What's the Passing Score on Wyoming's Permit Test?
20 of 25 questions correct — 80% — passes Wyoming's permit test.
A 10-day wait built into the next stage
Passing the test earns the instruction permit, but Wyoming requires it to be held for at least 10 days before applying for an intermediate license — a short, deliberate cooling-off period on top of the 50 required supervised hours.
Missing that detail can catch an otherwise-ready applicant off guard on appointment day if the paperwork is filed too early.
An intermediate stage with real, specific restrictions
An intermediate license holder can't drive unsupervised outside 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., and can't carry more than one non-family passenger under 18 — both restrictions lift at 17, or sooner with driver's education and 6 clean months on the intermediate license.
Knowing the exact exceptions to each rule — a licensed adult 18 or older riding along, or travel to school, work, a religious activity, or an emergency — is worth more than knowing the restriction alone.
Setting a real practice target
Aim for a consistent 90% or higher in practice, well above the 80% floor, since actual test-day nerves tend to shave a few points off whatever score you're hitting in relaxed conditions at home.
A topic-by-topic breakdown after each practice test catches a specific weak spot that an overall percentage alone would hide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions can I miss on Wyoming's permit test?
Up to 5 and still pass with 20 correct (80%); a 6th miss fails the 25-question test.
How long must a Wyoming permit be held before the intermediate license?
At least 10 days, on top of completing the required 50 supervised driving hours.
Does the passing score differ for the motorcycle or CDL test?
No — Wyoming uses 80% across all three knowledge tests, though the total question count differs by track.
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Start a free Wyoming permit practice testLast reviewed: 2026-07-24