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This Wyoming permit practice test has 30 original questions grouped the way WYDOT describes its automated written test: identifying signs, identifying signals and pavement markings, then multiple-choice questions on traffic laws and safe driving. Use this set to find weak spots rather than to predict a score, and ask WYDOT for the number of questions and the pass mark. The questions are unofficial and written from the Wyoming Driver License Manual.
Wyoming written test: key facts
- Three parts: signs by shape, color or symbol; signals and pavement markings; multiple-choice rules of the road.
- Taken in English on WYDOT’s automated system at a driver exam office. An audio option reads questions to you.
- Fail once and you may try once more that day. Miss 13 or more questions and you wait three days.
- Question count and pass mark: ask your exam office or call Driver Services on 307-777-4800.
Documents, the $45 fee and permit rules: Wyoming written driving test and instruction permit.
Part 1: identifying signs (questions 1 to 6)
1. An eight-sided sign means:
- A. Stop
- B. Yield
- C. Railroad
- D. School
Answer: A. The octagon is used only for STOP signs. Manual topic: sign shapes.
2. A downward-pointing triangle means:
- A. No passing
- B. Merge
- C. Stop
- D. Yield
Answer: D. Slow down and give the right of way, stopping if needed. Manual topic: sign shapes.
3. A diamond-shaped sign is a:
- A. Regulatory sign
- B. Route marker
- C. Service sign
- D. Warning sign
Answer: D. Diamonds warn of hazards or changes ahead. Manual topic: sign shapes.
4. A five-sided sign marks:
- A. A school zone or school crossing
- B. A railroad
- C. A no-passing zone
- D. A rest area
Answer: A. The pentagon is the school sign. Manual topic: sign shapes.
5. A pennant-shaped sign means:
- A. Hill
- B. Merge
- C. Road narrows
- D. No passing zone
Answer: D. The pennant sits on the left side of the road where a no-passing zone begins. Manual topic: sign shapes.
6. A round sign warns of:
- A. A railroad crossing ahead
- B. A curve
- C. A stop ahead
- D. A school
Answer: A. The round yellow sign is the railroad advance warning. Manual topic: sign shapes.
Part 2: signals and pavement markings (questions 7 to 11)
7. A steady yellow light means:
- A. The signal is about to turn red; stop if you safely can
- B. Go
- C. Speed up
- D. Stop instantly
Answer: A. Do not race a yellow light. Manual topic: traffic signals.
8. A flashing red light means:
- A. Go
- B. Yield to the right only
- C. Stop, then go when it is safe
- D. Slow down
Answer: C. Treat it like a STOP sign. Manual topic: traffic signals.
9. Yellow center lines separate:
- A. Traffic going the same way
- B. Parking spaces
- C. Traffic going in opposite directions
- D. Bike lanes
Answer: C. White lines separate traffic going the same way. Manual topic: pavement markings.
10. A broken line on your side of the center line means:
- A. A turn lane only
- B. Passing is allowed when the way ahead is clear
- C. No passing
- D. A one-way road
Answer: B. A solid line on your side means do not pass. Manual topic: pavement markings.
11. A green arrow with a red light means:
- A. Stop
- B. U-turns only
- C. Wait for the red to end
- D. You may go in the direction of the arrow, yielding to anyone in the intersection
Answer: D. The arrow lets you make that movement only. Manual topic: traffic signals.
Part 3: rules of the road (questions 12 to 22)
12. Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in Wyoming residential and business areas?
- A. 30 mph
- B. 35 mph
- C. 25 mph
- D. 20 mph
Answer: A. The manual lists 30 mph for residential and business areas. Manual topic: speed limits.
13. Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Wyoming school zone?
- A. 20 mph
- B. 15 mph
- C. 25 mph
- D. 30 mph
Answer: A. The manual lists 20 mph for school zones. Manual topic: speed limits.
14. What is the usual top speed on Wyoming interstate highways?
- A. 75 or 80 mph, as posted
- B. 70 mph
- C. 85 mph
- D. 65 mph
Answer: A. The manual lists 80 mph and 75 mph for interstates and 70 mph for secondary highways. Manual topic: speed limits.
15. How far before an intersection must you signal a turn?
- A. Only at the corner
- B. At least 300 feet
- C. At least 100 feet
- D. At least 50 feet
Answer: C. Signal at least 100 feet ahead; 4 to 5 seconds is better at higher speeds. Manual topic: signaling.
16. What minimum following distance does the Wyoming manual recommend in good conditions?
- A. One second
- B. Ten seconds
- C. Five seconds
- D. Two seconds, doubled or tripled on bad or slick roads
Answer: D. Leave at least a two-second cushion, and double or triple it in bad weather. Manual topic: following distance.
17. How close to a fire hydrant may you park?
- A. Anywhere if you stay in the car
- B. No closer than 15 feet
- C. 10 feet
- D. 5 feet
Answer: B. Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is prohibited. Manual topic: parking.
18. You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn the front wheels?
- A. Away from the curb
- B. It does not matter
- C. Toward the curb
- D. Straight ahead
Answer: A. Uphill with a curb: wheels away from the curb. In every other case, turn them toward the curb or road edge. Manual topic: parking on hills.
19. When should you dim your high beams for an oncoming vehicle?
- A. Never on rural roads
- B. At 100 feet
- C. At 1 mile
- D. At least 500 feet before meeting it
Answer: D. Dim at least 500 feet, about four to five seconds, before meeting an oncoming vehicle. Manual topic: headlights.
20. A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road. You are meeting it from the front. You must:
- A. Stop, and not move until the bus moves or the red lights go off
- B. Slow to 20 mph
- C. Continue carefully
- D. Pass on the shoulder
Answer: A. Stop from either direction. The exception is when a physical barrier or separate roadway lies between you and the bus. Manual topic: required stops.
21. On a two-lane road, you approach a stopped highway maintenance truck with its lights on. Under Wyoming’s move over law you should:
- A. Stop behind it
- B. Honk
- C. Reduce your speed by at least 20 mph
- D. Keep your speed
Answer: C. On an interstate or road with two or more lanes your way, merge into the lane farthest from the vehicle instead. Manual topic: move over law.
22. An emergency vehicle with lights on is coming up behind you. Wyoming law requires you to:
- A. Change to the left lane
- B. Stop in your lane
- C. Pull off to the right side of the road and stop until it has passed
- D. Speed up
Answer: C. Clear the way and stay stopped until it passes. Manual topic: emergency vehicles.
Alcohol, phones and seat belts (questions 23 to 26)
23. A Wyoming driver under 21 is found driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.02%. What is the first-offense suspension?
- A. 90 days
- B. 30 days
- C. None
- D. Two years
Answer: A. The manual says a first offense brings a 90-day suspension, and a second within two years six months. Manual topic: alcohol and drugs.
24. Under Wyoming’s implied consent law, if you refuse a required chemical test after a DUI arrest:
- A. Nothing happens
- B. Police may get a warrant to require the test, and your license can be affected
- C. You pay a small fee
- D. You retake the written test
Answer: B. Driving on public roads means you are deemed to have consented to testing. Manual topic: implied consent.
25. Is it legal to read or send text messages while driving in Wyoming?
- A. Yes
- B. Only at stop lights
- C. Only on rural roads
- D. No. It is illegal for every driver
Answer: D. The manual says reading or sending texts while driving is illegal. Manual topic: cell phones.
26. Who must wear a seat belt in a Wyoming vehicle?
- A. All occupants, including the driver
- B. No one over 18
- C. Only front-seat occupants
- D. Only the driver
Answer: A. The driver is responsible for seeing that the law is obeyed. Manual topic: safety belt law.
Wyoming permit and intermediate license rules (questions 27 to 30)
27. Who must sit beside a Wyoming instruction permit holder?
- A. A parent only
- B. Anyone aged 16 or older
- C. No one after 10 days
- D. A person over 18 with a valid license for that type of vehicle
Answer: D. The supervisor sits in the front passenger seat. Topic: instruction permit.
28. How many supervised hours must be certified before a Wyoming intermediate license?
- A. 60, with 15 at night
- B. 20, with 5 at night
- C. 40, with 10 at night
- D. 50, with 10 at night
Answer: D. A parent or guardian signs the 50-hour certification. Topic: intermediate license.
29. On a Wyoming intermediate license, when may you drive without an exception form?
- A. Between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
- B. Any time
- C. Between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.
- D. Daylight only
Answer: C. Signed exception forms cover work, school, medical, youth sports and religious activities. Topic: intermediate license.
30. How many passengers under 18 who are not immediate family may ride with an intermediate license holder?
- A. None
- B. One
- C. No limit
- D. Two
Answer: B. The limits do not apply when the front-seat passenger is 18 or older with a full license. Topic: intermediate license.
Reading your result
| Wrong answers out of 30 | What to do |
|---|---|
| 0 to 3 | You know the manual well. Book your exam office visit. |
| 4 to 6 | Close. Reread the sections behind each miss. |
| 7 or more | Go back to the manual, signs first, then retake this set. |
WYDOT and the Wyoming State Library also offer free online practice tests to Wyoming residents, linked from the WYDOT Driver License page. After the permit, see the Wyoming 50 hour behind the wheel certification and the Wyoming intermediate license and full privileges.
Common questions
Are these the real WYDOT test questions?
No. They are original, unofficial practice questions based on the Wyoming Driver License Manual.
How many questions are on the Wyoming permit test?
Ask your driver exam office for the count and the pass mark before you test.
Can I take the Wyoming written test online?
No. You can start the application on oneWYO, but the written test and vision screening are done in person.
Is the test available in other languages?
Tests are given in English only, but you may use an interpreter for non-commercial written tests, and the system can read questions aloud.
Is the Wyoming manual up to date?
The current Class C manual is dated 2021, and WYDOT warns some content may be outdated. Where it differs from WYDOT web pages, follow the web pages.
Where are tests for other states?
See US permit practice tests by state, or the full route in learning to drive in Wyoming.
Sources
- Wyoming Department of Transportation, “Wyoming Driver License Manual, Class C” (2021) (dot.state.wy.us)
- Wyoming Department of Transportation, “Testing” and “Learner Permits” (dot.state.wy.us)
- Wyoming Department of Transportation, “Frequently Asked Questions” (dot.state.wy.us)