Wyoming motorcycle permit practice test
It's based on Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021. Practise Wyoming's own motorcycle rules below, then the full motorcycle manual tests.
Wyoming motorcycle rules
| Permit | Motorcycle instruction permit at 15: pass a written exam and vision test for a 90-day permit; also passing a riding test gives a one-year permit; no passengers on either (W.S. 31-7-110(b); manual pp. 11, 15). Permit holders under 17 may ride on public highways only 5 a.m.-11 p.m. unless an exception applies (medical necessity, work, school/activity, medical emergency) (W.S. 31-7-110(b), (h)(ii)(B)-(E)). At 16, after holding the permit and 50 hours of practice including 10 at night (parent-certified), an intermediate motorcycle permit is available; it never allows passengers and violations bring a 30-day suspension (W.S. 31-7-110(g), (j), (k); manual p. 15). Applicants under 18 need a minor's release signed by a parent or guardian. Fees: motorcycle license $6, instruction permit $40 (manual p. 12, 2021; plus $5 technology fee on license classes). |
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| Skills test or course | First-time applicants never licensed anywhere take an on-cycle skills test in a controlled off-street area: cone weave, normal stop, right turn from a stop, left U-turn, quick stop and obstacle swerve; applicant provides a street-legal (licensed, registered, insured) motorcycle and wears a helmet, face shield or goggles, gloves, jacket or long sleeves, long pants and over-ankle closed-toe footwear; not given in rain or snow or on a wet or icy course (Testing page; manual p. 10). Failed applicants wait 24 hours. Waived with an approved Motorcycle Safety Course certification card, honored up to two years (manual p. 9); WYDOT Basic Rider Course (MSF BRC, about 20 hours, May-September) completion waives all Class M testing if the card is presented within two years of the course (pp. 40-41). A valid out-of-state license can also waive the skills test (p. 11). |
| Helmet law | Partial: no minor (under 18; age of majority W.S. 14-1-101) may operate or ride on a motorcycle without approved protective headgear securely fastened, and the operator may not let a minor ride without one; does not apply in an enclosed cab, on a moped, or in an authorized parade (W.S. 31-5-115(o), (q); manual pp. 44-45). |
| Passengers | No passengers on a motorcycle instruction permit or intermediate motorcycle permit. A passenger may ride only if the motorcycle is designed for more than one person, on the regular two-person seat or a seat firmly attached at the rear or side; the motorcycle must have passenger footrests; minor passengers must wear a helmet (W.S. 31-5-115(a), (m), (o); manual pp. 15, 44). |
| Lane splitting or filtering | Prohibited: no riding between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles; no passing in the same lane except another motorcycle (match its speed first); motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane; two motorcycles may ride abreast in one lane by mutual consent, never three or more (W.S. 31-5-115(e)-(j); manual p. 44). |
Wyoming motorcycle law questions
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Question 1What is the minimum age for a Wyoming motorcycle instruction permit?
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A: 15. Youths at least 15 can get a motorcycle instruction permit after passing a written exam and a vision test. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Motorcycle permits, page 15.
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Question 2How long is the Wyoming motorcycle instruction permit valid if you pass only the written exam and vision test?
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B: 90 days. Passing the written exam and vision test gives a restricted-use permit to ride for 90 days. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Motorcycle permits, page 15.
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Question 3A Wyoming motorcycle permit applicant passes the written test, the vision test and a riding test. How long can the permit be issued for?
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C: One year. Passing a riding test as well qualifies the applicant for an instruction permit that is good for one year. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Motorcycle permits, page 15.
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Question 4May a Wyoming motorcycle instruction permit holder carry a passenger?
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D: No, a permit holder may not ride with a passenger. A motorcycle instruction permit holder may not operate a motorcycle with a passenger. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Motorcycle permits, page 15.
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Question 5What must a Wyoming rider complete to qualify for an intermediate motorcycle permit at 16?
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A: 50 hours of practice, including 10 at night, certified by a parent or guardian. Permit holders 16 or older who have 50 hours of practice driving, 10 of them at night, certified by a parent or guardian, qualify for an intermediate permit. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Motorcycle permits, page 15.
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Question 6When may a Wyoming intermediate motorcycle permit holder carry a passenger?
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B: Never. A holder of an intermediate motorcycle permit may at no time operate the motorcycle with any passenger. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Motorcycle permits, page 15.
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Question 7What do Wyoming motorcycle license applicants under 18 need besides passing the tests?
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C: A minor's release signed by a legal parent or guardian. Applicants under 18 must have a minor's release signed by a legal parent or guardian. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: License services: First Wyoming licenses, page 11.
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Question 8How many times in one day may a Wyoming motorcycle license applicant take the written test?
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D: Twice. Applicants for a motorcycle license are allowed to take the written test twice in one day. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Required tests: Written test – Automated Testing System, page 9.
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Question 9According to the Wyoming motorcycle manual, applicants who miss how many written test questions must wait three days to retest?
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A: 13 or more. The manual says applicants who miss 13 or more questions must wait three days before being retested. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Required tests: Skills test, page 9.
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Question 10How long must a Wyoming applicant wait to retake a failed skills test?
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B: 24 hours. Applicants who fail are required to wait 24 hours before testing again. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Required tests: Skills test, page 9.
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Question 11For how long does Wyoming honor an approved Motorcycle Safety Course certification card to waive the on-cycle skills test?
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C: No longer than two years. The certification card from an approved Motorcycle Safety Course is honored for no longer than two years. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Required tests: Skills test, page 9.
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Question 12Who must take Wyoming's on-cycle skills test?
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D: First-time applicants who have never been licensed in Wyoming or any other state. First-time applicants who have never been licensed in this or any other state must pass a skills test of safe riding maneuvers. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Required tests: Skills test, page 9.
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Question 13Where is the Wyoming on-cycle skill test conducted?
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A: In a controlled, off-street area. The manual states the on-cycle skill test is conducted in a controlled, off-street area. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: On-cycle skill test, page 10.
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Question 14Besides the on-cycle test, what does completing the WYDOT Basic Rider Course waive when the card is presented within two years?
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B: The written (knowledge) test as well. Successful completion of the Basic Rider Course waives all testing requirements for a Class M endorsement if the card is presented within two years of the course. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Motorcycle Safety Education Classes: Basic Rider Course, page 41.
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Question 15According to the 2021 Wyoming manual, what is the fee for a motorcycle license?
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C: $6. The manual's fee table lists the motorcycle license at $6 (fees are subject to change). Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Driver license fees, page 12.
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Question 16What vision standard must Wyoming applicants meet?
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D: 20/40 acuity with both eyes and a 120-degree combined horizontal field. Applicants need 20/40 acuity with both eyes, with or without glasses, and at least 120 degrees of combined horizontal field of vision. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Required tests: Vision screening, page 9.
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Question 17Who must wear protective headgear on a motorcycle in Wyoming?
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A: Minors (under 18) who operate or ride on a motorcycle. Wyoming's helmet law covers minors: no minor may operate or ride on a motorcycle without approved headgear securely fastened. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Basic rules and regulations, page 44.
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Question 18When must a Wyoming motorcyclist's headlight be on?
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B: At all times, including daylight hours. Anyone operating a motorcycle must have the headlamp on at all times, including daylight hours. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Basic rules and regulations, page 45.
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Question 19Is lane splitting (riding between rows of vehicles) allowed in Wyoming?
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C: No, it is prohibited. No person may operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Basic rules and regulations, page 44.
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Question 20In Wyoming, which vehicle may a motorcyclist pass in the same lane it occupies?
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C: Another motorcycle, after first matching its speed. A motorcyclist may not pass a vehicle in the same lane unless it is another motorcycle, and must first match that motorcycle's speed. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Basic rules and regulations, page 44.
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Question 21How many motorcycles may ride side by side in one lane in Wyoming?
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A: Two. Motorcycles may not be operated three or more abreast in a single lane, so at most two may share a lane (by consent of both riders). Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Basic rules and regulations, page 44.
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Question 22Under Wyoming rules, where must a motorcycle passenger ride?
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B: On a seat designed for two people or a seat firmly attached at the rear or side. A passenger may ride only if the motorcycle is designed for more than one person, on a two-person seat or a seat firmly attached at the rear or side of the operator. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Basic rules and regulations, page 44.
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Question 23What must a Wyoming motorcycle have to carry a passenger (other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab)?
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C: Passenger footrests. Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, must have footrests for the passenger. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Basic rules and regulations, page 44.
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Question 24What is Wyoming's rule on handlebar height?
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D: Hands on the grips may not be above shoulder height when seated upright. No one may operate a motorcycle with handlebars that put the rider's hands above shoulder height when seated with the motorcycle upright. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Basic rules and regulations, page 44.
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Question 25Which equipment is optional on a Wyoming motorcycle?
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A: Turn signals. Every motorcycle needs a headlight, taillight, brake light, red rear reflector, left mirror, muffler and horn; front and rear turn signals are optional. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Motorcycle equipment: Required equipment, page 43.
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Question 26Which mirror is required on every Wyoming motorcycle?
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B: A mirror mounted on the left side. Every motorcycle must have a mirror mounted on the left side that shows the highway to the rear. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Motorcycle equipment: Required equipment, page 43.
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Question 27What is the speed limit in Wyoming school zones unless otherwise posted?
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C: 20 mph. The manual lists school zones at 20 mph unless otherwise posted. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Rules of the Road: Legal speed limits, page 42.
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Question 28A Wyoming driver under 21 is in actual physical control of a vehicle. At what alcohol concentration will they be suspended for DWUI?
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D: 0.02%. Drivers under 21 in actual physical control of a vehicle with 0.02 percent or more alcohol are suspended (90 days for a first offense). Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Youthful Driver Suspension, page 23.
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Question 29How long is the Administrative Per Se suspension in Wyoming after a DWUI arrest with an alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more?
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A: 90 days. An Administrative Per Se suspension lasts 90 days; dismissal of the DWUI in court does not affect it. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Drinking and driving suspensions: Administrative Per Se Suspension, page 20.
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Question 30In Wyoming, how long does a compulsory insurance suspension (conviction for having no liability insurance) last?
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B: Until an SR-22 insurance form has been filed. A conviction for not having liability insurance leads to a suspension that lasts until an SR-22 form is filed with the department. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021: Compulsory Insurance Suspension, page 26.
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Manual: Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle 2021. Source: Wyoming Department of Transportation, Driver Services Program, checked 2026-10-27.