A passenger proposes sitting sideways on the saddle of an ordinary Wyoming motorcycle. Which position does the statute require for a saddle seat?
Correct answer: Astride, facing forward, with one leg on each side.
For a saddle seat, the statute specifies astride, forward-facing positioning with a leg on each side. A passenger must use the seat designed for that purpose.
Source: Current Wyoming Statutes, official Title 31 compilation, W.S. 31-5-115(b); physical PDF page 149. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A Wyoming rider carries a light parcel that must be held in one hand for the whole trip. Why can the parcel violate the motorcycle rule despite its low weight?
Correct answer: An article may not prevent keeping both hands on the handlebars or interfere with control.
The statute addresses interference with hands, vision or motorcycle operation, not only weight. Secure the parcel so it does not impede safe control.
Source: Current Wyoming Statutes, official Title 31 compilation, W.S. 31-5-115(c); physical PDF page 149. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A Wyoming rider wants to hold onto a moving truck to be pulled along the road. Does the motorcycle law allow that improvised tow?
Correct answer: No. A rider may not attach themself or the motorcycle to another moving vehicle in that manner.
The statute prohibits a motorcycle rider attaching themself or the motorcycle to another moving roadway vehicle. Purpose-designed motorcycle trailers and specified assistive attachments are different statutory cases, not permission to cling to a truck.
Source: Current Wyoming Statutes, official Title 31 compilation, W.S. 31-5-115(k); physical PDF page 149. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
A Wyoming applicant brings a motorcycle with no left-side mirror for the DMV skills test. Its lights and brakes work. What still needs correction?
Correct answer: The test motorcycle must have the required working left-side mirror.
The current Motorcycle Tests page lists a left-side mirror among the street-legal equipment expected for the test. Working lamps and brakes do not replace the missing rearward-view equipment.
Source: Current WYDOT guidance, Testing - Motorcycle Tests / motorcycle equipment. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
