In order to get the learners permit and eventually the Wyoming drivers license, everyone regardless of age must pass a written test on traffic laws and signs. Most people fail this test on their first try.

Pass the first time when you learn the rules of the road with DriversEd.com and prepare for the learners permit test with our Wyoming DOT practice permit tests. Our online practice tests can be purchased separately or are free when you purchase our online Wyoming drivers education course.

Apply for the learners permit at a WY DOT location near you.

In order to be eligible for the WY instruction permit, you must:

• Be at least 15 years old
• Present a state-certified birth certificate or valid US passport, state-issued identification card, or valid immigration documents.
• Present a minor’s release signed by a parent or legal guardian (required for applicants under 18 years of age).
• Pay any applicable fee.
• Pass a vision test.
• Pass a written knowledge test.

Once you have your Wyoming learners permit, you will need to practice driving under supervision.

If you are under 17, you will need to complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving that will need to be certified by your parent or legal guardian. At least 10 of the 50 hours must be done at night.

DriversEd.com can help make the supervised driving period less stressful. Our Behind-the-Wheel Training Guide teaches important concepts and guides parents step-by-step through the process of teaching their teen to drive. It also comes with a FREE Passenger Side Rear-View Mirror which allows you to see exactly what your teen sees when behind the wheel.

When you are ready to take the driving test, make an appointment at your local WYDOT.

To be eligible for the Wyoming drivers license, you must:

1. Be at least 16 years old.
2. Have held a learners license for at least 10 days.
3. Present proof of identity such as a state-issued license/instruction permit, and a state-certified birth certificate or valid US passport (if not a WY issued license/permit), or valid immigration documents.
4. If you are under 17, present a Certification of in-car driving lessons form in which your parent certifies that you have completed 50 hours of driving, including 10 hours of night driving.
5. Pass a vision test.
6. Pass a driving skills test. Completion of an approved Driver Education course may be honored by the department to waive the driving skills test.
7. Have the minor’s release portion of your application form signed by a parent (with legal custody) or legal guardian.
8. Pay the applicable fee.

After you pass your driving test, if you are 17 years or older you will be issued a Wyoming drivers license with full driving privileges.

Intermediate License
If you are under 17, you will be issued an intermediate license with the following restrictions:

• You may only drive between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unless you are:
• Accompanied by a licensed driver 18 years or older who holds a valid drivers license for the type of vehicle being used
• Required to drive for a medical necessity (approved by medical personnel)
• Driving to or from work (approved by employer)
• Driving to or from school, a school activity, organized youth sports activity or a religious activity (approved by parent or legal guardian)
• Driving for a medical emergency (approved by medical personnel)
• The appropriate individual must complete an Exception form to you need to drive beyond the restricted hours. The Exception form must be carried on you while you are driving.
• At any given time, you may only transport one passenger under the age of 18, who is not an immediate family member.
• You must ensure that all occupants of the vehicle are wearing seat belts.

Full Driving Privileges
To obtain full driving privileges, you must be 17 years old.

You are also eligible for full driving privileges at 16½ if you have both held an intermediate permit and passed an approved drivers education course which consists of at least 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours behind-the-wheel training. You will need to: