Emergency Procedures and Accident Response Flashcards

If your brakes fail on a Wyoming mountain descent, what is the recommended first action?

Answer: Downshift to a lower gear to use engine braking and look for a runaway truck ramp

Engine braking by downshifting slows the vehicle without relying on failed brakes; runaway truck ramps on Wyoming mountain roads provide emergency stopping.

What does WYDOT's Tow-to-Go or 'Move It' program encourage after a minor accident?

Answer: Moving vehicles out of traffic lanes to a safe area before exchanging information if both drivers agree

Wyoming encourages drivers in minor crashes to move vehicles to a safe spot — like a parking lot — before exchanging information to reduce highway hazards.

When approaching a crash scene on a Wyoming highway, you should:

Answer: Slow down, move over if possible, and avoid gawking to maintain traffic flow

Approaching a crash site requires slowing down, moving over when safe, and keeping eyes on the road — gawking causes secondary accidents.

What information are you legally required to provide to the other driver after a Wyoming accident?

Answer: Your name, address, vehicle registration, and insurance information

Wyoming law requires you to exchange your name, address, vehicle registration number, and proof of insurance with any other involved driver.

If you witness a serious accident on a Wyoming highway where people appear injured, you should:

Answer: Stop safely away from the scene, call 911, and render first aid only if you are trained to do so

Stop safely nearby, call 911 immediately, and offer first aid only if trained — untrained movement of injured persons can cause additional harm.

If you hit a deer or large animal on a Wyoming highway, you should:

Answer: Move the animal off the road and report the collision if significant damage occurred

In Wyoming, you should move a dead animal off the road when safe and report the collision if your vehicle sustained reportable damage.