Wyoming DMV Test Questions and Answers
These are the questions about Wyoming's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.
Alcohol and drugs
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In Wyoming, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?
- 0.05%
- 0.08%
- 0.10%
- 0.12%
Answer: B. Wyoming: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Alcohol
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In Wyoming, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?
- 0.00% (any alcohol)
- 0.02%
- 0.04%
- 0.05%
Answer: B. Wyoming: for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Alcohol
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In Wyoming, a first DWUI (or an administrative per se action) brings a license suspension of:
- 90 days
- 30 days
- 3 years
- Life
Answer: A. First DWUI: 90 days; second: one year; third: three-year revocation.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Drinking and Driving Suspensions
Length of suspension: 90 days.
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In Wyoming, an ignition interlock is required after an administrative action showing a BAC of at least:
- 0.02 percent
- 0.08 percent
- 0.15 percent
- 0.30 percent
Answer: C. A BAC of .15% or greater requires an ignition interlock license (6 months for a first offense).
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Ignition Interlock Devices
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According to the Wyoming manual, the liver eliminates alcohol at about:
- One drink per hour
- Three drinks per hour
- One drink per day
- Half a drink per minute
Answer: A. About one drink per hour; absorption of a drink takes 30-40 minutes.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Alcohol and Drugs
Crashes and emergencies
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In Wyoming, what amount of property damage makes a crash one that must be reported?
- $750
- $1,000
- $1,500
- $2,000
Answer: B. Wyoming: the property-damage threshold for reporting a crash is $1,000 (see the handbook for who receives the report).
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Traffic Crashes
License rules
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In Wyoming, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:
- 5 days
- 7 days
- 10 days
- 15 days
Answer: C. Wyoming: report an address change within 10 days.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Licensing
must notify the department in writing within 10 days of the change.
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In Wyoming, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?
- 10 p.m.
- 11 p.m.
- Midnight
- 1 a.m.
Answer: B. Wyoming: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at 11 p.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Licensing
May not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
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In Wyoming, how many of the required supervised practice hours must be at night?
- 10 hours
- 20 hours
- 30 hours
- 40 hours
Answer: A. Wyoming: at least 10 hours of the practice must be at night.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Licensing
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In Wyoming, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?
- 14½ years old
- 15 years old
- 15½ years old
- 16 years old
Answer: B. Wyoming: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Licensing
An instruction permit may be obtained at 15.
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In Wyoming, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?
- 30 hours
- 40 hours
- 50 hours
- 60 hours
Answer: C. Wyoming: at least 50 hours of supervised driving are required.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Licensing
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In Wyoming, an intermediate license holder may not carry more than how many passengers under 18 (with listed exceptions)?
- None
- One
- Two
- Three
Answer: B. No more than one passenger under 18; curfew 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Licensing
May not transport more than one passenger under the age of 18.
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In Wyoming, how many moving-violation convictions within 12 months lead to a 90-day suspension?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 6
Answer: C. Up to three moving violations in 12 months are allowed; a fourth means a 90-day suspension.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Licensing
You are allowed up to three moving violations within a 12-month period.
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In Wyoming, if you fail the written test, how long must you wait before testing again?
- 24 hours
- 1 week
- 30 days
- 6 months
Answer: A. 24 hours; if you miss 13 or more questions, three days.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Written and Skills Tests
Applicants who fail are required to wait 24 hours before testing again.
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In Wyoming, an applicant who misses 13 or more written-test questions must wait how long to retest?
- 24 hours
- One week
- Three days
- 30 days
Answer: C. Three days.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Written and Skills Tests
Applicants who miss 13 or more questions must wait three days to be retested.
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In Wyoming, a restricted license for ages 14-15 is valid only between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. and within how many miles of home?
- 10 miles
- 50 miles
- 100 miles
- Any distance
Answer: B. Within 50 miles of the residence; it expires 30 days after the 16th birthday.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Age Restricted Licenses
The license is only valid between the hours of 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. and within 50 miles of the licensee's residence.
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In Wyoming, violating an intermediate license restriction leads to a suspension of:
- 7 days
- 90 days
- 1 year
- 30 days
Answer: D. 30 days for any violation of the intermediate restrictions.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Intermediate Licenses
An intermediate license will be suspended for 30 days for any violation of these provisions.
Parking
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In Wyoming, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 20 feet
- 25 feet
Answer: B. Wyoming: do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Parking
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Rules of the road
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In Wyoming, children must ride in a child safety seat (car seat) until at least what age?
- 7 years old
- 8 years old
- 9 years old
- 10 years old
Answer: C. Wyoming: children ride in a car seat until at least 9 years old.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Child Restraints
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In Wyoming, if you cannot change lanes away from a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must slow to how far below the speed limit?
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
Answer: B. Wyoming: slow to 20 mph below the posted limit when you cannot move over.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Move Over
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In Wyoming, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on the other side of a divided highway with a median. You:
- Must stop
- Do not have to stop, but should watch for children
- Must stop only if children are crossing
- Must sound your horn and pass
Answer: B. Wyoming: drivers on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a median do not have to stop; drivers behind the bus must stop.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), School Buses
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In Wyoming, you must signal at least how far before you turn or change lanes?
- 75 feet
- 100 feet
- 150 feet
- 200 feet
Answer: B. Wyoming: signal at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Signals
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In Wyoming, the maximum fine for a first child restraint violation is:
- $10
- $60
- $500
- $1,000
Answer: B. $60 for a first offense; $110 for a second or later.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Safety Belt Law and Child Restraints
Maximum $60 fine for first offense.
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On packed snow, the Wyoming manual says to reduce your speed by at least:
- Half
- 5 mph
- 10 mph
- Nothing
Answer: A. Wet road: 5-10 mph slower; packed snow: at least half.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Rules of the Road: Speed
Packed snow: Reduce speed by at least half.
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According to the Wyoming manual, your (low-beam) headlights let you see clearly about how far?
- 50 feet
- 100 feet
- 250 feet
- 1,000 feet
Answer: C. About 250 feet — above 55 mph on a dark road you are driving blind.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Rules of the Road: Speed
Your lights will only let you see clearly about 250 feet.
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According to the Wyoming manual, a passenger vehicle at 55 mph can typically stop in about:
- 50 feet
- 130-140 feet
- 400 feet
- 1,000 feet
Answer: B. About 130-140 feet; a loaded heavy vehicle needs about 190-200 feet.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Braking and Stopping
A passenger vehicle traveling 55 mph can typically stop in about half the length of a football field (about 130-140 feet).
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On a Wyoming interstate, you should signal and move into the proper lane how far before your exit?
- 100 feet
- 500 feet
- 10 miles
- A mile or more
Answer: D. A mile or more before the exit.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Interstate Driving
Signal and move into the proper lane a mile or more before the exit.
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In Wyoming, how many motorcycles may be driven abreast in the same lane?
- None
- One
- No more than two
- Up to four
Answer: C. No more than two.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Motorcycles
No more than two motorcycles may be driven abreast in the same lane...
Speed
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In Wyoming, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
- 35 mph
- 40 mph
Answer: B. Wyoming: 30 mph in business districts unless posted otherwise.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Speed Limits
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In Wyoming, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
- 35 mph
- 40 mph
Answer: B. Wyoming: 30 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Speed Limits
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In Wyoming, the speed limit in a school zone when children are present is usually:
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
Answer: B. Wyoming: 20 mph in school zones when children are present, unless posted otherwise.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Speed Limits
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In Wyoming, unless posted otherwise, the speed limit on secondary highways is:
- 70 mph
- 55 mph
- 65 mph
- 80 mph
Answer: A. Interstates 75-80 mph; secondary highways 70; residential and business areas 30; school zones 20.
Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C (2021), Speed Limits