Safe Driving Practices Flashcards

In Iowa, what is the 'Move Over' law designed to protect?

Answer: Emergency and service workers stopped on roadsides

Iowa's Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes or slow down when passing stopped emergency, maintenance, or utility vehicles with flashing lights.

When must you turn on your headlights in Iowa according to state law?

Answer: From sunset to sunrise and any time visibility is less than 500 feet

Iowa requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and when conditions reduce visibility to less than 500 feet.

You are driving on a rural Iowa highway and see a large farm tractor ahead traveling at 15 mph. What is the safest action?

Answer: Reduce speed, increase following distance, and pass only when safe and legal

Slow-moving farm vehicles are common in Iowa; follow patiently and pass only when you have a clear view and it is legal to do so.

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Answer: Yield and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light means slow down, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, and proceed with caution.

When backing out of a driveway in Iowa, what is the safest technique?

Answer: Check all mirrors and blind spots before and during backing

Before and while backing, check all mirrors and physically turn to check blind spots to ensure the path is clear.

On an Iowa expressway, which lane should you use for normal driving (not passing)?

Answer: The rightmost lane

Iowa law and safe driving practices require using the right lane for normal travel and the left lane only for passing.

What is the primary danger of driving while drowsy?

Answer: Slowed reaction time and risk of falling asleep at the wheel

Drowsy driving significantly slows reaction time and increases the risk of microsleeps or falling asleep, leading to crashes.