WY Permit Practice Test 17

All 20 questions in test 17

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1. 1. 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. Stepping into the traffic side for visibility, wandering toward the nearest help, or sitting inside indefinitely each leaves people exposed or hidden beside fast lanes. Turn on four way flashers, tie a white cloth to an antenna or door handle, raise the hood or trunk, and never walk for help along the Interstate.

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

2. 2. Before making a cellular call, what does WYDOT recommend operators do?

   1. Dial while rolling if traffic is light ahead
   2. Pull well off highway and stop before calling
   3. Use speakerphone and keep both eyes forward only
   4. Let a passenger dial then take the call driving
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   Pull well off highway and stop before calling. The recommended routine is to pull well off the highway and stop before making a cellular call or texting. Dialing in light traffic, leaning on speakerphone alone, or having a passenger dial first all keep the conversation distraction that research ties to crashes and near misses. Where calls are allowed on a road, dial a few numbers, look back at the highway and mirrors, then dial the rest, and postpone extended or emotional conversations.

3. 3. Halfway through reversing out of a driveway, the driver realizes mirrors alone were trusted. What check was skipped at the start?

   1. Rely on mirrors alone while backing slowly
   2. Walk behind the vehicle to check before backing
   3. Sound the horn and back without looking back
   4. Ask a passenger to watch from the sidewalk
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   Walk behind the vehicle to check before backing. Backing starts on foot: walk behind the vehicle to check the space before reversing, because mirrors alone miss small children and low obstacles. Horn sounding, passenger spotting, or mirror only reversing substitutes hope for that inspection. Once moving, turn head and body to see where the vehicle travels, place a hand at the top of the steering wheel, back slowly, and stay prepared to stop at any moment.

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

4. 4. What is a right-turn squeeze involving a heavy vehicle?

   1. A truck turning left across two lanes wide
   2. A car passing a truck on the left side
   3. A car trapped in right blind spot during turn
   4. A truck backing into a loading dock area
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   A car trapped in right blind spot during turn. A right turn squeeze traps a passenger vehicle in the blind spot on the right side of a heavy vehicle that is turning right. Left turns across lanes, left side passing, and dock backing describe different encounters entirely. Motorists aware of No Zone areas prepare for such traps, remembering that heavy vehicles also hide large blind spots directly behind them where tailgating erases both visibility and reaction space for the following driver.

5. 5. What combined horizontal field of vision must a Wyoming driver meet?

   1. At least 120 degrees combined horizontal field
   2. At least 90 degrees combined horizontal field
   3. At least 180 degrees combined horizontal field
   4. At least 105 degrees in each eye separately
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   At least 120 degrees combined horizontal field. Wyoming vision standards pair 20/40 acuity in both eyes, with or without glasses, with a combined horizontal field of at least 120 degrees. Ninety degrees understates the field, 180 overstates it, and the standard uses a combined figure rather than 105 per eye. Failing the screening sends an applicant to an eye specialist for a statement, and lenses used to pass become required while driving.

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

6. 6. If a vehicle cannot get off the road during an Interstate emergency, what should happen to passengers?

   1. Have passengers stand directly behind the vehicle
   2. Keep passengers inside with their seat belts fastened
   3. Seat passengers on the guardrail beside the vehicle
   4. Remove all passengers and move them away from the area
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   Remove all passengers and move them away from the area. When an emergency vehicle cannot be moved off the road, passengers should leave it and get away from the area. A stopped vehicle can be struck by another driver, so remaining inside, sitting on a guardrail, or standing behind the vehicle leaves people exposed to that danger. Move everyone away from the disabled vehicle and traffic, then seek help from a safer position. This instruction concerns an emergency stop when the vehicle remains in the roadway, not a normal parking choice on an Interstate.

7. 7. Why does driving much faster than surrounding traffic raise crash risk?

   1. Faster driving forces frequent passing of other vehicles
   2. Faster driving improves flow and reduces passing needs
   3. Faster driving only matters on two lane roads
   4. Faster driving is safer because exposure time drops
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   Faster driving forces frequent passing of other vehicles. Running faster than the traffic stream forces repeated passing, and each pass adds a chance for misjudgment by either driver. The guidance ties rising crash chances directly to passing many vehicles, so claims that speed improves flow, matters only on two lane roads, or shortens exposure miss the stated mechanism. Blend with the prevailing pace, adjust gradually rather than suddenly, and remember that crawling far below traffic creates rear end danger from the other direction.

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

8. 8. What do right-of-way laws actually tell drivers in Wyoming?

   1. They grant permanent priority to faster vehicles
   2. They give one driver an absolute legal shield
   3. They indicate who must yield the right of way
   4. They let the first arrival ignore all other traffic
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   They indicate who must yield the right of way. Right of way rules assign yielding duties rather than handing anyone a possession. No driver receives an absolute shield, faster vehicles gain no permanent priority, and arriving first never licenses ignoring cross traffic. Because laws only indicate who must yield, every driver stays alert for others who fail to yield and works to avoid a crash regardless of who held the legal claim. Never insist on proceeding when insistence risks a collision.

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

9. 9. If your vehicle is disabled and you must walk where there is no sidewalk, where should you walk?

   1. Walk on either side as long as you wear dark clothing.
   2. Walk on the right side of the road, facing away from traffic.
   3. Walk in the center of the road so drivers can see you.
   4. Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic.
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   Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic.. When a disabled vehicle leaves its driver walking where no sidewalk exists, the manual directs the person to use the left side of the road and face traffic. That position lets the walker see approaching vehicles. Walking with traffic, using the center of the lane, or choosing either side with dark clothing does not follow the instruction. The handbook separately recommends light-colored clothing at night, so the suggestion to wear dark clothing reverses that visibility advice as well as changing the walking position.

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

10. 10. Why should brakes not be used while turning away from a collision?

    1. Brakes are disabled during sharp steering movements
    2. Turning away requires maximum speed at impact time
    3. Braking while turning lessens control and invites skidding
    4. Brake lights confuse the other driver approaching
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    Braking while turning lessens control and invites skidding. Braking while turning away spends the tire grip steering needs, raising the chance of skidding and therefore not turning successfully. Brakes remain functional during steering, impact speed is to be reduced rather than maximized, and brake lights play no stated role. Pump conventional brakes for control before the turn, apply hard steady pressure with anti lock systems, slow as fast as possible first, and then commit to the turn away from head on contact.

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

11. 11. What headlight use helps spot animals along rural roads at night?

    1. Use parking lights to avoid startling animals
    2. Use low beams only so animals stay calm
    3. Use high-beam lights as often as possible at night
    4. Flash beams rapidly to scatter animals away
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    Use high-beam lights as often as possible at night. High beams used as often as possible at night illuminate both highway and roadside, revealing animals and the reflection of headlights in their eyes ahead. Parking lights hide the vehicle, restricting to low beams shrinks the lit field, and rapid flashing risks freezing a deer in the roadway. Dimming duties still apply near other traffic, 500 feet before meeting and within 300 feet behind, so beam use balances animal detection against glare.

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

12. 12. How does body weight affect BAC when two people drink the same amount?

    1. The heavier person will likely have a higher BAC
    2. The heavier person will likely have a lower BAC
    3. Weight does not affect BAC at all
    4. The lighter person will likely dilute alcohol more
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    The heavier person will likely have a lower BAC. When two people drink the same amount, the heavier person will likely have a lower BAC because more blood and body fluid dilute the alcohol. Weight does affect the result, so the heavier person is not expected to have the higher level and a lighter person does not have greater dilution. This comparison describes a likely difference, not a promise that people of different weights will show the same outward signs. Judgment and driving ability can still be impaired even when drunkenness is not obvious.

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

13. 13. What do railroad advance warning signs advise a driver to do?

    1. Slow down, look and listen, be ready to stop
    2. Speed up to clear the crossing area quickly
    3. Stop at the sign regardless of train presence
    4. Turn around and find another route to travel
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    Slow down, look and listen, be ready to stop. Advance warning signs set the crossing routine: slow down, look and listen for the train, and be prepared to stop if one approaches. Speeding up to clear the area, stopping unconditionally at the sign, or rerouting around every crossing misreads a preparation warning as either haste or prohibition. Pavement markings add an R-X-R and stop line closer to the tracks, and drivers stay behind that line while a train passes.

    Study this in the handbook: Road sign shapes and colors

14. 14. How should anti-lock brakes be applied in an emergency stop?

    1. Pump anti-lock brakes once every second manually
    2. Apply hard, steady pressure with anti-lock brakes
    3. Feather anti-lock brakes lightly to avoid noise
    4. Release anti-lock brakes when pulsation is felt
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    Apply hard, steady pressure with anti-lock brakes. Anti lock brakes adjust automatically, so the driver applies hard, steady pressure and lets the system modulate. Manual pumping fights the automation, feathering wastes its stopping power, and releasing at the first pulsation abandons braking at the moment it works hardest. Conventional brakes take the opposite technique, pumping for control and steering, since pressing too hard and steadily causes a skid. Slow as fast as possible first when a crash threatens, then turn away.

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

15. 15. What happens if an SR-22 is not filed by the end of mandatory suspension?

    1. The suspension ends automatically at that date
    2. A grace period of 90 days begins automatically
    3. Driving privilege remains suspended until filed
    4. The requirement converts to a warning letter
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    Driving privilege remains suspended until filed. Missing the SR-22 filing by the end of a mandatory suspension simply extends the suspension until the filing arrives. No automatic termination, 90 day grace period, or downgrade to a warning letter softens that condition. The certificate comes from the insurance company filing directly with the department, and during any ignition interlock term the SR-22 runs for the interlock duration as part of maintaining registration or a probationary license.

    Study this in the handbook: Suspensions, revocations and reinstatement

16. 16. Who must install an ignition interlock device on a driver's vehicle?

    1. A department certified technician at installation site
    2. The driver may install the device personally
    3. Any local mechanic chosen by the driver freely
    4. The court clerk installs devices at courthouse
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    A department certified technician at installation site. Installation belongs to a technician certified by the department, working at an installation site, on any vehicle the restricted driver operates. Self installation, an arbitrary local mechanic, or a courthouse clerk bypasses the certification that makes readings trustworthy. After installation the driver brings the lease agreement or installation certification to the local exam office to receive the interlock restricted license, and no other license type issues until the required holding period completes.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts and child restraints

17. 17. On a snowy or icy road, how should a driver slow before stopping or turning?

    1. Brake hard and turn sharply at the same time.
    2. Slow gradually and smoothly before stopping or turning.
    3. Keep the same speed until the turn begins.
    4. Use cruise control to keep the speed steady.
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    Slow gradually and smoothly before stopping or turning.. On snow or ice, the manual advises slowing gradually and smoothly before stopping or turning. Hard braking combined with a sharp turn can overwhelm the limited grip available on a slippery surface. Keeping the speed unchanged until the turn begins leaves too little time for a controlled reduction. Cruise control should not be used on snow or ice. The key timing is before the stop or turn: reduce speed in a steady, controlled way while the vehicle still has traction.

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

18. 18. With gates and flashing lights, when may a driver proceed across tracks?

    1. After gates rise, lights stop, and it is safe
    2. As soon as the train passes the crossing point
    3. When gates begin rising even while lights flash
    4. Immediately when the nearest track looks clear enough
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    After gates rise, lights stop, and it is safe. Gated crossings keep drivers stopped until gates rise, lights stop flashing, and the way is safe. A passed train on the near track, gates merely starting upward, or one clear track among several can all conceal a second train approaching from the opposite direction. Wait for the full all clear sequence, scan every track in both directions, and only then cross without stopping on the rails themselves.

    Study this in the handbook: Road sign shapes and colors

19. 19. How often should tires be checked for wear and damage problems?

    1. Once a month or before a long road trip
    2. At each yearly license renewal visit
    3. At six month oil change appointments
    4. When steering begins to feel unusual
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    Once a month or before a long road trip. Tires deserve a wear and damage check once a month, and again before a long road trip. Annual renewal checks, six month oil change intervals, or waiting for odd handling all let worn tread linger until grip in adverse conditions fades. The penny test helps: place Lincoln's head into the lowest groove, and tread covering part of the head shows a safe amount remains. Check pressure with a gauge against the door jamb figure.

20. 20. A driver parks on the roadway side of a car already parked at the curb. How does Wyoming classify that?

    1. It is legal on residential streets only
    2. It is legal when hazard lights flash
    3. It is legal for stops under 10 minutes
    4. It is not legal to park there
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    It is not legal to park there. Parking beside a vehicle that already sits at the curb, often called double parking, sits on the list of prohibited places. Flashing hazard lights, keeping the stop brief, or choosing a quiet residential street changes nothing, because the second vehicle still blocks a lane that traffic needs. Look instead for a fully open curb space where every wheel can rest clear of moving vehicles, and only then set the brake and leave.