Speed Limits and Right-of-Way Rules Flashcards
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What is the speed limit for trucks over 26,000 lbs on Wyoming rural interstates?
Answer: 70 mph
Large trucks (over 26,000 lbs) are limited to 70 mph on Wyoming rural interstates, which is 10 mph less than the passenger vehicle maximum.
When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended on a Wyoming highway, drivers in both directions must:
Answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm is retracted
Wyoming law requires all vehicles in both directions to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and extended stop arm until the signals are turned off.
At a four-way stop in Wyoming, which vehicle goes first?
Answer: The first vehicle to come to a complete stop; ties are broken by yielding to the vehicle on the right
At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop legally goes first; when two vehicles stop simultaneously, the one on the right has the right-of-way.
In Wyoming, when may you legally pass another vehicle on the right?
Answer: When the vehicle ahead is making or preparing to make a left turn and there is room to pass safely
You may pass on the right when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is sufficient paved road width to do so safely.
When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of a Wyoming highway with lights activated, you must:
Answer: Move over one lane away from the vehicle or slow to a safe speed if unable to move over (Move Over Law)
Wyoming's Move Over Law requires drivers to move one lane away from stopped emergency vehicles or slow significantly if a lane change is not possible.
What is the speed limit in an alley in Wyoming unless otherwise posted?
Answer: 15 mph
The default speed limit in alleys in Wyoming is 15 mph unless a different limit is posted.