WYDOT Wyoming Road Conditions and Winter Driving 2

Question 1

Where can Wyoming drivers find real-time road condition information from WYDOT?

Accepted Answer

wyoroad.info and the 511 hotline

Answer

Only at state welcome centers

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Only through local TV news

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WYDOT sends alerts by mail only

Question 2

Bridges and overpasses freeze before regular road surfaces because they:

Accepted Answer

Are exposed to cold air on both top and bottom

Answer

Are made of different materials

Answer

Receive less salt treatment

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Are at higher elevations

Question 3

What emergency kit item is most critical when traveling Wyoming highways in winter?

Accepted Answer

Blankets, food, water, and a flashlight

Answer

Extra sunscreen

Answer

A spare tire only

Answer

An extra set of car keys

Question 4

When driving in heavy snow or a whiteout condition, you should:

Accepted Answer

Pull off the road safely and wait for conditions to improve

Answer

Drive at the posted speed limit to stay on schedule

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Use high-beam headlights to see farther ahead

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Follow closely behind a snowplow for guidance

Question 5

Wyoming's 'Traction Law' requires drivers to have what when it is in effect?

Accepted Answer

Adequate tires or chains to maintain traction on snow and ice

Answer

Four-wheel drive vehicles only

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A printed WYDOT permit to travel

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Commercial driver's license endorsement

Question 6

What does a flashing yellow light at a Wyoming intersection typically mean?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution

Answer

Stop completely before proceeding

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The light is about to turn red

Answer

Yield to all traffic from the left