Wyoming Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Wyoming driving rules, including blowing snow visibility, gravel road technique, parking downhill without curb and bicycle passing clearance. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Blowing Snow Visibility
- Gravel Road Technique
- Parking Downhill Without Curb
- Bicycle Passing Clearance
- Yellow Pennant Sign
- Strong Winds Handling
- Vehicle Stalls on Tracks
- Aggressive Driver Response
- Headlights in Poor Weather
- Advisory Speed Curve
- Stopped School Bus
- Green Arrow plus Red Signal
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What should you do if visibility is reduced by blowing snow?
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B. Slow down
Reduced speed allows more reaction time.
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When driving on gravel roads, you should:
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C. Reduce speed
Loose surfaces reduce traction.
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When parking downhill without a curb, wheels should be turned:
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C. Toward the edge of the road
This helps prevent rolling into traffic.
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You enter a Wyoming intersection while breaking the speed law. What happens to any right of way you might have had?
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C. You forfeit (lose) it
In Wyoming, if you enter an intersection while violating the speed law, you forfeit any right of way you might have had.
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What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign indicate?
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C. No passing zone
Pennant signs mark no-passing zones.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What should you do when approaching a curve with a reduced speed advisory sign?
Correct answer: Slow before entering the curve
Why: Advisory speeds warn drivers to reduce speed before curves.
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Q2. When two vehicles arrive at a stop-controlled intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles on their right.
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Q3. What does a solid white line between lanes mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q4. When driving on snow or ice, stopping distance will:
Correct answer: Increase
Why: Slippery surfaces require much longer stopping distances.
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Q5. At a Wyoming intersection, the signal for your turn lane shows a red arrow. What does it mean?
Correct answer: You may not turn in the direction of the arrow
Why: A red arrow prohibits turning in the direction of the arrow.
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Q6. What does a square-shaped sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulatory instruction
Why: Square signs are commonly used for regulations.
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Q7. When passing a bicycle, drivers should:
Correct answer: Leave extra space
Why: Giving extra space improves safety for cyclists.
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Q8. What is the safest action when your vehicle begins to hydroplane?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
Why: Reducing speed helps tires regain contact with the road.
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Q9. A steady yellow traffic signal means:
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: Yellow warns that the signal is about to turn red.
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Q10. What does a white arrow on a sign mean?
Correct answer: Required direction of travel
Why: White arrows indicate mandatory movements.
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Q11. When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, you must:
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Flashing red lights require a full stop.
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Q12. If you are being tailgated, the best action is to:
Correct answer: Increase following distance ahead
Why: More space ahead reduces the risk of a rear-end collision.
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Q13. What does a solid yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: No passing
Why: Solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q14. When approaching pedestrians at a crosswalk, drivers must:
Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way
Why: Pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks.
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Q15. What should you do when entering a roadway from a driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to all traffic
Why: Traffic already on the road has the right-of-way.
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Q16. What does a broken white line indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes permitted
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes.
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Q17. You enter a Wyoming intersection while breaking the speed law. What happens to any right of way you might have had?
Correct answer: You forfeit (lose) it
Why: In Wyoming, if you enter an intersection while violating the speed law, you forfeit any right of way you might have had.
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Q18. When driving downhill, you should:
Correct answer: Use a lower gear
Why: Lower gears help control speed downhill.
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Q19. What does a green arrow combined with a red signal mean?
Correct answer: Movement allowed only in arrow direction
Why: The arrow controls permitted movement.
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Q20. What should you do when approaching a work zone?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and stay alert
Why: Work zones require extra caution.
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Q21. What does a red circle with a slash mean?
Correct answer: Prohibited action
Why: Red slashes indicate actions that are not allowed.
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Q22. When parking downhill without a curb, wheels should be turned:
Correct answer: Toward the edge of the road
Why: This helps prevent rolling into traffic.
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Q23. What should you do if visibility is reduced by blowing snow?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Reduced speed allows more reaction time.
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Q24. What does a diamond-shaped sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Potential hazards
Why: Diamond signs warn of roadway conditions.
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Q25. What is the proper response to a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow and give right-of-way if needed
Why: Drivers must yield when required.
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Q26. What does a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing.
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Q27. When driving at night, you should increase following distance because:
Correct answer: Stopping distance is longer
Why: Reduced visibility increases stopping distance.
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Q28. What should you do if your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks?
Correct answer: Exit the vehicle immediately
Why: Leaving the vehicle reduces injury risk.
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Q29. What does a white speed limit sign indicate?
Correct answer: Maximum legal speed
Why: Speed limit signs show the legal maximum.
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Q30. When approaching an intersection with no signs or signals, you should:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic on the right
Why: Uncontrolled intersections require yielding to the right.
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Q31. What is the purpose of headlights during the day in poor weather?
Correct answer: Improve visibility
Why: Headlights help others see your vehicle.
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Q32. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: No passing zone
Why: Pennant signs mark no-passing zones.
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Q33. When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights, drivers must:
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Flashing red lights require a full stop.
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Q34. What should you do if your tires lose traction on ice?
Correct answer: Steer gently and ease off pedals
Why: Gentle actions help regain traction.
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Q35. What does a solid green traffic light mean?
Correct answer: Proceed if intersection is clear
Why: Green allows movement when safe.
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Q36. What is the safest way to handle strong crosswinds?
Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly
Why: Firm steering helps control the vehicle.
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Q37. What does a white rectangular sign usually communicate?
Correct answer: Traffic regulations
Why: Rectangular signs give regulatory information.
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Q38. When should you use turn signals?
Correct answer: Before changing lanes or turning
Why: Signals warn other drivers of your intentions.
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Q39. What should you do when approaching a hill where you cannot see oncoming traffic?
Correct answer: Stay to the right
Why: Keeping right reduces collision risk.
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Q40. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: Flashing red signals act like stop signs.
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Q41. When driving through fog, the best lights to use are:
Correct answer: Low beams
Why: Low beams reduce glare in fog.
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Q42. What does a blue sign typically indicate?
Correct answer: Services for drivers
Why: Blue signs provide service information.
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Q43. What should you do if an oncoming vehicle crosses the centerline?
Correct answer: Move right and slow down
Why: Moving right helps avoid a collision.
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Q44. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q45. What is the safest response to an aggressive driver?
Correct answer: Avoid eye contact and give space
Why: Avoiding confrontation reduces risk.
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Q46. What does a red octagon-shaped sign require?
Correct answer: A complete stop
Why: Octagon signs are reserved for stop signs.
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Q47. When driving on gravel roads, you should:
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Loose surfaces reduce traction.
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Q48. What does a circular yellow sign warn of?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: Circular signs indicate railroad crossings.
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Q49. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Checking blind spots prevents collisions.
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Q50. When approaching a stop line at an intersection, you must stop:
Correct answer: Before the line
Why: Stopping before the line ensures pedestrian safety.