WY Permit Practice Test 3

All 20 questions in test 3

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1. 1. What must an insurance company do if an SR-22 on file is cancelled?

   1. Notify only the policyholder
   2. Notify the department
   3. Notify the department only at the next license renewal
   4. Wait for the driver to report the cancellation
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   Notify the department. An SR-22 is filed with the department, so a cancellation has to be reported there by the insurance company. Notifying only the policyholder would leave the state record inaccurate, and waiting for renewal delays the report beyond the cancellation event. The driver is not the only source for this notice. A practical cue is the filing location: because the certificate is on file with the department, the insurer reports a cancellation to that same agency.

2. 2. 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. A first offense within the previous five years brings a 90-day suspension, a second within five years six months, and a third or later within five years a one-year revocation. Reinstatement requires an SR-22 and the reinstatement fee. Thirty days, one year, and three years do not match a first reckless driving conviction.

3. 3. At this sign, what action is required before entering the intersection?

   
   1. Slow briefly and continue if no pedestrian is visible
   2. Make a complete stop before the crosswalk, then proceed when safe
   3. Stop only when another vehicle has already entered
   4. Yield without stopping unless the signal beside it is red
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   Make a complete stop before the crosswalk, then proceed when safe. The octagonal stop sign requires a complete stop before the crosswalk. After stopping, the driver must yield and check the intersection before proceeding. A brief slowdown is not the required action, and waiting for another vehicle or a pedestrian to appear reverses the rule. The signal color is irrelevant to the sign's stop command. Use the crosswalk or stop line as the target point, keep the vehicle behind it, and scan in both directions before moving.

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

   1. 65 mph
   2. 70 mph
   3. 80 mph
   4. 75 mph
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   80 mph. The speed table lists two interstate figures, 80 mph and 75 mph. Since the question asks for the highest posted interstate value in that list, 80 mph is the unique answer. The 75 mph choice is tempting because it is also an interstate number, but it is not the top value printed in the table. A driver still follows the posted sign for the exact segment and reduces speed when weather, traffic, or visibility makes the maximum unsafe.

5. 5. 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.

6. 6. On a dark road, why should a driver avoid traveling faster than 55 mph when headlights illuminate only about 250 feet?

   1. The posted limit cancels the need to match speed to visibility
   2. The driver must switch to parking lights above that speed
   3. High beams always reveal every object in time to brake
   4. The vehicle may not be able to stop within the distance the driver can see
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   The vehicle may not be able to stop within the distance the driver can see. The issue is stopping distance, not a special ban on headlights or a guaranteed change in pavement. The manual explains that lights let a driver see clearly for about 250 feet, and speeds above 55 mph on a dark road may prevent stopping within that visible area. Reduce speed enough to keep the stopping distance inside the illuminated roadway. This gives time to respond to an object that appears at the edge of the beam.

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

   1. A reminder that a vehicle cannot exceed 25 miles per hour
   2. A warning that animals are near the roadway
   3. The number of tracks at a railroad crossing
   4. Regulatory information about lawful speeds and directions
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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. A diamond shape is the warning shape for road hazards, while the track count belongs on a sign below a railroad crossbuck. The slow vehicle symbol is a separate warning. If weather or darkness makes lettering hard to read, the rectangle still signals that the message controls movement rather than merely describing a hazard.

8. 8. If a driver was uninsured during a crash and cannot provide a release, what cash deposit does the manual describe?

   1. The property damage plus $25,000 per injury
   2. The property damage plus $10,000 per injury
   3. The property damage plus $5,000 per injury
   4. A flat $50,000 regardless of damage
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   The property damage plus $25,000 per injury. For an uninsured crash, the manual lists a cash deposit for the total property damage plus $25,000 per injury as one possible reinstatement path. The deposit is not a flat amount, and the lower per-injury figures are not the stated condition. Other paths include notarized releases or a later affidavit, but those alternatives do not change the amount in this cash-deposit option. Think of the formula as two pieces: all property damage, then $25,000 for each injury.

9. 9. Under Wyoming's Move Over Law, which additional stopped vehicle category is named besides emergency vehicles?

   1. Any privately owned passenger car with its hood raised
   2. An authorized municipal, public utility, or highway construction vehicle
   3. Only a school bus loading children on a two-lane road
   4. A delivery van stopped at a restaurant
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   An authorized municipal, public utility, or highway construction vehicle. The law covers authorized municipal, public utility, highway construction, and highway maintenance vehicles when their lights or other emergency signals are activated and the vehicle is stopped or moving below 20 mph on or near the roadway. The private car and restaurant van choices are not named categories. A school bus is not the only additional class. On a multilane highway, move into the lane farthest from the stopped vehicle when safe; on a qualifying two-lane road, slow as required.

10. 10. What should a driver do after entering a no-passing zone?

    
    1. Use the shoulder to get around a vehicle without crossing the center line
    2. Pass one vehicle if the driver ahead is moving slowly
    3. Pass quickly before reaching the next curve or hill
    4. Wait and do not pass where signs or pavement markings prohibit it
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    Wait and do not pass where signs or pavement markings prohibit it. Wyoming's passing guidance begins with a clear restriction: do not pass when signs or pavement markings prohibit it. The same caution applies when a bridge, hill, curve, intersection, or railroad crossing is just ahead. A slow vehicle does not cancel the restriction, and racing toward the next hazard or using the shoulder creates additional risk. Stay behind the vehicle, maintain a safe following distance, and wait until the restriction ends and the complete view and lane space make passing lawful and safe.

11. 11. 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 hide a vehicle approaching from the side. Wyoming therefore says to approach at no more than 15 mph, giving the driver more time to see and respond. The posted-limit choices ignore the blocked view, and a fixed 25 mph rule is not what the manual states. Slow before the sightline, check both sides, and be ready for a vehicle or pedestrian to emerge where visibility was limited.

12. 12. At 55 mph, how much farther may a drinking driver travel before applying the brakes, according to the manual?

    1. About 32 feet or more
    2. About 16 feet
    3. About 8 feet
    4. About 100 feet exactly
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    About 32 feet or more. The manual uses a 55 mph example to show that a drinking driver may travel an additional 32 feet or more before applying the brakes. The smaller figures understate the delay, and 100 feet is not the example given. This extra distance can turn a near miss into a crash because the vehicle continues moving while the driver struggles to execute the braking response. At speed, impaired reaction time is measured in roadway length, not merely in fractions of a second.

13. 13. 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 0.08 percent is considered high and people at that level are impaired mentally and physically whether or not they show it. Even drivers who can cover up their drunkenness increase their chances of a crash once they drive at 0.02 percent or higher.

14. 14. What should a driver do when another vehicle is following too closely?

    1. Increase the space ahead and reduce speed if needed
    2. Brake sharply to make the other driver back off
    3. Increase speed slightly to keep the same gap ahead
    4. Move onto the shoulder without checking traffic
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    Increase the space ahead and reduce speed if needed. A tailgater reduces the space behind you, so protect the space ahead instead. Wyoming advises increasing your following distance from the vehicle in front, moving right on a multilane highway when suitable, and reducing speed to encourage the driver behind to pass. Braking sharply may cause a rear-end crash, and speeding up just preserves a smaller reaction margin. Keep signals clear, avoid sudden moves, and give yourself extra room to respond to anything ahead.

15. 15. How should the front wheels be positioned when parking uphill beside a curb?

    
    1. Leave them straight
    2. Turn them toward the curb
    3. Turn them away from the curb
    4. Either wheel direction is acceptable if the parking brake is set
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    Turn them away from the curb. When parking uphill beside a curb, Wyoming tells the driver to set the parking brake and turn the wheels away from the curb. The parking brake is required, but it does not make wheel direction optional. Turning toward the curb belongs to other hill-parking situations described in the same paragraph. Before leaving the vehicle, match the wheel angle to the hill and curb, turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock the car.

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

    1. Following a large truck as closely as possible
    2. Using cruise control to hold a constant speed
    3. Accelerating through exposed areas
    4. Driving at slower speeds
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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 towing trailers. Cruise control and acceleration reduce the driver's margin for steering corrections, while close following creates an additional hazard and does not control the wind. The passage also advises watching for open spaces after protected areas and preparing for changing wind. Slow down before exposure, keep both hands ready, and expect the vehicle to need correction.

17. 17. 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. The left-turning car yields to the oncoming vehicle going straight and also to the vehicle approaching from the right. Yielding to only one of them leaves a crossing path unresolved. Before starting the turn, check the oncoming lane, then the right-side approach, and wait until both movements can be handled without forcing another driver to brake or swerve.

18. 18. A 19-year-old Wyoming driver gets a second Youthful Driver alcohol suspension within two years. How long is it?

    1. 30 days of suspension
    2. 90 days of suspension
    3. One year of suspension
    4. Six months of suspension
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    Six months of suspension. Under the Youthful Driver Suspension, a first offense brings a 90-day suspension and a second or later offense within two years a six-month suspension. Ninety days is only the first offense penalty. Thirty days is the under 21 penalty for driving while suspended, and one year is the suspension for transporting liquor to a minor. If the second offense conviction includes alcohol, a one year ignition interlock license is also required.

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

    1. Any applicant under 16
    2. Applicants age 14 to 15 who held an instruction permit and live five or more miles from school or work
    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. The applicant must have held an instruction permit and must live five or more miles from school or employment. The license limits driving hours and distance, is suspended for a moving violation, and expires 30 days after the holder's 16th birthday.

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

    1. Stop completely before following the green arrow
    2. Turn in the arrow's direction without stopping, while yielding to people and traffic in the intersection
    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 intersection. People and other traffic already within that space retain the right of way. Waiting for yellow is unnecessary, and proceeding straight ignores the arrow's instruction. Before moving, check that the way is clear, then complete the turn carefully and continue looking for road users who may still be crossing.