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Wyoming permit test essentials
Last verified September 28, 2026 against the official Wyoming Class C Driver License Manual (2021).
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Quick facts
- Earliest age for a learner permit
- 15 An instruction permit may be obtained at 15.Manual PDF p. 7, Age requirements
- If you fail the knowledge test
- Same day, twice You are allowed to take the written test twice in one day.Manual PDF p. 9, Written test
- What to bring
- 3 kinds of documents: see your DMV checklist.
The official test format for Wyoming is not confirmed yet, so it is not shown.
Numbers to know
As the Wyoming manual states them; these often come up on the test.
- 0.08%
Blood alcohol limit, 21 and older
At an alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more your license is suspended for 90 days, and you may face criminal penalties.
Manual PDF p. 37, Implied consent - 0.02%
Blood alcohol limit, under 21
Under 21, driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent or more means a DWUI suspension.
Manual PDF p. 22, Under 21 - 2 seconds
Following distance
Always leave at least two seconds of space; double or triple it when the weather is bad or the pavement is slick.
Manual PDF p. 61, Following distance - 100 feet
Signal before you turn
Signal at least 100 feet from an intersection; 4 to 5 seconds is better at higher speeds.
Manual PDF p. 51, Turn signaling - 500 feet
Dim high beams for oncoming traffic
Dim at least 500 feet (about four to five seconds) before meeting an oncoming vehicle.
Manual PDF p. 78, Headlights - 300 feet
Dim high beams behind a vehicle
Within 300 feet of the rear of a vehicle ahead, dim to low beam.
Manual PDF p. 78, Headlights - 15 feet
No parking near a fire hydrant
When you park, stay at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant.
Manual PDF p. 59, Parking - Stop
School bus with red lights flashing
On a two- or four-lane undivided highway, traffic in both directions stops for a stopped school bus; on a divided roadway only the bus’s side stops.
Manual PDF p. 51, School buses - 50 hours
Supervised practice
For the intermediate license: 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving, including 10 at night, certified by a parent or guardian.
Manual PDF p. 14, Intermediate license - 18 or older
Your supervising driver
With an instruction permit, drive with a licensed person 18 or older in the front passenger seat.
Manual PDF p. 10, Instruction permits - 20/40
Vision standard
You need 20/40 with both eyes (glasses allowed) and a 120-degree field of vision.
Manual PDF p. 8, Vision screening
Your Wyoming DMV checklist
Tick each item as you get it ready. Your ticks stay on this device only.
Documents to bring
- Manual PDF p. 8, Acceptable legal identification
- Manual PDF p. 8, Acceptable legal identification
- Manual PDF p. 8, Acceptable proof of residency
Tests at the office
Parent or guardian (under 18)
Rules and fees can change. Check with the Wyoming DMV before you go.
Questions people ask
How old do you have to be to get a learner permit in Wyoming?
An instruction permit may be obtained at 15.
What happens if I fail the Wyoming permit test?
You are allowed to take the written test twice in one day.
What documents do I need for a Wyoming learner permit?
A state-certified birth certificate, a valid U.S. passport or immigration documents (and proof of any name change). Proof of your Social Security number: a Social Security card, W-2 or bank statement that shows it. Two documents proving Wyoming residency with a street address (not a P.O. Box), such as a lease, tax document or bank statement.