WYDOT Speed Limits and Right-of-Way Rules

Question 1

What is the maximum daytime speed limit for passenger vehicles on Wyoming interstate highways?

Accepted Answer

80 mph

Answer

Wyoming allows a maximum speed of 80 mph on most rural interstate highways during the day for passenger vehicles.

Question 2

In a school zone in Wyoming when children are present, the speed limit is typically:

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

Wyoming school zones typically require a reduced speed of 25 mph when children are present or the warning lights are flashing.

Question 3

At an uncontrolled intersection in Wyoming (no signs or signals), who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle that arrived first, or the vehicle on the right if both arrive simultaneously

Answer

At an uncontrolled intersection, the first vehicle to arrive has the right-of-way; if two arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.

Question 4

When must you yield to a pedestrian in Wyoming?

Accepted Answer

At all crosswalks, both marked and unmarked, when the pedestrian is in or entering your lane

Answer

Wyoming law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks — both marked and unmarked — when they are in or entering the driver's lane.

Question 5

Wyoming's 'Basic Speed Rule' states that drivers must:

Accepted Answer

Drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for current conditions, regardless of the posted limit

Answer

The Basic Speed Rule requires driving at a speed safe for current conditions — you can be cited for driving too fast even if you're under the posted limit.

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