Wyoming Driver's Permit Requirements
Everything you need to get your Wyoming learner's permit — age, fees, required documents, supervised-hours rules, and what happens after — summarized from the official WYDOT pages and linked to the 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.
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
Wyoming GDL restrictions for new drivers
- 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
The details
- Permit eligibility: Wyoming's driver manual says you can apply for an instruction permit at age 15
- Permit hold details: The Wyoming manual says the instruction permit is held until age 16 with no violations, rather than listing a flat month count
- Practice hour details: The Wyoming driver manual says the instruction permit requires 50 supervised hours, including 10 at night
- Knowledge test: 25 questions; 80% to pass; 25-question knowledge test, 80% (20 correct) to pass (one source cites 19/25 — close to the same threshold).
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, including 10 at night.
Where can I practice for the Wyoming permit test?
Right here — take a free Wyoming practice test in your browser, or get the free DMV Prep app for the full WYDOT-format experience with a readiness score.
