Wyoming WYDOT permit practice test 6
25 questions written from the Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C), covering licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, speed limits, right of way and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1When does a Wyoming intermediate license expire?
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B: 30 days after the 17th birthday. An intermediate license automatically expires 30 days after the holder's 17th birthday. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Intermediate license expiration, page 15.
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Question 2Which three factors influence a person's BAC, according to the Wyoming manual?
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C: Amount of alcohol, time over which it was consumed, and body weight. The amount of alcohol, the time period over which it was consumed and the person's body weight influence BAC. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Alcohol the major cause of crashes, page 33.
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Question 3Before backing up, what does the Wyoming manual recommend?
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D: Check behind your vehicle by walking behind it. Check behind your vehicle by walking behind it; turn your head and body to see, and back up slowly. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Backing, page 54.
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Question 4Above what speed on a dark road are you 'driving blind' because you can't stop within your headlight range?
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D: 55 mph. If you drive faster than 55 mph on a dark road you can't stop within the roughly 250 feet your lights show. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Adjust speed for light conditions: Darkness, page 42.
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Question 5When entering a street from a driveway, alley, building or parking lot in Wyoming, what must you do?
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B: Stop. You must always stop when entering a street from a driveway, alley, building or parking lot (W.S. 31-5-506). Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Required stops, page 50.
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Question 6What are a heavy truck's 'No-Zones'?
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B: Blind spots on either side and directly behind the truck where other vehicles can't be seen. No-Zones are areas on either side or directly behind a heavy vehicle where another vehicle isn't visible to the driver. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Blind spots, page 58.
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Question 7Why should you never turn the ignition key to LOCK while the vehicle is moving?
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C: It locks the steering and may cause loss of control. Turning the key to lock while moving will lock the steering and may cause loss of control. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Be cautious with vehicles with steering-lock devices, page 83.
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Question 8On a road with three or more lanes in one direction, which lane usually has the smoothest traffic flow?
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C: The middle lane(s). With three or more lanes in one direction, the middle lane or lanes are usually smoothest; left is for faster traffic, passing or left turns. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Use of lanes, page 63.
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Question 9How far back should tractor-trailer drivers stay from the vehicle ahead?
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D: At least six seconds. Bus drivers should stay at least four seconds back and tractor-trailer drivers at least six seconds. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Isolate your vehicle in traffic: Following distance, page 75.
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Question 10What shape are most guide signs in Wyoming?
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C: Rectangular (county road and freeway route markers differ). Most guide signs are rectangular, though county road signs and freeway route markers have different shapes. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Guide signs, page 96.
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Question 11What do broken lines (white or yellow) indicate?
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D: Passing or lane changing is permitted if the way is clear. Broken lines indicate passing or lane changing is permitted if the way is clear. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Pavement markings, page 63.
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Question 12In fog, the chance of a crash is extremely high when your speed differs from other traffic by more than:
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C: 15 mph. The chance of a crash is extremely high whenever the speed difference is more than 15 mph. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Weather conditions: Fog, page 78.
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Question 13At what ages may a Wyoming restricted license be issued for 'extreme inconvenience'?
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D: 14-15. A restricted license may be issued to applicants 14-15 when an extreme inconvenience exists, such as living five or more miles from school or work. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Age restricted licenses: For extreme inconvenience, page 13.
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Question 14About how long does it take to fully absorb the alcohol in a single drink?
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D: 30 to 40 minutes. It takes 30 to 40 minutes to totally absorb the alcohol in a single drink. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Effects of time, page 34.
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Question 15Who has the right to stop your car and inspect its equipment in Wyoming?
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B: A police officer. A police officer has the right to stop you and inspect your equipment; defective equipment must be repaired and you could be fined. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Your vehicle and its equipment, page 68.
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Question 16In heavy rain, snow or fog you can't see more than 100 feet ahead. What does the manual advise?
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C: Pull off the road and wait until it clears. When you can't see more than 100 feet, you can't drive safely at any speed; pull off and wait. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Adjust speed for light conditions: Rain, fog or snow, page 42.
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Question 17A police officer directs you through a red light. What should you do?
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B: Follow the officer; an officer's directions outweigh lights or signs. Stop when directed by a police officer; an officer's directions outweigh traffic lights or signs. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Required stops, page 50.
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Question 18What is a 'right-turn squeeze'?
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C: When a car gets caught in the right-side blind spot of a heavy vehicle that is turning right. A right-turn squeeze happens when a passenger vehicle is in the right-side blind spot of a heavy vehicle turning right. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Blind spots, page 58.
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Question 19Your wheels run off the road onto the shoulder. What should you do?
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B: Stay on the shoulder, ease off the gas, brake gently, check traffic, then turn back onto the pavement. Don't panic; grip the wheel, stay on the shoulder, ease off and brake gently, check traffic, then turn onto the pavement. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Wheels off the road, page 83.
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Question 20On a two-lane road (one lane each way), what are you required to do?
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D: Drive on the right and yield the left half to oncoming traffic. You must drive on the right side and yield the left half of the roadway to oncoming traffic. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Use of lanes, page 63.
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Question 21How much following time should a car keep at night or on wet roads?
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B: Four seconds (double). Double the number of seconds on wet roads, with heavier loads, or at night: four seconds for cars. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): It makes sense to INCREASE your following distance, page 75.
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Question 22What may be painted on the pavement before a railroad crossing in Wyoming?
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D: An X with the letters RR and a stop line. A stop line or an X with the letters RR may be painted on the pavement before a crossing. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Traffic signs: Round, page 96.
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Question 23What does an amber turn arrow that appears after a green arrow mean?
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B: It warns you to clear the intersection. An amber arrow may follow a green arrow; it warns you to clear the intersection because the arrow is about to change. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Traffic signals: Turn arrows, page 97.
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Question 24In fog, if you can't see at least how far ahead should you consider pulling off and stopping?
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B: 10 seconds. When you can't see at least 10 seconds ahead, consider pulling off at the nearest safe spot and stopping. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Weather conditions: Fog, page 78.
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Question 25What are the limits on a Wyoming restricted (extreme inconvenience) license?
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B: Only 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and within 50 miles of home. The restricted license is valid only from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and within 50 miles of the licensee's residence. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Age restricted licenses: For extreme inconvenience, page 13.
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