Wyoming WYDOT Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA bike repair shop is ahead
   • BBicycles may cross or enter the road ahead
   • CThe bike lane ends and bicycles must leave the road
   • DBicycles are not allowed
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   Answer: B. Bicycles may cross or enter the road ahead

   Watch for people on bicycles crossing or riding on the road. Slow down and give them plenty of room.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Why should you never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?

   • AMotorcycles must ride on the shoulder
   • BA motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
   • CMotorcycles are always slower than cars
   • DIt is fine if the rider waves you by
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   Answer: B. A motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane

   A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane, just like a car. Sharing its lane is dangerous and not allowed.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You feel sleepy while driving. What is the safest choice?

   • AOpen the window and turn up the radio
   • BChew gum and keep driving
   • CDrive faster to get home sooner
   • DPull over in a safe place and rest or take a short nap
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   Answer: D. Pull over in a safe place and rest or take a short nap

   Tricks like a cold window or loud music do not work. Stop and rest; only sleep cures drowsiness.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe road is closed ahead
   • BA railroad crossing is ahead
   • CA radar speed check is ahead
   • DA rest area is ahead
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   Answer: B. A railroad crossing is ahead

   This round yellow sign is placed before a railroad crossing. Slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Which signs use this round shape?

   • AHospital signs
   • BRailroad crossing advance warning signs
   • CSpeed limit signs
   • DSchool zone signs
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   Answer: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs

   In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.

6. Question 6 of 25

   If you double your speed, about how much longer does it take to stop once you brake?

   • AAbout the same distance
   • BAbout half as far
   • CAbout four times as far
   • DAbout twice as far
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   Answer: C. About four times as far

   Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed makes it about four times longer.

7. Question 7 of 25

   At a T-intersection with no signs or signals, who has the right-of-way?

   • AThe vehicle turning left
   • BTraffic on the through road
   • CThe largest vehicle
   • DTraffic on the road that ends
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   Answer: B. Traffic on the through road

   Drivers on the road that continues straight through have the right-of-way. Drivers on the road that ends must yield.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

   • AStay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed
   • BMove toward the center line
   • CSpeed up so the other car cannot pass
   • DBrake hard
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   Answer: A. Stay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed

   When someone passes you, keep to your lane and ease off slightly so they can get back in safely. Never speed up.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Besides police cars, which stopped vehicle with flashing lights should you also slow down and move over for?

   • AA tow truck helping a driver on the shoulder
   • BA car parked in a driveway
   • CA delivery van parked at the curb
   • DA bus at a bus stop with no lights flashing
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   Answer: A. A tow truck helping a driver on the shoulder

   In many states, Move Over rules also cover tow trucks and highway work vehicles with flashing lights. Giving them space protects the people working beside the road.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What do green signs like this one show?

    • ARules you must obey
    • BPlaces to get gas and food
    • CDirections and distances to places
    • DRoad work ahead
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    Answer: C. Directions and distances to places

    Green guide signs show routes, directions and distances in miles.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA four-way intersection
    • BA railroad crossing; yield to any train
    • CYou must always stop here, even when no train is near
    • DA hospital is nearby
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    Answer: B. A railroad crossing; yield to any train

    Treat a crossbuck like a yield sign. Slow down, look and listen both ways, and stop if a train is coming. Trains always have the right-of-way.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
    • BNo turns are allowed at any time
    • CThere is a red-light camera ahead
    • DYou may turn right on red after stopping
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    Answer: A. You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green

    In most places you may turn right on red after a full stop. This sign takes that choice away, so wait for a green light.

13. Question 13 of 25

    A driver is tailgating you. What is the safest thing to do?

    • ABrake suddenly to warn the driver
    • BStop on the shoulder right away
    • CKeep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass
    • DSpeed up to get away
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    Answer: C. Keep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass

    Do not react with sudden braking. Keep extra space in front of you so you can stop gently, and let the tailgater pass when possible.

14. Question 14 of 25

    How should you exit a freeway?

    • AStop on the shoulder, then take the exit
    • BSlow down in the main lane, then change lanes
    • CMove into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane
    • DCross the painted area at the last moment
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    Answer: C. Move into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane

    Get into the correct lane well before the exit, signal, and do most of your slowing after you enter the exit lane or ramp.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA school crossing guard is ahead
    • BA flagger is ahead; slow down and follow the flagger's signals
    • CA pedestrian crossing is ahead
    • DA parade is ahead
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    Answer: B. A flagger is ahead; slow down and follow the flagger's signals

    A flagger controls traffic in a work zone with a STOP/SLOW paddle or a flag. Obey the flagger's directions.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Car 1 is behind a school bus on this divided highway. The bus has stopped with its red lights flashing. What must the driver of Car 1 do?

    • AStop and stay stopped until the red lights turn off
    • BPass slowly on the right
    • CHonk and keep going
    • DPass slowly on the left
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    Answer: A. Stop and stay stopped until the red lights turn off

    Drivers behind a stopped school bus must always stop. Rules for drivers on the other side of a divided highway differ by state.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Your gas pedal sticks while you are driving. What should you do?

    • AReach down with your hand while driving fast
    • BPump the gas pedal hard
    • CShift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe
    • DTurn the key off right away
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    Answer: C. Shift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe

    Shifting to neutral cuts power to the wheels. Turning off the ignition could lock the steering.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What is the only thing that lowers your blood alcohol concentration?

    • ATime
    • BExercise
    • CA cold shower
    • DBlack coffee
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    Answer: A. Time

    Your body removes alcohol slowly. Coffee, exercise and cold showers do not lower your BAC.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA toll road
    • BA US highway route
    • CA route on the Interstate highway system
    • DA state park road
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    Answer: C. A route on the Interstate highway system

    The red, white and blue shield marks an Interstate highway route.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Your light turns green, but a pedestrian is still crossing in front of you. What should you do?

    • AHonk so the pedestrian hurries
    • BWait until the pedestrian has finished crossing
    • CDrive slowly around the pedestrian
    • DGo, because you have a green light
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    Answer: B. Wait until the pedestrian has finished crossing

    A green light lets you go only after you yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and vehicles already in the intersection.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • APass the car in front before you reach the crosswalk
    • BHonk to warn the children
    • CSlow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
    • DSpeed up to get past the crosswalk quickly
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    Answer: C. Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk

    The arrow points to the school crosswalk. Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow any crossing guard. Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.

22. Question 22 of 25

    You park facing downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AToward the curb
    • BAway from the curb
    • CIt does not matter if the parking brake is set
    • DStraight ahead
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    Answer: A. Toward the curb

    When parking downhill, turn your wheels into the curb so the car rolls into it, not into the street.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA passing lane is ahead
    • BTraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
    • CTwo lanes go your way
    • DA divided highway begins
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    Answer: B. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

    You are leaving a one-way road or divided highway. Oncoming traffic will be beside you, so keep right.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You have parked on the street. What should you do before opening your door on the traffic side?

    • ATurn on your headlights
    • BHonk your horn
    • CCheck behind you for bicyclists and cars
    • DOpen the door quickly to get out fast
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    Answer: C. Check behind you for bicyclists and cars

    Opening a door into the path of a bicyclist can cause a serious crash. Look back before you open it.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AAlways come to a full stop
    • BThe road narrows ahead
    • CMerge without slowing down
    • DSlow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed
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    Answer: D. Slow down and let traffic and pedestrians go first; stop if needed

    A triangle pointing down means yield. Slow down, give the right-of-way, and stop only if you must.

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