WY Permit Practice Test 1

All 20 questions in test 1

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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 meaning as the arrows on those overhead signs. Neither one is a mere suggestion. When the word ONLY appears, you must travel in the direction the arrow points, with no other option. Read the lane arrows early, whether they hang above the road or are painted in your lane, and get into the correct lane before you reach the intersection.

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

2. 2. 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. Never drive onto a highway-rail intersection until you are sure you can clear the tracks on the other side without stopping. A car ahead starting to move does not prove there is room for you, and no train being visible now does not make it safe to wait on the tracks. The manual also says never to race a train to a crossing and never to pass another vehicle at a highway-rail intersection.

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

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

   1. After leaving the intersection and checking mirrors
   2. When another vehicle is directly behind you
   3. Before or while in the intersection
   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. Wyoming's manual says not to change lanes before or while in an intersection. Signaling is still required, but a signal does not make an unsafe location suitable for crossing into another lane. Complete the maneuver earlier when possible, confirm the blind spot is clear, and remain in your lane through the intersection.

   Study this in the handbook: School buses and required stops

4. 4. What should a driver do if an emergency stop is needed on the road?

   1. Park on a curve if the shoulder is wider there
   2. Keep only the right wheels off the pavement and leave the left wheels in the lane
   3. Move all four wheels off the pavement if possible and turn on emergency flashers
   4. Stop on a hill without using warning lights
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   Move all four wheels off the pavement if possible and turn on emergency flashers. The safest emergency stop removes the vehicle from the active path of traffic. If possible, place all four wheels off the pavement, avoid stopping on a hill or curve where sight distance is poor, and activate the emergency flashers. A vehicle left in the lane can be struck even if its occupants can see approaching cars. The visible warning lights and a fully off pavement position give other drivers more time and room to react.

5. 5. What optional contribution is offered on Wyoming driver license or identification card applications?

   1. A Wildlife Conservation donation
   2. A highway litter cleanup donation
   3. A driver education scholarship donation
   4. An emergency responder assistance donation
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   A Wildlife Conservation donation. Wyoming license and identification card applications ask whether the applicant wants to donate to Wildlife Conservation. The wording makes it an optional contribution, not an added licensing charge or a donation to a different highway program. Litter cleanup, driver education scholarships, and emergency responder assistance may sound transportation related, but they are not the contribution named in this passage. The cue is the application question itself: the applicant chooses whether to add money for Wildlife Conservation when fees are collected.

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

   1. Leave the engine running with the doors unlocked
   2. Turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock the car
   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. Those steps reduce the chance of an unattended vehicle moving or being entered. Leaving the engine running, keeping the keys inside, or skipping the brake reverses the manual's safety sequence. The exact cue is a parked vehicle that has been secured, not merely positioned at the curb. Complete the sequence after choosing the wheel direction for the slope.

7. 7. When pedestrians are in a crosswalk area that has no pavement markings, what does the Wyoming manual require of drivers?

   1. Move into the opposite lane to pass the people safely
   2. Sound the horn and continue because pedestrians must always wait
   3. Stop only if a traffic signal is showing red
   4. Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk area, whether markings are visible or not
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   Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk area, whether markings are visible or not. Wyoming requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk area even when pavement markings are absent. That rule makes the driver's observation and speed choice important at locations where people may cross. Continuing after a horn blast does not transfer responsibility, and a red signal is not the only condition that requires yielding. Moving around pedestrians can place the vehicle into opposing traffic. Reduce speed early, keep the crossing area visible, and be prepared to stop without blocking another path.

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

8. 8. What is a multipurpose vehicle under Wyoming law, and where may it not be driven?

   1. A four wheel vehicle weighing 300 to 3,000 pounds with an upright seat, which may not be driven on interstate highways
   2. A motorcycle with a sidecar
   3. A vehicle limited to private land
   4. Any pickup truck
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   A four wheel vehicle weighing 300 to 3,000 pounds with an upright seat, which may not be driven on interstate highways. A multipurpose vehicle has an identifying number, at least four wheels, weighs 300 to 3,000 pounds, and has a permanent upright seat at least 24 inches from the ground. It must be registered and plated to use streets and highways, may not be operated on interstate highways, and is subject to slow moving vehicle requirements. An ATV is treated as a multipurpose vehicle.

9. 9. A Wyoming driver arrested for DWUI refuses the required chemical test. What may law enforcement do?

   1. Obtain a warrant to require the test
   2. Nothing, because refusing ends the testing
   3. Issue only a written warning
   4. Let the driver take the test the next day instead
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   Obtain a warrant to require the test. Under Wyoming's Implied Consent law, drivers are deemed to have given consent to chemical tests whenever they drive on a public street or highway. If you refuse to take the required test or tests, the manual says law enforcement may obtain a warrant to require the tests to be administered by an approved tester. Refusing does not end the matter. If you submit and your BAC is 0.08 percent or more, your license and driving privileges are suspended for 90 days, and you may face criminal penalties.

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

10. 10. An oncoming vehicle suddenly appears in your lane on a Wyoming road with a collision imminent. What does the manual say to do?

    1. Steer left into the other lane
    2. Brake hard and stay in the lane
    3. Steer off the road to the right
    4. Flash your lights and hold course
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    Steer off the road to the right. If an oncoming or stopped vehicle suddenly appears in your lane of travel and there is immediate danger of a collision, steer off the road to the right. Before it reaches that point, the manual says to slow down and try to warn the other driver by flashing your headlights, then pull as far right as possible if the vehicle keeps coming. Steering left, braking in place, or holding course all leave you in the path the manual tells you to leave.

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

11. 11. How far before an intersection must a driver signal a turn under the manual's basic rule?

    1. At least 25 feet
    2. At least 100 feet
    3. Only after entering the intersection
    4. At least 500 feet in every situation
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    At least 100 feet. Wyoming requires drivers to signal when turning or changing lanes and places the basic intersection distance at least 100 feet before the maneuver. Signaling after entry is too late for people and vehicles that need to understand the planned movement. Twenty five feet gives less notice than the stated rule, while 500 feet is not the universal figure in this guidance. Activate the signal early, check the path for road users, and keep communicating until the turn or lane change is complete.

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

12. 12. If a collision with an animal seems inevitable, what does the Wyoming manual advise?

    1. Swerve suddenly into another lane
    2. Release the brakes and rely only on the horn
    3. Accelerate toward the animal to clear the area
    4. Brake as quickly as safely possible while keeping control
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    Brake as quickly as safely possible while keeping control. The manual advises against a sudden swerve because leaving the roadway or entering another path can create a more serious injury risk. Instead, brake as quickly as safely possible while keeping the vehicle under control and on the road. Accelerating toward the animal does not reduce the collision danger, and releasing the brakes to rely on the horn gives up the one action that lowers impact speed. The cue is controlled braking in the lane: reduce the impact risk without creating a second crash through an abrupt steering move.

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

13. 13. A 15-year-old in Wyoming holds a restricted license for extreme inconvenience. When and where may the teen drive?

    1. Any time, anywhere in Wyoming
    2. Only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. within the home county
    3. Only between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. and within 50 miles of home
    4. Only to and from school, at any hour
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    Only between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. and within 50 miles of home. Wyoming's restricted license for 14 and 15 year olds is valid only between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. and within 50 miles of the licensee's residence. It is issued when an extreme inconvenience exists and the applicant lives five or more miles from school or work, with Highway Patrol approval. The statewide, county, and school-only choices do not match those limits. Driving outside the hours or the 50 mile radius can get the license suspended.

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

14. 14. At what alcohol concentration is a Wyoming driver under 21 suspended under the Youthful Driver rule?

    1. 0.02 percent or more
    2. 0.05 percent
    3. 0.08 percent
    4. Any trace, even 0.001 percent
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    0.02 percent or more. Wyoming's Youthful Driver Suspension applies to anyone younger than 21 in actual physical control of a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent or more. The first offense suspension is 90 days. The 0.08 percent figure is the adult per se level, and 0.05 percent is the level at which an adult can be convicted with other supporting evidence. The rule sets 0.02 percent, not any trace amount.

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

15. 15. A 16-year-old Wyoming intermediate license holder must drive home at 11:30 p.m. Which trip can be allowed with a completed exception form?

    1. Driving friends home from a party
    2. Driving to a late movie
    3. Any trip, as long as a parent approves by text
    4. Driving home from an organized youth sports activity, certified by a parent
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    Driving home from an organized youth sports activity, certified by a parent. Intermediate license holders may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless they meet an exception and carry a completed exception form. Allowed reasons are medical necessity or emergency certified by medical personnel, work certified by an employer, and school, a school activity, organized youth sports, or a religious activity certified by a parent or guardian. Parties, movies, and a text from a parent do not qualify. The signed form must be carried and shown to police if stopped.

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction permits and intermediate licenses

16. 16. What speed is recommended when approaching a blind intersection?

    1. No more than 25 mph
    2. No more than 20 mph
    3. No more than 15 mph
    4. No more than 30 mph
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    No more than 15 mph. At a blind intersection, trees, bushes, or buildings can block the view of vehicles coming from the side. Wyoming therefore says to approach a blind intersection at no more than 15 mph, which gives the driver more time to see a vehicle that was hidden and to stop. The 20, 25, and 30 mph choices are all faster than the figure the manual states. Slow down before reaching the blocked sightline, check both sides, and be ready to stop.

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

17. 17. What do white and yellow pavement lines separate?

    1. White lines separate same-direction traffic and yellow lines separate opposing traffic
    2. White lines always prohibit passing and yellow lines require it
    3. Both colors mark the outside shoulder edge in every location
    4. Yellow lines separate same-direction traffic and white lines separate opposing traffic
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    White lines separate same-direction traffic and yellow lines separate opposing traffic. White lines divide lanes moving in the same direction, while yellow lines divide traffic moving in opposite directions. That color distinction helps you read the roadway before deciding whether a lane change or crossing movement is even possible. The reversed-color option swaps the two traffic flows, and the other choices invent shoulder edge or passing commands that color alone does not provide. Combine the line color with its broken or solid pattern, then check traffic and sight distance before moving.

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

18. 18. What does the Wyoming manual tell you to do before backing up?

    1. Back up quickly so the vehicle spends less time in reverse
    2. Rely on the mirrors alone because they show everything behind the vehicle
    3. Sound the horn twice and reverse at normal speed
    4. Walk behind the vehicle to check the area, then back up slowly without depending on mirrors
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    Walk behind the vehicle to check the area, then back up slowly without depending on mirrors. The manual says to check behind your vehicle by walking behind it before you back up, and once you are backing not to depend upon your mirrors. Turn your head and body so you can see where you are going, place your hand at the top of the steering wheel, and back up slowly. Mirrors leave blind areas close to the bumper where a child or object can hide, so a walk-around plus a direct look is the safe combination. Speed and horn blasts do not replace seeing the path.

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

19. 19. What does the red and white sign shown warn a driver not to do?

    
    1. Park along the curb during business hours
    2. Drive into the restricted entrance
    3. Follow the lane only when turning left
    4. Enter a railroad crossing after the gates rise
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    Drive into the restricted entrance. The message on this regulatory sign bars entry from the direction facing the driver. It is not a parking restriction, a left-turn instruction, or a railroad procedure. The manual explains that rectangular signs provide regulatory information about lawful speeds and directions, which is why this sign should be obeyed as a direction control rather than treated as a suggestion. If encountered at an exit or one-way facility, stop safely, avoid entering, and find a lawful route.

20. 20. You are behind a slow farm vehicle that shows this emblem. What does the Wyoming manual remind you about it?

    
    1. It must pull off the road so you can pass
    2. It has the legal right to be there, so do not be impatient
    3. It may use the road only during daylight
    4. It must let you pass on the right shoulder
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    It has the legal right to be there, so do not be impatient. The slow-moving vehicle emblem warns you to slow down, because the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 miles per hour. Wyoming's manual adds: don't be impatient if you find yourself behind one of these slow vehicles, because they have the legal right to be there. The manual does not say the vehicle must pull off for you. Stay patient, and pass only where it is legal and safe to do so.

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