Wyoming WYDOT permit practice test 9
25 questions written from the Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C), covering hazards, weather and night driving, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, sharing the road. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1You lose your bearings in a ground blizzard. How can you find your position on the road?
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B: Roll down the window and look on the downwind side for the center stripe or road edge. Roll down the window and look on the downwind side of the car to find the center stripe or edge of the road. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): In a ground blizzard, page 46.
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Question 2After failing the Wyoming driving skills test, how long must you wait before testing again (per the manual)?
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A: 24 hours. The manual says applicants who fail must wait 24 hours before testing again; WYDOT's testing page adds that the examiner may require a longer wait. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Skills test, page 9.
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Question 3Can allergy pills and cold remedies impair your driving?
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D: Yes, they can contain antihistamines, codeine or alcohol and cause sleepiness. Allergy pills and cold remedies can contain antihistamines, bromides, codeine and alcohol that cause sleepiness. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Other drugs, page 38.
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Question 4Joggers are on the road edge and a truck is approaching. Using 'separate risks', what should you do?
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D: Speed up or slow down so you pass the joggers and the truck one at a time. Separate risks by adjusting speed so you deal with the joggers and the truck one at a time. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Separate risks, page 76.
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Question 5Which road surfaces are especially hazardous for motorcyclists?
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B: Metal or grated bridges, grooved pavement and railroad crossings. Bad weather, slippery surfaces, crosswinds, railroad crossings, metal or grated bridges and grooved pavement can be hazardous. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Motorcycles, page 69.
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Question 6Stranded in a blizzard, what should you do?
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B: Stay with the car, keep a window slightly open, run the engine sparingly and check the exhaust pipe isn't blocked. Stay with the car, keep some fresh air, run the engine and heater sparingly with ventilation, check the exhaust, and take turns keeping watch. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Blizzards, page 80.
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Question 7What must an approved driver education certificate show to waive the Wyoming skills test?
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C: 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours behind the wheel. It must state the student completed 30 hours of classroom and six hours of behind-the-wheel driving, with original signatures; honored up to two years. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Skills test, page 9.
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Question 8About how much alcohol is in 12 ounces of beer, 3 to 5 ounces of wine, or 1½ ounces of 86-proof liquor?
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A: About one-half ounce in each. These usual servings of beer, wine and liquor each contain roughly half an ounce of alcohol, so one drink of each affects you about the same. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Effects of the amount of alcohol, page 33.
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Question 9Oncoming cars are on your left and a child on a bike is on your right. Using 'compromise space', what do you do?
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A: Give the most room to the greatest danger, moving closer to the center line. Compromise by giving the most room to the worst danger, the child, by moving closer to the center line. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Compromise space, page 77.
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Question 10About what share of all traffic deaths are pedestrians, per the Wyoming manual?
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A: Nearly 20%. Pedestrians account for nearly 20 percent of all traffic deaths. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Pedestrians, page 70.
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Question 11What is the best defense against strong wind while driving?
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D: Driving at slower speeds. Wind is especially hazardous for trucks, RVs, campers and trailers; slower speed is the best defense. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Weather conditions: Wind, page 79.
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Question 12How long is a driver education certification card honored for waiving the skills test in Wyoming?
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D: Two years. The certification card will be honored for no longer than two years. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Skills test, page 9.
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Question 13A driver is convicted of a second DWUI involving alcohol. How long must they hold an ignition interlock restricted license?
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B: One year. A second DWUI that involves alcohol requires an ignition interlock restricted license for one year before any other license can be issued. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Ignition Interlock Devices, page 28.
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Question 14After driving through deep water, what should you do?
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D: Brake gently several times until the brakes are dry and work properly. Wet brakes may pull or not hold well; test them and brake gently several times until they dry and work properly. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Wet brakes, page 84.
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Question 15Must you yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk with no pavement markings?
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C: Yes, whether there are pavement markings or not. You are required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk area, whether there are pavement markings or not. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Pedestrians, page 70.
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Question 16How should you start moving on snow and ice?
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C: Slow, steady acceleration with front wheels pointed straight ahead. Starting on snow and ice requires slow, steady acceleration with front wheels pointed straight ahead. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Start & drive slowly, steadily (Winter Wheelin'), page 45.
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Question 17How many proofs of Wyoming residency must you provide?
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B: Two. Any two acceptable documents must be provided as proof of Wyoming residency, showing a residential address, not a P.O. box. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Acceptable Proof of Residency, page 8.
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Question 18Which is a sign of carbon monoxide poisoning?
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B: Weariness, yawning, dizziness, nausea, headache or ringing in the ears. Signs include weariness, yawning, dizziness, nausea, headache and ringing ears; stop the engine and get fresh air. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Carbon monoxide, page 84.
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Question 19If your vehicle is disabled and you must walk where there are no sidewalks, how should you walk?
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D: On the left side facing traffic. Walk on the left side of the road facing traffic, and wear light-colored clothing at night. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Pedestrians, page 70.
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Question 20What extra risk do four-wheel-drive vehicles with high centers of gravity have in a skid?
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D: They are more likely to tip over. 4WD vehicles with high centers of gravity are more likely to tip over in a skid, and can skid with sudden power changes. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Start & drive slowly, steadily (Winter Wheelin'), page 45.
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Question 21Within how many days must you notify WYDOT in writing after changing your address?
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B: 10 days. When licensees change their address, they must notify the department in writing within 10 days. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Acceptable legal identification, page 8.
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Question 22How can you avoid carbon monoxide poisoning?
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D: Have the exhaust checked regularly and don't run the engine in a closed garage. Check the exhaust for leaks, avoid long parking with the engine running, and never warm up the engine in a closed garage. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Carbon monoxide, page 84.
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Question 23Where must bicyclists ride in Wyoming?
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C: As close to the right side of the pavement as practical and safe. Bicyclists share their lane and must ride as close to the right side of the pavement as practical and safe. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Bicycles, page 70.
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Question 24A vehicle ahead spins out on an icy hill. What does the Wyoming manual advise?
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A: Stay in line and wait for a snowplow to clear the way. If the vehicle in front spins out on an icy hill, stay in line and wait for a snowplow; you'll get through quicker. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): In a ground blizzard, page 46.
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Question 25Who is NOT eligible for a Wyoming driver license?
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A: Persons under 16 years of age (except restricted licenses). Those who cannot get a Wyoming license include persons under 16, those suspended or revoked anywhere, those who fail exams, and habitual alcohol or drug users. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Who cannot get a Wyoming driver license, page 5.
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