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Wyoming WYDOT permit practice test 5

25 questions written from the Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C), covering safe and defensive driving, speed limits, right of way, turns and intersections, sharing the road and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1About how long does it take to move your foot from the accelerator to the brake?

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    C: 3/4 second. It takes about 3/4 second to move your foot to the brake, after at least one second to identify, predict and decide. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Braking/stopping, page 49.

  2. Question 2How should you adjust speed for a curve?

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    D: Adjust speed BEFORE entering the curve. Adjust speed before entering a curve; going too fast can break the tires' grip. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Adjust speed for road conditions: On curves, page 41.

  3. Question 3You are inside a roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches. What should you do?

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    A: Continue to your exit, leave, then pull over to the right. If already in a roundabout, continue to your exit, leave and then pull over to the right. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Right-of-way involving emergency vehicles, page 49.

  4. Question 4What should you do as you leave a roundabout?

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    B: Use your turn signal and yield to pedestrians. Signal that you are leaving the roundabout, and yield to any pedestrians as you exit. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Roundabouts, page 48.

  5. Question 5When space allows, how much separation should you keep when passing a bicyclist in Wyoming?

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    B: At least 3 feet. When space allows, maintain at least 3 feet of separation between your vehicle and the bicyclist, and reduce speed. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Passing bicyclists, page 56.

  6. Question 6You have a tire blowout. What should you do?

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    C: Hold the wheel tightly, keep straight, ease off the gas without braking, then brake gently once in control. Hold the wheel, keep straight, ease off the gas without braking; once under control, brake gently and pull off. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Blowout, page 82.

  7. Question 7If you break down on the Interstate, how should you signal that you need help?

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    A: Raise the hood and trunk lid or tie a white cloth to the antenna. Get all four wheels well off the road, use flashers (flares at night), don't exit on the traffic side, and raise the hood/trunk or tie a white cloth to the antenna. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Emergency stopping on the Interstate, page 62.

  8. Question 8What following-distance rule does Wyoming teach for cars?

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    C: At least two seconds. If you are driving a car, stay at least two seconds back from the vehicle ahead. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Isolate your vehicle in traffic: Following distance, page 75.

  9. Question 9What is 'double parking', which is illegal in Wyoming?

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    A: Parking on the roadway side of a stopped or parked vehicle. It is not legal to park on the roadway side of any stopped or parked vehicle. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Parking restrictions, page 58.

  10. Question 10A round sign warns of what?

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    B: A railroad crossing ahead. A round sign warns of a railroad crossing ahead. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Traffic signs: Round, page 96.

  11. Question 11What do solid white lines between lanes indicate?

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    B: Passing or lane changing is hazardous. Solid white lines indicate that passing or lane changing is hazardous. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Pavement markings, page 63.

  12. Question 12When approaching a vehicle from behind, within what distance must you dim to your lowest beam?

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    D: 300 feet. If you are within 300 feet from the rear of a vehicle you are approaching, dim your lights to their lowest beam. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Special driving conditions: Reduced light, page 78.

  13. Question 13What is the penalty for violating Wyoming intermediate license restrictions?

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    C: A 30-day suspension. An intermediate license will be suspended for 30 days for any violation of these provisions. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Intermediate license suspension, page 14.

  14. Question 14Driving under the influence is the major cause of about what share of crashes in which someone is killed?

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    D: Almost half. Driving under the influence of alcohol is the major cause of almost half of the crashes in which someone is killed. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Alcohol the major cause of crashes, page 33.

  15. Question 15About how far does a passenger vehicle at 55 mph typically need to stop, per the Wyoming manual?

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    D: About 130-140 feet (half a football field). A passenger vehicle at 55 mph can typically stop in about half a football field, about 130-140 feet. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Braking/stopping, page 50.

  16. Question 16About how far ahead do your headlights let you see clearly at night, per the Wyoming manual?

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    B: 250 feet. Your lights only let you see clearly about 250 feet, so driving faster than 55 mph on a dark road is 'driving blind'. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Adjust speed for light conditions: Darkness, page 42.

  17. Question 17When must you yield to a pedestrian under Wyoming law?

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    D: When the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk on your side, when turning on red after stopping, and for blind pedestrians with a white cane or guide dog. Statutes require yielding to pedestrians in a marked crosswalk on your side, when making a lawful turn on red, and to blind pedestrians with a white cane or guide dog. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Right of way to pedestrians, page 49.

  18. Question 18Before pulling back in after passing a truck, what should you see in your rearview mirror?

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    C: Both headlights and the entire cab. Be sure you can see both headlights and the entire cab of the truck in your mirror; some double rigs are 100 feet long. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Passing heavy vehicles, page 57.

  19. Question 19Another vehicle is coming at you in your lane and keeps coming. What does the Wyoming manual say to do?

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    C: Slow down, flash headlights, pull far right, and if needed steer off the road to the right. Slow and flash your headlights; if it keeps coming pull far right; if a collision is still possible, steer off the road to the right. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Oncoming car in your lane, page 82.

  20. Question 20Are you allowed to cross the median of an Interstate highway?

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    B: No. Do not cross the median of an Interstate highway; if you miss your exit, go to the next one. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Proper driving techniques on Interstates, page 61.

  21. Question 21Wyoming requires at least two seconds of following distance for each how many feet of vehicle length?

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    B: 20 feet. You must allow at least two seconds following distance for each 20 feet of vehicle length. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Isolate your vehicle in traffic: Following distance, page 75.

  22. Question 22After parking on a hill, what else should you do besides turning the wheels?

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    B: Turn off the engine, take the keys and lock the car. After setting the parking brake and turning the wheels the right way, turn off the engine, take the keys and lock the car. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Parking on hills, page 59.

  23. Question 23What is the Emergency Notification Sign (ENS) at a railroad crossing for?

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    A: Emergencies that require stopping trains, such as an obstruction on the tracks or broken lights or gates. The ENS is for emergencies requiring trains to stop, like obstructions on the tracks or malfunctioning lights or gates. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Emergency Notification Sign, page 96.

  24. Question 24When may you cross solid yellow lines?

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    A: Only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway. Solid yellow lines indicate no passing or lane changing unless making a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Pavement markings, page 63.

  25. Question 25When should rear fog lights (red) be used?

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    D: Only in heavy fog or similar seriously reduced visibility, and turned off when it improves. Rear fog lights should only be used in heavy fog or similar hazards and switched off when visibility improves. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Weather conditions: Fog, page 78.

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