Wyoming Permit Practice Test

A school bus on an undivided road is stopped with red lights flashing and stop arm extended. You should:

Explanation. On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus loading or unloading children with red lights flashing.

When parking downhill on a road with a curb, your front wheels should be:

Explanation. Downhill with a curb: turn wheels TOWARD the curb (right). The car rolls forward into the curb instead of into traffic.

A broken white line between lanes means:

Explanation. Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You may cross when it is safe.

When passing a bicyclist, you should leave at least:

Explanation. Most states require at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist; a few (such as PA) require 4 feet.

When passing through a work zone, you should:

Explanation. Work-zone speed limits are regulatory and enforceable. Many states double fines for speeding in work zones, even when workers are not visible.

It is illegal to drive while impaired by:

Explanation. You can be cited for DUI for any substance that impairs your driving, including legal prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.

At a four-way stop where two cars arrive at the same time, who has the right of way?

Explanation. When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.

When parking uphill on a road with a curb, your front wheels should be:

Explanation. Uphill with a curb: turn wheels AWAY from the curb (left). If brakes fail, the car rolls back and the rear tire stops it on the curb.

Texting while driving is:

Explanation. All 50 states ban texting while driving. Hands-free voice texting may still be illegal in some states for drivers under 18.

When approaching a railroad crossing without gates, you must:

Explanation. Passive crossings (no gates or lights) require you to slow down and check both directions for an approaching train before proceeding.

The proper way to make a right turn is:

Explanation. Approach and complete a right turn from as close to the right edge as possible to avoid cutting off bicyclists or pedestrians.

A blind pedestrian carrying a white cane has stepped into the crosswalk. You must:

Explanation. Pedestrians with white canes or guide dogs always have the right of way, regardless of where they are crossing. Stop and wait.

Which of the following will sober you up after drinking alcohol?

Explanation. Only time sobers you up. Your liver processes about one standard drink per hour. Coffee, showers, and exercise do nothing to lower BAC.

When you see a school bus with yellow lights flashing, you should:

Explanation. Yellow flashing lights mean the bus is preparing to stop. Slow down and be ready to stop when the lights turn red.

A solid white line on the right edge of the road marks:

Explanation. Solid white edge lines mark the right boundary of the traveled lane. Crossing them generally means you have left the lane.

The legal BAC limit for adult drivers (age 21 and older) in nearly every state is:

Explanation. 0.08% is the per-se DUI limit for adults in 49 states (Utah is 0.05%). Above this, you are legally impaired regardless of how you feel.

When entering a roundabout, you must:

Explanation. All US roundabouts move counter-clockwise. Yield to vehicles already in the circle before entering.

A pennant-shaped sign on the LEFT side of the road tells you:

Explanation. The yellow pennant is the "No Passing Zone" sign. It is the only sign posted on the left side of the road.

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

Explanation. A flashing yellow signal warns you that an intersection requires extra care. Slow down and watch for cross-traffic.

A "Wrong Way" sign means:

Explanation. Wrong Way signs are usually paired with Do Not Enter signs on freeway exit ramps. Pull over safely, turn around, and re-enter going the correct direction.