Speed Limits & Following Distance — Wyoming
Wyoming motorcycle permit practice test: 291 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Speed Limits & Following Distance: 20 questions.
Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Speed Limits & Following Distance |
| License test | Wyoming Motorcycle permit test |
| Topic questions | 20 (7% of 291 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (20)
1. The best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle is to:
- Look well ahead of your motorcycle. ✓
- Avoid high-density traffic areas.
- Ride at speeds faster than the speed limit.
Answer: A. Look well ahead of your motorcycle.
The best way to stay out of trouble while riding is to look well ahead of your motorcycle, scanning the road far in front of you rather than just at the pavement right in front of the wheel. The manual puts looking well ahead right into its riding technique. When it describes maximum straight-line braking, it tells you to keep your body centered and look well ahead, not down, because that keeps the motorcycle straight and reduces lean angle and the chance the tires lose traction. It also advises planning well ahead so you don't need sudden turns or swerving. Looking far down the road is what lets you spot trouble early enough to brake or adjust smoothly instead of reacting at the last second.
2. A good way to handle a tailgater is to:
- Speed up.
- Allow them to get in front of you. ✓
- Make gestures at them.
Answer: B. Allow them to get in front of you.
Allow the tailgater to get in front of you. The manual says speeding up to lose a close follower can just leave you with someone tailgating at a higher speed. Its better approach is to get the tailgater in front of you; the same section says to let them pass, and if you cannot, slow down and leave extra space ahead so both of you have room to stop. That is why allowing them to get in front is the recommended choice.
3. When being followed by a tailgater, you should:
- Allow them to pass. ✓
- Speed up.
- Not change how you are riding.
Answer: A. Allow them to pass.
You should allow the tailgater to pass. The manual says that speeding up to lose a close follower can leave you being tailgated at a higher speed. Instead, it advises getting the tailgater in front of you by letting them pass. If you cannot let them pass, slow down and leave extra room ahead so both of you have room to stop; this also encourages a pass. That supports allowing the tailgater to pass rather than speeding up or just carrying on unchanged.
4. When attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:
- Ride within the posted speed limits. ✓
- Exceed the posted speed limit to complete the pass, but not by more than 10 mph.
- Pass more than one vehicle at a time.
Answer: A. Ride within the posted speed limits.
When you pass another vehicle, you must finish the pass within the posted speed limit. The passing section of the manual walks you through the move: set up in the left portion of the lane at a safe following distance, signal, check mirrors and turn your head for the blind spot, then move into the left lane and accelerate. It closes by saying passes must be completed within posted speed limits and only where permitted. So speed is one of the limits on a pass, not something you get to trade away to finish it faster.
5. To avoid confusing other drivers, you should:
- Increase your following distance.
- Turn off your turn signal after you complete a turn or lane change. ✓
- Use your horn only in emergency situations.
Answer: B. Turn off your turn signal after you complete a turn or lane change.
Turn off your turn signal after you complete a turn or lane change. The handbook says a turn signal tells others what you plan to do, and switching it on before a turn reduces confusion around you. It then warns that after you turn, you must make sure the signal is off. If it stays blinking, a driver may think you intend to turn again and pull into your path. The passing section also says to cancel the signal after returning to your lane. That is why completing a turn or lane change and then turning off the signal is the answer.
6. When being followed by a tailgater, you should:
- Change lanes and let them pass or slow down to allow for more space ahead of your motorcycle. ✓
- Ignore them.
- Increase your speed.
Answer: A. Change lanes and let them pass or slow down to allow for more space ahead of your motorcycle.
Change lanes and let the tailgater pass; if you cannot, slow down and leave more space ahead of your motorcycle. The manual says a good way to handle a tailgater is to change lanes and let them pass. If that is not possible, slow down and open extra space ahead so both you and the tailgater have room to stop. That extra space also encourages the tailgater to pass, and if they do not, it gives both of you more time and room to react to an emergency ahead.
7. Unless posted otherwise, the maximum speed limit on the interstate is:
- 55 mph.
- 65 mph.
- 70 mph.
- 80 mph. ✓
Answer: D. 80 mph.
8. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in residential areas is:
- 20 mph.
- 25 mph.
- 30 mph. ✓
- 40 mph.
Answer: C. 30 mph.
9. When riding over grooved pavement in a work zone, you should:
- Look down to watch for changes in the road surface.
- Keep your head and eyes up. ✓
- Move to the edge of the roadway.
Answer: B. Keep your head and eyes up.
10. When passing a vehicle, you:
- May exceed the speed limit by 10 mph.
- Must not exceed the speed limit. ✓
- Are required to ride faster than the speed limit.
Answer: B. Must not exceed the speed limit.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook