WY Permit Practice Test 5

All 20 questions in test 5

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1. 1. How long does it take to fully absorb the alcohol in a single drink, according to the Wyoming manual?

   1. About 5 hours
   2. About 2 minutes
   3. 30 to 40 minutes
   4. It is absorbed instantly
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   30 to 40 minutes. The effects of alcohol increase with the passage of time because it takes 30 to 40 minutes to totally absorb the alcohol in a single drink. Food or milk in the stomach slows absorption, but two hours later it makes no difference whether you drank on a full stomach. Two people of equal weight who drink the same amount end up at about the same BAC.

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

2. 2. Most Wyoming warning signs are yellow. What color are construction and maintenance warning signs?

   1. Green
   2. Blue
   3. Orange
   4. Red
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   Orange. Warning signs alert you to conditions ahead, such as road hazards, construction sites and schools. Wyoming's manual says that while most warning signs are yellow, construction and maintenance warning signs are orange. The construction sign description adds that these signs have black lettering on an orange background and warn motorists of temporarily dangerous or unusual conditions on construction or maintenance projects. When you see them, drive slowly and keep alert for workers or equipment that may enter the traffic stream, even if no work activity is visible nearby.

   Study this in the handbook: Road sign shapes and colors

3. 3. On a divided roadway, which vehicles must stop when a school bus stops with flashing red lights?

   
   1. Only vehicles on the same side of the separation as the bus
   2. Vehicles in every lane on both sides of the roadway
   3. Only vehicles directly behind the bus
   4. Only vehicles next to the bus after its stop arm is fully extended
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   Only vehicles on the same side of the separation as the bus. On a divided roadway, the stop requirement applies to vehicles traveling on the same side of the separation as the stopped school bus. Traffic on the opposite side is treated differently from traffic on an undivided road, where both directions must stop. The bus being on a public road does not erase the duty for nearby same-side drivers. Watch the red lights, stop as required, and remain alert for children.

   Study this in the handbook: School buses and required stops

4. 4. Besides the SR-22 and reinstatement fee, what must a Wyoming driver do to be relicensed after a third DWUI?

   1. Nothing more once the revocation ends
   2. Pay a $1,000 bond only
   3. Undergo an alcohol or drug evaluation, complete treatment, and pass a driving re-examination
   4. Take only a vision test
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   Undergo an alcohol or drug evaluation, complete treatment, and pass a driving re-examination. Reinstatement after a third or later DWUI requires completing all suspension and revocation actions or getting an ignition interlock license, filing an SR-22, paying the reinstatement fee, undergoing an alcohol or drug evaluation, completing an alcohol or drug treatment program, and passing a re-examination of driving ability. The license may be restricted to no alcohol or substance abuse offenses. The re-examination may be waived after an interlock period with no violations. A bond or vision test alone is not enough.

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

5. 5. The center markings show a solid yellow line next to oncoming traffic and a broken yellow line on your side. May you pass?

   1. No, any solid yellow line prohibits passing in both directions
   2. Yes, if the way is clear
   3. Only if the vehicle ahead is going under 25 mph
   4. Only on a curve where you can see part of the oncoming lane
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   Yes, if the way is clear. Wyoming's manual explains road markings with diagrams. Yellow lines separate traffic flowing in opposite directions, and broken lines indicate passing is permitted if the way is clear. With a solid yellow line in the oncoming lane, the driver on the broken line side may pass if the way is clear. A solid yellow line in your own lane, or a double yellow line, means you cannot pass. Even when the marking allows passing, do not pass if you see vehicles, pedestrians, bridges, curves, hills, intersections or railroad crossings just ahead.

6. 6. Which Wyoming office issues state driver licenses according to the customer service section?

   1. County clerks acting independently
   2. The Department of Revenue vehicle tax office
   3. The Wyoming Highway Patrol academy
   4. The Driver Services Program of the Wyoming Department of Transportation
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   The Driver Services Program of the Wyoming Department of Transportation. The customer service section identifies the Driver Services Program of the Wyoming Department of Transportation as the issuer of Wyoming licenses. A county clerk, tax office, or Highway Patrol training unit is not named as the issuing program in this passage. The important distinction is between the agency that administers driver licensing and other offices that may handle related vehicle or public-safety work. When studying agency questions, match both the program name and the department.

7. 7. Which is true of a Wyoming license revocation?

   1. It cancels the license, and a driver investigation is required to be relicensed
   2. Limited driving privileges are available during it
   3. It ends automatically with no further steps
   4. It only applies to commercial drivers
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   It cancels the license, and a driver investigation is required to be relicensed. A revocation cancels the driver license, and the driver must go through a driver investigation to be relicensed once the revocation ends. Limited driving privileges are not available during a revocation, which is a key difference from many suspensions. Revocation is not automatic reinstatement, and it is not limited to commercial drivers. Offenses causing revocation include a third DWUI, a third reckless driving offense, leaving the scene of an injury accident, and homicide by vehicle.

   Study this in the handbook: Suspensions, revocations and reinstatement

8. 8. How does Wyoming classify bicyclists for traffic-law purposes on a public roadway?

   1. As unregulated road users
   2. As pedestrians with no roadway duties
   3. As vehicles with traffic duties but no right of way
   4. As vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle operators
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   As vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle operators. Wyoming treats bicyclists on public roadways as vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle operators. That means a driver should include a bicycle when applying traffic controls, yielding rules, and safe passing judgment. The choice giving duties but no right of way removes half of the manual rule, while pedestrian or unregulated status misstates the classification. When a bicycle is in traffic, expect lawful vehicle behavior and leave space for the rider to operate safely.

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

9. 9. On a multilane road, which lane does the Wyoming manual say is for drivers who want to go faster, pass, or turn left?

   1. The left lane
   2. The right lane
   3. The middle lane
   4. Any lane, as long as you signal
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   The left lane. Wyoming's manual says to drive in the lane with the smoothest flow of traffic on multilane roads. The left lane is for drivers who want to go faster, pass or turn left, while slower drivers and those turning right use the right lane. When there are three or more lanes going in one direction, the middle lane or lanes are usually the smoothest. On the Interstate, the manual adds that you should stay in the right lane unless overtaking and passing another vehicle.

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

10. 10. Which older vehicles are exempt from Wyoming's child restraint law?

    1. Passenger vehicles before model year 1967 and vans and trucks before model year 1972 that were built without safety belts
    2. All vehicles older than 10 years
    3. Any pickup truck
    4. No vehicles are exempt
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    Passenger vehicles before model year 1967 and vans and trucks before model year 1972 that were built without safety belts. Vehicles that were not equipped with safety belts at the time of manufacture are exempt from the child restraint law, meaning passenger vehicles before model year 1967 and vans and trucks before model year 1972. Emergency vehicles, school buses and public transportation built without belts are also exempt. A child who fits the adult belt properly is exempt from the seat requirement too.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts and child restraints

11. 11. Besides the reinstatement fee, what must a Wyoming driver pay when an ignition interlock is required?

    1. A monthly $500 fee to the state
    2. Nothing beyond the reinstatement fee
    3. A $1,000 bond
    4. A $100 ignition interlock fee, plus filing an SR-22
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    A $100 ignition interlock fee, plus filing an SR-22. Drivers convicted of alcohol related offenses that require an ignition interlock must file an SR-22 insurance form and pay the $50 reinstatement fee, and the manual then adds a separate $100 ignition interlock fee. They must also have the device installed on any vehicle they drive by a technician certified by the department and bring the certification of installation to their local driver exam office. A driver may instead apply for a 24/7 restricted license if a court orders the 24/7 Sobriety Program in lieu of the interlock.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts and child restraints

12. 12. A tire blows out while you are driving. What does the Wyoming manual tell you to do first?

    1. Brake hard right away to stop quickly
    2. Hold the wheel tightly, keep going straight, and ease off the gas without braking
    3. Steer sharply onto the shoulder
    4. Shift into neutral and coast
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    Hold the wheel tightly, keep going straight, and ease off the gas without braking. If you have a tire blowout, Wyoming's manual says to hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the car going straight down the road. Ease your foot off the gas pedal, but do not hit the brakes. After the car is under control, brake gently and pull off the road at the nearest safe spot. Use caution when changing the tire. Braking hard or steering sharply right after the blowout goes against these steps.

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

13. 13. How should following time change when Wyoming Interstate pavement is slick?

    1. Add only half a second no matter how slick the pavement is
    2. Cut the gap in half to keep traffic flowing
    3. Use the same interval because tires stop identically
    4. Double or triple the normal following time
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    Double or triple the normal following time. On the Interstate, Wyoming's manual says to always leave at least two seconds of space cushion between you and the vehicle ahead, and when the weather is bad or the pavement is slick, double or triple your following time. It adds that rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of crash on the Interstate. Adding only half a second, cutting the gap, or keeping the same interval all fall short of the doubled or tripled time the manual asks for.

    Study this in the handbook: Following distance and heavy trucks

14. 14. An overhead lane sign shows a left arrow and a straight arrow with the word ONLY. What may a driver in that lane do?

    1. Turn right only after stopping
    2. Either turn left or go straight ahead, but not turn right
    3. Only turn left
    4. Turn in any direction when traffic is light
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    Either turn left or go straight ahead, but not turn right. Overhead lane signs tell you what direction you must go, and when the word ONLY is used, you must go in the direction the arrows point. Wyoming's manual shows a sign with a left arrow and a straight arrow: the driver may either turn left or proceed straight ahead, and a right turn is prohibited. Arrows painted on the roadway have the same meaning as arrows on overhead signs. Be in the proper lane well before the turn so you do not need a last moment lane change.

15. 15. How far does a passenger vehicle at 55 mph typically need to stop, according to the Wyoming manual?

    1. About 50 feet
    2. About 400 feet
    3. About 1,000 feet
    4. About 130 to 140 feet, half the length of a football field
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    About 130 to 140 feet, half the length of a football field. A passenger vehicle traveling 55 mph can typically stop in about half the length of a football field, about 130 to 140 feet. A heavy vehicle with a loaded trailer usually takes over two thirds of a field, about 190 to 200 feet, and in heavy traffic with hot brakes a truck's stopping distance may double to 400 feet. Never cut in front of a truck and brake.

    Study this in the handbook: School buses and required stops

16. 16. What kind of information does the white SPEED LIMIT sign provide?

    
    1. A suggested speed that may be exceeded whenever traffic is light
    2. Regulatory information about a lawful speed
    3. A warning that applies only to trucks
    4. A direction to use the left lane
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    Regulatory information about a lawful speed. A speed limit sign provides regulatory information about the lawful maximum for the roadway or segment. It is not merely an advisory suggestion, and it does not apply only to trucks or direct lane selection. The posted number is still not a promise that the speed is safe in rain, snow, darkness, traffic, or a curve. Adjust below the limit when conditions require it. Read the sign as a legal ceiling, then choose a speed that preserves control and stopping distance.

17. 17. How does traffic normally move through a Wyoming roundabout?

    1. In either direction, depending on the chosen exit
    2. Clockwise, with traffic stopping at every entry
    3. Counterclockwise, continuing except when yielding
    4. Entering traffic has priority over vehicles already circulating
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    Counterclockwise, continuing except when yielding. Traffic in a Wyoming roundabout moves slowly counterclockwise and normally keeps moving except when yielding to circulating traffic or pedestrians in crosswalks. Clockwise travel reverses the intended flow, and drivers cannot choose either direction based on the exit. The entry-priority choice is also wrong because entering drivers yield to traffic already in the roundabout. Slow before entry, look left for a gap, merge smoothly, and use the turn signal when leaving.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

18. 18. How should a driver respond when this slippery-road warning is relevant?

    
    1. Reduce speed and avoid sudden steering or braking changes
    2. Use antilock brakes as a reason to keep the usual speed
    3. Brake sharply while turning to test the available grip
    4. Follow closer to the vehicle ahead to copy its path
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    Reduce speed and avoid sudden steering or braking changes. A slippery surface reduces the tires' grip and increases the distance needed to stop. Wyoming advises slowing down and avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction on snow or ice, with similar caution whenever the roadway is slick. Maintaining speed does not restore traction, and hard braking while turning can trigger a skid. Following close removes escape space if the vehicle ahead stops. Ease off the accelerator early, leave a larger cushion, and make steering and braking inputs gradual.

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

19. 19. What speed limit does the manual list for secondary highways unless otherwise posted?

    1. 55 mph
    2. 70 mph
    3. 65 mph
    4. 60 mph
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    70 mph. The manual lists 70 mph for secondary highways when no different limit is posted. The lower numbers in the choices are not the table entry for that road type, and the 80 mph figure belongs to the interstate category shown nearby. This listed number is a ceiling, not a command to drive that fast in poor conditions. Identify the road category, check for a posted limit, and reduce speed whenever visibility, surface, curves, or traffic make the maximum unsafe.

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

20. 20. Absent an exception, during what hours may a Wyoming intermediate license holder not drive?

    1. 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
    2. 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    3. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    4. Midnight to 6 a.m.
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    11 p.m. to 5 a.m.. The manual restricts intermediate license holders from driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless an exception applies and the required form is carried. The other time windows shift the beginning or ending hour and therefore change the rule. Exceptions can involve medical necessity, work, school or related activities, and medical emergencies, but ordinary nighttime travel does not qualify automatically. Use 11 to 5 as the baseline interval, then check whether a documented exception is available.

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction permits and intermediate licenses