WYDOT Speed Limits and Right-of-Way Rules 2

Question 1

What is the speed limit for trucks over 26,000 lbs on Wyoming rural interstates?

Accepted Answer

70 mph

Answer

Large trucks (over 26,000 lbs) are limited to 70 mph on Wyoming rural interstates, which is 10 mph less than the passenger vehicle maximum.

Question 2

When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended on a Wyoming highway, drivers in both directions must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm is retracted

Answer

Wyoming law requires all vehicles in both directions to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and extended stop arm until the signals are turned off.

Question 3

At a four-way stop in Wyoming, which vehicle goes first?

Accepted Answer

The first vehicle to come to a complete stop; ties are broken by yielding to the vehicle on the right

Answer

At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop legally goes first; when two vehicles stop simultaneously, the one on the right has the right-of-way.

Question 4

In Wyoming, when may you legally pass another vehicle on the right?

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle ahead is making or preparing to make a left turn and there is room to pass safely

Answer

You may pass on the right when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is sufficient paved road width to do so safely.

Question 5

When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of a Wyoming highway with lights activated, you must:

Accepted Answer

Move over one lane away from the vehicle or slow to a safe speed if unable to move over (Move Over Law)

Answer

Wyoming's Move Over Law requires drivers to move one lane away from stopped emergency vehicles or slow significantly if a lane change is not possible.

WYDOT - Wyoming State Library and Wyoming Department of Transportation Practice Test

WYDOT - Wyoming State Library and Wyoming Department of Transportation Practice Test

WYDOT Speed Limits and Right-of-Way Rules 2