Iowa: Cell Phones & Distracted Driving Questions
3 real, verified Iowa driving-test questions on cell phones & distracted driving, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Cell Phones & Distracted Driving practice round.
1. What does Iowa's hands-free law actually prohibit while driving?
Why: Iowa's hands-free law bans holding a phone in any way while driving, manually scrolling or typing, entering a GPS address, streaming video or making video calls (even by voice command), and viewing texts, videos, or social media.
2. Why does it matter that distracted driving is a "primary offense" in Iowa?
Why: Distracted driving is a primary offense in Iowa, meaning an officer can pull a driver over for it alone -- causing a death while driving distracted can add over $1,000 in fines, a license suspension, and a possible vehicular homicide charge.
3. What must an Iowa driver do before texting or checking email while driving?
Why: Iowa's texting ban requires a driver to come to a complete stop off the traveled roadway before writing, sending, or reading a text, email, or social media post, with narrow exceptions for public safety and emergency situations.
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