WYDOT Wyoming Road Conditions and Winter Driving 3

Question 1

When following a WYDOT snowplow, the minimum safe following distance is:

Accepted Answer

At least 200 feet (approximately 4 car lengths)

Answer

1 car length

Answer

50 feet

Answer

Right behind the plow to use its cleared path

Question 2

High-altitude mountain passes in Wyoming can experience snowstorms in which months?

Accepted Answer

Any month of the year

Answer

December and January only

Answer

November through March only

Answer

Only October through April

Question 3

If you see a WYDOT message board reading 'CHAIN LAW IN EFFECT,' what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Install tire chains or have snow-rated tires before proceeding

Answer

Slow to 25 mph but chains are optional

Answer

Stop at the next town and wait

Answer

Only commercial vehicles need chains

Question 4

What is the purpose of WYDOT's Avalanche Control Program on Wyoming highways?

Accepted Answer

To intentionally trigger avalanches when roads are closed so they don't occur unexpectedly when roads are open

Answer

To study snow patterns for agriculture

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To plow snow from mountain passes

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To install warning signs near ski resorts

Question 5

When your vehicle gets stuck in snow on a Wyoming highway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stay with your vehicle, run the engine sparingly for warmth, and signal for help

Answer

Leave the vehicle immediately and walk to find help

Answer

Dig out aggressively until you free the vehicle

Answer

Call 911 immediately before doing anything else

Question 6

Wyoming law requires headlights to be used when driving in conditions that limit visibility to less than:

Accepted Answer

1,000 feet

Answer

500 feet

Answer

300 feet

Answer

200 feet