IA DMV Safe Driving Techniques

Question 1

What is the recommended following distance in Iowa under normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

3 to 4 seconds

Answer

1 second

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Question 2

When driving in heavy rain in Iowa, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, turn on low-beam headlights, and increase following distance

Answer

Maintain normal speed and use high beams

Answer

Pull over immediately regardless of conditions

Answer

Drive faster to get through the rain quickly

Question 3

What should an Iowa driver do when approaching a school bus with flashing amber lights?

Accepted Answer

Prepare to stop as the bus is about to stop and load or unload children

Answer

Stop immediately

Answer

Pass the bus quickly before it stops

Answer

Honk to alert the bus driver

Question 4

In Iowa, what is the proper action when your vehicle starts to skid on ice?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want to go

Answer

Brake hard and turn the opposite direction

Answer

Accelerate to regain traction

Answer

Shift to neutral and coast

Question 5

What should you do if your headlights suddenly go out while driving at night in Iowa?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, activate hazard lights, and safely pull off the road

Answer

Continue driving using parking lights

Answer

Speed up to reach the nearest exit quickly

Answer

Flash your high beams repeatedly

Question 6

When merging onto an Iowa interstate highway, what is the correct technique?

Accepted Answer

Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic, then merge smoothly

Answer

Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for an opening

Answer

Merge at whatever speed you are traveling

Answer

Always force your way into traffic since merging vehicles have the right of way