How to get a Wyoming Learners Permit
Are you a first time driver? Then getting that learners permit can be exciting and daunting at the same time. This article will take you through the steps to get your Wyoming learners permit online with an extra emphasis on safe teen driving.
The Rules
Under Wyoming DMV guidelines, you must wait until your 15th birthday before you can apply for a Learners Permit.
All applicants are required pass a written exam and a vision test in order to obtain the permit. You then must hold it for at least 1 year before applying for a drivers license.Prepare for the Written Exam
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) requires that all applicants must pass a written exam on traffic laws, rules and regulations.
The test is based on the latest edition of the Wyoming Driver Manual. If you fail the knowledge test twice, you’ll have reschedule a time to re-test on a different day.
All new drivers are encouraged to study for this written test so you don't take a chance on standing in line at the DMV Office only to go home empty-handed. Online practice tests are available that provide real sample questions from the DMV Exam - Take the Wyoming practice permit test now and test your driving knowledge.Paperwork
Before you head to the WYDOT Office, make sure you have all of the following required documents to get your learners permit:
- State Certified Birth Certificate (along with legal documents for name change, if applicable) Xerox copies & laminated documents are not acceptable, or
- Valid U.S. passport or
- Certificate of Naturalization, or Non-U.S. Immigration documents in lieu of foreign birth certificates (A passport must be accompanied by INS documents).
- Visit the WYDOT site to verify that you meet all the requirements.
On the Road
When you first receive your Wyoming learners permit, you are allowed to practice with a licensed driver who is at least 18 years old and has held a license for a minimum of one consecutive year.
Learners Permit Resources
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Wyoming Driver's Manual for New Drivers Wyoming DMV Wyoming Practice Permit Test |


