WY DMV Driver Licensing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Wyoming, at what age may a teen apply for a restricted Junior Operator's License (JOL)?
- 14
- 15
- 16 (Correct answer)
- 17
Correct answer: 16
Wyoming teens may apply for a JOL at age 16 after holding an instruction permit for the required period.
Question 2: What is the minimum period a Wyoming applicant must hold an instruction permit before applying for a JOL?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 6 months
Correct answer: 90 days
Wyoming requires permit holders to complete at least 90 days of supervised driving before they can apply for a Junior Operator's License.
Question 3: Which document is NOT typically required when applying for a first-time Wyoming driver's license?
- Proof of Social Security number
- Proof of Wyoming residency
- Proof of auto insurance (Correct answer)
- Identity document such as a birth certificate
Correct answer: Proof of auto insurance
While insurance is required to drive, proof of auto insurance is not a document required at the licensing office to obtain a Wyoming driver's license.
Question 4: A Wyoming JOL holder under 17 is restricted from driving between what hours without a supervising adult?
- 9 PM – 5 AM (Correct answer)
- 11 PM – 5 AM
- Midnight – 6 AM
- 10 PM – 6 AM
Correct answer: 9 PM – 5 AM
Drivers under 17 with a JOL may not operate a vehicle between 9 PM and 5 AM without a licensed adult supervisor.
Question 5: How many supervised driving hours must a Wyoming instruction permit holder log before taking the road test?
- 10 hours
- 25 hours
- 50 hours
- 40 hours (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 40 hours
Wyoming requires at least 40 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, before a road skills test.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes Wyoming's REAL ID-compliant driver's license?
- It is marked with a gold circle and star
- It is marked with a blue star in the upper right corner (Correct answer)
- It displays a federal eagle emblem
- It has a gold stripe along the bottom
Correct answer: It is marked with a blue star in the upper right corner
Wyoming REAL ID-compliant licenses feature a gold or black star in the upper right corner to indicate federal compliance.
Question 7: If a Wyoming driver's license is lost or stolen, how many days does the driver have to obtain a replacement before driving is prohibited?
- The driver must get a replacement immediately before driving again (Correct answer)
- 30 days with a police report
- 60 days
- No time limit as long as you have proof of filing
Correct answer: The driver must get a replacement immediately before driving again
A valid license must be in a driver's possession while operating a vehicle, so a replacement must be obtained before driving again.
WY DMV Driver Licensing 2
In Wyoming, at what age may a teen apply for a restricted Junior Operator's License (JOL)?