Iowa driving lesson · Rural Roads, Night Driving & Sharing the Road
Deer, other animals, and hot cars
A 2-minute lesson from the Iowa course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Wildlife—typically deer—is one of the leading causes of crashes on Iowa roads. Knowing when deer move and how to react can keep a collision from turning deadly. And a parked car can turn deadly for anyone left inside on a warm day.
Know the rule
Watch for animals while driving, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Long exposure to extreme heat may lead to heat stroke or death. If you see someone with heat stroke symptoms, call 911 and seek medical attention immediately.
At dusk in November, a deer bounds onto the road with no time to stop. Brake and stay in your lane rather than swerving—then watch for others following it.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
Which months does the manual identify as peak season for deer collisions in Iowa?
January, February, and March
June, July, and August
October, November, and May
September, October, and November
Answer: October, November, and May
October, November, and May are identified as peak months for deer collisions.
Which heat statistic applies to a mild 78-degree day, versus the 160-degree figure?
A parked car can reach 100 degrees within minutes
A parked car can reach 160 degrees within minutes
A parked car stays at outside temperature
A parked car cools faster than outside air
Answer: A parked car can reach 100 degrees within minutes
On a mild 78-degree day, a parked car's interior can still reach 100 degrees in minutes; the 160-degree figure is for under 10 minutes in worse conditions.