WY Permit Practice Test 5

All 20 questions in test 5

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1. 1. How is alcohol eliminated from the body, according to the Wyoming manual?

   1. Mostly through sweat during exercise
   2. Faster after coffee
   3. About 90 percent by the liver, at a constant rate of about one drink per hour
   4. Faster after a cold shower
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   About 90 percent by the liver, at a constant rate of about one drink per hour. Time is the only significant factor in reducing BAC. Approximately 90 percent of the alcohol in your body is eliminated by the liver, at a constant rate that is about the same for everyone, about one drink per hour. It cannot be eliminated any faster; showering, drinking coffee or exercising only produce a wide awake drunk. Plan on time, not tricks.

2. 2. Can Wyoming police stop a vehicle just because they see a young child unrestrained?

   1. No, only after another violation
   2. Only on interstate highways
   3. Yes, non-use or misuse of a child restraint is a primary offense
   4. Only if the child is under 2
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   Yes, non-use or misuse of a child restraint is a primary offense. Wyoming's child restraint law is a primary offense: non-use or misuse gives reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle to investigate. It covers children who have not reached their ninth birthday, applies to all drivers, residents and non-residents, and is not limited to interstates or to children under 2. The maximum fine is $60 for a first offense, waived with proof of acquiring an approved restraint, and $110 for later offenses.

3. 3. What do solid yellow lines indicate on a Wyoming roadway?

   1. No passing or lane changing, except for certain left turns
   2. Passing is permitted whenever the road looks clear
   3. Traffic is traveling in the same direction in both lanes
   4. Yellow markings identify the outer road edge only
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   No passing or lane changing, except for certain left turns. Solid yellow lines mark a restriction against passing or changing lanes. The manual allows a narrow exception when a driver is making a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway. A clear-looking road does not erase the marking, and yellow lines separate opposing traffic rather than traffic moving together. Treat the line as a boundary and wait for a lawful left-turn movement before crossing it.

4. 4. What does an octagonal road sign tell the driver?

   1. The road is entering a school zone
   2. Yielding is optional when traffic is light
   3. A railroad crossing is ahead
   4. A complete stop is required
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   A complete stop is required. The eight-sided octagon is reserved for stop signs, and the driver must come to a complete stop. This shape is intentionally distinctive so it can be recognized even when the words are hard to see. The downward triangle is the yield shape, the round sign warns of a railroad crossing, and the pentagon identifies a school zone or crossing. A light traffic condition does not make stopping optional. At a stop sign, stop before the crosswalk or stop line, then check the intersection before proceeding.

5. 5. What is the proper response to a steady amber traffic light when stopping is safe?

   1. Accelerate to beat the red light
   2. Stop before entering the intersection
   3. Proceed at the same speed whenever the light has just changed
   4. Treat it as permission to turn without yielding
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   Stop before entering the intersection. An amber, or yellow, light means the driver should stop before entering the intersection when a safe stop is possible. It is not an invitation to accelerate, and it does not create a special turning privilege. If stopping cannot be done safely, the manual says to proceed carefully through the intersection rather than slam on the brakes or reverse. The practical cue is to judge stopping distance as soon as yellow appears: brake smoothly when there is room, and continue cautiously only when an abrupt stop would be dangerous.

6. 6. On a highway with two or more lanes in the same direction, what must you do near a stopped emergency vehicle with lights flashing?

   
   1. Pass on the shoulder without changing lanes
   2. Remain in the adjacent lane if traffic is moving
   3. Stop beside the emergency vehicle in its lane
   4. Merge into the lane farthest from the emergency vehicle, or at least one lane away, when safe
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   Merge into the lane farthest from the emergency vehicle, or at least one lane away, when safe. On a roadway with two or more lanes in the same direction, Wyoming calls for moving away from a qualifying stopped emergency or service vehicle with activated signals. The driver should merge into the farthest lane or maintain at least one lane of separation as soon as that move is safe. Staying adjacent keeps responders exposed, and stopping beside the vehicle can block traffic. Check mirrors early, signal, and follow any different direction from a police officer.

7. 7. On a highway with two or more lanes in your direction, what must you do when safely able to change lanes as you approach an authorized emergency vehicle parked with its warning lights flashing?

   
   1. Stop in the lane next to the vehicle
   2. Merge into the lane farthest from the stopped vehicle when safe
   3. Remain in the nearest lane and reduce speed by 20 mph even when a safe lane change is available
   4. Maintain the same lane and sound the horn
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   Merge into the lane farthest from the stopped vehicle when safe. Wyoming's Move Over guidance says a driver on a highway with at least two same-direction lanes should merge into the lane farthest from the stopped emergency, utility, or highway maintenance vehicle when it is safe. Stopping beside it or merely sounding the horn does not create the required separation, and slowing by 20 mph is the two-lane road rule rather than the multilane rule when a lane change is available. If a lane change cannot be made safely, the broader purpose is still to create space and reduce speed as conditions require.

8. 8. When does a Wyoming intermediate license expire, and what happens after a violation of its restrictions?

   1. It expires at 18, with no suspension for violations
   2. It expires after one year
   3. It expires 30 days after the holder's 17th birthday, and any violation brings a 30 day suspension
   4. It never expires
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   It expires 30 days after the holder's 17th birthday, and any violation brings a 30 day suspension. An intermediate license will be suspended for 30 days for any violation of its provisions, and it automatically expires 30 days after the holder's 17th birthday. The license gives limited privileges at 16 and must be carried and shown to law enforcement if stopped. Holding it for six months with driver education allows full privileges at 16 and a half.

9. 9. When a pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk on the driver's side of the roadway, what does the statute require?

   
   1. The driver must sound the horn before proceeding
   2. The pedestrian must wait for all cars
   3. The driver may continue if no signal is present
   4. The driver must yield
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   The driver must yield. Crosswalk duty applies whether traffic-control signals are present or absent when a person is crossing on the driver's side. The absence of a signal does not erase the duty. Honking is not a substitute for yielding, and the person walking does not have to wait for every vehicle to disappear. Slow early, stop when needed, and let the crossing area clear before continuing. The useful cue is the marked crossing and the person's location, not whether a light happens to be operating.

10. 10. What is the recommended way to check whether your following distance is too short on snow or ice?

    1. Count one thousand one through one thousand four after the vehicle ahead passes a landmark
    2. Use a one second count after the vehicle ahead clears the landmark
    3. Use a three second count even when ice covers the road
    4. Measure the gap by keeping one car length at every speed
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    Count one thousand one through one thousand four after the vehicle ahead passes a landmark. On snow and ice, the manual tells drivers to increase their following distance and use a four count check. Let the vehicle ahead pass a fixed landmark, then count from one thousand one through one thousand four. If you reach that same landmark before finishing, you are following too closely. A single second or a fixed car length ignores changing speed and traction. Pick a visible object and repeat the check as conditions change.

11. 11. What minimum distance before meeting an oncoming vehicle does the Wyoming manual specify for dimming high beams?

    1. At least 500 feet, about four to five seconds before meeting
    2. At least 100 feet
    3. Only when the other driver flashes first
    4. At least 1,000 feet
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    At least 500 feet, about four to five seconds before meeting. The manual sets the minimum dimming point at least 500 feet before meeting an oncoming vehicle, which it describes as about four to five seconds. A 1,000-foot distance would also be courteous in many situations, but it is more than the minimum being asked for here. Waiting until 100 feet or until the other driver flashes leaves too much glare. Use low beams early enough that the approaching driver can keep a clear view of the road.

12. 12. What happens to your right of way if you enter a Wyoming intersection while violating the speed law?

    1. Nothing changes unless a police officer sees you
    2. You keep the right of way if you arrived first
    3. You gain priority because you reach the intersection sooner
    4. You forfeit any right of way you might have had
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    You forfeit any right of way you might have had. The manual states that a driver who enters an intersection while violating the speed law forfeits any right of way that driver might otherwise have had. Arriving first or reaching the intersection sooner does not restore that priority, and the rule does not depend on whether an officer is watching. The point is that right of way is something other drivers give you, and speeding removes your claim to it. Approach every intersection at a lawful speed so the ordinary rules protect you.

13. 13. What is the best preparation when this lane-ending warning appears?

    
    1. Accelerate onto the shoulder to avoid entering the adjacent lane
    2. Stop at the lane boundary and wait until the roadway is empty
    3. Check mirrors and blind spots, signal, and merge when a safe gap is available
    4. Change lanes inside the intersection where the remaining lane begins
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    Check mirrors and blind spots, signal, and merge when a safe gap is available. A lane ending requires an orderly lane change. Wyoming directs drivers to check the rearview and side mirrors, look over the shoulder for blind spots, watch for another driver moving toward the same lane, then signal and change lanes. Stopping at the boundary may create a rear-end hazard, and the shoulder is not a substitute travel lane. The manual also says not to change lanes before or while in an intersection. Start the checks early, communicate clearly, and merge only when the opening is sufficient.

14. 14. Up to what age does Wyoming's child restraint law apply?

    1. Children under 4
    2. Children under 12
    3. Children who have not reached their ninth birthday
    4. Children under 6
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    Children who have not reached their ninth birthday. Wyoming's child restraint guide applies to any child who has not reached his or her ninth birthday, to all drivers, and to privately owned, leased or rented noncommercial passenger vehicles. The child must be secured in a seat other than the front seat, except in vehicles with one row or when all rear belts are in use, and a rear facing seat must never sit in front of an active air bag.

15. 15. What should you do when a broken yellow line is on your side and the way ahead is clear?

    1. You must never cross the line
    2. You may pass after checking that the maneuver is safe
    3. You may pass only if the vehicle ahead is turning right
    4. You may cross only when directed by a parking attendant
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    You may pass after checking that the maneuver is safe. A broken yellow line separates opposing directions, but it permits the driver on that side to pass when the way is clear. The permission still depends on visibility, adequate space, and the absence of another rule or hazard that makes passing unsafe. Never-crossing describes a solid restriction, while the shoulder and parking choices are unrelated. Check for vehicles, hills, curves, intersections, and other no-passing conditions before moving left. The cue is broken yellow plus a clear path, not the color alone.

16. 16. When is a Wyoming driver required to signal?

    1. When turning or changing lanes
    2. Only when turning at a red light
    3. Only when a vehicle is beside the car
    4. Only after the lane change is complete
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    When turning or changing lanes. Wyoming requires drivers to signal both turns and lane changes. The duty is not limited to red lights, a nearby vehicle, or a signal sent after the maneuver has already happened. Early communication gives other road users time to understand your planned path. Check the mirrors and surrounding traffic, activate the appropriate signal before moving, and keep the vehicle’s movement smooth and deliberate.

17. 17. 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.

18. 18. 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.

19. 19. For the instruction-permit route to a Wyoming intermediate license, how much behind-the-wheel driving must a parent or legal guardian certify?

    1. 30 hours, including 5 at night
    2. 40 hours, including 8 at night
    3. 60 hours, including 15 at night
    4. 50 hours, including 10 at night
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    50 hours, including 10 at night. For the instruction-permit route, Wyoming requires 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving, including 10 hours at night, certified by a parent or legal guardian. The manual also lists holding a Restricted Class C license as a separate way to qualify, so the hours are tied to the instruction-permit path named here. The lower totals in the choices miss either the total practice requirement or the nighttime portion. Track both numbers before applying for the intermediate license.

20. 20. At what BAC does the manual say a driver may still be convicted of DWUI with supporting evidence?

    1. 0.05 percent
    2. 0.04 percent
    3. 0.02 percent
    4. 0.08 percent only
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    0.05 percent. The manual explains that a driver may be convicted of DWUI with a BAC of 0.05 percent when other supporting evidence is present. That passage does not say conviction requires 0.08 percent in every case. The lower figures in the distractors are not the threshold identified there, and 0.08 percent is described separately as a level that can trigger a suspension and possible criminal penalties. Keep the two ideas distinct: 0.05 percent plus evidence can support conviction, while 0.08 percent has its own listed consequence.