How to Get a Commercial Learner's Permit in Wyoming
A Wyoming Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) requires passing a free general knowledge test and paying a $45 fee, and it must be held for at least 14 days before you can take the skills test.
Before you apply
Decide which class you need — A, B, or C — since that determines which version of the general knowledge test, and which endorsement tests if applicable, you'll sit for.
Bring proof of identity, Wyoming residency, and your current driving record to a WYDOT Driver Services office; original documents or certified copies are required, since photocopies aren't accepted.
Passing the knowledge test
The general knowledge test itself runs 50 questions, requiring 40 correct (80%) to pass, and is free to take regardless of how many attempts it takes.
Any endorsements you're pursuing — like a tanker or hazmat endorsement — require their own separate knowledge tests on top of the general one.
After you pass
The CLP itself costs $45 and is valid for 180 days, but it must be held for at least 14 days before you can schedule the road skills test.
The skills exam costs $85, paid in advance and nonrefundable regardless of outcome — plan for the full sequence, not just the free knowledge test, when budgeting time and money.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Wyoming CLP cost?
$45, separate from the $85 skills-exam fee and free written knowledge tests.
How long must I hold a Wyoming CLP before the skills test?
At least 14 days.
Is the CDL written knowledge test free in Wyoming?
Yes — Wyoming's written CDL tests carry no fee.
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