WY DMV Practice Test

This page is for people preparing for Wyoming driver exams run by the Wyoming Department of Transportation, from a learner's permit to a commercial license. It sets out the verified fees, the 80% written passing score for commercial and re-examination tests, and the retake and permit rules. It also links to free practice sets on licensing, registration, road signs and traffic laws.

WY DMV Exam at a Glance

What changed for WY DMV in 2026

• Oct 28, 2026: Delivery changed to In person at driver exam office; automated computer test with oral audio option (previously In person at a driver exam office; automated (computer) test, English only, oral option).^[4]
• Oct 28, 2026: Retake policy (Written test) changed to Maximum 2 attempts per day (previously Max 2 attempts of the same written test per day).^[4]
• Oct 28, 2026: Retake policy (Driving skills test) changed to Examiner sets waiting period (previously Examiner sets the waiting period).^[4]
• Oct 28, 2026: Eligibility (Learner's permit) changed to Ages 15-16 and up; must pass written exam and vision screening (previously Generally ages 15-16 and up; written exam + vision screening).^[5]
• Oct 28, 2026: Eligibility (Intermediate permit) changed to Age 16, held learner's permit 10+ days, 50 driving hours (10 at night), pass skills test (previously Age 16, permit held 10+ days, 50 supervised hours (10 at night), skills test).^[5]
• Oct 28, 2026: Exam fee (Class C license or permit) changed to $45 (previously $45 (Class C license or permit)).^[3]
• Oct 28, 2026: Exam fee (Commercial Driver License (CDL)) changed to $55 (previously $55 (any class CDL); $45 (any class CLP)).^[3]
• Oct 28, 2026: Exam fee (CDL skills test) changed to $85 (previously $85 CDL skills test (by appointment)).^[3]

What the WY DMV is and how it works

According to Wyoming Department of Transportation, “The passing score for a written test is 80 percent.”^[1]

Wyoming driver testing is handled by the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The written test is taken in person at a driver exam office on an automated computer system. Applicants who have difficulty reading can hear the questions orally through a phone system.

Scoring: the passing score for CDL knowledge tests is 80%. A driver re-examination knowledge test also needs a minimum of 80% before you can go on to the driving skills test. Our verified facts do not include a passing score for the standard written test for a regular license, so check the official testing page for that.

Retakes: if you fail the written test, you may take the same written test 2 times per day. After a failed driving skills test, the examiner decides how long you must wait, which can be days or weeks.

Permits: a learner's permit is usually issued to people aged 15-16 and up, and it requires a written exam and a vision screening. It is valid for 1 year, can be renewed, and must be held at least 10 days. An intermediate permit needs age 16, a learner's permit held 10+ days, 50 driving hours (10 at night) and a passed skills test. It must be held a minimum of 6 months or until age 17.

Fees listed by the state: $45 for a Class C license or permit, $45 for any class CLP, $55 for any class CDL, and $85 for the CDL skills test, which is done by appointment. Fees and rules can change, so confirm them on the official site.

Worked examples: how to reason through WY DMV questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: What are the penalties for driving without insurance in Wyoming?

1. Fines, possible license suspension, and potential vehicle impoundment
2. A verbal warning
3. No penalties if no accident occurred
4. A small parking-style ticket

Answer: A. Fines, possible license suspension, and potential vehicle impoundment

Explanation:

The correct answer is fines, possible license suspension and potential vehicle impoundment. Driving without insurance is treated as a real violation, and the consequences can reach your license and your vehicle, not only your wallet.

A verbal warning is wrong because the law does not treat a lack of coverage as something an officer simply lets go. No penalties if no accident occurred is wrong because the offense is driving uninsured, and no crash is needed for it to apply. A small parking-style ticket is wrong because the penalties are far heavier than a parking fine.

Rule to remember: the duty to carry insurance applies every time you drive, and enforcement does not depend on whether anything went wrong.

Example 2

Question: In Wyoming, what must you carry while driving?

1. A valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance
2. Only your driver's license
3. Only proof of insurance
4. No documents are required while driving

Answer: A. A valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance

Explanation:

The correct answer is a valid driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. These three documents let an officer confirm who you are, that the vehicle is lawfully registered, and that it is covered.

Only your driver's license is wrong because it leaves out the vehicle's paperwork. Only proof of insurance is wrong because it shows coverage but not who is driving or whether the vehicle is registered. No documents are required is wrong because Wyoming law expects you to be able to show them during a stop.

Rule to remember: when a question asks what you must carry, look for the option that covers the driver, the vehicle and the insurance together. Partial lists are almost always distractors.

Example 3

Question: In Wyoming, a driver's license suspension for accumulating too many points becomes active after how many points are reached within a 12-month period?

1. 8 points
2. 10 points
3. 12 points
4. 15 points

Answer: C. 12 points

Explanation:

The correct answer is 12 points. Wyoming suspends a license when a driver reaches 12 or more points within a 12-month period, so the question is testing a specific threshold.

8 points is wrong because it is below the suspension level. 10 points is wrong for the same reason, even though it is close. 15 points is wrong because suspension begins before a driver gets that high.

Rule to remember: point systems are cumulative and tied to a time window, so both the point total and the 12-month period matter. When two options sit near the threshold, go back to the exact figure in the official driver's manual and the question wording rather than guessing.

How to use these practice tests

Start by reading the official Wyoming Department of Transportation testing and permit pages so you know which test you are taking and what it requires. Then work through the practice sets in the order that matches your needs.

• Begin with WY DMV Driver Licensing and WY DMV Licensing and Vehicle Laws to learn the rules around permits and licenses.
• Move to WY DMV Wyoming Traffic Laws and WY DMV Wyoming Road Signs, which cover what you meet on the road.
• Add WY DMV Safe Driving Practices and alcohol and drug laws if you want more on conduct and penalties.
• Use WY DMV Vehicle Registration for paperwork topics.

After each set, read the explanation for every question you missed and note the rule behind it, then check that rule against the official manual. Repeat any set where the same mistakes keep appearing. Our questions are written by us and are not real exam questions, so use them to find weak spots, not to predict what you will see.

Sources & last verified

1. Wyoming Department of Transportation — passing score (official source). “The passing score for a written test is 80 percent.” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
2. Wyoming Department of Transportation — passing score (official source). “This test must be successfully passed with a minimum score of 80% in order to proceed with the driving skills test.” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
3. Wyoming Department of Transportation — exam fee (official source). “$85 - CDL Skills Test (done by appointment)” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
4. Wyoming Department of Transportation — retake policy, delivery (official source). “The examiner has the authority to require that you wait a certain amount of time (days, weeks, etc.) before you can take the test again…” Verified Oct 28, 2026.
5. Wyoming Department of Transportation — validity, eligibility (official source). “The intermediate permit must be held for a minimum period of six months or until you turn 17 years of age.” Verified Oct 28, 2026.

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