IA DMV Iowa Driving Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Iowa, what is the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways?
- 70 mph (Correct answer)
- 65 mph
- 75 mph
- 55 mph
Correct answer: 70 mph
The maximum speed limit on Iowa's rural interstate highways is 70 mph, though it may be lower in urban areas and construction zones.
Question 2: What must you do when approaching a flashing red light at an intersection in Iowa?
- Come to a complete stop and proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Stop and wait for the light to change
- Yield but do not stop
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and proceed when safe
A flashing red light must be treated the same as a stop sign. Drivers must stop completely and proceed only when the intersection is clear.
Question 3: In Iowa, what is the proper procedure when you encounter a roundabout?
- Yield to traffic already in the roundabout, enter when safe, and travel counterclockwise (Correct answer)
- Stop before entering regardless of traffic
- Enter quickly to merge with traffic
- Signal left before entering
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the roundabout, enter when safe, and travel counterclockwise
Drivers must yield to vehicles already circulating in the roundabout, enter when there is a safe gap, and travel counterclockwise around the center island.
Question 4: What is the 'Move Over' law in Iowa?
- Drivers must move over a lane or slow down when passing stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights (Correct answer)
- Drivers must move over for any stopped vehicle
- Only applies to police cars
- Only applies on interstate highways
Correct answer: Drivers must move over a lane or slow down when passing stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights
Iowa's Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes away from stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and road maintenance vehicles with flashing lights. If a lane change is not possible, drivers must slow down.
Question 5: In Iowa, when is it legal to make a right turn on red?
- After coming to a complete stop and yielding to cross traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits it (Correct answer)
- Anytime there is no oncoming traffic
- Only at intersections with a green arrow
- It is never legal in Iowa
Correct answer: After coming to a complete stop and yielding to cross traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits it
Iowa allows right turns on red after a complete stop, yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, unless a 'No Turn on Red' sign is posted.
Question 6: What are Iowa's child passenger safety requirements?
- Children under 1 or under 20 pounds must be in a rear-facing seat; children must use appropriate restraints until age 18 (Correct answer)
- No car seat requirements exist
- Only children under 4 need car seats
- Car seats are recommended but not required
Correct answer: Children under 1 or under 20 pounds must be in a rear-facing seat; children must use appropriate restraints until age 18
Iowa requires rear-facing seats for infants, forward-facing seats for toddlers, booster seats for older children, and all passengers under 18 must use appropriate restraints.
IA DMV Iowa Driving Laws 2
In Iowa, what is the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways?