IA DMV Safe Driving Practices 2

Question 1

When driving in heavy fog in Iowa, what should you use instead of high-beam headlights?

Accepted Answer

Low beams or fog lights

Answer

High beams to see further ahead

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Hazard lights only

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No lights to avoid glare

Question 2

What is the correct action when your vehicle begins to hydroplane on a wet Iowa road?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer straight

Answer

Brake firmly and steer straight

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Accelerate to regain traction

Answer

Turn the wheel sharply in the direction of the skid

Question 3

In Iowa, how far from an intersection should you begin signaling before turning?

Accepted Answer

100 feet

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150 feet

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200 feet

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300 feet

Question 4

What should a driver do when approaching a school bus that has stopped with its red lights flashing on a two-lane road?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the bus moves

Answer

Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully

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Honk to alert children and proceed

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Stop only if children are visible

Question 5

When driving on an interstate in Iowa, the minimum safe following distance under normal conditions is:

Accepted Answer

3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead

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1 second per 10 mph of speed

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2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead

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4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Question 6

What does a solid yellow centerline on your side of the road mean?

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited for you

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You may pass when safe

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The road is a one-way street

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A school zone is ahead

Question 7

How should you handle a blowout at highway speed in Iowa?

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight

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Brake hard immediately and pull over

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Swerve to the shoulder immediately

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Accelerate briefly to stabilize the vehicle