Wyoming WYDOT Permit Practice Test 2026: Übungstest 5

1. Frage 1 von 25

   What does a steady yellow light mean?

   • ASpeed up to get through before it turns red
   • BThe light is about to turn red, so stop if you can do it safely
   • COnly pedestrians may move now
   • DThe intersection is clear, so go
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   Antwort: B. The light is about to turn red, so stop if you can do it safely

   A steady yellow light warns that the green is ending and red is coming. Stop if you can do so safely.

2. Frage 2 von 25

   What is hydroplaning?

   • AWhen a tire slowly loses air
   • BWhen water gets into your engine
   • CWhen your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road
   • DWhen your brakes overheat on a long hill
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   Antwort: C. When your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road

   At higher speeds on wet roads, tires can ride up on water. You then lose steering and braking control.

3. Frage 3 von 25

   A driver holds the left arm straight out the window. What does this hand signal mean?

   • ARight turn
   • BLeft turn
   • CSlowing down or stopping
   • DYou may pass me
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   Antwort: B. Left turn

   The left arm held straight out means a left turn.

4. Frage 4 von 25

   How can you check that you are not following another vehicle too closely?

   • AWatch for the brake lights of the vehicle ahead
   • BLook at your speedometer
   • CCount how many car lengths you see
   • DWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it
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   Antwort: D. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it

   Pick a fixed object such as a sign. Start counting when the car ahead passes it; if you reach it before you finish the count, you are too close.

5. Frage 5 von 25

   When may you pass another vehicle on the right?

   • AWhen the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass safely
   • BWhen you can use the shoulder
   • CWhenever the vehicle ahead is slow
   • DOnly on a two-lane road
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   Antwort: A. When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room to pass safely

   You may pass on the right only when it is safe, such as when the car ahead is turning left or on a road with two or more lanes your way. Never use the shoulder.

6. Frage 6 von 25

   The gates at a railroad crossing are coming down. What should you do?

   • ASpeed up and go under the gates
   • BStop on the tracks until the gates rise
   • CStop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing
   • DDrive around the gates if you cannot see a train
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   Antwort: C. Stop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing

   Never drive around or under lowered or lowering gates. Wait until they are fully up.

7. Frage 7 von 25

   An angry driver makes rude gestures and shouts at you. What should you do?

   • AStay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond
   • BSpeed up to get in front of the driver
   • CBrake suddenly to teach the driver a lesson
   • DGesture back
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   Antwort: A. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond

   Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Stay calm, ignore the gestures, and give the driver space.

8. Frage 8 von 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • ASlow down before you reach the curve
   • BBrake hard in the middle of the curve
   • CMove to the left lane
   • DSpeed up to get through the curve
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   Antwort: A. Slow down before you reach the curve

   Slow down before the curve, not in it. Braking hard in a curve can make you skid.

9. Frage 9 von 25

   While you wait to turn left, why should you keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead?

   • ATo keep your tires from wearing out
   • BSo your turn signal keeps working
   • CSo you can turn faster when the way is clear
   • DSo you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind
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   Antwort: D. So you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind

   Keep your wheels straight until it is safe to turn. If your wheels are turned and someone hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming cars.

10. Frage 10 von 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AHospital staff parking
    • BA wheelchair crossing is ahead
    • CLoading zone
    • DParking only for vehicles with a valid disability placard or license plate
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    Antwort: D. Parking only for vehicles with a valid disability placard or license plate

    Do not park in these spaces unless your vehicle displays a valid disability placard or plate. You can be fined.

11. Frage 11 von 25

    Your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS). How should you brake in an emergency?

    • APull the parking brake
    • BPress the brake pedal firmly and keep pressing
    • CTap the brake lightly
    • DPump the brake pedal quickly
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    Antwort: B. Press the brake pedal firmly and keep pressing

    With ABS, press hard and hold steady pressure. The system pumps the brakes for you and lets you steer.

12. Frage 12 von 25

    Zones 1 and 2 are this car's blind spots. Before you change lanes, how should you check them?

    • AHonk and move over slowly
    • BTurn your head and look over your shoulder
    • CUse only the inside rearview mirror
    • DUse only the side mirrors
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    Antwort: B. Turn your head and look over your shoulder

    Mirrors do not show every area beside you. Look over your shoulder to check the blind spot before you move.

13. Frage 13 von 25

    You are in the middle of an intersection when you hear a siren behind you. What should you do?

    • ADrive out of the intersection, then pull to the right and stop
    • BBack up out of the intersection
    • CTurn left right away
    • DStop in the middle of the intersection
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    Antwort: A. Drive out of the intersection, then pull to the right and stop

    Do not stop inside an intersection. Clear it first, then pull over to the right and stop.

14. Frage 14 von 25

    Car 1 turns left from a two-way street onto another two-way street. Where should it finish the turn?

    • AIn the far right lane
    • BOn the left side of the center line
    • CIn the lane just to the right of the center line
    • DIn whatever lane has the least traffic
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    Antwort: C. In the lane just to the right of the center line

    Start from the lane closest to the center and end in the lane just to the right of the new road's center line.

15. Frage 15 von 25

    Reading or sending a text takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds. At 55 mph, how far do you travel in that time?

    • AAbout 10 feet
    • BAbout one car length
    • CAbout one mile
    • DAbout the length of a football field
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    Antwort: D. About the length of a football field

    At 55 mph, 5 seconds of looking at a phone is like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.

16. Frage 16 von 25

    At night, a car is coming toward you, as shown. When should you switch from high beams to low beams?

    • AOnly if the other driver flashes the lights
    • BWhen it is within 50 feet
    • CWhen it is within 500 feet
    • DWhen it is within 2 miles
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    Antwort: C. When it is within 500 feet

    State laws generally require low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, so you do not blind the other driver.

17. Frage 17 von 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ASpeed up to cross the intersection
    • BKeep going straight
    • CGet ready to stop or turn; your road ends and you must turn left or right
    • DMake a U-turn
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    Antwort: C. Get ready to stop or turn; your road ends and you must turn left or right

    The T shape shows that your road ends at a cross street. Slow down and be ready to yield or stop before you turn.

18. Frage 18 von 25

    What color are the signs that warn of road work ahead?

    • ABlue
    • BBrown
    • CGreen
    • DOrange
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    Antwort: D. Orange

    Orange signs are used for work zones and other temporary traffic control. Slow down and watch for workers.

19. Frage 19 von 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATurn right at the next road
    • BThe divided highway ends
    • CKeep to the right of the island or obstacle ahead
    • DThe right lane ends
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    Antwort: C. Keep to the right of the island or obstacle ahead

    Pass on the right side of the traffic island, median or obstacle shown on the sign.

20. Frage 20 von 25

    Compared with a sober driver, about how much more likely is a driver with a BAC of 0.08% to crash?

    • AAbout 20 times
    • BAbout the same
    • CAbout 4 times
    • DAbout 1.5 times
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    Antwort: C. About 4 times

    Drivers at a BAC of 0.08% are about four times more likely to crash than drivers with no alcohol.

21. Frage 21 von 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe no-passing area has ended; you may pass when it is safe
    • BYou must pass slow vehicles
    • CYou may pass only on the right
    • DPassing is not allowed
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    Antwort: A. The no-passing area has ended; you may pass when it is safe

    This sign marks the end of a no-passing area. Pass only when the road ahead is clear and it is safe.

22. Frage 22 von 25

    You are in a left-turn lane facing a flashing yellow arrow. What may you do?

    • ATurn left, because oncoming traffic must stop for you
    • BTurn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
    • CStay stopped until a green arrow appears
    • DGo straight only
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    Antwort: B. Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

    A flashing yellow arrow allows the turn, but you must first yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

23. Frage 23 von 25

    Why should you avoid making a U-turn near the top of a hill or on a curve?

    • AIt wears out your tires
    • BYour turn signal will not work
    • CIt uses too much fuel
    • DOther drivers may not see you in time to stop
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    Antwort: D. Other drivers may not see you in time to stop

    U-turns are unsafe where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from far away, such as near hilltops and curves.

24. Frage 24 von 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ATurn right only on a green light
    • BDo not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
    • CYield to vehicles turning right
    • DTurn right after a full stop
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    Antwort: B. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed

    The black arrow shows the move and the red circle and slash forbid it. You may not turn right at this intersection.

25. Frage 25 von 25

    Car A and Car B stop at this four-way stop at the same time. Which car should go first?

    • ABoth cars may go at once
    • BCar B
    • CWhichever car starts moving first
    • DCar A
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    Antwort: B. Car B

    When two drivers stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on Car A's right, so Car B goes first.

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