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Wyoming DMV Exam Simulator

The real format: 30 questions · pass at 80% · Updated July 12, 2026

This is the dress rehearsal: exactly 30 questions, the real 80% passing bar (miss more than 6 and you fail) — the same rules Wyoming applies on test day. That 80% bar ties Wyoming with 35 other states at #7 strictest of the 50 states.

Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Exam Simulator (30 Q) Cheat Sheet Am I ready?

Answer each question to see the explanation. Your score is tallied against the real passing bar at the end.

1. A driver at a BAC of 0.08 percent is:

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Correct answer: Impaired mentally and physically, whether or not they show outward signs

A BAC of 0.08 percent is high, and people at that level are impaired mentally and physically whether or not they show it. Many heavy drinkers hide the outward signs but are still dangerously impaired.

2. What must a first-time applicant present as acceptable legal identification for a Wyoming license?

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Correct answer: A state-certified birth certificate, a valid U.S. passport, or immigration documents

First-time applicants must provide a state-certified birth certificate, a valid U.S. passport, or immigration documents. If the last name differs from the document, proof of the name change (such as a marriage certificate or court order) is also required.

3. Is it legal to park on a bridge or within a highway tunnel?

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Correct answer: No

It is not legal to park on any bridge or within a highway tunnel. These narrow structures leave no safe room for a stopped vehicle.

4. An Administrative Per Se suspension applies when you are arrested for DWUI and your chemical test shows a BAC of 0.08 percent or greater. Its length is:

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Correct answer: 90 days

An Administrative Per Se suspension results when you are arrested for DWUI and the test shows 0.08 percent or greater. The suspension is 90 days, and dismissal of the DWUI in court does not affect it.

5. In which direction does traffic move within a roundabout?

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Correct answer: Counterclockwise, at slow speeds

Traffic in a roundabout moves counterclockwise at slow speeds and is constantly moving, except when yielding to traffic already in the roundabout and to pedestrians in the crosswalks.

6. Black ice is especially likely to form on:

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Correct answer: Bridge decks, overpasses, high fills, deep cuts, and near snow fences

Sudden changes to black ice occur often at bridge decks, overpasses, on high fills, in deep cuts, and near snow fences. Thawing can also leave a thin film of water over melting ice.

7. Bicyclists on public roads in Wyoming:

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Correct answer: Have the same rights and duties as other drivers and ride near the right side

Bicyclists have the right to use all public roadways and share the same rights and duties as other drivers. They must ride as close to the right side of the pavement as is practical and safe.

8. What does a red arrow signal mean?

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Correct answer: Turning in the direction of the arrow is prohibited

A red arrow prohibits turning in the direction of the arrow. An amber arrow may appear after a green arrow and warns you to clear the intersection.

9. At what maximum speed should you approach a "blind" intersection where trees, bushes, or buildings block your view?

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Correct answer: No more than 15 mph

Trees, bushes, or buildings at intersections can block the view of vehicles coming from the side. Approach a blind intersection at no more than 15 mph.

10. Before you back up, what is the best way to check behind your vehicle?

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Correct answer: Walk behind the vehicle to see what is there

Check behind your vehicle by walking behind it before you back up. When backing, do not depend on your mirrors — turn your head and body so you can see where you are going.

11. Alcohol seriously impairs the four skills a driver needs, which are to:

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Correct answer: Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute

Alcohol impairs the ability to Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute — the IPDE skills. Senses dull, predictions and decisions suffer, and even correct actions are executed much more slowly.

12. How does Wyoming require you to prove residency when applying for a license?

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Correct answer: Provide any two acceptable documents showing a Wyoming residential address, not a P.O. Box

You must provide any two acceptable documents — such as a vehicle registration, mortgage or lease document, or a Wyoming bank statement — that show a residential address, not a P.O. Box.

13. When you park facing uphill next to a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

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Correct answer: Away from the curb, and set the parking brake

Parking uphill where there is a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb and set the parking brake. If the car rolls back, the curb will stop it.

14. How many moving violations are you allowed within a 12-month period before a suspension?

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Correct answer: Up to three — a conviction for a fourth causes a 90-day suspension

You are allowed up to three moving violations within a 12-month period. Upon conviction for a fourth, your driving privilege is suspended for 90 days, with an additional 90 days for each further violation.

15. As you approach a roundabout, what must you do?

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Correct answer: Slow down and yield to pedestrians and to traffic already in the roundabout

To navigate a roundabout, slow down as you approach and yield to pedestrians and to traffic already in the roundabout. Then look left, wait for a gap, and merge.

16. You are driving in a ground blizzard and lose your bearings on the road. What should you do?

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Correct answer: Roll down the window and look at the downwind side to find the center stripe or road edge

In a ground blizzard, keep moving slowly and do not panic. If you lose your bearings, roll down the window and look on the downwind side of the car to locate the center stripe or the edge of the road.

17. What equipment must a bicycle used after dark have?

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Correct answer: A front light and rear reflectors

Any bicycle used after dark must have a front light and rear reflectors, but these can be very hard to see — watch the side of the road for them.

18. What does an eight-sided (octagon) sign always mean?

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Correct answer: Stop — you must come to a complete stop

The octagon (eight-sided) shape is reserved for stop signs. You must come to a complete stop.

19. When driving on packed snow, how much should you reduce your speed?

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Correct answer: By at least half

Slippery roads reduce your tires’ grip. On packed snow, reduce your speed by at least half. On a wet road, reduce speed by at least 5–10 mph.

20. While backing up, you should:

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Correct answer: Turn your head and body to see behind you, and back up slowly

When backing, turn your head and body so you can see where you are backing, place your hand at the top of the steering wheel, and back up slowly. Always be prepared to stop.

21. What is Wyoming’s term for the offense of drunk or drugged driving?

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Correct answer: DWUI — Driving While Under the Influence

Wyoming uses the term DWUI — Driving While Under the Influence. It applies to alcohol and to controlled or prescription drugs that impair your driving.

22. Within how many days must you notify WYDOT after you change your address?

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Correct answer: Within 10 days

When licensees change their address, they must notify the department in writing within 10 days of the change. Address-change forms are available at exam locations and on the WYDOT website.

23. When you park facing downhill next to a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

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Correct answer: Toward the curb

When parking in any situation other than uphill with a curb — including downhill next to a curb — turn the wheels toward the curb or edge of the road so a rolling car is steered off the roadway.

24. If you are convicted of driving without liability insurance, your license is suspended:

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Correct answer: Until an SR-22 insurance form has been filed with the department

A Compulsory Insurance suspension results from a conviction for not having liability insurance. It lasts until an SR-22 insurance form has been filed with the department.

25. Once you are inside a roundabout, what should you do?

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Correct answer: Keep moving — do not stop

Once in the roundabout, keep moving and do not stop. Proceed to your exit, use your turn signal to indicate you are leaving, and yield to pedestrians as you exit.

26. Icy roads with a blowing ground blizzard call for:

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Correct answer: Slowing down but keeping moving, and making all steering and braking movements slowly

Icy roads topped by a blowing ground blizzard are double trouble. Slow down but keep moving, don’t panic, and make every steering and braking movement slowly.

27. You must yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk:

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Correct answer: Whether or not there are pavement markings

You are required to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk area, whether or not there are pavement markings. Residential and school areas are especially dangerous.

28. What does a downward-pointing triangle sign require you to do?

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Correct answer: Yield the right of way to cross traffic or merging traffic

A triangle pointing down requires that you yield the right of way to cross traffic or to merging traffic.

29. When driving on a wet road, how much should you reduce your speed?

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Correct answer: By at least 5–10 mph

On a wet road, reduce your speed by at least 5–10 mph. Packed snow requires reducing by at least half, and ice requires reducing to a crawl.

30. On a two-lane road, how many vehicles may you pass at one time?

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Correct answer: Only one vehicle at a time

Do not try to pass more than one vehicle at a time on a two-lane road. Also, do not follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you.

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