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Who is required to have a Wyoming driver's license?
Wyoming residents who choose to be able to operate a motor vehicle without a permit may do so.
Who may drive in Wyoming without a Wyoming driver's license?
Any US government employee who is driving a government vehicle in the state of Washington;
Members of the United States Armed Forces who are licensed to work in the state;
Students who are enrolled full-time at a Wyoming college or university and have a valid out-of-state driver's license are eligible.
Any member of the Driver License Compact.
What is the age requirement to apply for a Wyoming driver's license?
To apply for full driving privileges in Wyoming, you must be at least 17 years old (or 16 12 if you have completed a driver education course). To be eligible for an instruction permit, you must be at least 15 years old.
Who is not allowed to obtain a Wyoming driver's license?
You are not allowed to obtain a Wyoming driver's license if
The state of Wyoming does not provide driver's licenses to anybody who have a criminal record.
you are under the legal drinking age of sixteen;
Your driving privileges have been suspended, annulled, refused, or revoked. ;
fail the driver's license test in any way
legal incompetence has been found against you;
booze or any other regulated drug is something you do on a regular basis.
You are breaking immigration laws in the United States.
I am moving to Wyoming. Do I need a WY driver's license?
A Wyoming driver's license may be obtained 30 days after establishing domicile in the state.
What to do I have to do to apply for a Wyoming driver's license?
Meet the minimum legal drinking age
a copy of your driver's license and evidence of residence in Wyoming
Have your eyesight and driving abilities checked, as well as your knowledge of the road tested.
Make that the parent or legal guardian has signed off on the release (if under age 18).
Which documents are required to apply for a driver's license in Wyoming?
Provenance of identity (state-issued birth certificate, a current US passport or other legal documentation of residence in the United States);
Having a home address in Wyoming is one of two evidence of Wyoming residence.
Which restrictions apply when I practice driving with my WY instruction permit?
Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a driver who is a licensed driver. This individual must sit in the passenger seat.
Who can apply for an intermediate license in Wyoming?
Individuals over the age of 16, with a valid learner's permit, and at least 50 hours of practice time behind the wheel are eligible to apply (including 10 at night).
Which restrictions apply to holders of an intermediate license in Wyoming?
You can't do it if you have an intermediate license.
carry passengers under the age of 18 who are not direct family members
Take a late-night or early-morning drive
If you are accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 18 years old, these limitations do not apply.
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What is the vision screening?
You will be tested for eye acuity in the vision screening. Both of your vision must be at least 20/40.
Am I allowed to wear corrective lenses during the vision screening?
Yes. Drivers must wear glasses or contact lenses if they want to pass the exam.
How can I pass the knowledge test in Wyoming?
You must successfully answer at least 40 of the 50 multiple-choice questions.
What is the WY written test about?
Traffic signals, pavement markings, road laws, collision prevention, vehicle equipment, and safe driving practices are all part of the exam's curriculum.
Do I have to pass a skills test if I have completed a driver education class?
No, if you have completed an authorized driver education course, the skills test cannot be waived. As part of your application, you must provide a certification card that includes your name, driver's license number, and birth date.
