Free Wyoming DOT Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 1 2026
This Practice Test 1 is modeled on the Department of Transportation (DOT) written knowledge exam, whose length the agency does not publish; to pass you need 80% correct. These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the DOT tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.
In many areas a curb is painted yellow. What should you understand from this?
What's on the Wyoming Practice Test 1
The DOT does not publish how many questions are on the real Wyoming knowledge test, and to pass you need 80% correct. Practice Test 1 is a 25-question set drawn from 53 questions, scored against a practice target of 80%.
Topics in this test's question pool
- Road signs 20
- Traffic laws 14
- Safe driving 6
- Right of way 4
- Speed limits 3
- Parking 3
- Emergencies 2
- Alcohol & drugs 1
53 questions in the pool, 11 of them written specifically for Wyoming. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.
Sample questions from this test, with answers
Want to test yourself first? Take the test above before reading these. Every answer below is checked against the source shown.
1. In a ground blizzard on an icy road, blowing snow makes you lose track of where you are on the road. What does the Wyoming manual suggest?
- A. Stop in your lane and wait it out
- B. Look out the downwind side for road lines (correct)
- C. Follow the taillights ahead closely
- D. Switch on high beams to see farther
Why: Roll down the window and look on the downwind side of the car to find the center stripe or the edge of the road. Keep all steering, braking and speed changes slow.
Source: official Wyoming driver handbook, p.46 (PDF p.46), In a ground blizzard
2. Wyoming's intermediate permit restrictions do not apply if the front-seat passenger is:
- A. 18 or older with a full driver license (correct)
- B. 16 or older with any driver license
- C. A sibling who holds a learner permit
- D. A friend 18 or older with a permit
Why: Wyoming's intermediate permit restrictions are waived when the front-seat passenger is at least 18 and holds a valid license with full driving privileges.
Source: WYDOT Learner Permits page - Graduated Driver License
3. In most states, how far before a turn must you begin signaling on a city street?
- A. At least 10 feet
- B. At least 100 feet (correct)
- C. At least 20 feet
- D. At least 500 feet
Why: Most states require a signal at least 100 feet before turning (CA, TX, NY, FL, MN and many others). Some require more on faster roads (200-300 feet) and Tennessee sets 50 feet, so check your own handbook. Always signal, even if you see no one around.
Source: official Wyoming driver handbook
4. A flashing yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:
- A. Wait - the arrow is about to turn red
- B. Turn after yielding to traffic and pedestrians (correct)
- C. Turn freely - oncoming traffic is stopped
- D. Stop fully, then turn ahead of the oncoming cars
Why: A flashing yellow arrow means you may turn in that direction after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. It is an unprotected turn - proceed only when safe.
Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 4A.04 Paragraph 01 B.2
5. What does an orange-colored sign indicate?
- A. A school zone ahead
- B. A work zone ahead (correct)
- C. A railroad crossing ahead
- D. A hospital zone ahead
Why: Orange signs indicate construction and maintenance work zones. Reduce speed, watch for workers and equipment, and be prepared for changed traffic patterns. Fines are often doubled.
6. A red circle with a red slash through a symbol means:
- A. The action is required ahead
- B. The action shown is prohibited (correct)
- C. Caution for the action shown
- D. The action is allowed after stopping
Why: A red circle with a diagonal slash means the action depicted inside is prohibited - for example, no left turn, no U-turn, or no trucks.
More Wyoming facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Wyoming permit practice test page.
Wyoming DOT Test Info
- Questions on real test
- Not published by the DOT
- Passing score
- 80%
- Correct needed
- 80% correct
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Testing agency
- Department of Transportation
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Study Tip
Don't just aim to pass this Wyoming Practice Test 1 once - keep taking it until you score 80% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your DOT exam.