IA DMV Safe Driving Practices 5

Question 1

In Iowa, what does a pennant-shaped sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

A no-passing zone

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A school zone ahead

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A yield ahead warning

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A divided highway begins

Question 2

How should you position your hands on the steering wheel for optimal control according to modern safe driving guidelines?

Accepted Answer

9 and 3 o'clock

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10 and 2 o'clock

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8 and 4 o'clock

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12 o'clock with one hand

Question 3

What should you do if your accelerator becomes stuck while driving in Iowa?

Accepted Answer

Shift to neutral, apply brakes, and steer to safety

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Turn off the ignition immediately while steering

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Pump the brakes repeatedly and swerve

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Open the door and jump out

Question 4

When driving on an icy Iowa road, how much should you increase your following distance?

Accepted Answer

Triple it (9 seconds) or more

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Double it (6 seconds)

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Keep the same 3-second rule

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Increase it by 1 second only

Question 5

What does it mean when you see a white rectangular sign with black lettering on Iowa roads?

Accepted Answer

A regulatory requirement you must obey

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Warning of a hazard ahead

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A guide or informational message

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A construction zone marker

Question 6

In Iowa, what is the proper procedure when two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

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The larger vehicle has the right-of-way

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Both vehicles stop and the faster one proceeds

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The vehicle traveling on the through road goes first

Question 7

What is the safest action when you are being tailgated on an Iowa highway?

Accepted Answer

Gradually slow down and move to the right to let them pass

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Brake suddenly to signal the tailgater to back off

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Speed up to create distance from the tailgater

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Turn on your hazard lights and stop on the shoulder