Wyoming DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

This page covers what you need to know for the Wyoming driver's license knowledge exam: how the test works, the Wyoming-specific rules that often show up on it, and sample questions with explained answers. Everything here is based on the official Wyoming driver's manual and state traffic code (sources are listed at the bottom). The real Wyoming test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.

When you're ready, take a free 25-question practice test that mixes Wyoming-specific questions with general driving questions, with an explanation after every answer. Each attempt draws a new set. No signup needed.

Wyoming Permit Test and Licensing Facts

Knowledge Test	25 questions, must score 20/25 (80%) to pass
Minimum Permit Age	15
Minimum License Age	16
Speed Limits	Highway: up to 80 mph \| Residential: 30 mph \| School Zone: 20 mph
DUI Law	BAC limit: 0.08% (Under 21: 0.02%)
Point System	No point system. Wyoming may suspend licenses based on conviction records.

Rules Specific to Wyoming

Wyoming allows 80 mph on certain interstate highways
Wyoming does not use a point system — the DOT reviews each driver's history for patterns
Wyoming allows an intermediate license at 16 with nighttime driving restrictions until age 17

Sample Wyoming Permit Test Questions

These questions cover rules that are specific to Wyoming. They're the ones people most often miss, because the answer differs from state to state.

What BAC level (alcohol concentration) is the per se limit for DUI for adult drivers?
- A. 0.05%
- B. 0.08%
- C. 0.10%
- D. 0.02%
Answer: 0.08%. A BAC of 0.08% or higher is a per se DUI level. You can still be arrested if you are impaired even below the per se limit.
For drivers under 21, what is the alcohol concentration level that counts as a “measurable” amount for the underage alcohol driving offense?
- A. 0.01%
- B. 0.02%
- C. 0.05%
- D. 0.08%
Answer: 0.02%. Underage drivers are subject to a much lower threshold. Even a small amount of alcohol can trigger the under-21 offense.
Child passenger law: a child who has not reached what birthday must be properly secured in a child safety restraint system?
- A. 5th birthday
- B. 7th birthday
- C. 9th birthday
- D. 13th birthday
Answer: 9th birthday. Children who have not reached their 9th birthday must be restrained in an appropriate child safety restraint system. Proper use reduces serious injury risk.
When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle, tow truck, or utility vehicle with flashing lights, if you cannot move over, how much must you reduce your speed when the posted limit is 45 mph or more?
- A. 5 mph below the posted limit
- B. 10 mph below the posted limit
- C. 20 mph below the posted limit
- D. To no more than 50 mph
Answer: 20 mph below the posted limit. If you can’t change lanes, you must slow significantly and proceed with caution. For higher posted limits, the required reduction is 20 mph below the limit.
How far before turning must you signal continuously (at minimum)?
- A. At least 50 feet
- B. At least 75 feet
- C. At least 100 feet
- D. At least 200 feet
Answer: At least 100 feet. Your signal must be given continuously for at least the last 100 feet before turning. Signal earlier when needed to warn other road users.
What driver education does a Wyoming certification card confirm?
- A. 10 hours classroom
- B. 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours behind the wheel
- C. 50 hours of driving
- D. A motorcycle course
Answer: 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours behind the wheel. The certification states the student completed 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel driving.
What must a Wyoming permit holder certify to qualify for an intermediate license (without a restricted license)?
- A. 30 hours, 5 at night
- B. 40 hours, 10 at night
- C. 50 hours, 10 at night
- D. 60 hours, 15 at night
Answer: 50 hours, 10 at night. A parent or guardian must certify 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving, including 10 at night.
When is a Wyoming restricted license valid?
- A. Any time
- B. Between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m., within 50 miles of home
- C. Only on weekends
- D. Only to school
Answer: Between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m., within 50 miles of home. A restricted license is valid only between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. and within 50 miles of the licensee's residence.
When may a Wyoming intermediate license holder not drive, without an approved exception?
- A. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- B. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- C. Midnight to 6 a.m.
- D. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Answer: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.. Intermediate license holders may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless they have a completed exception form.
How many non-family passengers under 18 may a Wyoming intermediate license holder carry without a licensed adult?
- A. None
- B. One
- C. Two
- D. Three
Answer: One. No more than one non-family passenger under 18 unless a licensed driver 18 or older is also along.
What is the absolute speed limit in a Wyoming school zone?
- A. 15 mph
- B. 20 mph
- C. 25 mph
- D. 30 mph
Answer: 20 mph. The absolute speed limit in a school zone is 20 mph.
Unless posted otherwise, what is the Wyoming speed limit in residential and business areas?
- A. 20 mph
- B. 25 mph
- C. 30 mph
- D. 35 mph
Answer: 30 mph. Residential and business areas default to 30 mph; secondary highways to 70 mph.
On a divided Wyoming roadway, who must stop for a stopped school bus?
- A. All traffic
- B. Only vehicles on the same side of the separation as the bus
- C. No one
- D. Only the lane next to the bus
Answer: Only vehicles on the same side of the separation as the bus. On two- or four-lane undivided roads, both directions stop. On a divided roadway, only traffic on the bus's side stops.
According to the Wyoming manual, headlights let you see clearly about how far?
- A. 150 feet
- B. 250 feet
- C. 400 feet
- D. 1,000 feet
Answer: 250 feet. Your lights only let you see clearly about 250 feet, so faster than 55 mph on a dark road is driving blind.
How long is the suspension for a first Wyoming DWUI within 10 years?
- A. 30 days
- B. 90 days
- C. 6 months
- D. 1 year
Answer: 90 days. A first DWUI conviction within 10 years brings a 90-day suspension.
What reinstatement fee applies after a Wyoming alcohol-related suspension requiring an ignition interlock?
- A. $25
- B. $50
- C. $100
- D. $250
Answer: $50. Drivers must file an SR-22, pay the $50 reinstatement fee, and pay a $100 ignition interlock fee.
When space allows, how much separation should Wyoming drivers keep when passing a bicyclist?
- A. At least 2 feet
- B. At least 3 feet
- C. At least 5 feet
- D. Half a lane
Answer: At least 3 feet. Maintain at least 3 feet between your vehicle and the bicyclist when space allows.
What following-distance check does the Wyoming manual describe?
- A. Count to two
- B. Count to three
- C. Count to four
- D. Count to six
Answer: Count to four. Count one-thousand-one through one-thousand-four; if you reach the landmark first, you're too close.

Wyoming Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Wyoming permit test?

The Wyoming knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 20 correct answers (80%) to pass.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Wyoming?

The minimum age for a learner's permit in Wyoming is 15. The minimum age for a driver's license is 16.

What is the legal blood alcohol limit in Wyoming?

Wyoming calls impaired driving DUI. The limit is 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and over, and 0.02% for drivers under 21.

How does the Wyoming driver point system work?

No point system. Wyoming may suspend licenses based on conviction records.

What are the default speed limits in Wyoming?

Typical limits in Wyoming are up to 80 mph on highways, 30 mph in residential areas and 20 mph in school zones. Posted signs always take priority.

Sources

The facts and questions on this page are based on the following official Wyoming government sources:

Facts and questions last checked against the Wyoming Driver License Manual on September 26, 2026.

Laws change. Always check the current Wyoming driver's manual before your test. This site is unofficial and not affiliated with any Wyoming government agency.