Wyoming WYDOT permit practice test 7
25 questions written from the Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C), covering alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, speed limits, right of way, sharing the road and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1At about what rate does the liver eliminate alcohol?
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C: About one drink per hour, and it can't be sped up. The liver eliminates alcohol at a constant rate of about one drink per hour; showers, coffee or exercise can't speed it up. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Effects of time, page 34.
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Question 2How does the penny test show you have safe tire tread?
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B: If any part of Lincoln's head is covered by the tread. Place Lincoln's head into a groove; if any part of his head is covered by tread, you have a safe amount. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Tire safety, page 69.
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Question 3Why is driving much slower than traffic dangerous?
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B: It adds the risk of rear-end collisions to the risk of vehicles passing you. Going slower than traffic or stopping suddenly is as dangerous as speeding; it adds rear-end and passing risks. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Adjust speed for traffic conditions, page 41.
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Question 4At an intersection with a YIELD sign in your lane, whom must you yield to?
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C: Cross traffic close enough to be dangerous. Check for cross traffic before reaching the intersection and yield to cross traffic close enough to be dangerous. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Intersections with YIELD signs, page 43.
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Question 5How should you treat a railroad crossbuck sign in Wyoming?
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C: As a yield sign: slow, look and listen, and stop if a train approaches. Crossbuck signs are yield signs; you are legally required to yield the right of way to trains. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Railroad crossings, page 66.
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Question 6Your gas pedal sticks. What should you try if freeing it with your foot fails?
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D: Push in the clutch or shift to neutral, brake, and stop at the nearest safe place. Concentrate on steering, try to free the pedal, then push in the clutch or shift to neutral, brake, stop safely and turn off the ignition. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Gas pedal sticks, page 81.
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Question 7You see a disabled vehicle parked on the shoulder ahead. What should you do if possible?
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C: Move to the left lane. Move to the left lane if possible; the driver may open a door or pull out. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Hazardous situations: Breakdowns, page 84.
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Question 8How much following time should a car keep when ice covers the road?
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D: Eight seconds (quadruple). Quadruple the seconds when ice covers the road: eight seconds for cars; triple (six) on snow and slush. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): It makes sense to INCREASE your following distance, page 76.
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Question 9What color are most warning signs?
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A: Yellow with black letters. Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds with black lettering; only construction and maintenance warning signs are orange. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Traffic signs: Warning signs, page 95.
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Question 10What should you do when a green light comes on but vehicles and persons are already in the intersection?
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D: Yield the right of way to vehicles and persons already in the intersection. You may enter when the way is clear, but you must yield to vehicles and persons already in the intersection. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Traffic signals: Green light, page 97.
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Question 11When does rain make roads especially slippery?
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B: During the first half hour after rain begins. Be careful in the first half hour after rain begins, when dust and oil mix with water. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Weather conditions: Rain, page 79.
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Question 12How far must a 14-15-year-old live from school or work to qualify for a Wyoming restricted license?
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A: Five or more miles. The applicant must live five or more miles from school and/or employment and must have held an instruction permit. 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 13Two people drink the same amount. Who will likely have the lower BAC?
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D: The heavier person. Heavier people have more blood and fluids to dilute the alcohol, so the heavier person will likely have a lower BAC. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Effects of body weight, page 34.
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Question 14How often should you check your tires for wear and damage, per the Wyoming manual?
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A: Once a month, or before a long trip. Once a month, or before a long road trip, check your tires for wear and damage. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Tire safety, page 68.
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Question 15Where must you stop at a stop sign, red light or flashing red light in Wyoming?
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C: Before the crosswalk. You must always stop before the crosswalk at all stop signs, red lights and flashing red lights. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Required stops, page 50.
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Question 16Where should you wait at a railroad crossing with R-X-R pavement markings while a train passes?
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C: Behind the stop line. Pavement markings include R-X-R and a stop line; stay behind the stop line while waiting. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Railroad crossings, page 66.
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Question 17In a skid with conventional brakes, what should you do?
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A: Stop doing what caused the skid, don't apply the brakes, steer to keep going straight. Stop doing what started the skid (ease off brakes or gas), don't apply the brakes, and steer straight, ready to counter-steer. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Skids, page 81.
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Question 18You become really sleepy driving on the Interstate. What does the manual recommend?
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D: Pull off the highway, check into a motel and get some sleep. If you become drowsy, stop and take a break; if really sleepy, pull off, check into a motel and sleep. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Proper driving techniques on Interstates, page 61.
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Question 19How can you handle a tailgater, per the Wyoming manual?
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B: Increase your following distance ahead, move right on a multilane road, or slow to encourage them to pass. Communicate with signals and brake lights, leave more space ahead, move to the right lane, and reduce speed to encourage passing. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Tailgaters, page 76.
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Question 20Why should you wait a short time after rain starts before turning on wipers?
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A: To avoid smearing your windshield. Waiting a short time after rain starts helps avoid smearing the windshield. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Weather conditions: Rain, page 79.
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Question 21What vision does Wyoming require for a driver license?
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A: 20/40 with both eyes and at least a 120-degree combined horizontal field. You need 20/40 acuity with both eyes, with or without glasses, and a combined horizontal field of at least 120 degrees. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Required tests: Vision screening, page 8.
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Question 22A drinking driver at 55 mph travels how much farther before braking because of slower execution, per the manual?
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D: 32 feet or more. Because of reduced ability to execute, a drinking driver at 55 mph drives an additional 32 feet or more before braking. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Effects on decision-making, page 36.
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Question 23What does IPDE stand for?
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B: Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute. IPDE is Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute, the Wyoming defensive driving method. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Safe driving tips (IPDE), page 73.
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Question 24When entering a business district from a side road in Wyoming, what must you do?
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A: Stop. You must stop when entering a business district from a side road, and when entering a street from a driveway, alley, building or parking lot. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Required stops, page 50.
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Question 25At a crossing with flashing lights and gates, when may you proceed?
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B: When the gates go up, the lights stop flashing, and it's safe. Stop when the lights begin flashing and remain stopped until the gates go up and the lights stop; proceed when safe. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Railroad crossings, page 66.
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