Emergency Procedures and Accident Response Flashcards

When should you use road flares or reflective triangles after a breakdown on a Wyoming highway?

Answer: Whenever your vehicle is stopped in or near a travel lane, day or night

Reflective triangles or flares should be placed around a disabled vehicle any time it is stopped near traffic — not just at night.

In Wyoming, leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death is classified as:

Answer: A felony hit-and-run offense

Leaving the scene of a fatal accident in Wyoming is a felony hit-and-run that can result in significant prison time.

What is the purpose of a 'safe exchange zone' available through some Wyoming law enforcement agencies?

Answer: A well-lit, camera-monitored location for accident parties or online marketplace exchanges to meet safely

Safe exchange zones are camera-monitored locations at police stations or public buildings where people can meet safely — useful for accident information exchanges or online transactions.

If your tire blows out at highway speed in Wyoming, you should:

Answer: Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator gradually, and steer straight until you can safely pull off

During a blowout, hard braking or sharp steering can cause a rollover — ease off the gas and steer straight while gradually decelerating.

After a crash, if your vehicle catches fire, you should:

Answer: Exit the vehicle immediately and move at least 100 feet away

A vehicle fire can become catastrophic within seconds — exit immediately and move at least 100 feet away from the burning vehicle.

What does a Wyoming driver's 'duty of care' mean when passing the scene of an active emergency?

Answer: You must drive carefully and not create additional hazards, moving over for emergency vehicles

Every driver has a duty of care to drive safely near emergency scenes — this includes slowing down, moving over, and not creating new hazards.