Wyoming Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: Stop if you safely can

If possible you must stop before entering; if you cannot stop safely, carefully go through.

Source: Traffic Signals

Correct answer: A dangerous intersection or location

A flashing amber light means use caution; it warns of a dangerous intersection or location.

Source: Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Clear the intersection

An amber arrow may appear after a green arrow and warns you to clear the intersection.

Source: Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Yield to people and traffic in the intersection

With a green arrow you may turn without stopping if clear, but must yield to persons and traffic within the intersection.

Source: Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Pennant

Pennant-shaped signs are located at the beginning of a no-passing zone.

Source: Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

Correct answer: A school zone or school crossing

A pentagon sign warns of a school zone ahead or marks a school crossing.

Source: Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

Correct answer: Orange

While most warning signs are yellow, construction and maintenance warning signs are orange with black lettering.

Source: Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

Correct answer: Only when directed to

If the flag person directs you to stop, do not proceed until you are directed to do so.

Source: Hazardous Situations

Correct answer: From ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise

Headlights are required from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and when people and vehicles are not visible at 1,000 feet.

Source: Special Driving Conditions – Reduced Light

Correct answer: At least 500 feet before meeting it

Dim at least 500 feet (about four to five seconds) before meeting an oncoming vehicle.

Source: Special Driving Conditions – Reduced Light

Correct answer: 300 feet

If you are within 300 feet from the rear of a vehicle you are approaching, dim your lights to their lowest beam.

Source: Special Driving Conditions – Reduced Light

Correct answer: No

Never use parking lights while driving; it is not legal to drive with only parking lights when headlights are required.

Source: Special Driving Conditions – Reduced Light

Correct answer: Only in heavy fog or similar low visibility

Rear (red) fog lights should only be used in heavy fog or similar conditions with seriously reduced visibility; switch them off when it improves.

Source: Weather Conditions

Correct answer: A yield sign

Crossbuck signs are yield signs; you are legally required to yield the right of way to trains.

Source: Railroad Crossings

Correct answer: When gates are up and lights stop

Stop when lights flash; remain stopped until the gates go up and the lights stop flashing, then proceed when safe.

Source: Railroad Crossings