Wyoming Car Permit After a Motorcycle License: Exemptions, Tests and Extra Steps (2026)

Wyoming requires separate licenses for cars and motorcycles. Having a motorcycle license does not exempt you from the standard process to drive a car.

Does a Wyoming Motorcycle License Count Toward a Car Instruction Permit?

Your Class M motorcycle endorsement does not grant car driving privileges. You must obtain a Class C instruction permit to practice driving a car.

Why a Motorcycle License Does Not Replace a Car Permit

• Class M Endorsement: Only for motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and mopeds.
• Class C License / Instruction Permit: Required for standard passenger cars and light trucks.
• Separate Testing: You must pass the car-specific written knowledge exam and behind-the-wheel skills test, regardless of motorcycle experience.
• No Exemption: You cannot skip the instruction permit with a motorcycle license. Supervised practice hours are still required.

Example: A rider in Cheyenne with a full Class M license must still apply for a Class C instruction permit, pass the car knowledge test at the WYDOT office, and complete 50 hours of supervised driving before taking the car skills test.

Do Motorcycle Riding Hours Count Toward Wyoming Car Supervised-Driving Hours?

Do not count motorcycle riding as a substitute for the Class C supervised-driving certification. Wyoming's intermediate Class C path requires the minor to document the required behind-the-wheel driving for that licensing path; motorcycle experience is a separate vehicle privilege.

Does time holding a motorcycle permit count toward the car-permit holding period? Do not assume it does. Wyoming treats Class C and Class M as separate vehicle privileges, and the Class C intermediate path requires the learner-permit step for that path. Ask Driver Services before trying to credit time held only under a motorcycle permit.

Applying for Your Car Instruction Permit

Visit a WYDOT Driver Services office with your current motorcycle license and required documents.

• Form: Complete Form 10-4003 R05/25 Driver License / Identification Card Application.
• Documents: Provide proof of identity, residency, and Social Security Number.
• Testing: Pass a vision screening and the Class C written knowledge test.
• Fees: The Wyoming instruction permit fee is $45.
• Practice: If under 18, log 50 hours (10 nighttime) of supervised driving with a licensed adult 18+.

Example: In Casper, applicants often get rejected for using an expired proof of residency, like an old utility bill. Bring two residency proofs no more than 45 days old and from different entities.

Can You Hold Both a Car and Motorcycle Permit Simultaneously in Wyoming?

Yes, you can hold a Class C (Car) and a Class M (motorcycle) instruction permit simultaneously in Wyoming. Both authorizations will be listed on one permit card.

Process for Dual Permits

• Application: Submit one Form 10-4003 R05/25 at a Driver License office to apply for both permits.
• Exams: Pass two separate written knowledge tests - one for car rules and one for motorcycle rules - plus a vision screening.
• Supervision: Adhere to the unique restrictions for each vehicle type while practicing.
• Cost: WYDOT lists an $11 fee when a motorcycle privilege is added to a license class.

Example: A Gillette teen can get both permits on the same day by passing both written exams. Their permit will show restrictions for both vehicle types, allowing them to practice driving a car with a parent and riding a motorcycle with a qualified supervisor.

Do You Get a New Physical Credential When Adding a Car Permit to Motorcycle Privileges?

Wyoming uses the credential to show the classes, endorsements, and restrictions you currently hold. When Driver Services adds a new privilege, expect the updated transaction paperwork or credential to reflect that change; check the class and restrictions before leaving the office.

What Tests May Be Required When Adding Car Privileges?

Car and motorcycle driving privileges have separate skills requirements. Use the dedicated road-test guide for Class C vehicle requirements and testing details, and the motorcycle licensing guidance for the motorcycle skills path.

Examples of Moving From Motorcycle to Car Privileges

Here is what Wyoming WYDOT requires for motorcycle to car licensing examples.

1. Adding a Car License: A Jackson resident with a motorcycle license wants to drive a truck. They must get a Class C instruction permit, practice, and pass the car driving test to add the Class C privilege to their existing license.
2. Starting from Scratch: A 17-year-old in Rock Springs with no license can apply for both a Class C and Class M instruction permit simultaneously, studying for two written tests, to begin practicing for both car and motorcycle licenses.
3. Experienced Rider, New Driver: An adult in Sheridan who has ridden motorcycles for years but never driven a car must still start with a Class C instruction permit and complete all supervised driving requirements before the skills test; their motorcycle experience does not shorten the process.