IA DMV Safe Driving Techniques 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the safest way to handle a tire blowout at highway speed in Iowa?
- Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, gradually ease off the gas, and steer to a safe area (Correct answer)
- Slam on the brakes immediately
- Accelerate to maintain control
- Turn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder
Correct answer: Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel, gradually ease off the gas, and steer to a safe area
During a blowout, maintain steering control, gradually reduce speed by easing off the gas (do not brake hard), and carefully guide the vehicle to a safe stopping area.
Question 2: In Iowa, what should you do when approaching a hill crest with limited visibility?
- Reduce speed and stay in your lane, prepared to stop if needed (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the hill quickly
- Pass slower vehicles before the hill crest
- Move to the center of the road for better visibility
Correct answer: Reduce speed and stay in your lane, prepared to stop if needed
When approaching a hill crest, reduce speed because you cannot see what is on the other side. Never pass near a hill crest and be prepared to stop.
Question 3: What is the proper technique for driving through a flooded section of Iowa road?
- Do not drive through standing water if you cannot see the road surface; find an alternate route (Correct answer)
- Drive through quickly at high speed
- Follow other vehicles through the water closely
- Only cross if the water appears shallow
Correct answer: Do not drive through standing water if you cannot see the road surface; find an alternate route
Never drive through flooded roads where you cannot see the road surface. Water depth is often deceiving, and even shallow-appearing water can sweep a vehicle away.
Question 4: When passing a bicycle on an Iowa road, what is the minimum safe distance?
- At least 3 feet of clearance (Correct answer)
- At least 1 foot of clearance
- At least 5 feet of clearance
- No specific distance is required
Correct answer: At least 3 feet of clearance
Iowa law requires motorists to maintain at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicycle, providing a safe buffer between the vehicle and the cyclist.
Question 5: What should you do at a four-way stop in Iowa when you and another vehicle arrive at the same time?
- Yield to the vehicle on your right (Correct answer)
- Yield to the vehicle on your left
- The larger vehicle goes first
- The vehicle going straight goes first
Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle on your right
When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Question 6: In Iowa, what is the correct response when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind with lights and siren?
- Pull to the right side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes (Correct answer)
- Speed up to get out of the way
- Stop immediately wherever you are
- Pull to the left side of the road
Correct answer: Pull to the right side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes
Iowa law requires drivers to pull to the right edge of the road and stop to allow emergency vehicles to pass safely.
IA DMV Safe Driving Techniques 2
What is the safest way to handle a tire blowout at highway speed in Iowa?