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Wyoming Permit Practice Test
20 real questions from our handbook-verified Wyoming bank · Updated July 12, 2026
The official Wyoming knowledge test has 30 questions — you can miss 6 and still pass (80%). That 80% bar ties Wyoming with 35 other states at #7 strictest of the 50 states. Note: Wyoming administers the knowledge test in English only.
The real Wyoming exam format — this practice test scores you against the same 80% bar.
Answer each question to see the explanation. Your score is tallied against the real passing bar at the end.
1. Alcohol is:
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Correct answer: A drug that slows the activity of the brain and spinal cord
Alcohol is a drug that slows the activity of the brain and spinal cord. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a major cause of almost half of the crashes in which someone is killed.
2. What does a Wyoming Class C driver license authorize you to operate?
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Correct answer: A single vehicle or combination under 26,001 lbs. GVWR, but not a motorcycle
A Class C license authorizes operation of a single vehicle, or a combination of vehicles, with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,001 pounds — except motorcycles. Operating a motorcycle requires a Class M license.
3. How close to a fire hydrant does Wyoming law allow you to park?
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Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet
It is not legal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Blocking a hydrant can delay firefighters in an emergency.
4. If you are involved in a crash, you must:
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Correct answer: Stop your vehicle at or near the scene and stay until police arrive and question everyone involved
If you are involved in a crash you must stop at or near the scene and stay there until the police have arrived and questioned everyone involved.
5. At an intersection with no signs or signals, who must you yield to?
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Correct answer: Any driver coming from your right, regardless of who reaches the intersection first
Where no signs or signals are in place, you must watch for any driver coming from your right and yield the right of way, regardless of who first reaches and enters the intersection.
6. On packed snow, how much should you reduce your speed?
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Correct answer: By at least half
Slippery roads reduce the grip of your tires. On packed snow, reduce your speed by at least half.
7. Before turning left across oncoming traffic, how should you handle an approaching motorcycle?
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Correct answer: Look and look again, and judge its speed before you turn
Drivers turning left often fail to see a motorcycle or misjudge its speed. Look and look again, identify the motorcycle as a critical object, and know its speed before you turn.
8. At a steady red light in Wyoming, what may you do?
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Correct answer: Turn right after stopping and yielding, unless a sign prohibits the turn
At a red light you must stop behind the crosswalk or stop line. You may turn right after stopping and yielding to pedestrians and vehicles, unless a sign prohibits it. You may also turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street after stopping and yielding.
9. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a Wyoming residential area?
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Correct answer: 30 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the legal speed limit in residential areas is 30 mph. Business areas are also 30 mph.
10. Before changing lanes, in addition to checking your mirrors, what must you do?
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Correct answer: Check over your shoulder to make sure no one is in your blind spots
Before changing lanes, check your rearview and side mirrors, then check over your left or right shoulder to make sure no one is in your blind spots. Also check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane, then signal and change.
11. What is the only thing that actually reduces your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
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Correct answer: Time
Time is the only significant factor in reducing BAC. The liver eliminates alcohol at a fixed rate, and nothing you do can speed it up.
12. Which Wyoming license class is required solely for operating a motorcycle?
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Correct answer: Class M
The Class M license is issued solely for the operation of motorcycles. A Class A, B, or C license may also include the M classification; requirements are in the Wyoming Motorcycle Operator Manual.
13. Is it legal to park in a crosswalk or within an intersection?
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Correct answer: No — parking in a crosswalk, intersection, or on a sidewalk is prohibited
You may not park on a sidewalk, within an intersection, or in a crosswalk. These spots must stay clear for pedestrians and cross traffic.
14. At a crash scene with an injured person, you should:
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Correct answer: Give aid and send for an ambulance, but not move the injured person unless there is danger of another crash
Give aid to any injured persons and send for an ambulance, but do not move an injured person unless there is danger of another crash. Moving someone can worsen an injury.
15. What do Wyoming right-of-way laws actually establish?
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Correct answer: Who must yield — no law ever gives anyone the right of way
Laws do not give anyone the right of way — they only indicate who must yield it. You must always stay alert for those who fail to yield and do everything possible to avoid a crash.
16. When the road is icy, you should reduce your speed:
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Correct answer: To a crawl
On ice, reduce your speed to a crawl — and slow even more if there are vehicles ahead. Ice offers almost no traction.
17. A motorcycle ahead has its turn signal on. Why should you be cautious before pulling out in front of it?
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Correct answer: Motorcycle turn signals often do not cancel automatically, so the rider may be going straight
Turn signals do not turn off automatically on most motorcycles. Before pulling out in front of one, be sure the rider is actually turning and not continuing straight.
18. What should you do at a steady amber (yellow) traffic light?
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Correct answer: Stop before entering the intersection if you can do so safely
If possible, you must stop before entering the intersection on an amber light. If you cannot stop safely, you should carefully proceed through the intersection.
19. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a Wyoming school zone?
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Correct answer: 20 mph
The absolute speed limit in a school zone is 20 mph. Slow down and watch carefully for children.
20. Where should you NOT change lanes?
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Correct answer: Before or while in an intersection
Do not change lanes before or while in an intersection.
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Wyoming test facts
How many questions are on the Wyoming permit test?
30 questions. You need 24 correct (80%) — you can miss 6. Full details in the passing-score calculator.
What happens if I fail?
You can usually retake it the same day or at your next visit.
Can I take the Wyoming test in Spanish?
No — Wyoming administers the knowledge test in English only. See which states test in Spanish.
What age can I get my permit in Wyoming?
The minimum learner's permit age is 15. You'll need 50 supervised practice hours (10 at night) before the license stage. Full ladder in the permit-age lookup.