Practice test 1 of 10 — Wyoming permit test

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1. Question 1: B. It throws snow and may stop suddenly

   Snowplows throw snow, move slowly and may stop or turn suddenly, so stay well back.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Emergency and work vehicles

2. Question 2: C. The seconds left to finish crossing

   A countdown signal shows how many seconds are left for people to finish crossing before the signal changes.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

3. Question 3: B. Let the cyclist go first

   Cyclists follow the same right-of-way rules as cars, so the rider on your right goes first.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

4. Question 4: D. When the lights begin to flash

   Wyoming drivers must "Stop when the lights begin to flash" and before the spot where the gate will lower, then wait for the gates to rise.

   Handbook: Traffic signs, signals and road markings — Railroad crossings

5. Question 5: B. Going too fast to stop within your lights' reach

   You overdrive your headlights when you drive too fast to stop within the distance your lights show.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

6. Question 6: C. Slowly, looking all around you

   Back out slowly and look all around. Your view may be blocked by the cars next to you.

   Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Angle parking

7. Question 7: D. Ease off the gas and steer smoothly through it

   If you enter a curve too fast, ease off the gas and steer smoothly. Hard braking in a curve can cause a skid.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

8. Question 8: B. Go to your exit, leave, then pull over

   If you are already in a roundabout, the Wyoming manual says to "continue to your exit, leave the roundabout" and then pull over to the right.

   Handbook: Rules of the road — Right-of-way involving emergency vehicles

9. Question 9: C. Traffic going in both directions

   On a two or four lane undivided Wyoming highway, traffic both ways must stop: "vehicles going each direction must stop when a school bus stops."

   Handbook: Rules of the road — Required stops

10. Question 10: C. Go on to the next exit

    Never back up or turn around on a highway. Drive on to the next exit.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Highway driving

11. Question 11: B. A right turn

    This sign bans right turns at that spot, so you must go straight or turn left if allowed.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

12. Question 12: B. Stop in a safe place and rest

    The only cure for being drowsy is rest. Stop in a safe place and sleep or switch drivers.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Fatigue

13. Question 13: B. Before you enter the curve

    Slow down before the curve, then keep a steady speed through it. Braking in the curve can cause a skid.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

14. Question 14: A. No, leaving the pavement is illegal

    You may pass on the right when a car is turning left, but the Wyoming manual says it is "not legal to leave the pavement to pass on the right."

    Handbook: Rules of the road — Passing

15. Question 15: B. Slow down and get ready to stop

    This sign warns of a stop sign ahead. Slow down so you can stop at it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

16. Question 16: B. It ends, and you must turn left or right

    The T-shaped symbol warns that your road ends at a crossing road, so you must turn left or right.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

17. Question 17: A. It may not turn off on its own

    Many motorcycle turn signals do not turn off on their own, so wait to see the rider actually turn.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Motorcycles

18. Question 18: C. Give a rule you must obey

    Upright white rectangles are regulatory signs, such as speed limits. They give a rule you must obey.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

19. Question 19: C. When the lane is too narrow to share safely

    Cyclists may use the middle of a lane when it is too narrow for a car and bike to share it safely.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

20. Question 20: A. Cars may enter from a road on the right

    This side road sign warns that a road joins from the right, so cars may enter your road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

21. Question 21: B. 15 mph

    Because trees, bushes or buildings can hide side traffic, Wyoming says to approach a blind intersection "at no more than 15 mph."

    Handbook: Rules of the road — Adjust speed for road conditions

22. Question 22: C. Time

    Only time lets the body remove alcohol. Coffee, cold showers and fresh air do not lower your blood alcohol.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

23. Question 23: D. Directions, exits and distances

    Green guide signs show directions, exits and how far it is to places ahead.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

24. Question 24: C. About one standard drink per hour

    In general, the body clears about one standard drink per hour, and nothing speeds it up.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

25. Question 25: B. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

    Wyoming intermediate license holders may not drive between 11 at night and 5 in the morning "unless the holder meets an exception criteria" and has the form.

    Handbook: License services — Intermediate licenses