Speed Limits and Right-of-Way Rules Flashcards
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When two vehicles meet on a narrow mountain road in Wyoming where only one can pass, which vehicle should yield?
Answer: The vehicle traveling downhill should yield to the vehicle traveling uphill
On narrow mountain roads, the vehicle going downhill must yield to the vehicle traveling uphill because it is easier and safer to back downhill.
When may a driver legally exceed the posted speed limit in Wyoming?
Answer: Never — the posted limit is the maximum lawful speed under any circumstance
The posted speed limit is always the maximum lawful speed; no circumstances, including passing, legally allow exceeding it.
What is the right-of-way rule when a vehicle enters a roundabout in Wyoming?
Answer: Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout have the right-of-way
Vehicles already traveling inside a roundabout have the right-of-way; entering vehicles must yield before merging.
When a traffic signal is completely dark (no lights working) at a Wyoming intersection, you must treat it as:
Answer: A four-way stop — come to a complete stop before proceeding
A non-functioning traffic signal must be treated as a four-way stop, requiring all vehicles to stop completely before taking turns.
In Wyoming, a solid yellow center line on your side of the road means:
Answer: You must not cross the center line to pass
A solid yellow line on your side prohibits crossing it to pass — you must stay in your lane.
When merging onto a Wyoming interstate from an on-ramp, you should:
Answer: Accelerate to match the speed of highway traffic and merge smoothly when safe
On-ramp merging requires accelerating to match highway speeds and finding a safe gap to blend with traffic smoothly.