Wyoming permit test: school buses & emergency vehicles

Stopping for school buses, yielding to emergency vehicles and move-over laws. 6 questions.

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School buses & emergency vehiclesWyoming rule

On a four-lane highway with no median, a school bus ahead stops with its red lights flashing. Who must stop?

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Sample school buses & emergency vehicles questions

  1. On a four-lane highway with no median, a school bus ahead stops with its red lights flashing. Who must stop?

    • A Only traffic behind the bus
    • B Only traffic in the lane next to the bus
    • C Only oncoming traffic
    • D Traffic in both directions
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    D. Traffic in both directions

    On a two- or four-lane undivided highway, vehicles going in each direction must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights. Children may cross in front of the bus to either side of the road.

    Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, page 51

  2. School bus stopped on the far side of a divided highway; you approach on the other roadway
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    School bus stopped on the far side of a divided highway; you approach on the other roadwayYouRaised median (barrier)Red lights flashing

    You are on a divided highway with a median. A school bus on the other side of the median stops with red lights flashing. What must you do?

    • A Stop until the bus turns off its lights
    • B Stop, then go after a 10-second wait
    • C Slow to 20 mph until you pass the bus
    • D Continue with caution; only traffic on the bus's side must stop
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    D. Continue with caution; only traffic on the bus's side must stop

    On a divided roadway, only vehicles on the same side of the separation as the bus must stop. You may continue, but use extreme caution and watch for children near the road.

    Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, page 51

  3. School bus stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road
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    School bus stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane roadYouRed lights flashing, stop arm out

    You have stopped for a school bus with flashing red lights. When may you go again?

    • A When the last child has stepped safely onto the far curb
    • B After you have been stopped for 30 seconds
    • C When the bus driver waves you on
    • D When the bus starts moving or its red lights turn off
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    D. When the bus starts moving or its red lights turn off

    You must not proceed until the school bus starts moving again or its flashing red lights are turned off. Children can be slow or unpredictable, so stay alert even after the bus pulls away.

    Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, page 50

  4. Emergency vehicle approaching from behind with lights and siren
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    Emergency vehicle approaching from behind with lights and sirenYouPull to the right edge and stop

    An ambulance with its siren on comes up behind you. What does Wyoming law require?

    • A Speed up to stay ahead of the ambulance
    • B Stop right where you are, even in the intersection
    • C Pull to the right side of the road and stop until it passes
    • D Move into the left lane to let it use the right
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    C. Pull to the right side of the road and stop until it passes

    When an emergency vehicle with lights or siren comes from behind, Wyoming law requires you to pull to the right side of the road and stop until it has passed. Do not stop in an intersection, and watch for more emergency vehicles before moving again.

    Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, page 40