Wyoming Permit Test Practice 7

5 out of 5 (41 votes)
80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
By the seventh Wyoming DMV practice test, you are probably past the point of needing a big speech about why studying matters. You need a clean way to check whether the rules are actually sticking: road signs, right-of-way, lane use, speed limits, proof of insurance, and those little manual details that look harmless until they show up as one of four answer choices. This Wyoming permit practice test gives you 20 questions in a format that keeps things close to the real driver knowledge test. The passing mark is 16 out of 20, which is a useful number to know because it forces a little honesty. Missing one or two questions is normal. Missing the same type of question over and over means you have found the part of the handbook that deserves another look, even if it is not the part anyone would choose for recreational reading. After you finish, you can review the answers you missed and read the explanations, which is where a lot of the actual learning happens. Not the glamorous part. Still, it works. Keep the licensing steps in view, too, because the written test is only one piece of the process. Wyoming applicants may be able to start some driver services through oneWYO, and scheduling may be available there in many situations. First-time permit and license applicants, though, still need to appear in person for the things WYDOT has to handle directly: photo, document review, testing, and issuance. Online convenience helps with the edges. It does not carry the whole application. The road skills test brings its own set of very practical requirements. You must provide a vehicle that is properly licensed, registered, insured, and working. WYDOT can stop the test if required equipment is not in acceptable condition, including the lights, brakes, horn, mirrors, doors, windshield, wipers, tires, or seat belts. That sounds fussy until you remember the test is supposed to measure safe driving in a safe vehicle, not your ability to explain why the left brake light “usually works.” Medical and vision issues can matter as well. If WYDOT becomes aware of a condition that may affect safe driving, it may require a medical or vision evaluation. Re-examination can also come up because of unsafe driving concerns, problem records, physical changes, medical concerns, or law-enforcement reports after crashes. Use this Wyoming driving test practice as a serious rehearsal, not a shortcut. The goal is to pass, yes, but also to know what you are doing once the paperwork is done.
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Sample Wyoming Permit Test Questions

Question 1

Which traffic signal requires a complete stop before proceeding under stop-sign rules?

  1. A A flashing red signal
  2. B A steady yellow signal
  3. C A yellow arrow
  4. D A flashing yellow signal

Correct answer: A – A flashing red signal

In Wyoming, a flashing red signal requires drivers to stop at the marked stop line. If there is no line, stop before the crosswalk or at the nearest point with a view of approaching traffic. After stopping, proceed according to the rules that apply at a stop sign; a flashing yellow signal instead permits cautious movement.

Source: Wyo. Stat. § 31-5-405(a) – Flashing signals

Question 2

If the accelerator pedal sticks, which response is recommended?

  1. A Keep your eyes on the road and concentrate on steering
  2. B Try to free the pedal; if that fails, shift to Neutral or disengage the clutch
  3. C Brake, stop at the nearest safe place and turn off the ignition
  4. D All of the above

Correct answer: D – All of the above

If the accelerator sticks, concentrate on steering and keep watching the road. Try to free the pedal with your foot; if that fails, disengage the clutch or shift into Neutral. Use the brakes, stop at the nearest safe location and turn off the ignition only after stopping, then have the cause repaired.

Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual — “Special driving conditions,” “Gas pedal sticks”

Question 3

Looking about 10 to 15 seconds ahead helps you:

  1. A Avoid checking your mirrors
  2. B Meet a statutory time requirement
  3. C Identify developing conditions early enough to respond

Correct answer: C – Identify developing conditions early enough to respond

Effective vision allows drivers to identify important vehicles, people and objects sooner. This provides time to predict what may happen, decide on a response and carry it out. The driver manual also discusses judging what is happening 10 to 15 seconds ahead, while continuing to monitor nearby traffic and surroundings.

Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual — “Vision”

Question 4

When no safety condition or law requires a reduced speed, may you drive so slowly that you impede normal traffic?

  1. A Yes, because it forces everyone else to slow down
  2. B No, unnecessarily slow driving may impede normal traffic
  3. C Yes, because any speed below the limit is always safe
  4. D Yes, as long as you are not in the far-left lane

Correct answer: B – No, unnecessarily slow driving may impede normal traffic

Wyoming prohibits driving so slowly that you impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic. An exception applies when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or compliance with law. Drivers must adjust for hazards and conditions, but driving below the posted maximum does not by itself excuse obstructing normal traffic.

Source: Wyo. Stat. § 31-5-304(a) – Minimum speed limits

Question 5

What type of information is normally shown by a diamond-shaped traffic sign?

  1. A A warning of a possible hazard or condition ahead
  2. B An interstate route number
  3. C A posted speed limit
  4. D A mandatory stop

Correct answer: A – A warning of a possible hazard or condition ahead

Diamond-shaped signs are generally warning signs. They alert drivers to possible dangers, roadway conditions, construction, schools or other situations ahead that require attention. Most warning signs are yellow, while construction and maintenance warning signs are generally orange.

Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual — “Traffic signs,” “Warning signs”

Question 6

Why should you maintain a space cushion around your vehicle?

What is the benefit of a "space cushion" around your vehicle?
  1. A It prevents every other driver from entering your lane
  2. B It is needed only on rural highways
  3. C It gives you distance to respond to another road user's mistake
  4. D It eliminates the need to check blind spots

Correct answer: C – It gives you distance to respond to another road user's mistake

A space cushion separates your vehicle from traffic ahead, behind and on both sides. This distance provides room to adjust when another road user makes a mistake or a hazard develops. Maintaining space also reduces the chance of becoming boxed in with no practical room to brake or maneuver.

Source: Wyoming Driver License Manual — “Isolate your vehicle in traffic,” “Space cushion”