📖 Wyoming WYDOT Study Guide

Everything important from the Wyoming Driver License Manual (2021) — organized for the exam

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Memorize these numbers first. Wyoming WYDOT test questions are frequently built around specific distances, speeds, BAC levels, and time periods. These come up constantly.

Speed Limits

HIGH FREQUENCY

30 mph

Wyoming default for residential or business areas unless otherwise posted (Wyoming Driver License Manual, p. 39). Always obey posted limits.

20 mph

Wyoming school zone default when posted (manual p. 39). 15 mph max at a "blind" intersection where trees, bushes, or buildings block your view.

80 mph

Wyoming interstate maximum on most segments (some 75 mph). Secondary highways default to 70 mph (manual p. 39). While passing on a 2-lane road you may exceed the limit by up to 10 mph (p. 53).

Posted

Speed limits are posted for ideal conditions. Wet road: reduce 5–10 mph. Packed snow: reduce by half. Ice: reduce to a crawl.

2 sec

Wyoming's 2-second rule for passenger cars (manual p. 73). Pick a fixed object — when the car ahead passes it, count "one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand." Reach it before 2 seconds = too close.

4–8 sec

Adverse conditions: 4 sec wet road or behind a bus, 6 sec snow, 8 sec ice (manual pp. 73–74). Increase whenever conditions or following a motorcycle.

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Critical Distances & Clearances

HIGH FREQUENCY

15 ft

Minimum parking clearance from a fire hydrant in Wyoming (manual p. 57).

Never

Never park in a crosswalk, in an intersection, on a sidewalk, on a bridge, in a tunnel, or alongside street construction (manual pp. 56–57).

Never

Never park in a No Parking zone or Disabled space without a placard or disabled plates (manual p. 57).

All 4 off

Emergency stop on highway: park with all 4 wheels off the pavement if possible, hazard lights ON (manual p. 57).

Door check

Before opening your door, check for traffic — especially bicyclists (manual p. 58).

Front in mirror

After passing, return to your lane only when you can see the front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror (manual p. 52).

500 / 300 ft

Dim high beams at least 500 ft before meeting an oncoming vehicle, or within 300 ft of a vehicle you are following (manual p. 76).

1,000 ft

Headlights required from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, AND any time visibility drops under 1,000 ft (manual p. 75). Pull over if you cannot see at least 100 ft (p. 40).

100 ft

Continuous turn signal required at least 100 ft before any turn or lane change (manual p. 49). Do not change lanes before or while in an intersection.

All occupants

Wyoming requires seat belts for ALL vehicle occupants (manual p. 27). Lap belt rides across hip bones, NOT stomach.

3 ft

Pass a bicyclist with at least 3 feet of separation when space allows (manual p. 54). Bicyclists are vehicles with the same rights and duties.

Stop both ways

2-lane or 4-lane UNDIVIDED highway: ALL vehicles in BOTH directions stop for a school bus's flashing red lights (manual p. 49). On a DIVIDED highway with a median, only same-side traffic must stop.

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DWUI & Alcohol Numbers

ALWAYS ON TEST

0.08%

Wyoming per se DWUI limit for drivers 21+ (manual p. 17). At 0.05%+ with supporting evidence you can still be convicted (p. 35). CDL drivers in commercial vehicles: 0.04%.

0.02%

Under-21 Youthful Driver Suspension threshold (manual p. 20). 1st under-21 DWUI: 90-day suspension. 2nd within 2 years: 6 months (p. 19).

90 days

1st DWUI conviction within 10 years: 90-day license suspension (manual p. 18). BAC ≥0.15% on a 1st offense adds a 6-month ignition interlock restricted license.

Warrant

Wyoming's Implied Consent law: refusing the chemical test means law enforcement may obtain a warrant for the test (manual p. 35). 3rd or subsequent DWUI in 10 yrs: 3-year revocation (p. 19).

$50

Standard license reinstatement fee (manual p. 25). SR-22 must be maintained for 3 years after a major violation (p. 26).

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Teen / GDL Numbers

ON EXAM

Age 15

Minimum age for a Wyoming Instruction Permit (manual pp. 5, 8). Supervisor must be 18+ with a valid license, in the front passenger seat (p. 8). Permit fee $40 + $5 tech fee.

Age 16

Minimum age for the Intermediate License (manual p. 11). Requires 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice — 10 of those at night (p. 12).

11 PM – 5 AM

Intermediate license curfew: NO driving from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. without a qualifying exception (manual p. 12). Violation = 30-day suspension.

1 max

Intermediate passenger restriction: max 1 non-family passenger under 18 unless a licensed adult 18+ is in the vehicle (manual p. 12).

50 hours

50 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice required, 10 of those at night, before applying for the Intermediate (manual p. 12).

Age 16½ or 17

Full driving privileges at 16½ if Intermediate held 6+ months and approved driver-ed completed (manual p. 11). Full privileges automatically at 17 (p. 9). Class C license valid 4 years.

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Following Distance & Time Rules

ON EXAM

2 sec

Wyoming's 2-second following rule for passenger cars (manual p. 73). Pick a fixed object — when the car ahead passes it, count "one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand."

4–8 sec

Increase to 4 sec wet road or behind a bus, 6 sec snow, 8 sec ice (manual pp. 73–74). Also defensive scan 10–15 seconds ahead (p. 72).

~130 ft

Stopping distance from 55 mph is roughly 130–140 ft — about half a football field (manual p. 48). Drinking driver at 55 mph drives 32+ extra ft before braking (p. 34).

No texting

Wyoming law prohibits texting (sending OR reading) while driving for ALL drivers (manual p. 87). Hands-free phones provide little safety benefit per federal studies. WYDOT recommends pulling over and stopping before any cellular call.

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Road signs are tested heavily. Know each sign's shape, color, and meaning. The real test often shows a sign description and asks what it means.

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Sign Shapes — Each Shape Has One Meaning

ALWAYS TESTED

Shape	Meaning	Example
Octagon (8-sided)	STOP — always and only	Stop sign
Triangle (pointing down)	YIELD — give right of way	Yield sign
Diamond	WARNING — hazard ahead	Curve, pedestrian, deer
Pentagon (5-sided)	SCHOOL ZONE	School crossing
Pennant (triangle right)	NO PASSING ZONE	No-passing pennant
Round (circle)	RAILROAD CROSSING advance warning	RR crossing sign
Rectangle (vertical)	REGULATORY — rules you must follow	Speed limit, turn restrictions
Rectangle (horizontal)	GUIDE or INFORMATION	Street name, mile marker
X-shaped crossbuck	RAILROAD CROSSING — treat like yield	Railroad crossbuck

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Sign Colors — Color Tells You the Category

ALWAYS TESTED

Color	Category	What It Means
Red	Regulatory — STOP / PROHIBIT	Stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way, no-turn circles
Yellow	WARNING	General hazard warnings — curves, hills, intersections, animals
Orange	WORK ZONE / CONSTRUCTION	Wyoming work-zone fines can be doubled. Move Over Law on 2-lane roads posted 45+ mph: slow to at least 20 mph below the limit when passing workers, equipment, or stopped emergency vehicles (manual p. 70).
Green	GUIDE / DIRECTIONAL	Highway exits, distances, direction, mile markers
Blue	SERVICES	Gas, food, lodging, hospital, rest area
Brown	RECREATION / CULTURAL	Parks, campgrounds, historical sites, scenic areas
White	REGULATORY	Speed limits, lane rules, turn restrictions
Fluorescent Yellow-Green	WARNING — pedestrian / school / bike	School zones, crosswalks, bike lanes
Fluorescent Pink	INCIDENT MANAGEMENT	Crash clean-up, debris removal, temporary traffic control

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Signs That Are Frequently Confused

TRICKY

No Passing Pennant vs. No U-Turn: The pennant (pointing right) = no passing. A circle with a slash over a U-turn arrow = no U-turn. Very different.

Crossbuck (RR) vs. Stop Sign: The crossbuck (white X) = yield/slow down and check. Only stop if a train is coming. The octagon = always stop.

Divided Highway Begins vs. Ends: Begins = two arrows pointing apart (median starts). Ends = two arrows merging together (median ends — expect two-way traffic).

Merge vs. Lane Ends: Merge = two roads joining (both cars adjust). Lane Ends = one lane disappears — that driver must yield and merge.

Red Circle with Slash: Always means that action is PROHIBITED. No left turn, no trucks, no bicycles — whatever is inside the circle is forbidden.

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Right of way is the #1 failure topic on the WYDOT knowledge test. Master every scenario below — these questions will be on your exam.

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The Core Right-of-Way Rules

MOST TESTED

Uncontrolled intersection — arrive at same time: Yield to the driver on your RIGHT. This is the most tested right-of-way rule.

Left turn at green light: You must always yield to oncoming traffic AND pedestrians — even with a green light. A green light is permission to go, not a guarantee of right of way.

Pedestrians in a crosswalk: Always yield. Stop and wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed — not just stepped back. This includes jaywalkers in many situations.

Blind pedestrian (white cane / guide dog): Absolute right of way — you must stop regardless of where they are crossing.

Four-way stop: First to arrive goes first. Simultaneous arrival = yield to the driver on your right. Straight traffic before turning traffic if both arrive at same time from opposite directions.

Emergency vehicles (lights + siren): Pull to the right edge of the road and stop. Clear intersections first — never stop IN an intersection.

Entering from driveway / private road: Always yield to all traffic on the public road — you have no right of way entering from private property.

Roundabout: Vehicles inside the roundabout always have right of way. Entering traffic must yield. When exiting, yield to pedestrians at the crosswalk.

Merging onto a highway: Traffic already on the highway has right of way. The merging vehicle must yield and find a safe gap.

Non-functioning traffic signal: Treat as an all-way stop. All drivers stop, yield, and take turns.

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Right-of-Way Scenarios That Trick People

TRICKY

Yellow light: It does NOT mean speed up. If you can stop safely, you must. Proceed only if stopping would be unsafe (you're too close to stop).

Already in intersection when light turns red: Complete the turn — you are committed. Other traffic must wait for you to clear.

Backing out of a driveway: The reversing vehicle always yields to street traffic. You have no right of way in reverse.

Move Over Law: On a multi-lane road, merge to the lane farthest from the emergency vehicle (manual pp. 38, 69). On a 2-lane road posted 45+ mph, slow to at least 20 mph below the posted limit (p. 70). Inside a roundabout with an emergency vehicle, continue to your exit, leave the roundabout, then pull right (p. 47).

Right turn on red: Legal ONLY after a complete stop and yielding to ALL traffic and pedestrians. Rolling right on red is illegal.

Left on red: Legal ONLY when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street — after a complete stop and yielding.

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Traffic Signal Meanings

ALWAYS TESTED

Signal	What You Must Do
Solid GREEN	Proceed — but yield to traffic already in intersection
Solid YELLOW	Prepare to stop if safe; proceed only if stopping would be dangerous
Solid RED	Stop completely; may turn right on red after stop and yield (unless posted)
GREEN ARROW	Protected turn — oncoming traffic must stop. You may turn in the arrow's direction, but still yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.
YELLOW ARROW	Protected turn is ending — prepare to yield or stop
Flashing YELLOW ARROW	Unprotected turn — you MAY turn but MUST yield to oncoming and pedestrians
Flashing RED	Treat exactly like a STOP sign — stop, yield, proceed when safe
Flashing YELLOW	Caution — slow down and proceed carefully. Do not need to stop.
RED + GREEN ARROW	Stop for through traffic; turn in direction of arrow only
Signal NOT working	Treat as ALL-WAY STOP — all traffic stops

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Lane Markings — Know Each One

ON EXAM

Broken yellow center line: Passing is permitted from your side when it is safe.

Solid yellow line on your side: No passing from your side of the road.

Double solid yellow: No passing in either direction.

White lines: Separate traffic going in the same direction. Broken = lane change ok. Solid = discouraged (but not always illegal).

Yellow lines: Separate traffic going in opposite directions.

Center left-turn lane (two-way turn lane): Use ONLY to prepare for and make a left turn. Never use as a travel or passing lane.

Yellow X over a lane: Lane is CLOSED — move to a lane with a green arrow immediately.

White stop line: Stop your front bumper at or behind this line at intersections and crosswalks.

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Safe Lane Changing Procedure

STEP BY STEP

Check your mirrors — rearview and side mirror on the side you're moving to

Signal your intent — Wyoming requires a continuous turn signal at least 100 ft before any turn or lane change (manual p. 49). Do not change lanes before or while in an intersection.

Look over your shoulder — physically check the blind spot. Mirrors cannot see everything.

Change lanes gradually — smooth and controlled, not jerky

Cancel signal and adjust speed to match the lane's traffic flow

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DWUI questions appear on virtually every WYDOT knowledge test. Know the BAC levels, implied consent law, and penalties. Wyoming uses the term "DWUI" (Driving While Under the Influence).

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DWUI Laws — The Numbers You Must Know

ALWAYS ON TEST

Situation	Consequence
BAC of 0.08%+ (driver 21+)	1st DWUI within 10 years: 90-day suspension, fines up to $750, possible jail up to 6 months. BAC ≥0.15% on a 1st offense adds a 6-month ignition interlock restricted license (manual p. 18).
Impairment below the legal BAC limit	BAC of 0.05% or higher with other supporting evidence can still result in a DWUI conviction (manual p. 35). Impairment from any drug — prescription, OTC, or controlled — can also support a DWUI charge.
Test refusal (implied consent)	Wyoming Implied Consent: refusing the chemical test means law enforcement may obtain a warrant for the test (manual p. 35). Refusal can also be used as evidence at trial.
BAC — under 21 (Youthful Driver Suspension)	0.02% BAC or more triggers Youthful Driver Suspension (manual p. 20). 1st under-21 DWUI: 90-day suspension. 2nd within 2 yrs: 6 months (p. 19). Transporting alcohol to a person under 21: 1-year suspension (p. 21).
CDL / commercial driver BAC	0.04% per se limit while operating a commercial vehicle. Conviction can disqualify your CDL.
DWUI — repeat offenses	3rd or subsequent DWUI within 10 years: 3-year revocation (manual p. 19). 4th+ DWUI: lifetime ignition interlock requirement (may petition after 5 years). Causing death or serious injury elevates the charge to a felony.

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Critical DWUI Facts to Remember

TESTED

Implied consent: By driving in Wyoming you give consent to chemical testing of breath, blood, or urine when lawfully arrested for DWUI (manual p. 35). Refusing the test means law enforcement may obtain a warrant for the test, and refusal can be used at trial. Standard reinstatement fee: $50.

Only TIME removes alcohol: Coffee, food, cold showers, and fresh air do NOT lower your BAC (manual p. 32). Your liver processes about 1 drink per hour — nothing speeds this up. A single drink takes 30–40 minutes to absorb.

Impairment starts with the first drink: Judgment is the FIRST driving ability affected by alcohol. Wyoming allows a DWUI conviction at 0.05% BAC or more when other supporting evidence shows impairment (manual p. 35). A drinking driver at 55 mph travels 32+ extra feet before braking (p. 34).

Under-21 Youthful Driver Suspension: 0.02% BAC or more triggers suspension. 1st under-21 DWUI: 90-day suspension. 2nd within 2 years: 6 months (manual p. 19). Transporting alcohol to a person under 21 in your vehicle: 1-year suspension on its own (p. 21).

Mixing drugs and alcohol: Never drink alcohol while taking medications or other drugs. Combinations may multiply effects, reduce driving ability, and cause serious health problems or death. Having a prescription is not a defense if the medication impairs driving.

Cell phone law: Wyoming law prohibits texting (sending OR reading) while driving for ALL drivers (manual p. 87). Hands-free phones provide little safety benefit per federal studies. WYDOT recommends pulling well off the highway and STOPPING before any cellular call.

Drugs and driving: Driving while impaired by any drug — prescription, over-the-counter, or controlled — is illegal. Even legally prescribed medications that impair your ability to drive can lead to a DWUI charge.

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School bus rules are heavily tested. On a 2-lane or 4-lane UNDIVIDED highway, traffic in BOTH directions must stop for a school bus's flashing red lights (manual p. 49). On a DIVIDED highway with a median, only same-side traffic must stop. A center turn lane is NOT a divider.

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School Bus Stopping Rules

HEAVILY TESTED

2-lane or 4-lane undivided highway: ALL vehicles in BOTH directions must stop for flashing red lights (Wyoming manual p. 49). A center turn lane is NOT a divider — both directions still must stop.

Divided-highway exception: On a DIVIDED highway with a median separator (or physically separate roadways), only vehicles on the SAME side as the bus must stop. You may pass only if a physical barrier or completely separate roadways separate you from the bus (manual p. 48).

Same direction — always stop: Traffic traveling in the same direction as the bus must ALWAYS stop, regardless of road type or number of lanes.

After the bus stops: Remain stopped until the bus resumes motion or deactivates its warning signals AND all loading/unloading passengers have cleared the roadway. Then proceed slowly, watching carefully for children near the roadway.

When may you proceed: Only when the red lights STOP flashing, the stop arm retracts, and the bus begins moving. It is unlawful to pass a stopped school bus while it is loading or unloading passengers.

Yellow lights = warning: Yellow flashing = bus is about to stop. Slow down immediately and prepare to stop. Do not try to pass before it stops.

School buses must stop at ALL railroad crossings — regardless of whether warning signals are active. This is federal law.

Penalty for passing a stopped school bus: Substantial fine plus points on your Wyoming driving record. Use extreme caution any time the law allows passing — children may unexpectedly cross the road.

Approaching from behind: Stop and remain stopped until the bus moves OR the red lights stop flashing (manual p. 48). Yellow flashing = bus about to stop, prepare to stop (pp. 48–49).

Speed Laws — What You Must Know

ON EVERY TEST

Basic Speed Law: Drive at a speed that is reasonable and proper for existing conditions — even if that means going below the posted limit. Rain, fog, heavy traffic, school zones all require reduced speed.

Posted limits are MAXIMUMS: You may never legally exceed a posted limit, regardless of conditions, traffic, or what other drivers are doing.

Minimum speed law: Do not drive so slowly that you impede or block the normal flow of traffic. Driving too slowly is also illegal.

Work zone caution: Wyoming work-zone fines can be doubled. Move Over Law: on multi-lane roads merge to the lane farthest from the work zone. On 2-lane roads posted 45+ mph, slow to at least 20 mph below the posted limit (manual p. 70). Flaggers' instructions are legally binding.

"Over-driving your headlights": Wyoming requires headlights from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, and any time visibility drops under 1,000 ft (manual p. 75). Low beams reach about 250 ft (p. 40), so on dark rural roads you must keep your speed slow enough to stop within that distance.

Sight-distance rule for conditions: Pick a stationary object ahead and count your approach time. If you reach the object before the expected count — you are going too fast for the conditions. Slow down.

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Following Distance — The 2-Second Rule

TESTED

Pick a fixed object — a sign, overpass, or lane marking ahead

When the car ahead passes it, start counting: "one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand" — Wyoming's standard 2-second rule for passenger cars (manual p. 73).

If you pass the object before 2 seconds — you are following too closely. Slow down and increase the gap. In adverse conditions, increase to 4 sec wet/bus, 6 sec snow, 8 sec ice (manual pp. 73–74).

💡 When to increase beyond the minimum

Rain, snow, ice, or fog → 4 seconds minimum
Driving at night → increase beyond the minimum
Following a large truck or motorcycle → 4+ seconds
Towing a trailer → 4 seconds minimum
Driving at highway speeds → increase distance proportionally

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Passing Rules

TESTED

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You MAY pass when: There is a broken yellow line on your side, you have sufficient sight distance, and there is no sign or condition prohibiting passing.

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NEVER pass: on a hill, on a curve, at an intersection, at a railroad crossing, on a bridge, when a school bus is loading or unloading on the same side of the road, where a solid yellow line is on your side, or where a No Passing pennant or sign is posted (manual p. 52). Never pass more than one vehicle at a time on a 2-lane road. Maintain a 2-second start gap behind the vehicle ahead before passing.

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When it is safe to return: You may move back into your original lane when both headlights of the passed vehicle are visible in your rearview mirror.

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Passing on the right: Legal when the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is a safe lane to the right, or on a multi-lane road.

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Parking Clearance Requirements

TESTED

Location	Minimum Clearance
Fire hydrant	15 ft minimum clearance (Wyoming manual p. 57)
Stop sign / yield sign / flashing signal / traffic control device	Park back far enough that you do not block the device's view from approaching traffic
Pedestrian safety zone	Never park in a designated safety zone or alongside it
Crosswalk at intersection	Never park in or block a crosswalk (Wyoming manual p. 56)
Railroad crossing	Never park on or over the tracks. Stalled on tracks: get everyone out, far away (manual p. 83)
Alongside street construction	Never — always prohibited (manual p. 57)
Driveway entrance (public or private)	Not in front of — always prohibited
Accessible (handicapped) space	Never without valid placard or disabled plates (Wyoming manual p. 57). Vehicles may be ticketed and towed.
Inside an intersection or on a crosswalk	Never — always illegal (manual p. 56)
Bridge or highway tunnel	Never park on a bridge or in a highway tunnel (Wyoming manual p. 57)
No Stopping zone	Never stop here, for any reason
No Parking zone	No parking — may stop to load/unload
Emergency stop on highway	Park with all 4 wheels OFF the pavement if possible — hazard lights ON (manual p. 57)

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Parking on Hills — Wheel Position

TRICK QUESTION

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The Wyoming rule (manual p. 57): turn wheels so that if the car rolls, it rolls away from traffic or is caught by the curb. Set the parking brake every time, turn off the engine, and take the keys.

Situation	Turn Wheels	Why
Facing DOWNHILL, WITH curb	TOWARD the curb	If the car rolls forward, the front tire catches the curb
Facing UPHILL, WITH curb	AWAY from the curb	If the car rolls backward, the rear of the front tire catches the curb
Facing either direction, NO curb	TOWARD the edge of the road	If the car rolls, it rolls off the road and away from traffic

💡 Memory trick

Downhill with a curb → wheels TOWARD the curb
Uphill with a curb → wheels AWAY from the curb
No curb either way → wheels TOWARD the edge of the road

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GDL questions appear on many tests. Know Wyoming's Graduated Driver Licensing program, the restrictions in each phase, and the specific ages, hold periods, and curfew hours.

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Wyoming Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)

ON EXAM

Phase 1 — Instruction Permit (age 15+)

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Minimum age 15 (manual pp. 5, 8). A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for any applicant under 18. Permit fee: $40 + $5 tech fee. Pass the vision exam (20/40 with both eyes; 120° combined field) and the 25-question knowledge test at 80%.

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A separate Restricted License is available at ages 14–15 in cases of "extreme inconvenience" — valid only 5 a.m.–8 p.m. and within 50 miles of your residence (manual p. 11).

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Supervisor requirement: a licensed adult 18 or older with a valid driver's license must occupy the FRONT passenger seat at all times while you drive (manual p. 8).

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Log at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice — 10 of those at night — before applying for the Intermediate License (manual p. 12). Texting (sending or reading) while driving is prohibited for ALL drivers in Wyoming (p. 87).

Phase 2 — Intermediate License (age 16)

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Eligibility: at least 16 years old, hold the Instruction Permit, and document 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice (10 at night) on a parent/guardian-signed affidavit (manual p. 12). Driver-education waiver of the skills test requires 30 classroom + 6 BTW hours (p. 7).

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Restrictions: NO driving from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. without a qualifying exception (manual p. 12). Maximum 1 non-family passenger under 18 unless a licensed adult 18+ is in the vehicle. Texting prohibited statewide. Violating any restriction = 30-day suspension. The Intermediate License auto-expires 30 days after your 17th birthday (p. 13).

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License fee: $30 + $5 tech fee. Valid until full driving privileges activate (16½ with driver-ed and 6 months held, or 17 automatically).

Full Unrestricted License (age 16½ with driver-ed, or 17)

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Full driving privileges at 16½ if you completed approved driver-ed AND held the Intermediate at least 6 months (manual p. 11). Otherwise, automatically at 17 — no prior Intermediate required (p. 9). Class C license fee: $40 original / $30 renewal + $5 tech fee. Valid 4 years.

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Adult applicants (18+) with no prior license: bring proof of identity, SSN, two proofs of Wyoming residency. Pass vision, knowledge, and skills tests. No GDL phases required.

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Texting while driving is prohibited for ALL Wyoming drivers (manual p. 87). WYDOT recommends pulling well off the highway and stopping before any cellular call. Notify WYDOT in writing of an address change within 10 days.

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Emergency Situations — What to Do

TESTED

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Tire blowout: Hold the wheel FIRMLY. Ease off gas (don't brake suddenly). Let the car slow naturally. Then gently steer to safety. Sudden braking causes a spin.

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Hydroplaning: Ease off gas, hold wheel steady, avoid braking. Let tires re-contact the road. Don't jerk the wheel or brake hard.

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Engine fire: Pull over immediately, turn off engine, get EVERYONE out and move far away (100+ feet). Call 911. Never open the hood.

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Brakes fail: Shift to a lower gear. Use the parking brake gradually. Look for a safe area to slow to a stop. Rub a tire on the curb if needed.

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Accelerator sticks: Shift to NEUTRAL immediately. Apply brakes. Pull over. Turn engine off.

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Vehicle skids: Ease off gas and brakes. Steer in the direction you want the front to go (into the skid). Do not overcorrect.

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Stalled on railroad tracks: Get everyone out immediately. Move away from the vehicle and the tracks. Locate the Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign for emergency contact information, and call for help — tell them a vehicle is on the tracks.

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Driving in fog: Use LOW beams (high beams reflect off fog and blind you). Slow significantly. Use fog lights if available. Consider pulling over.

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Drowsy driving: Only cure = sleep. Pull over and rest. Coffee, window down, and music are NOT effective solutions. Drowsy driving equals drunk driving in impairment level.

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Stranded in a blizzard: Stay in the vehicle (it's shelter and visible). Run engine briefly for heat with window cracked to prevent CO poisoning. Signal for help with hazards.

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Defensive Driving Principles

ESSENTIAL

Scan ahead: Look well ahead of your vehicle — at least a city block in town and farther on highways. Check mirrors every few seconds and whenever slowing, changing lanes, or approaching intersections.

Keep an escape route: Always know where you could go if the car ahead stopped suddenly.

Bridges freeze first: Cold air circulates above AND below a bridge. Bridges ice before road surface — always treat them as potentially icy in winter.

Head-on collision approaching: Brake hard and steer RIGHT — even off the road. A head-on crash at speed is almost always fatal; going off-road is survivable.

Road rage: Never engage, retaliate, or make eye contact. Don't respond with gestures. Slow down, create distance. Report to 911 if dangerous.

Front wheel off pavement: Don't jerk the wheel — it can roll the car. Ease off gas, brake gently, and gradually steer back. Hold on tight.

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Vehicle Equipment Requirements

TESTED

Equipment	Requirement
Headlights (on)	Required from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, AND any time visibility drops under 1,000 ft (Wyoming manual p. 75). Low-beam visibility is about 250 ft (p. 40) — pull over if you cannot see at least 100 ft.
High beams (dim)	Dim at least 500 ft before meeting an oncoming vehicle, and within 300 ft of any vehicle you are following (manual p. 76). Use low beams in fog, heavy rain, or snow — high beams reflect back and reduce your vision.
Horn	Use when needed to prevent a crash. Do NOT use to express anger, greet friends, or encourage others to move. Avoid around blind pedestrians and animal-drawn vehicles.
Turn signals	Continuous turn signal required at least 100 ft before any turn or lane change (manual p. 49). Hand signal "left arm extended down from elbow" = slow/stop (p. 50). Do not change lanes before or while in an intersection.
Mirrors	Required equipment under Wyoming law (manual p. 66). Backing up: turn head and body — do NOT depend on mirrors alone (p. 52). Before opening your door, check for traffic, especially bicyclists (p. 58).
TVs / video screens visible to driver	Prohibited while vehicle is in motion under Wyoming distracted-driving law. Texting (sending or reading) is prohibited for ALL drivers (manual p. 87).
Muffler / exhaust	Required equipment (manual p. 66). Must prevent excessive or unusual noise.
Brakes	Working service brakes plus parking brake required (manual p. 66). After driving through deep water, test brakes lightly to dry them (p. 82). Brake fail: pump brakes rapidly first, then apply parking brake while holding the release (p. 80).
Wipers	Required equipment (manual p. 66). Must adequately clean the windshield when used.
Tail/brake lights, turn signals	Required equipment (manual p. 66). Keep lenses clean for night-driving visibility.
Tires	Required equipment (manual p. 66). Tire condition and tread composition directly affect stopping distance. Tire blowout: hold wheel tight, ease off gas, do NOT brake hard (p. 80).
Slow-Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem	Required on any vehicle that cannot exceed 25 mph (manual p. 69). Bicycle after dark: front light + rear reflectors required (p. 68).
Seat belts & child restraints	ALL vehicle occupants must wear seat belts (Wyoming manual p. 27). Lap belt rides across hip bones, NOT stomach. Wyoming's child-restraint law applies until the child's 9th birthday (p. 28).

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Headlight Rules That Are Tested

TESTED

Headlights required by Wyoming law: from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, AND any time visibility drops under 1,000 ft due to fog, rain, snow, dust, or smoke (manual p. 75). Pull over and wait if you cannot see at least 100 ft (p. 40).

Parking lights ≠ headlights: Parking lights are for indicating a parked vehicle only. Headlights are required for driving during the hours and conditions above — not parking lights.

Dim high beams: at least 500 ft before meeting an oncoming vehicle, and within 300 ft of any vehicle you are following (Wyoming manual p. 76). Use LOW beams in fog, heavy rain, snow, or smoke — high beams reflect back and reduce your vision.

Night driving — "drive in your headlights": Low beams reach about 250 ft (manual p. 40). Never drive faster than you can stop within the distance lit by your headlights. This is called over-driving your headlights and is dangerous.

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Before the Test — What to Do

PREPARATION

Take the WYDOT Exam Simulator at least 5 times and score 90%+ consistently. Don't go in when you're scoring 80% — aim higher than the minimum.

Use the "Weak Spots" mode the night before. Every question you got wrong — review those explanations until you understand WHY, not just what the answer is.

Memorize the Key Numbers tab — BAC limits, distances, suspension periods, speed limits. These are direct exam fodder.

Get a good night's sleep. Drowsy test-taking impairs recall just like drowsy driving impairs reaction time.

Bring required documents: certified birth certificate or U.S. passport (proof of identity and lawful presence), Social Security card or W-2, two proofs of Wyoming residency (utility bill, lease, school record, vehicle registration), parent/guardian present in person if you are under 18, driver-ed certificate to waive the skills test, payment ($40 + $5 tech fee), and your corrective lenses if you wear them.

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During the Test — How to Answer

STRATEGY

The safest answer is usually correct. When in doubt, pick the option that is most cautious, most yields, or stops the most. Wyoming tests reward safe, defensive driving choices.

Watch for "NEVER" and "ALWAYS" options. These are sometimes traps — but in driving law there are many absolute rules (ALWAYS stop for a school bus with flashing reds, NEVER pass on a hill crest, etc.).

"All of the above" is very often the correct answer on knowledge tests — especially for questions about DWUI charges, suspension triggers, and violations.

Read every word. Test questions often hinge on words like "divided highway" vs. "undivided," "business district" vs. "residential," or "first offense" vs. "subsequent offense."

Refusing a BAC test — can cost your license. Wyoming's Implied Consent law means refusing the chemical test allows law enforcement to obtain a warrant for the test, and refusal can be used against you in court (manual p. 35).

The real Wyoming WYDOT knowledge test: 25 multiple-choice questions, no time limit, must score 80% (20 of 25 correct) to pass. Retake wait: 24 hours minimum, 3 days if you missed 13+ questions. Combined road-rules and signs questions — no separate sign sub-test.

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Recommended Study Order

YOUR PLAN

Read Key Numbers tab — memorize every distance, speed, and BAC number

Read Right of Way + DWUI tabs — the #1 and #2 failure topics

Read Road Signs + Signals tabs — shapes, colors, and signal meanings

Read School Buses + Parking tabs — specific rules with specific numbers

Take the Full Practice Bank — all available questions to identify weak spots

Use Weak Spots mode — drill every question you got wrong until you nail it

Run the WYDOT Exam Simulator 3–5 times — pass consistently with 90%+ before going in

Night before: Re-read the Key Numbers tab + Test-Day Tips tab. Good sleep. You've got this. ✅

📖 Wyoming WYDOT Study Guide

Speed Limits

Critical Distances & Clearances

DWUI & Alcohol Numbers

Teen / GDL Numbers

Following Distance & Time Rules

Sign Shapes — Each Shape Has One Meaning

Sign Colors — Color Tells You the Category

Signs That Are Frequently Confused

The Core Right-of-Way Rules

Right-of-Way Scenarios That Trick People

Traffic Signal Meanings

Lane Markings — Know Each One

Safe Lane Changing Procedure

DWUI Laws — The Numbers You Must Know

Critical DWUI Facts to Remember

School Bus Stopping Rules

Speed Laws — What You Must Know

Following Distance — The 2-Second Rule

💡 When to increase beyond the minimum

Passing Rules

Parking Clearance Requirements

Parking on Hills — Wheel Position

💡 Memory trick

Wyoming Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)

Emergency Situations — What to Do

Defensive Driving Principles

Vehicle Equipment Requirements

Headlight Rules That Are Tested

Before the Test — What to Do

During the Test — How to Answer

Top 10 Topics That Will Definitely Be on Your Test

Recommended Study Order

Ready to test what you've learned?

📖 Wyoming WYDOT Study Guide

What to Study Before the Real Test

Speed Limits

Critical Distances & Clearances

DWUI & Alcohol Numbers

Teen / GDL Numbers

Following Distance & Time Rules

Sign Shapes — Each Shape Has One Meaning

Sign Colors — Color Tells You the Category

Signs That Are Frequently Confused

The Core Right-of-Way Rules

Right-of-Way Scenarios That Trick People

Traffic Signal Meanings

Lane Markings — Know Each One

Safe Lane Changing Procedure

DWUI Laws — The Numbers You Must Know

Critical DWUI Facts to Remember

School Bus Stopping Rules

Speed Laws — What You Must Know

Following Distance — The 2-Second Rule

💡 When to increase beyond the minimum

Passing Rules

Parking Clearance Requirements

Parking on Hills — Wheel Position

💡 Memory trick

Wyoming Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)

Emergency Situations — What to Do

Defensive Driving Principles

Vehicle Equipment Requirements

Headlight Rules That Are Tested

Before the Test — What to Do

During the Test — How to Answer

Top 10 Topics That Will Definitely Be on Your Test

Recommended Study Order

Ready to test what you've learned?