WYDOT Wyoming Road Conditions and Winter Driving

Question 1

When driving on icy roads in Wyoming, you should increase your following distance to at least how many seconds?

Accepted Answer

8 to 10 seconds

Answer

3 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

2 seconds

Question 2

What does a 'Road Closed' sign from WYDOT mean for drivers?

Accepted Answer

Turn around — the road ahead is impassable

Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

Answer

One lane is available for travel

Answer

Commercial vehicles only must stop

Question 3

Which Wyoming highway corridor is most notorious for dangerous blowing and drifting snow closures?

Accepted Answer

I-80 between Laramie and Rawlins

Answer

US-26 through Dubois

Answer

US-14 near Cody

Answer

WY-22 through Teton Pass

Question 4

When should you use tire chains in Wyoming?

Accepted Answer

Whenever WYDOT requires them or road conditions demand it

Answer

Only on gravel roads

Answer

Only when driving uphill

Answer

Only on interstate highways

Question 5

What is 'black ice' and why is it particularly dangerous?

Accepted Answer

A thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on the road surface

Answer

Dark-colored asphalt that absorbs heat

Answer

Ice that forms only on bridges and overpasses

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Packed snow that appears dark from tire marks

Question 6

If your vehicle begins to skid on a snowy Wyoming road, what is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction of the skid and ease off the accelerator

Answer

Brake hard immediately

Answer

Accelerate to regain traction

Answer

Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction