Wyoming permit test: lane changes, passing and interstates
Changing lanes, passing and being passed, passing parked cars, and interstate driving. 21 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key lane changes, passing and interstates rulesShow the rules
- On a road with one lane each way, overtake a single vehicle per pass rather than several in one move. (p. 53)
- Move back into the right lane when you see the front of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror. (p. 53)
- If you see vehicles, pedestrians, bridges, curves, hills, intersections or railroad crossings just ahead, do not pass; wait. (p. 53)
- Do not follow another vehicle that is passing a car in front of you; wait and pass on your own when it is safe. (p. 53)
- When passing a bicyclist, slow down, and when space allows keep at least 3 feet between your vehicle and the bicyclist. (p. 55)
- The acceleration lane lets you match your speed to that of Interstate traffic; do not stop unless there is no gap. (p. 59)
- If you become drowsy, stop and take a break; if you are truly sleepy, pull off and get some sleep at a motel. (p. 60)
- Keep driving to the following exit. (p. 60)
- Watch for vehicles entering the Interstate, and if it is safe, move left to give them a smooth, safe entry. (p. 60)
- Drive as far onto the right shoulder as possible, with all four wheels well off the road, and turn on your four-way flashers. (p. 61)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample lane changes, passing and interstates questions
1.A car ahead stops to turn left, and the only room to get by is the gravel shoulder. What should you do?
- APass on the left in the oncoming lane
- BHonk until the driver moves
- CWait; you may not leave the pavement to pass
- DPass on the shoulder slowly
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✓ C. Wait; you may not leave the pavement to pass
Passing on the right is allowed when the car ahead is turning left, but it is not legal to leave the pavement to pass on the right.
Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual 2021 (Class C) (2021), page 54
2.You come up behind a bicyclist and don't have enough space to pass safely. What should you do?
- APass anyway, close to the bike
- BPass with half your car on the shoulder
- CSlow to the cyclist's speed and follow
- DHonk so the cyclist moves over
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✓ C. Slow to the cyclist's speed and follow
If you do not have enough space to pass a bicyclist, slow to the cyclist's speed and follow until you have the room you need.
Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual 2021 (Class C) (2021), page 55
3.You are passing a large truck. When is it safe to pull back into its lane?
- AWhen the truck driver flashes the lights
- BWhen you are one car length ahead of it
- CWhen its whole cab shows in your mirror
- DWhen your rear bumper passes its front
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✓ C. When its whole cab shows in your mirror
Because a truck is long, keep a steady speed and be sure you can see both headlights and the entire cab in your rearview mirror before pulling back in.
Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual 2021 (Class C) (2021), page 56
4.Your cruise control is set only slightly faster than a truck you are passing. Why is that a problem?
- AThe truck will speed up to match you
- BIt uses too much fuel
- CIt is illegal to use cruise control on highways
- DYou linger in the truck's blind spot
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✓ D. You linger in the truck's blind spot
Pass with enough speed to avoid loitering in the truck driver's blind spot; a car that lingers there cannot be seen and leaves the truck no way to take evasive action.
Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual 2021 (Class C) (2021), page 56