Wyoming Permit Practice Test 3: 50 Questions
Practice Test 3 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Wyoming driving rules, including rural highway wildlife, oncoming fails to dim, fishtail recovery and gravel road traction. 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 3 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Rural Highway Wildlife
- Oncoming Fails to Dim
- Fishtail Recovery
- Gravel Road Traction
- Yellow Pennant Sign
- Downhill Speed Control
- Strong Wind Handling
- Emergency Vehicle Stopped on Roadside
- Purpose of Speed Limit Signs
- Red Circle with Slash
- Traffic Signal Dark
- Hazard Lights Use
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When driving on rural highways, you should watch closely for:
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C. Animals entering the roadway
Wildlife crossings are common in rural areas.
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What should you do when approaching a stop sign?
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A. Stop before the stop line or crosswalk
Proper stopping position is required.
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What should you do when an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its headlights?
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B. Look toward the right edge of the road
Looking away reduces glare.
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What should you do if your vehicle begins to fishtail?
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B. Steer in the direction of the skid
Steering into the skid helps regain control.
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When driving on gravel roads, traction is:
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B. Reduced
Loose gravel reduces tire grip.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing without gates or lights?
Correct answer: Slow down and look both ways
Why: Drivers must be sure tracks are clear before crossing.
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Q2. A steady red traffic light means:
Correct answer: Stop until the light turns green
Why: Red lights require a complete stop.
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Q3. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing with caution.
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Q4. It is a cold winter day in Wyoming and the sun is out. Where should you still watch for ice?
Correct answer: On bridges, overpasses and shaded areas
Why: Watch for ice on bridges, overpasses and shaded areas, where it can remain even after the sun comes out.
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Q5. What should you do when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Drivers must slow or change lanes when possible.
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Q6. What does a yellow arrow signal indicate?
Correct answer: Movement is about to stop
Why: Yellow arrows warn that the signal is ending.
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Q7. When driving on rural highways, you should watch closely for:
Correct answer: Animals entering the roadway
Why: Wildlife crossings are common in rural areas.
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Q8. What does a white dashed line between lanes mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes are allowed
Why: Dashed white lines separate same-direction lanes.
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Q9. When should you yield the right-of-way?
Correct answer: When required by signs or law
Why: Right-of-way rules prevent crashes.
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Q10. What should you do if your vehicle begins to fishtail?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering into the skid helps regain control.
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Q11. What does a diamond-shaped orange sign indicate?
Correct answer: Road work or maintenance
Why: Orange signs warn of construction zones.
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Q12. When approaching a yield sign, you must:
Correct answer: Give right-of-way if needed
Why: Yield signs require slowing and yielding when necessary.
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Q13. What is the safest action when visibility is reduced by fog?
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Why: Reduced visibility requires extra space.
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Q14. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means:
Correct answer: No passing
Why: Solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q15. When entering traffic from a parked position, you should:
Correct answer: Yield to moving traffic
Why: Traffic already on the roadway has the right-of-way.
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Q16. What does a pentagon-shaped sign warn of?
Correct answer: School zones or crossings
Why: Pentagon signs indicate school areas.
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Q17. When following another vehicle, the minimum safe distance is:
Correct answer: Two seconds
Why: Two seconds provides time to react.
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Q18. What should you do if you miss your turn?
Correct answer: Continue and turn around safely
Why: Backing up or sudden turns are dangerous.
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Q19. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow warns drivers to be careful.
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Q20. What is the purpose of speed limit signs?
Correct answer: Show the maximum legal speed
Why: Speed limits set the legal maximum.
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Q21. What should you do when approaching a crosswalk with pedestrians?
Correct answer: Yield and stop if necessary
Why: Pedestrians have the right-of-way.
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Q22. What does a red and white triangular sign indicate?
Correct answer: Yield
Why: Triangle signs are used for yield.
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Q23. When driving downhill, it is best to:
Correct answer: Use a lower gear
Why: Lower gears help control speed.
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Q24. What does a circular yellow sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing ahead
Why: Circular signs indicate railroad crossings.
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Q25. What should you do when an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its headlights?
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of the road
Why: Looking away reduces glare.
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Q26. What does a solid white edge line mark?
Correct answer: The edge of the roadway
Why: Edge lines define roadway boundaries.
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Q27. When parking uphill with a curb, wheels should be turned:
Correct answer: Away from the curb
Why: This prevents rolling into traffic.
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Q28. What should you do when approaching a hill where you cannot see ahead?
Correct answer: Stay to the right and reduce speed
Why: Limited visibility requires caution.
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Q29. What does a green arrow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: You may proceed in the arrow direction
Why: Green arrows allow protected movement.
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Q30. When should you use your vehicle’s hazard lights?
Correct answer: When stopped or disabled
Why: Hazard lights warn other drivers.
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Q31. What should you do if a tire blows out?
Correct answer: Grip the wheel and slow gradually
Why: Gradual slowing maintains control.
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Q32. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid lines prohibit passing.
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Q33. What is the main purpose of traffic signs?
Correct answer: Regulate, warn, and guide drivers
Why: Signs provide essential driving information.
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Q34. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, you should:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic on your right
Why: Right-of-way rules apply.
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Q35. What should you do if your brakes fail?
Correct answer: Downshift and use parking brake carefully
Why: Engine braking helps slow the vehicle.
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Q36. What does a blue rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Motorist services
Why: Blue signs provide service information.
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Q37. When driving through a work zone, you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and watch for workers
Why: Work zones require extra caution.
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Q38. What does a steady yellow traffic light warn you to do?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: Yellow lights warn of an upcoming red.
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Q39. What is the safest way to handle strong winds?
Correct answer: Keep both hands on the wheel
Why: Firm control helps manage gusts.
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Q40. What does a white arrow on the pavement indicate?
Correct answer: Direction of travel
Why: Pavement arrows guide drivers.
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Q41. What should you do when approaching a stop sign?
Correct answer: Stop before the stop line or crosswalk
Why: Proper stopping position is required.
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Q42. What does a red circle with a slash mean?
Correct answer: The action is prohibited
Why: Slashed symbols show forbidden actions.
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Q43. When driving on gravel roads, traction is:
Correct answer: Reduced
Why: Loose gravel reduces tire grip.
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Q44. What should you do if traffic signals are not working?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: Inoperative signals require stop rules.
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Q45. What does a white rectangular sign typically communicate?
Correct answer: Traffic laws or regulations
Why: Rectangular signs provide regulatory info.
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Q46. When driving at night, your following distance should be:
Correct answer: Increased
Why: Night driving reduces visibility.
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Q47. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: No passing zone
Why: Pennant signs mark no-passing areas.
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Q48. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Blind spot checks prevent collisions.
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Q49. What does a flashing red signal require?
Correct answer: A complete stop
Why: Flashing red acts like a stop sign.
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Q50. What is the safest response to an aggressive driver?
Correct answer: Give space and avoid engagement
Why: Avoiding confrontation reduces danger.