Wyoming (WY)

How many practice hours do you need in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, a learner driver must log 50 hours of supervised driving practice—including 10 at night—before applying for a license.

50
Total practice hours
10
Night hours
15
Permit age
16
License age

Wyoming learner permit requirements

  • Minimum permit age: 15
  • Supervised practice required: 50 hours total, 10 at night
  • Permit hold period: 10 days (permit) / 6 months (intermediate)
  • License eligibility age: 16
  • How hours are certified: 50-hour supervised driving log certified by a parent or guardian.

Wyoming requires 50 hours of supervised driving with at least 10 at night before the intermediate permit. Rural counties may issue restricted permits at 14 for driving to and from school or farm work.

Requirements change and have exceptions. Always confirm the current rules with the Wyoming DOT before applying.

Wyoming's graduated licensing stages

1
Learner permit · age 15

Drive with a licensed adult 18+; log 50 hours (10 at night).

2
Intermediate permit · age 16

Night and passenger limits apply for 6 months.

3
Full license · age 16½–17

Issued after 6 clean months on the intermediate permit.

Driving restrictions for new Wyoming drivers

Night driving

Intermediate permit holders can't drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed adult 18+, or driving to or from work, school, or an emergency.

Passengers

Intermediate permit holders may carry only one passenger under 18 who isn't immediate family.

Phone use

Texting while driving is banned for all Wyoming drivers.

Log every Wyoming practice hour automatically

DriveMint tracks each supervised drive with GPS, separates day and night hours, and generates a DMV-ready report—so you can prove all 50 hours without a paper logbook.

Wyoming driving practice FAQs

How many driving hours do you need in Wyoming?+

Wyoming requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, before a teen can apply for a license.

How many hours does Wyoming require?+

50 hours of supervised driving with at least 10 at night before moving to the intermediate permit.

Can you drive at 14 in Wyoming?+

In some rural areas, a restricted permit is available at 14 for driving to and from school or farm work — check with your county for eligibility.

Requirements in other states

Compare practice hours in all 50 states side by side, or read what actually counts as a night driving hour.