How to get a Wyoming Driver's License
- Wyoming Driver's License Guidelines
- How to Prepare for the Written Exam
- Required ID and Paperwork
WY Driver's License Rules and Requirements
Find out the steps to get your drivers license, pass your DMV written test, replace your out-of-state license and the required paperwork to bring to the DMV office to get your driver's license.
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Get your WY Driver's Permit
To obtain a Wyoming license with full driving privileges a person must be at least seventeen years of age.
Applicants who are at least 16 years old, have held a learner's permit for at least 10 days and have completed 50 (10 at night) actual hours of supervised driving experience can apply for an intermediate permit.
If this is your first driver's license, applicants must pass all parts of the examination, including a written knowledge test, vision screening and driving skills test.
Prepare for the Written Knowledge Test
All new drivers are encouraged to study for this driver education exam so you don't miss the opportunity to get your learners permit as soon as you reach the approved age. Online practice tests are available that provide real sample questions from the DMV Exam - Take the Wyoming practice test now and test your driving knowledge.
New Wyoming Residents
New residents with out-of-state license must obtain a Wyoming driver's license. When heading to the DOT, be sure to bring the license from your former state as you will be required to surrender it in order to obtain the new license.
The vision test is required to change a valid out-of-state license to a WY driver's license; however the written exam and road skills test may be waived at the discretion of the examiner.
If your out-of-state driver's license is expired, you may be required to apply for a license as a new driver and pass all required testing.
Required Paperwork
Before you head to the Wyoming DMV Office, make sure you have all of the following required documents to get your driver's license:
On the Road
Once your licensing requirements have been met, you will receive your new:
- Restricted License (16 to 17 years of age).
- Full driver's license (17 and older).
Remember... the safe operation of a vehicle requires practiced skill, knowledge, and a respectful understanding of the limitations imposed by the other drivers and the environment.
