Driver's License

You are driving on a road that has two or more lanes in each direction. You meet a school bus traveling the opposite direction that is stopped with flashing red lights. Are you required to stop?

No, when you are approaching a stopped school bus from the opposite direction on a road that has two or more lanes in each direction, you are not required to stop and may continue carefully. This is the only time you can pass a school bus that displays flashing red lights.

the basic color of signs used in construction work zones to alert drivers.

Orange

What should you do as you approach a curve in the road?

Reduce your speed before you enter the curve.

You see a school bus with flashing amber (yellow) lights. What is the bus driver doing?

Signaling to other motorists that the bus will soon be stopping to load or unload school children.

A flashing yellow light means:

Slow down and proceed with caution

Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills.

True

It is unlawful in Iowa for any driver to read, write or send a text message while driving.

True

If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should:

Turn your steering wheel to the left to correct the skid.

To avoid panic stops:

Watch for things in the roadway well ahead of you

The posted speed limit is the fastest you can drive in the posted area.

You must reduce your speed to a lower speed that is safe for the conditions and circumstances that exist whenever necessary.

Unless a sign is posted, you may turn right at a red light if:

You stop and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before turning.

When driving on gravel or dirt roads:

Your tires do not have as much traction, so you must drive slower.

When you are backing up

accelerate gently and smoothly while looking carefully behind you

When you are behind a motorcycle, you should

allow more following distance

When you are merging onto the freeway or interstate, you should be driving

at or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway or interstate

When driving behind another vehicle on an entrance to a freeway, you should

be prepared for the other vehicle to slow down

When changing lanes, you should never

change lanes abruptly or on the spur of the moment

Your chances of being involved in a rear-end collision increase if you are

following too closely

Worn and bald tires

increase the chance of having a flat tire and increase stopping distance

As your speed increases it is most important to

look farther ahead

If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking

make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from either direction

A steady green traffic light means:

ou can go through the intersection at a reasonable and safe speed if it is clear to do so.

By looking ahead, to the sides of your vehicle and behind your vehicle as you drive, you will

see potential problems and become better prepared to react

The best way to avoid loss of control in wet conditions is to

slow down

A flashing yellow light means

slow down and proceed with caution

If the gates at a railroad crossing are down and red lights are flashing, you should

stop and proceed only when the gates are raised and the lights have stopped flashing

A flashing red light at an intersection means

stop and yield the right of way (just like a stop sign)

Passing is prohibited when

you are within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing

A steady green light means

you can go through the intersection at a reasonable and safe speed if it is clear to do so

When passing a vehicle, you should return to your lane when

you can see both its headlights in your rearview mirror

When changing lanes

you must yield to vehicles in that lane

When approaching a stopped vehicle, such as a police car, tow truck, utility or maintenance vehicle, that is parked along the road and displaying flashing lights,

you should change lanes if you safely can and slow down to a reasonable and safe speed as you pass

Unless a sign is posted, you may turn right at a red light if

you stop and yield to pedestrians and other vehicles before turning

The speed limit in a residential area or school area is

25mph

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

Close to the center line.

When it is raining, you should be most careful when turning or stopping

During the first half hour of rain.

Which of the below are common factors contributing to traffic crashes?

Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances

The best way to keep your car from hydroplaning (tires riding on top of water) is:

Keep your speed down.