25 sample questions from DriveDrill's 237-question Wyoming bank. Pick an answer to see if you got it right, and why.
Q1. An anti-lock braking system is designed to:
A Take the place of the vehicle's parking brake entirelyB Shorten the stopping distance on every road surfaceC Bring the car to a complete stop on its ownD Keep the wheels from locking so you can steer while braking hard
ABS preserves steering control. On gravel or deep snow it may even lengthen the stop, but you can still steer around the hazard.
Q2. Black ice is most likely to form:
A In the middle of a sunny afternoonB On steep hills onlyC On bridges, overpasses and shaded spotsD On gravel roads only
Bridges and shaded stretches lose heat fastest. If the road looks wet but spray has stopped coming off other cars, suspect ice.
Q3. An unsecured load in the back of a pickup truck is:
A Illegal and dangerous to traffic behind youB Fine if it is under the tailgate lineC Only a problem on highwaysD Fine on local roads
You are responsible for anything that falls off your vehicle. Tie loads down and cover loose material.
Q4. In Wyoming, during the restricted period, a young driver may carry:
A no passengers at all, and that never changes as the driver gets olderB any number of passengers, as long as a parent rides along every timeC no more than one passenger younger than 18D one passenger of any age, but only between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Crash risk for a teen driver climbs sharply with each additional teen passenger, which is what this rule is built around.
Q5. In Wyoming, to meet the vision standard for a driver's license, an applicant must have what visual acuity and field of vision?
A 20/40 acuity with both eyes and a 120-degree combined horizontal field of visionB 20/20 acuity with both eyes and a 90-degree combined horizontal field of visionC 20/100 acuity with both eyes and a 45-degree combined horizontal field of visionD 20/70 acuity with both eyes and a 60-degree combined horizontal field of vision
Wyoming requires 20/40 acuity with both eyes, with or without glasses, and a combined horizontal field of vision of at least 120 degrees.
Q6. Speeding fines in a work zone are usually:
A The same as elsewhereB Waived if no workers are presentC Only issued at nightD Higher than normal, often doubled
Most states increase work-zone fines and add penalties when workers are present, whether or not the crew is visible at that moment.
Q7. On a long downgrade you should:
A Shift to neutral and coast down the grade to save fuelB Ride the brake pedal steadily all the way down the gradeC Shift to a lower gear and brake in short applications on the way downD Switch off the engine and coast down under gravity alone
Continuous braking overheats the brakes and they fade. Let the engine hold the vehicle back and brake in short firm applications.
Q8. In Wyoming, when licensees change their address, they must notify the department in writing within:
A 10 days of the changeB 30 days of the changeC 24 hours of the changeD 60 days of the change
Wyoming requires licensees to notify the department in writing of an address change within 10 days.
Q9. The recommended hand position on the steering wheel is:
A One hand on the gearshiftB Both hands on the wheel, at about 9 and 3 o'clock or lowerC One hand at 12 o'clockD Both hands together at the top, near 12 o'clock
States teach 9 and 3, 8 and 4, or lower still. Each gives good control and keeps your arms out of the airbag's path; 10 and 2 puts them where it deploys.
Q10. In Wyoming, a learner permit must be held for at least how long before the road test?
A 10 daysB 6 monthsC 30 daysD 3 months
The holding period makes sure there is time for supervised practice before the road test.
Q11. In Wyoming, an approved driver education certification card must show that the student completed how much classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction?
A 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel drivingB 10 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of behind-the-wheel drivingC 50 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of behind-the-wheel drivingD Six hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of behind-the-wheel driving
Wyoming's driver education certification card must show 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel driving.
Q12. A green arrow pointing left means:
A You may turn left after yielding to oncoming trafficB Left turns are allowed only for busesC You may turn left and oncoming traffic is being held by a red lightD You must turn left
A green arrow is a protected turn. Still check the crosswalk for people before you move.
Q13. Overdriving your headlights means:
A Driving so fast you cannot stop within the distance you can seeB Leaving your headlights switched on during full daylightC Driving for a while with one of your headlights burned outD Using your high beams while following other traffic closely
High beams let you see about 350 feet ahead, and low beams much less. At highway speed you can outrun that, which is why night speeds should be lower.
Q14. In Wyoming, if you fail the written knowledge test, the manual says applicants are allowed to:
A Take the written test twice in one dayB Take the test just once per yearC Retake the test, but just after 30 daysD Not retake the written test at all if once failed
Wyoming allows applicants for a driver's license to take the written test twice in one day.
Q15. In Wyoming, a driver under 21 found in physical control of a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent or more faces a first-offense Youthful Driver Suspension of:
A 10 daysB 90 daysC One yearD 30 days
Wyoming's Youthful Driver Suspension for a driver under 21 with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent or more carries a 90-day suspension for a first offense.
Q16. In Wyoming, the law requires a car seat or booster seat until:
A The child turns 16, with no exceptionsB The child turns 4, unless the trip is under 10 minutesC The child turns 12, unless the child weighs over 80 poundsD The child turns 9, unless the adult seat belt already fits properly
State law is a minimum. Safety experts recommend a booster until the adult belt fits properly: lap belt low across the hips and shoulder belt across the chest, not the neck.
Q17. You come up behind slow-moving farm equipment displaying an orange triangle. You should:
A Pass immediately on the right as soon as you catch upB Follow closely behind it while sounding your hornC Flash your headlights repeatedly until it pulls overD Slow down and pass only when you have a clear, legal opportunity
The orange triangle marks a vehicle traveling under 25 mph. Closing speed is higher than it looks, so slow early and pass only with a long clear view.
Q18. In Wyoming, to qualify for the "extreme inconvenience" restricted license at age 14-15, the applicant must live how far from school and/or employment?
A Ten or more milesB One or more milesC There is no distance requirementD Five or more miles
Wyoming's extreme-inconvenience restricted license requires the 14-15 year old applicant to live five or more miles from school and/or employment.
Q19. Implied consent means that by driving in the state you have agreed to:
A Random roadside chemical testing even without causeB Giving up your license automatically after one violationC A search of your vehicle at any time, without a warrantD Chemical testing if you are lawfully arrested for impaired driving
Refusing the test carries its own suspension, usually longer than the one for failing it, and the refusal can be used against you.
Q20. You notice one headlight is out at night. You should:
A Get it replaced promptly — it is an equipment violation and other drivers misjudge your positionB Drive using your high beams in place of the burned-out light for the rest of the tripC Drive only on roads that already have their own street lighting installedD Wait until the vehicle's next scheduled inspection to have it looked at
From a distance one light reads as a motorcycle, and oncoming drivers misjudge how much room you take. Fix it before driving at night again.
Q21. You should never park:
A Facing downhillB On a residential street at nightC In a metered space after darkD Within the posted distance of a fire hydrant
Hydrant clearance is set by state law, commonly 10 to 15 feet. Blocked hydrants delay firefighters and are towed.
Q22. At night, pedestrians are hardest to see:
A Outside the reach of your headlights and in dark clothingB Near intersections, but not along a straight stretch of roadC During a rainstorm, rather than in dry conditionsD On brightly lit streets while wearing reflective clothing
Most pedestrian deaths happen after dark. Lower your speed so your stopping distance fits inside your headlight range.
Q23. In Wyoming, a 14-15 year old's "extreme inconvenience" restricted license is only valid:
A Between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. anywhere in the stateB Between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. and within 50 miles of the licensee's residenceC Between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. with no distance limitD At any hour, but only within 10 miles of the licensee's residence
Wyoming's extreme-inconvenience restricted license for 14-15 year olds is valid only between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. and within 50 miles of the licensee's residence.
Q24. An unrestrained pet in the car is a problem because:
A It can distract the driver and be injured in a sudden stopB It is illegal in every state to have a pet loose in the carC It mainly hurts your fuel economy on a long tripD It can void your auto insurance policy if you are in a crash
Secure pets in a carrier or harness. Several states treat an animal in your lap as distracted driving.
Q25. The best response to feeling drowsy while driving is to:
A Drink coffee and continue for another hourB Open a window and keep goingC Stop somewhere safe and restD Turn the radio up
Drowsy driving impairs you much like alcohol, and micro-sleeps happen without warning. Only sleep fixes it.
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