WYDOT Distracted Driving and Cell Phone Laws in Wyoming 3

Question 1

WYDOT's 'Drive to Zero' initiative is aimed at achieving what ultimate safety goal?

Accepted Answer

Zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Wyoming roads

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Zero traffic citations issued statewide per year

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Zero active construction zones on Wyoming highways

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Zero commercial vehicle accidents at state weigh stations

Question 2

How should a Wyoming driver safely use GPS navigation while driving?

Accepted Answer

Program the destination before beginning to drive

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Enter the address while stopped at a red light

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Ask a passenger to hold the phone up to read the screen aloud

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Glance at the phone screen briefly only while traveling below 25 mph

Question 3

Which factor makes distracted driving particularly dangerous on Wyoming's rural highways?

Accepted Answer

Higher speeds combined with limited emergency response access in remote areas

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Wyoming rural roads have more sharp curves than urban streets

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Rural roads in Wyoming have fewer lane markings than city streets

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Wyoming highway speed limits are generally lower than other western states

Question 4

What resource does the Wyoming State Library provide to help residents understand Wyoming traffic laws?

Accepted Answer

Access to the Wyoming Driver's Manual and official DMV publications

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Free in-person driving lessons for new Wyoming residents

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Online traffic court hearings and license dispute resolution

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Vehicle registration renewal processing services

Question 5

A driver slows down on a Wyoming interstate to look at an accident on the opposite side of the road. This dangerous behavior is commonly called:

Accepted Answer

Rubbernecking, a form of visual distraction

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Defensive driving and hazard awareness

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Hazard perception and situational assessment

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Traffic monitoring required by law

Question 6

Under Wyoming law, which type of device interaction while driving is treated most strictly for novice drivers under 18?

Accepted Answer

Any wireless device use, including hands-free calls

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Only sending or reading text messages

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Only making or receiving voice calls

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Only video calling and live streaming

Question 7

According to traffic safety research cited by WYDOT, distracted driving contributes to approximately what share of all traffic crashes in the United States?

Accepted Answer

About 25 percent of all crashes

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About 5 percent of all crashes

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About 60 percent of all crashes

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About 10 percent of all crashes