Wyoming 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. Come back on a later day and retake the questions you missed. A score on questions you have not seen before tells you more than a repeat.

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
10. Test 10
11. Test 11
12. Test 12
13. Test 13
14. Test 14
15. Test 15
16. Test 16
17. Test 17
18. Test 18
19. Test 19
20. Test 20
21. Test 21
22. Test 22
23. Test 23
24. Test 24
25. Test 25

Printable WY practice test with answer key

40 sample practice 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. An overhead lane sign and an arrow painted on the pavement both point to the left for your lane. How does the Wyoming manual say their meanings compare?

   1. The painted arrow is only a suggestion, while the overhead sign is the law
   2. The overhead sign applies only during rush hour
   3. The painted arrow overrides the overhead sign when they differ
   4. They have the same meaning
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   They have the same meaning. Wyoming explains that overhead lane signs tell you which direction you must go, and that arrows painted on the roadway carry the same meanin Full explanation in Test 1

   Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings, signaling and passing

2. 2. Under Wyoming's Implied Consent law, when are drivers deemed to have consented to chemical tests for alcohol?

   1. When they apply for or renew a license in person
   2. Only after a judge signs a warrant
   3. When they are convicted of impaired driving
   4. Whenever they drive on a public street or highway
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   Whenever they drive on a public street or highway. Wyoming treats driving on a public street or highway as consent to the chemical testing process when an officer is investigating possible im Full explanation in Test 2

   Study this in the handbook: How alcohol affects you, and implied consent

3. 3. Where are pennant-shaped signs placed in Wyoming?

   
   1. Before a railroad crossing
   2. At the end of a school zone
   3. At the beginning of a no-passing zone
   4. At a required stop
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   At the beginning of a no-passing zone. Pennant-shaped signs are located at the beginning of a no-passing zone. Full explanation in Test 3

   Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and adjusting to conditions

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

   
   1. A roundabout that requires entering counterclockwise
   2. A highway-rail intersection ahead, where the driver should slow, look, and listen
   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

   Study this in the handbook: Road sign shapes and colors

5. 5. How long does it take to fully absorb the alcohol in a single drink, according to the Wyoming manual?

   1. About 5 hours
   2. About 2 minutes
   3. 30 to 40 minutes
   4. It is absorbed instantly
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   30 to 40 minutes. The effects of alcohol increase with the passage of time because it takes 30 to 40 minutes to totally absorb the alcohol in a single drink. Full explanation in Test 5

   Study this in the handbook: How alcohol affects you, and implied consent

6. 6. Which vehicles does the Wyoming manual say are more likely to tip over in a skid?

   1. Four-wheel-drive vehicles with high centers of gravity
   2. Small front-wheel-drive cars
   3. Vehicles with anti-lock brakes
   4. Low sports cars with wide tires
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   Four-wheel-drive vehicles with high centers of gravity. The manual warns that four-wheel-drive vehicles with high centers of gravity are more likely to tip over in a skid. Full explanation in Test 6

   Study this in the handbook: Night, weather and winter driving

7. 7. At an intersection with no signs or signals, you plan to turn left while an oncoming vehicle proceeds straight and another vehicle approaches from your right; to which vehicles must you yield?

   1. Yield to both vehicles
   2. Yield only to the vehicle on the right
   3. Yield only to the straight-moving vehicle
   4. Claim priority by turning first
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   Yield to both vehicles. A left turn at an uncontrolled intersection creates two separate conflicts in the manual example. Full explanation in Test 7

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

8. 8. On the two-way roadway indicated by this sign, where should the driver travel?

   
   1. In any lane as on a multilane one-way roadway
   2. On the left side, because opposing vehicles must yield
   3. Across the center line whenever the lane ahead is open
   4. On the right side, leaving the left half for approaching traffic
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   On the right side, leaving the left half for approaching traffic. On a two-lane road with one lane in each direction, Wyoming requires the driver to use the right side and yield the left half to oncoming tr Full explanation in Test 8

   Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings, signaling and passing

9. 9. How can a Wyoming applicant get full driving privileges before age 17?

   1. At 16 and a half, after an approved driver education course and six months with an intermediate license
   2. At 15 with a restricted license
   3. At 16 with a parent's note
   4. Only at 17, no exceptions
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   At 16 and a half, after an approved driver education course and six months with an intermediate license. For full driving privileges an applicant must be at least 17, or be 16 and a half and have completed an approved driver education course and Full explanation in Test 9

   Study this in the handbook: Instruction permits and intermediate licenses

10. 10. What does Wyoming impose for a third DWUI within 10 years?

    1. A 90-day suspension
    2. A one-year suspension
    3. A six-month suspension
    4. A three-year revocation
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    A three-year revocation. A third or subsequent DWUI within 10 years results in a three-year revocation, not a suspension. Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: DWUI, Administrative Per Se and youthful driver suspensions

11. 11. Which clue suggests a parked car may pull out in front of traffic?

    1. A parking ticket placed on the windshield glass
    2. Curtains drawn inside a parked recreational vehicle
    3. A bicycle locked to a rack behind the car
    4. Exhaust, brake lights, signal, or driver seated inside
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    Exhaust, brake lights, signal, or driver seated inside. Parked cars about to move betray themselves through exhaust from the tail pipe, brake lights, a flashing turn signal, white backup lights, f Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Following distance and heavy trucks

12. 12. What three actions make an inevitable collision less dangerous?

    1. Brake hard, steer straight, and keep the brakes locked
    2. Slow as fast as possible, turn away, and speed up when appropriate
    3. Speed up, sound the horn, and brace for impact
    4. Stop completely, keep straight, and hold the wheel
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    Slow as fast as possible, turn away, and speed up when appropriate. When a collision cannot be avoided, Wyoming's manual gives three actions that can reduce its danger: slow as fast as possible, turn away, an Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: Night, weather and winter driving

13. 13. You cannot see clearly while driving in reduced light. How should your following distance change?

    1. Increase it to at least three or four seconds
    2. Keep it at exactly two seconds behind traffic
    3. Reduce it so headlights show the road better
    4. Match the distance used on dry daylight roads
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    Increase it to at least three or four seconds. Reduced light shortens the distance at which hazards become clear, so the normal two second gap can vanish before a stop is possible. Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Night, weather and winter driving

14. 14. A defensive driver counts past one thousand and ten before passing a roadside object. What scanning habit does that count confirm?

    1. At least 3 to 5 seconds ahead
    2. At least 20 to 25 seconds ahead
    3. At least 10 to 15 seconds ahead
    4. One car length for each 10 mph speed
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    At least 10 to 15 seconds ahead. Defensive scanning reaches at least 10 to 15 seconds ahead, far enough that counting one thousand and one upward passes one thousand and ten Full explanation in Test 14

15. 15. When checking at an intersection, which side should be checked after looking front?

    1. Check to the right first after the front
    2. Check to the left first after the front
    3. Check behind first after looking to front
    4. Check front again and proceed without sides
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    Check to the left first after the front. Intersection scanning runs front, then left, then right, then both directions again, because vehicles from the left arrive first. Full explanation in Test 15

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

16. 16. Where is recommended tire pressure found besides the owner's manual?

    1. On the fuel filler door of the vehicle
    2. Stamped on each tire's tread surface area
    3. On the driver's side door jamb of vehicle
    4. On the vehicle registration certificate document
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    On the driver's side door jamb of vehicle. Besides the owner's manual, recommended pressure appears on the driver's side door jamb, to be checked with a tire pressure gauge. Full explanation in Test 16

17. 17. If a vehicle breaks down, on which side should occupants exit?

    1. Get out on the traffic side to be seen
    2. Exit whichever side is closest to help
    3. Remain inside until help arrives on scene
    4. Get out on the side away from traffic
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    Get out on the side away from traffic. A breakdown stop with all four wheels on the shoulder is followed by exiting on the side away from traffic. Full explanation in Test 17

    Study this in the handbook: When a crash seems imminent, and vehicle failures

18. 18. Under the Non-Resident Violator Compact, which state takes suspension action after a citation from another state?

    1. The state where the offense occurred acts
    2. A federal agency that keeps driving records
    3. Both states suspend the driver at the same time
    4. The state where the violator is licensed
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    The state where the violator is licensed. The compact is built so a driver licensed in one state is treated under that home state system after a citation elsewhere. Full explanation in Test 18

    Study this in the handbook: Suspensions, revocations and reinstatement

19. 19. What can proof of purchasing an approved child restraint do after a first offense?

    1. Waive the court fine for that first offense
    2. Extend the restraint requirement through age ten
    3. Register the restraint with the county
    4. Waive every future restraint fine
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    Waive the court fine for that first offense. For a first child-restraint offense, the court may waive the fine after receiving proof that an approved restraint was purchased, leased, or Full explanation in Test 19

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts and child restraints

20. 20. About what share of alcohol in the body is eliminated by the liver?

    1. About 90 percent eliminated by the liver
    2. About 50 percent eliminated by the liver
    3. About 10 percent eliminated by the liver
    4. Nearly all eliminated through the lungs only
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    About 90 percent eliminated by the liver. About 90 percent of the alcohol in the body is eliminated by the liver, at a constant rate of about one drink per hour that is about the sam Full explanation in Test 20

    Study this in the handbook: How alcohol affects you, and implied consent

21. 21. Two vehicles stop at a four-way stop at clearly different times. Which vehicle should be permitted to proceed first?

    1. The driver on the left goes first always
    2. The largest vehicle goes first by courtesy rule
    3. The driver who stops first goes first
    4. All drivers proceed together after stopping fully
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    The driver who stops first goes first. Four way stop courtesy lets the driver who stops first proceed first. Full explanation in Test 21

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

22. 22. When shall a first offense child restraint fine be waived by the court?

    1. Upon promise to purchase a restraint later
    2. Upon proof of acquiring an approved restraint
    3. After attending a two hour safety class held
    4. Never, the $60 fine is mandatory always due
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    Upon proof of acquiring an approved restraint. A first offense fine, capped at $60, is waived when the court receives proof of purchase, lease, or other acquisition of an approved restrai Full explanation in Test 22

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts and child restraints

23. 23. Between two parked cars, what is the middle step of the parking sequence described?

    1. Pull forward until the front bumper touches curb
    2. Back the front of the car in before the rear
    3. Stop parallel and let a passenger guide from outside
    4. Back the rear of the car into the space
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    Back the rear of the car into the space. Parking between two cars proceeds in stages: pull ahead of the open place, back the rear of the car in, back the front in, then pull close t Full explanation in Test 23

24. 24. Who approves applications for Wyoming restricted licenses for extreme inconvenience?

    1. The local school district approves applications
    2. The county treasurer approves applications solely
    3. A parent or guardian approves applications alone
    4. The Wyoming Highway Patrol approves applications
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    The Wyoming Highway Patrol approves applications. Restricted license applications for extreme inconvenience go to the Wyoming Highway Patrol for approval. Full explanation in Test 24

    Study this in the handbook: Tests, renewals and restricted licenses

25. 25. When may a driver move back after passing on a two-lane road?

    1. As soon as the rear bumper clears the vehicle
    2. When the passed driver flashes headlights twice
    3. When the passed vehicle's front is seen in mirror
    4. After traveling one mile in the passing lane
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    When the passed vehicle's front is seen in mirror. Return to the right lane only when the front of the passed vehicle appears in the rear view mirror, proving the whole vehicle cleared with m Full explanation in Test 25

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and adjusting to conditions

26. 26. Traffic is backed up just past a railroad crossing. When may you drive onto the tracks?

    1. As soon as the warning lights stop flashing
    2. Only when you are sure you can clear the tracks on the other side without stopping
    3. When the car ahead of you has started to move
    4. Whenever no train is in sight, even if you may have to stop on the tracks
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    Only when you are sure you can clear the tracks on the other side without stopping. Wyoming's manual says to always expect a train at every highway-rail intersection and not to get trapped on one. Full explanation in Test 1

    Study this in the handbook: Crashes, breakdowns and railroad crossings

27. 27. What is the proper response to a steady amber traffic light when stopping is safe?

    1. Accelerate to beat the red light
    2. Stop before entering the intersection
    3. Proceed at the same speed whenever the light has just changed
    4. Treat it as permission to turn without yielding
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    Stop before entering the intersection. An amber, or yellow, light means the driver should stop before entering the intersection when a safe stop is possible. Full explanation in Test 2

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and arrows

28. 28. When does a Wyoming restricted (extreme inconvenience) license expire?

    1. On the holder's 16th birthday
    2. 30 days after the holder's 16th birthday
    3. One year after it is issued
    4. 30 days after the holder's 17th birthday
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    30 days after the holder's 16th birthday. A restricted license expires 30 days after the holder's 16th birthday. Full explanation in Test 3

    Study this in the handbook: Tests, renewals and restricted licenses

29. 29. Without a licensed adult driver, how many unrelated passengers under 18 may an intermediate license holder carry?

    1. None
    2. Two
    3. One
    4. Three
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    One. An intermediate license holder may transport no more than one passenger under 18 who is not an immediate family member unless accompanied by Full explanation in Test 4

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction permits and intermediate licenses

30. 30. Most Wyoming warning signs are yellow. What color are construction and maintenance warning signs?

    1. Green
    2. Blue
    3. Orange
    4. Red
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    Orange. Warning signs alert you to conditions ahead, such as road hazards, construction sites and schools. Full explanation in Test 5

    Study this in the handbook: Road sign shapes and colors

31. 31. When this school sign is posted near the roadway, what should a driver do?

    
    1. Keep the normal speed because the sign only identifies a school building
    2. Slow down and create more space when children may be near traffic
    3. Use the shoulder to pass any vehicle slowing for students
    4. Stop in the travel lane until a school employee waves traffic through
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    Slow down and create more space when children may be near traffic. A school sign calls for more than simply identifying a nearby building. Full explanation in Test 6

    Study this in the handbook: Motorcycles, pedestrians, bicycles and animals

32. 32. A Wyoming driver is convicted in court of driving without liability insurance. How long does the suspension last?

    1. For 30 days
    2. Until an SR-22 insurance form is filed with the department
    3. For 90 days
    4. For one year
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    Until an SR-22 insurance form is filed with the department. The Compulsory Insurance Suspension lasts until an SR-22 insurance form has been filed with the department. Full explanation in Test 7

    Study this in the handbook: Suspensions, revocations and reinstatement

33. 33. 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. 60 hours, including 15 at night
    4. 50 hours, including 10 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 8

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction permits and intermediate licenses

34. 34. How long is the Wyoming license suspension for a first reckless driving conviction within five years?

    1. For 90 days
    2. For 30 days
    3. For one year
    4. For three years
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    For 90 days. Reckless driving means driving with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. Full explanation in Test 9

    Study this in the handbook: DWUI, Administrative Per Se and youthful driver suspensions

35. 35. According to the Wyoming manual, when should a passing driver move back into the right lane?

    1. As soon as the front bumper is even with the other vehicle
    2. After counting two seconds past the other vehicle
    3. When the other driver flashes the headlights
    4. When the front of the passed vehicle is visible in the rear view mirror
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    When the front of the passed vehicle is visible in the rear view mirror. Wyoming's how to pass steps are: decide if it is necessary to pass, start at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead, make sure you have Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and adjusting to conditions

36. 36. Which lane should a driver generally use on an Interstate when not passing?

    1. Stay in the left lane for smoother traffic flow
    2. Stay in the right lane unless overtaking others
    3. Use the median lane regardless of speed driven
    4. Change lanes frequently to stay alert on trips
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    Stay in the right lane unless overtaking others. Interstate discipline keeps drivers in the right lane unless overtaking and passing, with signaled lane changes and blind spot checks. Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Following distance and heavy trucks

37. 37. Tranquilizers can change a driver in which way?

    1. Make the driver more alert for several hours
    2. Improve attention and judgment while driving
    3. Make the driver less alert and sleepy
    4. Have no driving effect at a prescribed dose
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    Make the driver less alert and sleepy. Tranquilizers are intended to calm a person, and that calming effect works against the alertness driving demands. Full explanation in Test 12

38. 38. Where should a driver wait while a train passes at a marked crossing?

    1. On the nearest track if traffic backs up
    2. Stay behind the stop line while train passes
    3. Past the stop line for a better view ahead
    4. Beside the crossing gate mechanism for shelter
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    Stay behind the stop line while train passes. While a train passes, the vehicle waits behind the stop line painted on the paved approach, after the R-X-R marking. Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Road sign shapes and colors

39. 39. What does the slow-moving vehicle emblem on a rear vehicle warn?

    1. The vehicle cannot travel faster than 35 mph
    2. The vehicle is about to turn into a field
    3. The vehicle carries hazardous farm chemicals only
    4. The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph
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    The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph. The slow moving vehicle symbol warns that the vehicle ahead cannot exceed 25 miles per hour, so following drivers should slow rather than cr Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Emergency vehicles and the Move Over law

40. 40. What does good vision mean for a driver, beyond seeing clearly?

    1. Side vision, distance judgment, night sight, glare recovery
    2. Seeing clearly alone fully defines good vision
    3. Only night vision matters for safe driving work
    4. Memorizing sign shapes replaces vision abilities needed
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    Side vision, distance judgment, night sight, glare recovery. Good vision bundles seeing clearly, good side vision alerting to objects moving in from the sides, distance judgment for sound decisions, cl Full explanation in Test 15