of this topic you can
- You can say who must take the Wyoming skills test.
- You can explain when the test may be waived.
- You can check that your vehicle is ready for the test.
- You can practice the core skills an examiner looks for.
What you need to know and understand
- First-time applicants who have never been licensed in any state must pass a skills test.
- A driver education certificate (30 hours classroom, 6 hours behind the wheel) may allow the test to be waived.
- A valid out-of-state license may also allow the test to be waived for a first Wyoming license.
- If your vision is worse than 20/40 but at least 20/100, a skills test is required.
- If you fail, you must wait 24 hours before testing again.
- WYDOT does not publish a scoring sheet in its manual. Ask your exam office what to expect.
Getting ready on the day
- Contact your local driver exam office to arrange your test, and ask what to bring.
- Bring your instruction permit, your 50-hour certification signed by a parent or guardian, and your parent or guardian if you are under 18.
- Check the vehicle: windshield and wipers, headlights, brake lights, tail lights, turn signals, horn, mirrors, brakes, parking brake, seat belts and tires must all work properly.
- Carry the vehicle's registration and proof of insurance. Wyoming law requires you to have them with you when you drive.
Skills to practice from the Wyoming manual
- Full stops behind the stop line or crosswalk, and when leaving a driveway, alley or parking lot.
- Signaling at least 100 feet before turns and choosing the correct lane.
- Lane changes with mirror and over-the-shoulder checks, never in an intersection.
- Correct yielding at uncontrolled intersections, four-way stops and roundabouts.
- Backing slowly while turning your head and body to look behind, not relying on mirrors.
- Parking between cars and parking on hills with your wheels turned the right way.
- Keeping to 20 mph school zones and 30 mph residential limits, and a two-second following gap.
Common reasons learners struggle
Examiners look for safe habits, not perfection. Learners often lose marks for rolling stops, forgetting shoulder checks, signaling too late, and drifting over the speed limit in town. Treat every rule in the manual as part of the test, because the examiner is checking that you drive legally and safely the whole time.
If you fail, use the 24-hour wait to practice the exact skills the examiner mentioned. Our Wyoming skills test guide covers the driver education waiver in more detail.
Common mistakes
- Using only the mirrors when backing. Turn your head and look.
- Rolling through a stop sign. Come to a complete stop behind the line.
- Turning the wheels the wrong way when parking on a hill.
- Showing up with a broken brake light or cracked windshield wiper. Check the car the day before.
Test yourself: The Wyoming road test
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Sources: Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, 2021 edition, Required tests, First Wyoming licenses, Rules of the road and Your vehicle and its equipment (Wyoming Department of Transportation); Learner Permits page (WYDOT Driver Services). Independent guide, not affiliated with any licensing agency. Always check the latest official rules with the Wyoming licensing agency.