WY Permit Practice Test

How to use this WY practice test

1. Take the full practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at the score your state requires, book the real test.

WY practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9

Printable WY practice test with answer key

First 40 questions from the WY bank

Every question below comes from the Wyoming question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. What is the highest posted interstate speed limit listed in the Wyoming manual?

   1. 65 mph
   2. 70 mph
   3. 75 mph
   4. 80 mph
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   80 mph. The speed table lists two interstate figures, 80 mph and 75 mph. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. If ice covers the road, what pace does the manual tell drivers to use?

   1. The posted maximum
   2. A crawl
   3. The normal dry-road speed
   4. A pace 5 mph above traffic
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   A crawl. The ice guidance is to reduce speed to a crawl, with an additional warning that a driver may need to slow further when vehicles are ahead. Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. What is the best defense against hazardous wind conditions for trucks, recreational vehicles, campers, and vehicles towing trailers?

   1. Driving at slower speeds
   2. Using cruise control to hold a constant speed
   3. Accelerating through exposed areas
   4. Following a large truck as closely as possible
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   Driving at slower speeds. The manual identifies slower speeds as the best defense against wind, especially for trucks, recreational vehicles, campers, and vehicles to Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. What does a driver legally owe an approaching train at a highway-rail crossing?

   1. A yield of right of way
   2. A race to clear the tracks first
   3. Priority if the car reaches the crossing first
   4. A stop only when a police officer is present
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   A yield of right of way. The crossing guidance gives the train the right of way and requires the driver to yield. Full explanation in Test 1

5. 5. In which language are Wyoming's written driver license tests given?

   1. English only
   2. Spanish only
   3. Any language selected by the applicant
   4. English and Spanish printed versions
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   English only. The manual says all tests are given in English only. Full explanation in Test 1

6. 6. Why does Wyoming's manual emphasize special caution around wildlife on rural highways?

   1. Collisions with deer and other big-game animals can seriously harm people and vehicles
   2. Wildlife danger rises only after animals are already standing in the lane
   3. Large animals usually move predictably along the shoulder
   4. Migration seasons are the only time animal crashes happen
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   Collisions with deer and other big-game animals can seriously harm people and vehicles. Wyoming emphasizes wildlife because deer and other big-game animals create real rural highway danger, including serious injury and major veh Full explanation in Test 2

7. 7. What does a solid yellow line in your lane indicate about passing?

   1. You may not pass from that lane
   2. Passing is allowed whenever the vehicle ahead is slower
   3. The line separates lanes traveling in the same direction
   4. Only motorcycles may cross the line to overtake
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   You may not pass from that lane. A solid yellow line in your lane means passing is prohibited from your side of the roadway. Full explanation in Test 2

8. 8. After parking, which final security step does the manual direct the driver to take?

   1. Turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock the car
   2. Leave the engine running with the doors unlocked
   3. Keep the keys in the ignition for quick departure
   4. Park without setting any brake
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   Turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock the car. The parking-on-hills guidance ends with three security actions: turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock the car. Full explanation in Test 2

9. 9. On a blind intersection where buildings block the view, what maximum approach speed does the manual recommend?

   1. No more than 15 mph
   2. No more than 25 mph
   3. No more than 20 mph
   4. The same speed used on an open straight roadway
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   No more than 15 mph. The manual gives a specific ceiling for a blind intersection: approach at no more than 15 mph when trees, bushes, or buildings block the vie Full explanation in Test 2

10. 10. How should speed change as a road becomes wet, covered with packed snow, and then icy?

    1. Reduce speed progressively, ending at a crawl on ice
    2. Keep the dry-road speed until the tires begin to slide
    3. Reduce speed by exactly 5 mph for every condition
    4. Use the posted limit because surface conditions do not alter it
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    Reduce speed progressively, ending at a crawl on ice. The Wyoming guidance becomes more cautious as traction worsens. Full explanation in Test 2

11. 11. What speed limit does the manual list for secondary highways unless otherwise posted?

    1. 55 mph
    2. 60 mph
    3. 65 mph
    4. 70 mph
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    70 mph. The manual lists 70 mph for secondary highways when no different limit is posted. Full explanation in Test 3

12. 12. At what BAC does the manual say a driver may still be convicted of DWUI with supporting evidence?

    1. 0.02 percent
    2. 0.04 percent
    3. 0.05 percent
    4. 0.08 percent only
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    0.05 percent. The manual explains that a driver may be convicted of DWUI with a BAC of 0.05 percent when other supporting evidence is present. Full explanation in Test 3

13. 13. According to the manual, who is affected more by alcohol while driving?

    1. An inexperienced driver
    2. An experienced driver
    3. Both experience groups equally
    4. Neither experience group if driving slowly
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    An inexperienced driver. The alcohol section says inexperienced drivers are affected more than experienced drivers. Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. For the instruction-permit route to a Wyoming intermediate license, how much behind-the-wheel driving must a parent or legal guardian certify?

    1. 30 hours, including 5 at night
    2. 40 hours, including 8 at night
    3. 50 hours, including 10 at night
    4. 60 hours, including 15 at night
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    50 hours, including 10 at night. For the instruction-permit route, Wyoming requires 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving, including 10 hours at night, certified by a parent Full explanation in Test 3

15. 15. After changing an address, how soon must a Wyoming licensee notify the department in writing?

    1. Within 5 days
    2. Within 10 days
    3. Within 30 days
    4. At the next license renewal only
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    Within 10 days. The manual requires written notice within 10 days after a licensee changes an address. Full explanation in Test 3

16. 16. If this WRONG WAY sign faces you, which response is safest?

    1. Pull onto the shoulder, stop, and turn around only when no traffic is coming
    2. Accelerate until the next intersection to clear the sign
    3. Continue if the lane appears empty for 100 feet
    4. Back down the ramp without checking for approaching traffic
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    Pull onto the shoulder, stop, and turn around only when no traffic is coming. A wrong-way sign means the vehicle is traveling against the intended direction, so continuing increases the risk of a head-on collision. Full explanation in Test 4

17. 17. What does the Wyoming manual say about pumping anti-lock brakes?

    1. Do not pump them; the anti-lock system pulses the brakes automatically
    2. Pump them once every second like conventional brakes
    3. Pump them only when the road is icy
    4. Pump them twice, then hold the pedal down
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    Do not pump them; the anti-lock system pulses the brakes automatically. The manual draws a clear line between the two brake types. Full explanation in Test 4

18. 18. What does the round railroad advance warning sign tell a driver to prepare for?

    1. A highway-rail intersection ahead, where the driver should slow, look, and listen
    2. A roundabout that requires entering counterclockwise
    3. A bicycle route with priority over motor vehicles
    4. A no-passing zone that ends immediately at the sign
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    A highway-rail intersection ahead, where the driver should slow, look, and listen. The round railroad warning sign marks an approaching highway-rail intersection. Full explanation in Test 4

19. 19. What is the safest use of the warning shown before a stop-controlled intersection?

    1. Begin planning and slowing early so a complete stop is possible
    2. Pass traffic immediately because the stop sign is still distant
    3. Maintain speed and brake only after entering the intersection
    4. Treat the warning sign itself as permission to roll through the stop
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    Begin planning and slowing early so a complete stop is possible. Advance information about a stop gives the driver time to reduce speed in a controlled way and arrive able to stop at the required location. Full explanation in Test 4

20. 20. What does a driver need to remember about the median on an Interstate highway?

    1. Never cross it; continue to the next exit if a turn or exit is missed
    2. Cross it carefully whenever the next exit is inconvenient
    3. Use the median as a passing lane during heavy traffic
    4. Stop on the median to check directions before continuing
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    Never cross it; continue to the next exit if a turn or exit is missed. The divided-highway design separates opposing traffic, and Wyoming specifically prohibits crossing the median of an Interstate highway. Full explanation in Test 4

21. 21. How should speed be managed on a winding section of roadway?

    1. Choose a slower speed that remains appropriate as road conditions change
    2. Speed up between bends so each curve can be completed quickly
    3. Use cruise control to hold the posted number through every curve
    4. Wait until each bend to brake firmly if the view gets shorter
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    Choose a slower speed that remains appropriate as road conditions change. Winding roads require speed choices that account for repeated curves and changing pavement. Full explanation in Test 5

22. 22. If the vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road, what action is recommended?

    1. Stop doing what started the skid, such as easing up on the brakes or the gas, and do not apply the brakes
    2. Apply the brakes hard and keep the wheels pointed straight
    3. Turn sharply away from the skid while accelerating
    4. Release the steering wheel and wait for the tires to recover
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    Stop doing what started the skid, such as easing up on the brakes or the gas, and do not apply the brakes. Wyoming tells drivers in a skid to keep calm and not overreact. Full explanation in Test 5

23. 23. On an undivided highway, what must traffic in both directions do when a school bus stops with flashing red lights?

    1. Stop for the bus
    2. Continue if traveling toward the front of the bus
    3. Stop only when directly behind the bus
    4. Pass slowly if no child is visible
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    Stop for the bus. On an undivided highway, Wyoming requires vehicles traveling in both directions to stop for a school bus that has stopped with flashing red Full explanation in Test 5

24. 24. When a green turn arrow is displayed and the path is clear, what may the driver do?

    1. Turn in the arrow's direction without stopping, while yielding to people and traffic in the intersection
    2. Stop completely before following the green arrow
    3. Proceed straight because a green arrow does not authorize a turn
    4. Turn without checking for anyone already in the intersection
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    Turn in the arrow's direction without stopping, while yielding to people and traffic in the intersection. A green arrow gives permission to turn in the displayed direction without stopping, but it does not remove the duty to watch the intersectio Full explanation in Test 5

25. 25. When should a driver avoid changing lanes in relation to an intersection?

    1. Before or while in the intersection
    2. Only after fully entering the intersection
    3. Only when traveling on a two lane road
    4. Never, if the driver signals first
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    Before or while in the intersection. Lane changes near intersections create extra conflicts with turning vehicles, crossing traffic, and drivers making their own moves. Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. Who may receive a Wyoming restricted license for extreme inconvenience?

    1. Applicants age 14 to 15 who held an instruction permit and live five or more miles from school or work
    2. Any applicant under 16
    3. Applicants age 16 to 17
    4. Anyone without public transportation
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    Applicants age 14 to 15 who held an instruction permit and live five or more miles from school or work. A restricted license may be issued to applicants age 14 to 15 when an extreme inconvenience exists in their household. Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. Where should you place your vehicle during an emergency stop when possible?

    1. With all four wheels off the pavement
    2. With only the right wheels on the shoulder and the left wheels on the pavement
    3. Partly in the travel lane so other drivers can see you
    4. On a hill or curve where the vehicle is easiest to reach
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    With all four wheels off the pavement. An emergency stop should remove the disabled vehicle from moving traffic as much as conditions allow. Full explanation in Test 6

28. 28. How can a driver judge whether the following distance is adequate on snowy or icy roads?

    1. Use a landmark and complete a one thousand one through one thousand four count before reaching it
    2. Stay exactly one car length behind the vehicle ahead
    3. Use a two second count regardless of road condition
    4. Match the lead vehicle's distance without counting
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    Use a landmark and complete a one thousand one through one thousand four count before reaching it. Reduced traction requires more room for braking, so the Wyoming manual gives a practical four count test. Full explanation in Test 6

29. 29. When passing a vehicle traveling below the legal maximum speed, what is the maximum number of miles per hour a driver may exceed the speed limit?

    1. Up to 10 miles an hour
    2. Up to 5 miles an hour
    3. Up to 15 miles an hour
    4. No amount under any circumstance
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    Up to 10 miles an hour. Wyoming allows a limited increase while passing a vehicle that is traveling below the legal maximum speed. Full explanation in Test 6

30. 30. On an Interstate, what minimum space cushion should normally be left behind the vehicle ahead?

    1. At least two seconds
    2. One car length at every speed
    3. Exactly one second unless it is raining
    4. One and a half seconds when traffic is moving steadily
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    At least two seconds. Wyoming's Interstate guidance calls for at least a two-second space cushion in normal conditions. Full explanation in Test 6

31. 31. What does the slow-moving vehicle symbol on the rear of a farm vehicle warn you about?

    1. The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 miles per hour
    2. The vehicle may travel only at highway speed
    3. The vehicle must yield to every passing car
    4. The symbol means the vehicle is parked
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    The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 miles per hour. The orange slow-moving vehicle symbol warns that the vehicle ahead cannot travel faster than 25 miles per hour. Full explanation in Test 7

32. 32. Besides the reinstatement fee, what must a Wyoming driver pay when an ignition interlock is required?

    1. A $100 ignition interlock fee, plus filing an SR-22
    2. Nothing beyond the reinstatement fee
    3. A $1,000 bond
    4. A monthly $500 fee to the state
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    A $100 ignition interlock fee, plus filing an SR-22. Drivers required to install an ignition interlock device must file an SR-22 insurance form, pay the $50 reinstatement fee, pay the $100 igni Full explanation in Test 7

33. 33. Which sign shape is reserved for stop signs?

    1. Octagon, with eight sides
    2. Round circle
    3. Downward-pointing triangle
    4. Five-sided pentagon
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    Octagon, with eight sides. Wyoming reserves the eight-sided octagon for stop signs. Full explanation in Test 7

34. 34. What does a flashing amber traffic light warn a driver about?

    1. A dangerous intersection or location requiring caution
    2. A mandatory complete stop before every movement
    3. A guaranteed right of way through the intersection
    4. A railroad gate that is about to lower
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    A dangerous intersection or location requiring caution. A flashing amber light means use caution because it warns of a dangerous intersection or location. Full explanation in Test 7

35. 35. Which older vehicles are exempt from Wyoming's child restraint law?

    1. All vehicles older than 10 years
    2. Passenger vehicles before model year 1967 and vans and trucks before model year 1972 that were built without safety belts
    3. Any pickup truck
    4. No vehicles are exempt
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    Passenger vehicles before model year 1967 and vans and trucks before model year 1972 that were built without safety belts. Vehicles that were not equipped with safety belts at the time of manufacture are exempt from the child restraint law, meaning passenger vehi Full explanation in Test 7

36. 36. What information does a rectangular Wyoming traffic sign generally provide?

    1. Regulatory information about lawful speeds and directions
    2. A warning that animals are near the roadway
    3. The number of tracks at a railroad crossing
    4. A reminder that a vehicle cannot exceed 25 miles per hour
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    Regulatory information about lawful speeds and directions. Rectangular signs communicate regulatory information, including lawful speeds and directions that govern how traffic should proceed. Full explanation in Test 8

37. 37. An overhead lane sign shows an arrow with the word ONLY. What does that require?

    1. You must go in the direction the arrow points
    2. You may choose any direction after slowing down
    3. You may use the lane for that direction only when traffic is heavy
    4. You must change lanes before the next signal
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    You must go in the direction the arrow points. The word ONLY makes the arrow direction mandatory. Full explanation in Test 8

38. 38. On a divided roadway, which vehicles must stop when a school bus stops with flashing red lights?

    1. Only vehicles on the same side of the separation as the bus
    2. Vehicles in every lane on both sides of the roadway
    3. Only vehicles directly behind the bus
    4. Only vehicles next to the bus after its stop arm is fully extended
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    Only vehicles on the same side of the separation as the bus. On a divided roadway, the stop requirement applies to vehicles traveling on the same side of the separation as the stopped school bus. Full explanation in Test 8

39. 39. How does the Wyoming manual describe a BAC of 0.02 percent?

    1. Legally drunk
    2. Fatal
    3. Low, with most people not significantly affected, though crash risk still rises from that level
    4. Impossible after one drink
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    Low, with most people not significantly affected, though crash risk still rises from that level. A BAC of 0.02 percent is considered low and most persons are not significantly affected at this level, while 0. Full explanation in Test 8

40. 40. How far does a loaded heavy truck need to stop from 55 mph, and what happens when its brakes are hot?

    1. About 100 feet in all cases
    2. About 140 feet like a car
    3. About one mile
    4. About 190 to 200 feet, doubling to about 400 feet with hot brakes
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    About 190 to 200 feet, doubling to about 400 feet with hot brakes. A heavy vehicle with a loaded trailer will usually take over two thirds the length of a football field, about 190 to 200 feet, to stop from Full explanation in Test 8