Train for Your Drive Test in Iowa 2021

When approaching a railroad crossing, you must look, listen, slow down, and prepare to stop. Let any trains pass before you proceed.

If you approach a flashing red light, treat it the same as you would a stop sign. Come to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way when necessary, and proceed when it is safe to do so.

The color orange is used only for construction and maintenance warning signs.

This sign warns that the road is slippery when wet.

This signs warns that a four-way intersection is ahead.

If you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and arm extended, you must come to a full stop and remain stopped until the signal arm is pulled back and the bus resumes motion. This law applies whether you are traveling in the same direction as the bus or if you are approaching from the opposite side of the street.

To complete a turn safely, you should activate your turn signal three to four seconds before your turn.

You should pass a bicyclist the same way you would pass any other vehicle, but not so fast or close to them that you throw debris in their face or blow them around with the draft of air from your vehicle. Allow at least 3 feet of space between your side mirror and the bicyclist, or at least 5 feet on higher speed roads or when there is a group of bicyclists. Honking unnecessarily may startle riders and make them more likely to crash.