Obtaining an instruction permit is generally the first step that a beginner driver takes toward becoming a fully licensed driver in Wyoming. You are eligible to apply for an instruction permit if you are at least 15 years old and:

• you have never been licensed to operate a vehicle, or
• you are a new resident of Wyoming who has been licensed in another state, but your driver's license has been expired for longer than six months

Note: A Restricted Instruction Permit can be issued to applicants 14-15 years of age in exceptional cases. This permit is valid for 60 days and is issued to applicants who need to get a restricted drivers license because of an extreme inconvenience in their household.

The restricted driver's license can only be used within a 50 mile radius of the licensee's residence and only between 5 am and 8 pm. For more information on restricted licenses, click here.

[edit] HOW TO OBTAIN AN ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION PERMIT

1. Download a copy of the Wyoming Driver's Manual, or get a hard copy by visiting a local DOT exam station.
2. If you are under 18 years of age, your parent or guardian must sign the minor's release portion of the application.
3. Visit your local DOT exam station to submit the application. You must bring with you:
4. Acceptable proof of identity. If you have changed your name, you must bring documents that support and clearly indicate your current name.
5. Your Social Security card.
6. The permit fee amount of $20.
7. You will be given a written knowledge test and an eye screening at the Driver License Center. If you pass these tests, you will be issued an instruction permit, which is valid for one year. An instruction permit may be renewed for an additional one year at a cost of $20.

When driving with an instruction permit you must be accompanied by a licensed driver age of 18 or older. This person must sit beside you.

[edit] THE INTERMEDIATE LICENSE

You are eligible for an instruction permit if you are at least 16 years of age and meet the following requirements:

1. You have held the instruction permit for at least 10 days.
2. You present a certification of behind the wheel driving experience signed by a parent or guardian certifying that you have completed a minimum of 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience ten of which was at night (under direct supervision of an experienced adult driver).
3. You present proof of identity and have parental consent.
4. You pass the driving skills test.

Driving restrictions with an intermediate license:

1. You are not permitted to drive between 11 pm and 5 am unless accompanied by a supervising driver, in emergencies or when traveling to and from work or school activities.
2. You can only carry one unrelated passenger under the age of 18.
3. All occupants must wear seat belts.

The intermediate license expires 30 days after the licensee turns 17.

[edit] THE UNRESTRICTED LICENSE

A full, unrestricted license may be issued when you are at least 17 years old. At age 16 ½ years, an intermediate driver's license may be changed to a regular, non-commercial driver's license, provided you meet all of the following requirements:

1. You have held an intermediate driver's license for at least six months.
2. Your driving privileges are not suspended.
3. You have successfully completed a driver training course approved by the Wyoming Department of Education.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• For more information, see our Beginner Drivers section.
• See also Applying for a Drivers License.
• See also Driver's Education, Driving Schools and Practice Tests.
• Bear in mind that in order to drive legally in the state of Wyoming, you must have valid auto insurance. See our Auto Insurance section for more information, or to obtain a competitive quote on car insurance.