Wyoming Road Conditions and Winter Driving Flashcards
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Where can Wyoming drivers find real-time road condition information from WYDOT?
Answer: wyoroad.info and the 511 hotline
WYDOT provides real-time road conditions through wyoroad.info and the statewide 511 traveler information hotline.
Bridges and overpasses freeze before regular road surfaces because they:
Answer: Are exposed to cold air on both top and bottom
Bridges and overpasses are exposed to cold air on all sides, causing them to lose heat faster and freeze before road surfaces.
What emergency kit item is most critical when traveling Wyoming highways in winter?
Answer: Blankets, food, water, and a flashlight
Blankets, non-perishable food, water, and a flashlight are essential survival items if you become stranded in a Wyoming winter storm.
When driving in heavy snow or a whiteout condition, you should:
Answer: Pull off the road safely and wait for conditions to improve
In whiteout conditions, pulling safely off the road and waiting is the safest action because visibility is dangerously low.
Wyoming's 'Traction Law' requires drivers to have what when it is in effect?
Answer: Adequate tires or chains to maintain traction on snow and ice
Wyoming's Traction Law requires that vehicles have adequate tires (snow-rated or all-season) or chains installed to proceed on designated roads.
What does a flashing yellow light at a Wyoming intersection typically mean?
Answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution, as cross traffic may be present.