Safe Driving Practices Flashcards

What should you do if you miss your exit on an Iowa interstate?

Answer: Continue to the next exit and turn around

Never back up or make a U-turn on an interstate; proceed to the next exit to safely turn around.

In Iowa, when is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?

Answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane to the right

Passing on the right is permitted in Iowa when the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn and there is a clear lane available.

What is the safest way to merge onto an Iowa highway from an on-ramp?

Answer: Accelerate to match highway speed and merge smoothly when safe

Accelerate to highway speed on the ramp and merge smoothly into a safe gap to avoid disrupting traffic flow.

Under Iowa law, when must you dim your high-beam headlights for oncoming traffic?

Answer: Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

Iowa law requires dimming high beams when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle to avoid blinding the other driver.

Which of the following is a key strategy for avoiding a collision with a deer on Iowa roads?

Answer: Brake firmly, stay in your lane, and sound the horn

Brake as much as possible while staying in your lane and honk; swerving can cause a more serious crash.

When driving through a construction zone in Iowa, what should you do?

Answer: Slow down, obey posted speed limits, and stay alert for workers

In Iowa construction zones, drivers must obey reduced speed limits and remain alert for workers and changing road conditions.

What is the correct response when you encounter a vehicle driving the wrong way on your side of an Iowa divided highway?

Answer: Pull to the right, slow down or stop, and call 911

Move as far right as safely possible, slow down or stop, and call 911 to alert authorities about the wrong-way driver.