WYDOT Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield WYDOT facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. How does Wyoming handle DUI arrests of drivers from other states? → The DUI is reported to the driver's home state through the Driver License Compact
2. After how many DUI convictions in Wyoming does the offense become a felony? → 3rd offense
3. Bridges and overpasses freeze before regular road surfaces because they: → Are exposed to cold air on both top and bottom
4. If you see a WYDOT message board reading 'CHAIN LAW IN EFFECT,' what must you do? → Install tire chains or have snow-rated tires before proceeding
5. When should you use road flares or reflective triangles after a breakdown on a Wyoming highway? → Whenever your vehicle is stopped in or near a travel lane, day or night
6. What is the primary goal of defensive driving? → To avoid accidents and reduce risks
7. Field sobriety tests (FSTs) used by Wyoming law enforcement primarily measure: → Physical and cognitive impairment through divided-attention tasks
8. If a Wyoming resident's driver's license is suspended, they may be eligible for a restricted 'hardship' license to: → Drive for specific purposes such as work, school, or medical appointments only
9. According to traffic safety research cited by WYDOT, distracted driving contributes to approximately what share of all traffic crashes in the United States? → About 25 percent of all crashes
10. What is the correct action to take when approaching a construction zone with reduced speed limits? → Reduce your speed to the posted limit and stay alert for workers and equipment
11. What is the recommended following distance in ideal driving conditions? → 3 seconds
12. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers over the age of 21 in Wyoming? → 0.08%
13. When your vehicle gets stuck in snow on a Wyoming highway, you should: → Stay with your vehicle, run the engine sparingly for warmth, and signal for help
14. Under Wyoming law, which type of device interaction while driving is treated most strictly for novice drivers under 18? → Any wireless device use, including hands-free calls
15. At 55 mph, approximately how far does a vehicle travel in the 5 seconds it typically takes to read a text message? → The length of a football field (about 400 feet)
16. In Wyoming, you are required to file a written accident report with WYDOT when: → When the accident results in injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000
17. When may a driver legally exceed the posted speed limit in Wyoming? → Never — the posted limit is the maximum lawful speed under any circumstance
18. What is 'black ice' and why is it particularly dangerous? → A thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on the road surface
19. Wyoming requires parents or legal guardians to sign a minor's driver's license application because: → Parents become financially co-responsible for damages caused by the minor's driving
20. What should a driver do when approaching a pedestrian crosswalk where pedestrians are present? → Stop and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians
21. If your vehicle's accelerator sticks while driving in Wyoming, you should first: → Shift to neutral and apply the brakes to slow down, then safely pull off the road
22. Where can Wyoming drivers find real-time road condition information from WYDOT? → wyoroad.info and the 511 hotline
23. When must headlights be turned on according to Wyoming traffic laws? → From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 1,000 feet
24. If a Wyoming driver is in a crash and evidence shows they were texting at the time, what additional consequence may apply? → The texting violation can serve as evidence of negligence in a civil lawsuit
25. What category of distraction involves a driver being mentally preoccupied or daydreaming while behind the wheel? → Cognitive distraction
26. Under Wyoming law, which activity is specifically prohibited while operating a motor vehicle? → Composing or sending text messages
27. In Wyoming, a solid yellow center line on your side of the road means: → You must not cross the center line to pass
28. What is the primary purpose of maintaining a safe following distance while driving? → To allow sufficient time to react to sudden stops by the vehicle in front
29. What is the purpose of using headlights during daylight hours, especially in Wyoming? → To enhance vehicle visibility to other drivers
30. What is the speed limit in an alley in Wyoming unless otherwise posted? → 15 mph