Wyoming Permit Practice Test: 25 Free Questions

1. What is the purpose of an amber arrow appearing after a green arrow?

1. a) To indicate a protected turn is beginning.
2. b) To signal a pedestrian crossing.
3. c) To tell you to stop immediately.
4. d) To warn you to clear the intersection.

2. What is prohibited by this sign?

1. a) U-turn.
2. b) Left turn.
3. c) Right turn.
4. d) Parking.

3. What does this sign prohibit?

1. a) Left turn.
2. b) Right turn.
3. c) U-turn.
4. d) Stopping.

4. Who must you yield to when you see a yield sign?

1. a) Only emergency vehicles.
2. b) Traffic behind you.
3. c) Cross traffic or merging traffic.
4. d) Only pedestrians.

5. When turning on a red light, who must you yield to?

1. a) Cyclists only.
2. b) No one.
3. c) Only vehicles.
4. d) Pedestrians.

6. When must you stop at a railroad crossing?

1. a) Only when a train is visible.
2. b) Always.
3. c) For flashing red lights or crossing gates.
4. d) Only at night.

7. Who must you yield to when leaving a parking space?

1. a) Oncoming vehicles and motorcycles.
2. b) Only pedestrians.
3. c) No one.
4. d) Vehicles behind you.

8. What is the most frequent type of crash on the Interstate?

1. a) Side-swipes.
2. b) Rollovers.
3. c) Rear-end collisions.
4. d) Head-on collisions.

9. Who must you yield to when entering a roundabout?

1. a) Only pedestrians.
2. b) Traffic entering from the right.
3. c) Pedestrians and traffic already in the roundabout.
4. d) No one if you are entering first.

10. When must you stop for a school bus?

1. a) Only in a school zone.
2. b) When it has flashing yellow lights.
3. c) When meeting or overtaking it with flashing red lights.
4. d) Only when you are behind it.

11. What should you do when approaching a bicyclist without a clear empty lane?

1. a) Do not attempt to pass.
2. b) Honk and pass quickly.
3. c) Drive on the shoulder.
4. d) Squeeze by carefully.

12. What is the minimum following distance on an Interstate?

1. a) Four seconds.
2. b) Two seconds.
3. c) Three seconds.
4. d) One second.

13. How should you adjust your following distance in bad weather?

1. a) Decrease it.
2. b) Increase it by one second.
3. c) Double or triple it.
4. d) Keep it the same.

14. What must you yield when driving on a two-lane road with traffic moving in both directions?

1. a) The right half of the roadway.
2. b) The shoulder to pedestrians.
3. c) The left half of the roadway to oncoming traffic.
4. d) The lane behind you.

15. Who should primarily use the right lane on a multilane road?

1. a) Drivers turning left.
2. b) Emergency vehicles only.
3. c) Slower drivers and those turning right.
4. d) Drivers who want to pass.

16. On a road with two lanes going in one direction, which lane may have the smoothest flow of traffic if there are special left-turn lanes?

1. a) The right lane
2. b) The middle lane
3. c) The left lane
4. d) The breakdown lane

17. A sign with a left turn arrow, a straight arrow, and the word "only" means that drivers are permitted to:

1. a) Either turn left or proceed straight ahead.
2. b) Turn right only.
3. c) Turn right or proceed straight ahead.
4. d) Turn left only.

18. To which specific section of the Wyoming Department of Transportation do police submit an accident report?

1. a) The Accident Records Section.
2. b) The Vehicle Registration Office.
3. c) The Highway Patrol Records Division.
4. d) The Driver Services Section.

19. What should you do if you have to walk on the road at night?

1. a) Wear dark clothing to blend in.
2. b) Wear light-colored clothing to help others see you.
3. c) Walk in the center of the lane.
4. d) Run instead of walk.

20. Which statement about bicyclists on public roadways is correct?

1. a) They have the right to use all public roadways and share rights/duties of drivers.
2. b) They must ride on the sidewalk.
3. c) They always have the right-of-way over cars.
4. d) They are not allowed on public roadways.

21. When must you report an animal crash to local law enforcement?

1. a) Particularly if the carcass is still on the highway and presents a danger.
2. b) Only if the animal runs away.
3. c) Only if you are injured.
4. d) You never need to report animal crashes.

22. What should a defensive driver do when they identify a critical object?

1. a) Assume the other driver will follow the rules.
2. b) Predict the worst possible outcome.
3. c) Honk immediately.
4. d) Ignore it.

23. How can you maintain a space cushion and ensure safety regarding other drivers?

1. a) Drive as close as possible to the car ahead.
2. b) Stay in the left lane constantly.
3. c) Use your high beams at all times.
4. d) Avoid driving in other drivers' blind spots.

24. When should you use rear fog lights?

1. a) At all times at night.
2. b) Only in heavy fog or hazardous weather with seriously reduced visibility.
3. c) When parking.
4. d) Whenever it rains.

25. What is the correct action to take if your vehicle starts to skid?

1. a) Increase speed to regain steering control.
2. b) Apply the brakes firmly to stop the skid.
3. c) Shift the vehicle into neutral and turn off the engine.
4. d) Keep calm, stay off the brakes, and stop doing what caused the skid.