IA DMV Safe Driving Practices 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Emergency and service workers stopped on roadsides

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Cyclists sharing the road

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School children crossing streets

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Slow-moving farm equipment

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Only after dark

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Whenever it is raining

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Only in school zones at night

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Pass immediately by crossing the double yellow line

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Tailgate to signal the tractor to pull over

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Honk repeatedly until the tractor moves

Question 4

What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

Accepted Answer

Yield and proceed with caution

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Stop and wait for green

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The light is about to turn red

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No through traffic allowed

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Check all mirrors and blind spots before and during backing

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Back out quickly to minimize time in traffic

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Rely only on the rear-view mirror

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Sound the horn continuously while backing

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The rightmost lane

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The leftmost lane

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Any lane equally

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The center lane

Question 7

What is the primary danger of driving while drowsy?

Accepted Answer

Slowed reaction time and risk of falling asleep at the wheel

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Reduced fuel efficiency

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Increased sensitivity to headlight glare

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Difficulty reading road signs