WY Permit Practice Test 21

All 20 questions in test 21

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1. 1. 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. Handing priority to the left side driver, to the largest vehicle, or sending everyone at once invites conflict inside the junction. When doubt remains about order, yield to the driver on the right instead of contesting the space. Entering while violating the speed law forfeits any right of way claim, so arrive lawfully, stop fully, and take turns in stopping order.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

2. 2. Before pulling back after passing a heavy vehicle, what must be visible?

   1. Both headlights and entire cab in rearview mirror
   2. The truck's front bumper in the side mirror
   3. The truck driver's hand signal approving return
   4. Half the trailer length in the rearview mirror
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   Both headlights and entire cab in rearview mirror. After passing a heavy vehicle, return only when both headlights and the entire cab show in the rear view mirror. A bumper in the side mirror cuts in too soon, a hand signal substitutes courtesy for clearance, and half the trailer misjudges rigs that can reach 100 feet with double trailers. Cutting in early then slowing forces truck drivers into emergency compensation with little time or room to spare.

   Study this in the handbook: Following distance and heavy trucks

3. 3. What separation should be kept when passing a bicyclist where space allows?

   1. At least 1 foot between vehicle and bicyclist
   2. At least 3 feet between vehicle and bicyclist
   3. At least 6 feet between vehicle and bicyclist
   4. No set separation if speed is reduced first
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   At least 3 feet between vehicle and bicyclist. Passing a bicyclist calls for at least 3 feet of separation when space allows, paired with reduced speed to lower crash danger. One foot leaves no margin for a swerve around a grate or door, 6 feet doubles the stated figure, and speed reduction alone does not replace the distance. If no clear empty lane exists, slow and follow the cyclist until room opens, and avoid prolonged driving directly beside a rider sharing one lane.

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

4. 4. A driver parks alongside street construction, narrowing the open lane. What does the restriction list say?

   1. It is legal if cones leave one narrow lane open
   2. It is legal during daylight construction hours
   3. Parking alongside or opposite construction is not legal
   4. It is legal when the crew has left for the day
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   Parking alongside or opposite construction is not legal. Parking alongside or opposite a street construction site appears on the prohibited list, because work zones already squeeze traffic and crews need room for equipment. A single coned lane, daylight hours, or an absent crew might look forgiving, yet each still leaves a private vehicle compounding the constriction. Give the whole work area a wide berth and park beyond the last cone or barrier where normal curb rules resume.

5. 5. Buildings block the side view at an upcoming corner. At what ceiling pace should the approach be made?

   1. Any posted speed if the horn is sounded first
   2. No more than 25 mph at a blind intersection
   3. No more than 30 mph at a blind intersection
   4. No more than 15 mph at a blind intersection
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   No more than 15 mph at a blind intersection. A blind intersection, where trees, bushes, or buildings block the view from the side, calls for an approach at no more than 15 mph. Twenty five or 30 mph leaves too little margin to stop for a vehicle hidden by those obstructions, and sounding the horn transfers responsibility that belongs to the approaching driver. Creep forward at that low pace, scan left then right repeatedly, and be ready to stop completely before entering.

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

6. 6. Which offense is listed as causing license revocation in Wyoming?

   1. A first moving violation within five years
   2. A first DWUI with no prior offense
   3. Leaving the scene of an injury accident
   4. An unpaid parking ticket in another county
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   Leaving the scene of an injury accident. Wyoming lists leaving the scene of an injury accident among offenses that cause revocation. A first moving violation and a first DWUI are addressed under suspension provisions in the manual, while an unpaid parking ticket is not listed as a revocation offense. Revocation cancels the driver license and does not allow limited driving privileges during the revocation. The offense category matters, so do not treat every traffic violation as carrying the same license action.

   Study this in the handbook: Suspensions, revocations and reinstatement

7. 7. When another driver tailgates you, which response is recommended?

   1. Brake sharply to warn the tailgater behind you
   2. Match the tailgater speed to maintain traffic flow
   3. Block the left lane until the tailgater backs off
   4. Increase distance ahead and move right to let pass
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   Increase distance ahead and move right to let pass. A tailgater behind shrinks the ability to slow rapidly, so the counter is more room ahead, communicating with signals and brake lights, moving to the right lane of a multilane highway, and reducing speed to encourage a pass. Brake checking invites the rear end hit the cushion prevents, matching speed preserves the trap, and lane blocking escalates it. Extra space ahead means an emergency stop can stay gentle enough for the follower to survive.

   Study this in the handbook: Following distance and heavy trucks

8. 8. What is the purpose of an Interstate acceleration lane?

   1. Let drivers match speed to Interstate traffic
   2. Provide a place to stop and check maps
   3. Allow slower vehicles to be passed on ramps
   4. Store vehicles waiting for an exit gap ahead
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   Let drivers match speed to Interstate traffic. An acceleration lane exists to bring entering speed up to Interstate traffic speed before merging. Stopping to read maps, passing slower ramp vehicles, or queuing for an exit reverses the lane's function. Approach by checking over the shoulder for a gap, adjusting speed to meet that gap, signaling, and not stopping unless no gap exists. Traffic already on the Interstate holds the right of way, so entering drivers cannot count on others moving over.

9. 9. What suspension follows unlawful use of another person's license as identification?

   1. Cancellation and/or 90-day suspension may follow
   2. A verbal warning for the first offense only
   3. A $5 fine with no suspension possible ever
   4. Revocation for three years automatically imposed
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   Cancellation and/or 90-day suspension may follow. Using or lending a license or ID card for another person's identification can bring cancellation of the card and a 90 day suspension for the person using or lending it. A warning only first offense, a token $5 fine ceiling, or automatic three year revocation each misstate that consequence range. The same prohibition covers displaying a tampered or altered card, false statements or fictitious information on applications, and applying with another person's name, address, Social Security number, or birth date.

   Study this in the handbook: Suspensions, revocations and reinstatement

10. 10. What does a red turn arrow prohibit at a signal?

    1. Driving straight through the intersection lane
    2. Turning in the direction of the arrow
    3. Parking near the intersection on that side
    4. Turning opposite the arrow's direction shown
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    Turning in the direction of the arrow. A red arrow prohibits turning in the direction the arrow points, reminding drivers they must wait to turn that way until the light turns green. Straight travel, nearby parking, or opposite direction turning is governed by other aspects of the signal. A green arrow shown afterward permits the turn without stopping if the way is clear, yielding to persons and traffic inside the intersection, and an amber arrow warns to clear the intersection.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and arrows

11. 11. What share of traffic deaths do pedestrians account for in the manual's warning?

    1. Nearly 5 percent of all traffic deaths
    2. Nearly 35 percent of all traffic deaths
    3. Nearly half of all traffic deaths statewide
    4. Nearly 20 percent of all traffic deaths
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    Nearly 20 percent of all traffic deaths. Pedestrians account for nearly 20 percent of all traffic deaths, which is why yielding in crosswalk areas, marked or not, is non negotiable. Five percent understates the toll, 35 and 50 percent overstate the stated figure. Residential and school areas are especially dangerous because children forget traffic dangers while playing and can run into the path before a driver realizes it, so slow down and enlarge the space cushion near schools.

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

12. 12. How should a driver start moving a car on snow and ice?

    1. Quick acceleration to break through the snow layer
    2. Wheels turned toward the curb for traction help
    3. In the highest gear available for wheel speed
    4. Slow, steady acceleration with wheels straight ahead
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    Slow, steady acceleration with wheels straight ahead. Starting on snow and ice takes slow, steady, careful acceleration with front wheels pointed straight ahead. Quick acceleration spins through the layer, turned wheels waste thrust sideways, and high gear wheel speed digs ruts instead of rolling. Many drivers rely on second gear or drive in an automatic for safer starts. Four wheel and front wheel drive improve traction, yet sudden power changes can still skid either drivetrain unexpectedly.

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

13. 13. Where is a crosswalk considered to exist when no markings are painted?

    1. Only where a pedestrian signal is installed
    2. Where imaginary sidewalk lines would connect
    3. Nowhere, unmarked crossings are not crosswalks
    4. At the midpoint of every block on streets
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    Where imaginary sidewalk lines would connect. An unmarked crosswalk exists where imaginary lines would connect the sidewalks on each side of the street or highway. Pedestrian signals, mid block positions, or the absence of paint do not create or erase that legal crossing. This definition underlies the duty to yield in crosswalk areas whether markings exist or not, and why drivers slow near intersections even where no paint has survived Wyoming winters.

14. 14. What should a driver do after a tire blowout occurs?

    1. Hold the wheel tightly, keep straight, and ease off the gas.
    2. Press the brake pedal hard as soon as the tire blows.
    3. Steer toward the side of the failed tire.
    4. Accelerate to pull the vehicle back into line.
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    Hold the wheel tightly, keep straight, and ease off the gas.. When a tire blows out, hold the steering wheel tightly, keep the car going straight, ease off the gas, and do not hit the brakes. After the car is under control, brake gently and pull off the road at the nearest safe spot. Hard braking can worsen the loss of control, steering toward the failed tire is not the handbook response, and accelerating resists the required slowdown. The statement combining a firm grip, straight travel, and easing off the gas follows the initial sequence before the gentle stop.

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

15. 15. What does thawing temperature do to melting ice on the road?

    1. Dries the ice surface and restores full grip
    2. Freezes the surface harder than before thaw
    3. Leaves a thin water film making it more slick
    4. Creates a rough texture that improves traction
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    Leaves a thin water film making it more slick. Thawing temperatures leave a thin film of water over melting ice, making the surface even more slick than frozen ice alone. Drying to full grip, refreezing harder, or gaining helpful texture reverses that warning. Combined with ground blizzard conditions over icy roads, the guidance is to slow down, keep moving, avoid anything quick, and keep steering, braking, and maintained speed slow. If one vehicle spins out ahead on a hill, stay in line for the plow.

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

16. 16. What should a driver know about cell phone rules in Wyoming cities and towns?

    1. State law allows texting in every city limit
    2. No town may restrict cell phones while driving
    3. Hands-free use is allowed in every Wyoming town
    4. Some towns ban cell phone use while driving there
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    Some towns ban cell phone use while driving there. State law prohibits reading or sending a text message while operating a vehicle, and local rules can add another layer inside city limits. Some Wyoming cities and towns have ordinances against using a cell phone while operating a vehicle within their borders, so a practice allowed on a rural highway may be banned downtown. Check ahead for local ordinances and watch for posted notifications before a trip. WYDOT also recommends pulling well off the highway and stopping before any call or text, which keeps attention on the road.

17. 17. Why are residential and school areas especially dangerous for pedestrians?

    1. Speed limits are highest in those areas posted
    2. Children may run into traffic paths unexpectedly
    3. Crosswalks are absent in all such areas found
    4. Drivers may ignore pedestrians lawfully there sometimes
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    Children may run into traffic paths unexpectedly. Residential and school areas concentrate danger because children, absorbed in play, forget traffic dangers and can run in front of a vehicle before the driver realizes what happened. Speed limits there are lower rather than highest, crosswalks exist in those areas, and no lawful ignoring of pedestrians applies anywhere. Slow down and create a larger space cushion near schools, yield in crosswalk areas marked or not, and treat every child near the road as a critical object.

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

18. 18. What must a physician's exemption statement for child restraints be?

    1. It may be a verbal note from a physician given by telephone.
    2. It must be a physician's signed statement carried in the car.
    3. It must be filed only with the county clerk.
    4. No physician statement is needed for a medical exemption.
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    It must be a physician's signed statement carried in the car.. For the child restraint exemption, the statement must be signed by a physician, carried in the car, and certify that the child should not be secured in a child restraint system. A telephone note is not the required written statement. Filing a paper with a county clerk does not satisfy the manual's carry-in-car requirement, and the manual does not remove documentation. This child-restraint exemption is separate from the belt exemption for a person who should not wear a belt for physical or medical reasons.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts and child restraints

19. 19. In the two-hand button steering lock system, what must the driver depress?

    1. Button below the steering column with two hands used
    2. Lever located near the ignition switch alone pressed
    3. Button located near the ignition with one hand used
    4. The key pushed in while turned to off position
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    Button below the steering column with two hands used. The two hand button system requires two hands, depressing the button below the steering column, then turning the key to LOCK and removing it. The lever system uses a lever near the ignition, the one hand button system uses a button near the ignition with one hand, and the push in system turns the key to OFF and pushes in. Each named system ends at LOCK and removal, so the depressed control is the distinguishing step.

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

20. 20. What does a hand and arm extended straight out to the left signal?

    1. A right turn by the driver signaling
    2. Slowing down or a stop ahead now
    3. A left turn by the driver signaling
    4. Permission for traffic behind to pass
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    A left turn by the driver signaling. An arm stretched straight out to the left announces a left turn. Up from the elbow would mean a right turn, down from the elbow would mean slowing or stopping, and no hand position grants following traffic permission to pass. Electrical signals remain the everyday method, flashing the left lamp for this same move, but the arm version matters when lamps fail or sunlight washes out a small motorcycle signal.

    Study this in the handbook: School buses and required stops