WY Permit Practice Test 4

All 20 questions in test 4

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1. 1. At the railroad crossing, how must a driver treat the crossbuck shown?

   
   1. As permission to pass another vehicle on the crossing
   2. As a stop sign that requires stopping even when every track is clear
   3. As a warning to accelerate before a train arrives
   4. As a yield sign, slowing, looking, listening, and stopping if a train approaches
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   As a yield sign, slowing, looking, listening, and stopping if a train approaches. Wyoming identifies railroad crossbucks as yield signs. The driver slows, looks and listens, yields the right of way to trains, and stops if a train approaches. That differs from an automatic stop at every clear crossing, but it never permits racing a train or passing another vehicle on the tracks. Before entering, confirm that the vehicle can clear all tracks without stopping. Treat multiple tracks as a separate visibility check because another train may be approaching.

2. 2. What does Wyoming law prohibit a driver from doing with a cell phone or other device while operating a vehicle?

   1. Listening to music played from the phone
   2. Making a hands-free voice call
   3. Listening to a navigation voice prompt
   4. Reading or sending a text message
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   Reading or sending a text message. Wyoming law specifically prohibits reading or sending a text message from a cell phone or other device while operating a vehicle. The hands-free call, navigation prompt, and music choices are device related, but they are not the conduct named in this legal prohibition. That does not make them risk free, since the manual still warns that phone use can distract drivers. If a message needs attention, pull well off the highway and stop before reading or sending it.

3. 3. What speed limit does the manual list for residential areas unless otherwise posted?

   1. 20 mph
   2. 25 mph
   3. 30 mph
   4. 35 mph
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   30 mph. The manual's default speed table lists residential areas at 30 mph unless a different limit is posted. The nearby 20 mph figure belongs to school zones, while 25 and 35 mph are not the residential entry in this table. A driver should still adjust below the listed maximum when road, traffic, or visibility conditions demand it. Use the location to recall the baseline, then check signs and choose a safe speed for what is actually visible ahead.

4. 4. Under Wyoming's safety belt law, who must wear a belt, and who is responsible for making sure they do?

   1. All occupants including the driver; the driver is responsible
   2. Only front seat occupants; each person is responsible
   3. Only children; parents are responsible
   4. Only the driver; passengers are exempt
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   All occupants including the driver; the driver is responsible. Under Wyoming law a safety belt must be worn by all occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, and it is the driver's responsibility to see that the law is obeyed. Children must be in appropriate child restraint systems. The law is not limited to the front seat, to children, or to the driver. The manual adds that the lap belt goes snugly across the hip bones and the shoulder strap should never be worn alone.

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

   1. Only when traveling on a two lane road
   2. Only after fully entering the intersection
   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.

6. 6. What information do rectangular regulatory traffic signs generally provide?

   1. Traffic regulation, including the driver's speed and direction
   2. A warning that a railroad crossing is immediately ahead
   3. A school crossing warning and the school zone shape
   4. The start of every no passing zone
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   Traffic regulation, including the driver's speed and direction. Rectangular regulatory signs tell drivers how traffic is controlled, including speed and direction. The manual contrasts that shape with diamond warning signs, so a railroad warning, school crossing, or no-passing pennant is the wrong category. The word regulatory is important because many guide signs can also be rectangular, but this question asks about the regulatory use described in the passage. When that kind of rectangular sign gives an instruction, follow it as a lawful control for the movement ahead.

7. 7. If you are already in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches, what should you do?

   1. Circle an extra lap so the emergency vehicle can choose a route
   2. Stop immediately inside the circle
   3. Continue to your exit, leave the roundabout, then pull right
   4. Remain at the entry until every approach is empty
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   Continue to your exit, leave the roundabout, then pull right. When you are already in a roundabout and an emergency vehicle approaches, Wyoming tells you to continue to your exit, leave the roundabout, and then pull right so it can pass. Stopping inside the circle can block circulating traffic and the responder. Taking an extra lap delays the clear path, while the entry choice applies to a driver who has not yet entered. The cue is your location: inside the roundabout means exit first, then yield from the right side.

8. 8. On an Interstate, what minimum space cushion should normally be left behind the vehicle ahead?

   1. At least two seconds
   2. One car length at every speed
   3. Exactly one second unless it is raining
   4. One and a half seconds when traffic is moving steadily
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   At least two seconds. Wyoming's Interstate guidance calls for at least a two-second space cushion in normal conditions. That interval gives a driver time to notice a change, react, and brake before reaching the vehicle ahead. The one-second option is too short, and measuring only one car length ignores how speed changes stopping distance. Slick pavement or bad weather calls for doubling or tripling the following time, not abandoning the gap. Pick a fixed roadside landmark, watch the vehicle ahead pass it, and count before your own vehicle reaches the same point.

9. 9. When must a Wyoming driver yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

   1. Only when a crossing signal is operating
   2. When the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk on the driver's side
   3. Only when the pedestrian is walking toward the vehicle
   4. Never if the crosswalk has no traffic signal
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   When the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk on the driver's side. A driver must yield when a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk on the driver’s side of the roadway, whether traffic control signals are present or not. Waiting for a signal would miss unsignalized crossings, and the person’s walking direction does not cancel the protection. Slow before the crosswalk, check both sides, and leave enough room for the pedestrian to complete the crossing without pressure from your vehicle.

10. 10. 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.

11. 11. What does the manual say about a DWUI conviction at a BAC of 0.05 percent?

    1. It applies only to commercial drivers
    2. It is impossible unless BAC reaches 0.08 percent
    3. It is possible with other supporting evidence
    4. It is allowed only when no chemical test was taken
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    It is possible with other supporting evidence. The manual explains that 0.08 percent or more may result in a conviction, but a DWUI conviction can also occur at 0.05 percent when other supporting evidence exists. The lower figure is not an automatic clearance, and the statement is not limited to commercial operators. A driver should not treat the per-se threshold as permission to drive after drinking. The concrete cue is that alcohol concentration and evidence of impairment are separate parts of the warning.

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.

13. 13. What principle applies when a sharp turn or curve is ahead?

    
    1. Drive over the center line to make the turn less sharp
    2. Brake only after the vehicle begins to slide outward
    3. Use the posted maximum speed even if the road surface is poor
    4. Enter at a speed that preserves tire grip and vehicle control
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    Enter at a speed that preserves tire grip and vehicle control. The tires are the car's only contact with the road, so grip depends on the surface under them. A curve or sharp turn should be entered at a speed that preserves that grip and keeps the vehicle within its lane. Waiting until the vehicle slides is too late, and using the posted maximum on a poor surface ignores the road-condition rule. Read the pavement, slow before the turn, and keep steering changes smooth until the vehicle straightens.

14. 14. 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.

15. 15. How often may Wyoming issue a probationary driver's license to the same person?

    1. Every year
    2. Only once in a five year period
    3. Without limit
    4. Twice per suspension
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    Only once in a five year period. You can only be issued one probationary driver's license in a five year period. The probationary license lets a suspended driver keep driving for limited purposes, and a request for it or a contested case hearing must be in writing with the required fee, postmarked within 20 days of the notice date. An SR-22 must be on file for the probationary license.

16. 16. What ignition interlock requirement follows a fourth DWUI involving alcohol in Wyoming?

    1. None after the revocation ends
    2. One year
    3. Two years
    4. A lifetime requirement, with a petition for removal possible five years after conviction
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    A lifetime requirement, with a petition for removal possible five years after conviction. A fourth or subsequent DWUI involving alcohol brings a lifetime ignition interlock requirement, though the driver may petition for removal five years after the conviction date. A second offense brings one year and a third brings two years, extended for the three year revocation to drive legally. A first offense with a BAC of .15 or more also requires an interlock.

17. 17. An emergency vehicle approaches from behind with its siren or flashing lights operating. Where should you stop?

    
    1. As close as possible to the right curb or edge
    2. In the middle of the nearest intersection
    3. On the left shoulder regardless of traffic
    4. In the current lane while slowing but without stopping
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    As close as possible to the right curb or edge. When an emergency vehicle comes from behind, pull as close as possible to the right curb or edge of the roadway and stop. Do not stop in an intersection, where the vehicle could block both the responder and cross traffic. The left shoulder is not the general instruction, and following the emergency vehicle would keep you in its path. Remain stopped until it passes and watch for additional emergency vehicles. The recognition cue is siren or flashing lights behind you, followed by a right-side stop.

18. 18. White roadway lines generally divide lanes carrying traffic in what relationship?

    1. Traffic traveling in opposite directions
    2. Traffic traveling in the same direction
    3. The outer edge of every roadway shoulder
    4. Only lanes reserved for turning vehicles
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    Traffic traveling in the same direction. White lines separate traffic moving in the same direction, such as lanes on a multilane roadway. Yellow lines separate opposing traffic, so the choice “Traffic traveling in opposite directions” reverses the basic color rule. A pavement line is not automatically a crosswalk boundary or a parking marker. The pattern adds another layer: broken lines may permit a lane change when clear, while a solid white line indicates that changing lanes or passing is hazardous. Use color first to understand traffic flow, then read whether the line is broken or solid before moving.

19. 19. What is the usual purpose of a diamond-shaped road sign in Wyoming?

    1. To warn of a road hazard
    2. To identify a legal speed limit
    3. To show a destination distance
    4. To mark a hospital service
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    To warn of a road hazard. The manual uses the diamond shape as a warning that a road hazard or other change may be ahead. Shape remains useful when fog, rain, snow, darkness, or fading light makes lettering difficult to read. A rectangular sign is the one associated with regulatory information such as lawful speeds and directions. Destination and hospital information belong to different sign purposes. When a diamond appears, reduce distractions, scan for the developing hazard, and prepare to adjust speed or position.

20. 20. An emergency vehicle approaches from behind with its siren sounding. What should you do first?

    
    1. Race through the next intersection to stay ahead of it
    2. Pull as close as possible to the right edge and stop
    3. Stop immediately in the center of the intersection
    4. Maintain speed and let the emergency driver choose a path
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    Pull as close as possible to the right edge and stop. When a fire truck, police car, or ambulance approaches from behind, the manual directs the driver to move as close as possible to the right curb or roadway edge and stop. Do not stop in an intersection, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed. Racing ahead can obstruct the response, while stopping in the center creates a blockage. Keeping a foot on the brake helps communicate that the vehicle is stationary. Afterward, check for additional emergency vehicles before moving.