Wyoming road signs practice test
Road signs are part of the Wyoming WYDOT knowledge test. Practise the 13 sign questions we wrote from the Wyoming handbook, then drill every common sign.
Wyoming handbook sign questions
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Question 1What does a diamond-shaped sign generally indicate?
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A: A warning of road hazards. Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards; rectangular signs give regulatory information. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Traffic signs, signals and road markings, page 62.
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Question 2An overhead lane sign shows an arrow with the word ONLY. What must you do?
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C: Go in the direction the arrow points; there is no other option. When ONLY is used you must go the direction the arrow points; painted arrows and overhead arrows mean the same. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Overhead signs, page 63.
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Question 3Which shape is reserved for stop signs?
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C: Octagon (eight sides). The octagon is reserved for stop signs; you must come to a complete stop. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Traffic signs: Regulatory signs, page 95.
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Question 4What does a downward-pointing triangle sign require?
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C: Yield the right of way to cross or merging traffic. The downward triangle requires you to yield the right of way to cross traffic or merging traffic. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Traffic signs: Regulatory signs, page 95.
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Question 5What color are construction and maintenance warning signs in Wyoming?
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B: Orange with black lettering. While most warning signs are yellow, construction and maintenance signs have black lettering on an orange background. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Traffic signs: Warning signs, page 95.
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Question 6What does a pentagon-shaped sign warn of?
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A: A school zone ahead or a school crossing. The pentagon warns of a school zone or school crossing; the absolute school zone limit is 20 mph. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Traffic signs: Pentagon, page 96.
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Question 7Where are pennant-shaped signs located?
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A: At the beginning of a no-passing zone. Pennant-shaped signs are located at the beginning of a no-passing zone. Rules of the Road: State of Wyoming Driver License Manual (Class C): Traffic signs: Pennant, page 96.
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Question 8A 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.
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Question 9What 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.
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Question 10How 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 11What 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 12What 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 13What 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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