Move over slow down — Iowa Permit Test

Iowa's Move Over or Slow Down Law requires you to change lanes when you approach certain stopped vehicles showing flashing lights.

People work right next to these stopped vehicles, and an extra lane of space keeps passing cars away from them.

Iowa’s Move Over or Slow Down Law requires motorists to change lanes when approaching any of the following stopped vehicles displaying flashing lights:

The Move Over or Slow Down Law covers stopped emergency, tow, recovery, maintenance, construction, solid waste, and recycling vehicles with flashing lights on.

Tow drivers and trash crews work right by the lane just like police do, and they get hit too.

Any stopped emergency, tow, recovery, maintenance, construction, solid waste, or recycling collection vehicle that has its flashing lights activated.

The Move Over or Slow Down Law also covers any stopped passenger vehicle that is continually showing its hazard lights.

A family with a flat tire stands by the road just like a work crew, and needs the same space.

Any stopped motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, that is continually displaying hazard lights.

If a lane change is not possible, prohibited by law, or unsafe, you must slow down and be prepared to stop.

When you cannot move over, a slower speed still gives you time to react if someone steps out.

If a lane change is not possible, prohibited by law, or unsafe, you must slow down and be prepared to stop.

The Move Over or Slow Down Law sets no exact speed; your speed must be reasonable and proper for the conditions.

A safe speed past a crash depends on rain, dark, and how close the people are, so no one number fits.

While no speed is specified, it must be reasonable and proper for the existing conditions.

Violating Iowa's Move Over or Slow Down Law may get your license suspended for up to 1 year.

Drivers who fail to move over have killed road workers, so losing your license for a long time is the price.

Violating this law may result in your license being suspended for up to one year.

What does Iowa's Move Over or Slow Down Law first ask you to do when you near a stopped vehicle with flashing lights?

Change lanes away from it. People work right next to these stopped vehicles, and an extra lane of space keeps passing cars away from them. Iowa Driver's License Manual, p.22: “Iowa’s Move Over or Slow Down Law requires motorists to change lanes when approaching any of the following stopped vehicles displaying flashing lights:”