Drivers who need to take a non-commercial driver license road test are again able to take exams in Cody — though with several new health protocols in place.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT) Driver Services Office is conducting non-commercial road tests by appointment only, and only at certain offices. In this area, the road tests will only be offered at the office in Cody (2201 17th Street, Unit 11) and not in Lovell or Basin.

The WYDOT offices that will offer testing already have the necessary equipment to conduct the tests, the department said. Not only will WYDOT employees ask a series of health questions to screen applicants for any COVID-19 symptoms and exposure, but they will also perform no-touch temperature checks. WYDOT says it will add additional locations as equipment arrives.

“These protocols have been put in place and approved by state officials to ensure everyone stays safe and healthy,” said Misty Dobson, WYDOT Driver Services program manager. “We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable coming in to take their test and we want to do our part to help prevent the spread of the virus.”

Under a March 24 executive order from Gov. Mark Gordon, officials suspended non-commercial driver license tests due to the pandemic. Commercial vehicle and motorcycle driving tests have remained available by appointment, and with some additional health screening questions.

WYDOT Director Luke Reiner said the department is pleased to again be able to offer non-commercial driver’s license tests.

“We are committed to providing the best possible service to the people of Wyoming and this plan enables us to do just that,” Reiner said.

To schedule an appointment for a test in Cody, call 307-587-3346. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, but is closed on Tuesdays. After making an appointment, drivers must arrive 15 minutes early, go into the office to check in and confirm their mobile phone number and then wait outside or in their vehicle until an examiner calls them.

“WYDOT also will continue with social distancing guidelines and only permit a certain number of people inside a Driver Services Office at one time,” the department said in a release. “That means WYDOT employees will call or text those who are waiting outside, including the road test takers.”

Only 10 people can be inside the Cody office at one time.