Wyoming Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Wyoming learner's permit — age, fees, documents for the written test, supervised-hours rules, and what the road test itself checks — summarized from the official WYDOT pages and linked to the source.
WyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
WyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
WyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
WyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
Last verified 2026-07-18 · Source: Wyoming Department of Transportation — Learner Permits ↗
Fees and rules change — always confirm current requirements on the official page above before you go.
The Wyoming licensing timeline
Each stage below carries what WYDOT itself publishes, the people it applies to, the page it came from, and the date we last checked it. Where WYDOT publishes no figure, the card says so instead of guessing one.
1Eligibility
Minimum permit age15WyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
Wyoming's driver manual says you can apply for an instruction permit at age 15
2Documents
WYDOT lists these for the knowledge-test visit:
- Parent or legal guardian signature if under 18
The knowledge test and the permit itself are handled in the same visit.
WyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
3Required education
Required driver educationWe have not verified a driver-education requirement on WYDOT's own pagesWyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
4Application
Permit feeWYDOT does not publish a verified feeWyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
5Knowledge test
Questions on the official testWYDOT does not publish thisWyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
Official passing scoreWYDOT does not publish thisWyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
Wait before a retakeWYDOT does not publish a verified retake waitWyomingWYDOTWY official knowledge-test sourceChecked 2026-08-12Official source
6Permit restrictions
Permit validityWYDOT does not publish a verified validity periodWyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
Restrictions Wyoming puts on a new driver:
- Curfew: During the restricted-license phase, no driving is allowed after 10 p.m. without a licensed adult age 21 or older
- Passenger rule: Wyoming's restricted-license phase includes limited passenger restrictions during the first 6 months
- Permit supervision: Instruction-permit holders must be accompanied at all times by the supervising licensed driver required by the permit restrictions
WyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
7Supervised driving
Supervised driving for applicants under 1850 hours (10 at night)WyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
The Wyoming driver manual says the instruction permit requires 50 supervised hours, including 10 at night. That is a graduated-licensing rule — an applicant who is already 18 follows a different path, so check the official source below rather than assuming this figure is yours to meet.
8Road test
Minimum permit holdWYDOT does not publish a single verified holding periodWyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
The Wyoming manual says the instruction permit is held until age 16 with no violations, rather than listing a flat month count
9Full licence
Unrestricted driving age16WyomingWYDOTWyoming Department of Transportation — Learner PermitsChecked 2026-07-18Official source
Wyoming issues a restricted license at ages 16-17; the full license follows at age 17 after completing the GDL requirements
How to get your permit in Wyoming
- Apply for the Wyoming instruction permit at age 15
- Drive only while accompanied by the supervising licensed driver required by the permit restrictions
- Complete 50 supervised practice hours, including 10 at night, and keep the permit violation-free until age 16
- Move into the restricted-license phase and follow the after-10 p.m. and passenger limits during the first 6 months
- Qualify for the full Wyoming license at age 17 after completing the GDL requirements
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to get a permit in Wyoming?
You can get a learner's permit in Wyoming at 15. Wyoming's driver manual says you can apply for an instruction permit at age 15.
How many practice driving hours does Wyoming require?
Wyoming requires 50 hours of supervised practice driving for applicants under 18, including 10 at night. That is a graduated-licensing rule — an applicant who is already 18 follows a different path, so check the official source below rather than assuming this figure is yours to meet.
Where can I practice for the Wyoming permit test?
Right here — take a free Wyoming practice test, review every answer, and build readiness in your browser. The free DMV Prep app adds offline study and native reminders.
