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.