Roadwise States Wyoming Driving lessons License classes and restriction codes Wyoming driving lesson · Your License
License classes and restriction codes A 3-minute lesson from the Wyoming course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Read time 3 minutes
Course unit Your License
Checkpoint questions 6
Source pages 6, 7 Your license class says what you may drive. Most new drivers get Class C, and motorcycles need Class M. Restriction codes are letters printed on the license that limit when or how you may drive.
Know the rule
Class C lets you drive a single vehicle or combination (except motorcycles) with a GVWR less than 26,001 pounds, or such a vehicle towing one with a GVWR of no more than 10,000 pounds.
Handbook p. 6 ↗ 26,001 lbs Class C covers vehicles with a GVWR less than this
Handbook p. 6 ↗ 10,000 lbs Highest GVWR of a towed vehicle allowed with Class C
Handbook p. 6 ↗ Know the rule
A Class C CDL also allows vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers (including the driver) or vehicles placarded for hazardous materials.
Handbook p. 6 ↗ Know the rule
Class M is issued only for motorcycles. Any Class A, B or C license may include the M classification.
Handbook p. 6 ↗ Restriction code A letter on your license meaning you may drive only in certain circumstances or if special provisions are met.
Handbook p. 6 ↗ Two more CDL-only codes: X – No cargo in tank Z – No full air brake Handbook p. 7 ↗ Put it into practice
Your license shows restriction B because you passed the vision screening wearing glasses. You must wear your glasses or contacts every time you drive.
A useful reminder B is for glasses (corrective lenses) and G is daylight only. They are the two codes new drivers see most.
Check your understanding Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
Restriction code J means a license is valid without a photo or signature. True False Answer: True
Restriction code J means valid without photo or signature.
Handbook p. 7 ↗ A Class C license covers a single vehicle or combination (other than motorcycles) with a GVWR below what limit? 26,001 pounds 10,001 pounds 16,001 pounds 40,001 pounds Answer: 26,001 pounds
The Class C license covers a single vehicle or combination under 26,001 pounds GVWR, or one towing a trailer that does not exceed 10,000 pounds GVWR.
Handbook p. 6 ↗ A driver wants to operate a vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers. What license classification is required? A standard Class C license A Class M license Any license with a P restriction A Class C CDL license Answer: A Class C CDL license
The Class C CDL license allows operation of vehicles that transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or vehicles placarded for hazardous materials.
Handbook p. 6 ↗ Restriction code G on a Wyoming license means the holder may only: Drive with corrective lenses Drive during daylight hours Drive a vehicle with automatic transmission Drive within 50 miles of home Answer: Drive during daylight hours
Restriction code G means daylight driving only.
Handbook p. 7 ↗ Which restriction code means a driver must have corrective lenses to legally drive? A C B G Answer: B
Code B means corrective lenses are required; A is automatic transmission, C is mechanical aid, and G is daylight driving only.
Handbook p. 7 ↗ Which restriction code limits a non-commercial driver to vehicles with an automatic transmission? B A C G Answer: A
Restriction code A means automatic transmission; B is corrective lenses, C is mechanical aid and G is daylight driving only.
Handbook p. 7 ↗ Previous lesson Who needs a Wyoming license (and who can't get one) Next lesson Age, ID and proof of residency About the source Roadwise’s Wyoming course uses the driver handbook edition supplied with this study pack. This lesson cites source pages 6, 7. The linked PDF is a third-party mirror of the handbook, rather than a government-hosted page.
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