Ace Your Wyoming Permit Test: 15 Practice Questions to Master

The Wyoming written permit test is your first official step toward earning a driver's license. This test is designed to ensure you have a solid understanding of Wyoming's traffic laws, road signs, and essential safe driving practices before you get behind the wheel. While preparing for any test can feel daunting, a little practice can go a long way in boosting your confidence and your score.

This guide provides 15 practice questions that are similar in format and content to what you'll find on the real WYDOT permit test. Each question is based on information from the official Wyoming Driver License Manual. Use this quiz to test your knowledge and see if you're ready to ace the exam.

About the Wyoming Written Test

The test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must answer at least 18 questions correctly, which is a score of 72%. All questions are taken directly from the driver's manual, so studying it is your most important task.

Practice Questions

Read each question carefully and choose the best possible answer. The correct answers and explanations are provided below to help you learn from any mistakes.

1. When parking your vehicle downhill on a street with a curb, you should turn your front wheels: a) Straight ahead. b) Towards the curb. c) Away from the curb. d) Into the nearest driveway.

2. In Wyoming, you must signal your intention to turn continuously for at least ____ before turning. a) 50 feet b) 75 feet c) 100 feet d) 150 feet

3. What is the maximum speed limit on an urban interstate highway in Wyoming, unless otherwise posted? a) 55 mph b) 65 mph c) 75 mph d) 80 mph

4. A solid yellow line on your side of the road's centerline means: a) You are in a passing zone. b) You may not pass. c) The road is narrowing. d) You are approaching a stop sign.

5. Under Wyoming's GDL law, a driver with an intermediate license is restricted from driving between what hours? a) 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. b) Midnight and 4 a.m. c) 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. d) There are no time restrictions.

6. When you see a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing on an undivided two-way road, you must: a) Slow down and proceed with caution. b) Stop and wait until the flashing lights are turned off. c) Honk to alert children you are passing. d) Stop only if you are behind the bus.

7. A diamond-shaped sign is a: a) Regulatory sign (tells you what to do). b) Guide sign (provides information). c) Warning sign (alerts you to hazards). d) School zone sign.

8. The "Two-Second Rule" refers to: a) The time it takes to stop your car. b) The minimum safe following distance behind another vehicle. c) The time you have to report an accident. d) The amount of time you can leave a car parked in one spot.

9. In Wyoming, you must have your headlights on: a) Only at night. b) When you cannot see people or vehicles 1,000 feet ahead. c) From sunset to sunrise and during adverse weather. d) Both B and C are correct.

10. At an intersection with a four-way stop, who has the right-of-way if two vehicles arrive at the same time? a) The vehicle on the left. b) The vehicle that arrives first gets to proceed first. If they arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way. c) The vehicle on the right. d) The larger vehicle.

11. What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and older in Wyoming? a) 0.02% b) 0.05% c) 0.08% d) 0.10%

12. A flashing yellow traffic light means: a) Stop completely before proceeding. b) The light is about to turn red. c) Slow down and proceed with caution. d) Yield to all cross traffic.

13. What shape is a "No Passing Zone" sign? a) Round b) Diamond c) Pennant (a long triangle) d) Octagon

14. If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren is approaching, you must: a) Speed up to get out of the way. b) Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. c) Stop immediately, even if in an intersection. d) Continue driving at a slow speed.

15. When are you allowed to make a left turn on a red light? a) Never. b) From a two-way street onto a one-way street. c) From a one-way street onto another one-way street. d) After stopping and yielding to traffic.

Answers and Explanations

1. b) Towards the curb. When parking downhill with a curb, turn your wheels to the right (towards the curb). This way, if the brakes fail, the car will roll into the curb.

2. c) 100 feet. Wyoming law requires you to signal for at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes.

3. b) 65 mph. The maximum speed limit on urban interstates in Wyoming is 65 mph, while rural interstates can be up to 80 mph. Always obey the posted speed limit.

4. b) You may not pass. A solid yellow line on your side indicates a no-passing zone because of limited visibility or other hazards.

5. c) 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. The GDL nighttime restriction for intermediate license holders is from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., unless accompanied by a licensed adult or for specific work/medical reasons.

6. b) Stop and wait until the flashing lights are turned off. On a two-lane, two-way road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.

7. c) Warning sign. Diamond-shaped signs are used to warn drivers of existing or possible hazards on or near the roadway, such as a curve, intersection, or slippery road.

8. b) The minimum safe following distance behind another vehicle. The Two-Second Rule helps you maintain enough space to stop safely if the vehicle in front of you brakes suddenly.

9. d) Both B and C are correct. The law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and any other time when conditions (like rain, snow, or fog) make it so you can't see 1,000 feet ahead.

10. b) The vehicle that arrives first gets to proceed first. If they arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way. This is the standard rule for four-way stops. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

11. c) 0.08%. It is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher if you are 21 or over. For drivers under 21, Wyoming has a "zero tolerance" law, with a limit of 0.02%.

12. c) Slow down and proceed with caution. A flashing yellow light means be alert and proceed carefully through the intersection, but you do not need to stop.

13. c) Pennant (a long triangle). The "No Passing Zone" sign is a yellow, pennant-shaped sign placed on the left side of the road to supplement the solid yellow line pavement marking.

14. b) Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. You must yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles by pulling as far to the right as possible and coming to a complete stop until they have passed.

15. c) From a one-way street onto another one-way street. This is the only situation in Wyoming where a left turn on a red light is permissible, and only after coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians.

How to Prepare for Success

If you aced these questions, you're on the right track! If you missed a few, review the explanations and the corresponding sections in the Wyoming Driver License Manual. The manual is your ultimate study guide. Reading it thoroughly and taking more practice tests is the surest way to walk into the WYDOT office prepared and ready to pass.