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To get a Wyoming instruction permit you must be at least 15, pass WYDOT’s automated written test and a vision screening, and apply in person at a driver exam office. This page covers what the written test includes, the retake rules, the documents to bring, the fee and what the permit lets you do. Check the number of questions and the pass mark with your exam office.
Key facts
- Minimum age: 15. The permit is generally issued at 15 to 16, but anyone older who is learning to drive can get one.
- Fee as of November 2026: $45 (Class C or permit); renewal $35.
- Valid for one year, renewable as many times as you need.
- Hold it at least 10 days before you apply for an intermediate license or full privileges.
- Supervision: a person 18 or older (WYDOT’s permit page says over 18) with a valid license for the vehicle must sit in the front passenger seat.
- Written test retakes: twice in one day at most. Miss 13 or more questions and you wait three days.
What is on the Wyoming written test?
The test is taken on WYDOT’s automated testing system and draws on the Wyoming Driver License Manual (Rules of the Road). It has three parts:
- Identifying traffic signs by shape, color or symbol.
- Identifying signals and pavement markings.
- Multiple-choice questions on traffic laws, safety rules, crash prevention and vehicle equipment.
WYDOT says the test also covers seat belt use and other laws for driving on Wyoming roads.
Topics worth drilling
- Sign shapes: octagon (stop), downward triangle (yield), diamond (warning), pentagon (school), pennant (no-passing zone), round (railroad ahead). See US road signs by shape and color.
- Line colors: yellow separates opposing traffic, white separates traffic going the same way, and broken lines allow passing when clear. See US pavement markings.
- Wyoming speed limits: 80 or 75 mph on interstates, 70 on secondary highways, 30 in residential and business areas, 20 in school zones.
- Numbers from the manual: signal 100 feet before turning, park at least 15 feet from a hydrant, dim your lights 500 feet before oncoming traffic, keep a 2-second following gap.
- Alcohol limits: 0.08%, or 0.02% if you are under 21.
How many questions are on the Wyoming permit test?
Neither the WYDOT manual nor the Testing page gives a question count or a pass mark. Ask your local driver exam office or call Driver Services on 307-777-4800 before test day. The only published figure is the retest rule: if you miss 13 or more questions, you must wait three days to retest.
Retake rules
| Result | What happens |
|---|---|
| Fail once | You may take the same written test once more that day |
| Fail twice in one day | No third attempt that day |
| Miss 13 or more questions | Wait three days before retesting |
Language and reading help
- All Wyoming tests are given in English only, and the manuals are printed only in English.
- You may use an interpreter for non-commercial written tests.
- If reading is difficult, the automated system can read questions to you through a phone system. Choose this option when you set up the test, or request it before you start.
Free practice tests
WYDOT and the Wyoming State Library offer free online practice tests to all Wyoming residents, linked from the WYDOT Driver License page. Use them alongside the manual, not instead of it.
How to apply for the permit
- Start the process on oneWYO (optional).
- Go in person to your local driver exam office to be photographed.
- Bring one proof of identity, such as a state-certified birth certificate (not a hospital certificate) or a valid U.S. passport.
- Bring two proofs of current Wyoming residency showing your physical address, not a P.O. box. For a minor, these can be in a parent’s or guardian’s name. WYDOT says they should be no more than 30 to 45 days old, and delivered packages do not count.
- Bring proof of your Social Security number, such as your card or a W-2. WYDOT’s current permit page calls it recommended, but the 2021 manual says applicants must be able to verify their number, so bring it.
- Pass the vision screening (20/40 with both eyes, 120-degree field) and the written test.
- If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian signs the application.
- Pay the fee.
You may need the permit before you can enroll in a driver education course.
Wyoming permit fees (as of November 2026)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class C license or permit | $45 |
| Renewal, Class C or permit | $35 |
| Restricted license or permit (ages 14 to 15) | $25 |
WYDOT accepts check, money order or cash. Some exam stations take cards for an extra fee. Fees can change, so confirm on the WYDOT FAQ page before you go.
What the permit lets you do
- Drive only when a person 18 or older who holds a valid license for that type of vehicle is in the front passenger seat.
- Drive in another state only under that state’s rules. See driving with a learner’s permit in another state.
- Build your 50 supervised hours, 10 of them at night: Wyoming 50 hour behind-the-wheel certification.
After 10 days on the permit you can work toward the intermediate license at 16.
Common questions
Can I take the Wyoming permit test online?
No. You can start the application on oneWYO, but you must take the written test and vision screening in person at a driver exam office.
What score do I need to pass?
Ask your exam office for the pass mark before you test.
Can I get a permit at 14 in Wyoming?
Only a restricted instruction permit, and only if the Highway Patrol has approved a restricted license for extreme inconvenience. See Wyoming restricted license at 14.
Who can supervise me on a Wyoming permit?
Anyone over 18 with a valid license for the vehicle you are driving, sitting in the front passenger seat.
Does my permit expire?
Yes. It is valid for one year, but you can renew it as many times as needed.
Do adults need a permit first?
Adults new to driving can get a permit to practice. At 17 or older you can apply for a full license once you pass the vision, written and skills tests.
Back to the full guide: learning to drive in Wyoming. Compare other states: US permit tests by state.
Sources
- Wyoming Department of Transportation, “Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021)” (dot.state.wy.us)
- WYDOT Driver Services, “Learner Permits” (dot.state.wy.us)
- WYDOT Driver Services, “Testing” (dot.state.wy.us)
- WYDOT Driver Services, “Frequently Asked Questions” (dot.state.wy.us)
- WYDOT Driver Services, “Driver License” (dot.state.wy.us)
- WYDOT Driver Services, “Applying for a Wyoming License, Permit or ID Card? (document requirements)” (dot.state.wy.us)