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Florida Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. If more than one vehicle is approaching a four-way stop sign and you are the first one to get there and stop - you have the right to...
Move forward first
Judgment
Must not be more than 15 feet long
Renew your license

2. Under what conditions must you use your headlights when driving in the daytime?
70 mph
You can go turn either left or right
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
Rain - Fog - Smoke

3. When the foot brake is pressed - which light must come on?
It is against the law
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
30 days
500 feet

4. What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
Towing connection with a vehicle
All passengers
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic

5. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a two-lane highway during the daytime?
55 mph
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
Driver
70 mph

6. Can you proceed with caution when you approach...
200 Feet
Two clearance lamps
A flashing yellow light
It is against the law

7. When you are entering a highway or street from a private driveway and the way is clear - you can...
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Move forward without stopping first
You can go turn either left or right
10 Days

8. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?
...
Towing connection with a vehicle
You can go turn either left or right
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle

9. What is the arm signal for a left turn?
Move forward without stopping first
Left
Tax Collector or DMW
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

10. What must you do when approaching a person Who is riding or leading a horse upon or near the roadway?
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Move forward first
A flashing yellow light
Slow down with caution until everything is clear

11. You must obtain a new license showing the new address within How many days of moving?
Issued a ticket
10 Days
Must not be more than 15 feet long
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law

12. At what places is it unlawful to overtake and pass?
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)
30 days
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
30 mph

13. Who could be charged with a violation if a fourteen-year-old front-seat passenger is not wearing a seat belt?
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Driver
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined

14. When a crash results in property damages of any amount - must the driver notify the Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department?

15. What are the penalties for littering?
Move forward without stopping first
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
Be fined up to $500 or jailed up to 60 days. You can be charged with a first-degree misdemeanor and fined up to $1000 if dumping more than 15 pounds of trash.
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead

16. Where do you usually find 'YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY' signs posted?
30 mph
Judgment
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians
Slow down with caution until everything is clear

17. Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Judgment
Required to stop
Issued a ticket

18. If you lose your Florida driver license and need a replacement license - where do you apply for it?
Written report
Tax Collector or DMW
Towing connection with a vehicle
500 feet

19. You cannot ________ on a sidewalk - within an intersection - or on a crosswalk?
Park your car
Sunrise and Sunset
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Move forward first

20. If you receive twelve points within twelve months - for how long will your license be suspended?
30 days
All passengers
10 Days
Renew your license

21. What should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?
Sunrise and Sunset
Driver
Under the age of 5 years old
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist

22. If a trailer covers the stoplight of the towing vehicle - where else must a stoplight be?
Two clearance lamps
500 feet
Should not stop
55 mph

23. What is the proper way to use anti-lock brakes in an emergency situation?
Suspended
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
Operate a farm tractor on the highway

24. What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left

25. What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway on a clear day? In a rural area?
70 mph
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Be fined up to $500 or jailed up to 60 days. You can be charged with a first-degree misdemeanor and fined up to $1000 if dumping more than 15 pounds of trash.
500 feet

26. What should a motorist do when they approach a bicyclist from the rear?
30 mph
10 Days
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
Under the age of 5 years old

27. What are the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI)?
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Be issued a ticket for the violation

28. What rights and duties do riders of bicycles and mopeds have?
Judgment
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way

29. Which way should you turn your wheels when parking facing uphill where there is a curb? Which way should you turn them where there is not a curb?
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
...
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP

30. Are motor scooters whose engines have less than 150 cubic centimeter displacement allowed to be driven on an expressway?
Written report
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Issued a ticket
Be issued a ticket for the violation

31. Assume that a load extends 4 or more feet beyond the bed or body of a vehicle driven on a highway in the daytime. How many flags must be used to mark it - and what color should they be?
A flashing yellow light
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Judgment
Must stop

32. When a school bus stops to unload children on a divided highway - the vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus...
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Should not stop
200 feet
It is against the law

33. What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? What does a double solid white line in the center of the highway mean?
Renew your license
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes

34. A person can temporarily ___________ without a driver license
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
100 Feet
Must stop

35. When can a motorist preparing to make a right hand turn - move into a bike lane?
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
3 feet of clearance and slow down
Issued a ticket
Suspended

36. Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction of school buses that have stopped to unload children on a divided highway with a dividing barrier are not...
500 feet
Towing connection with a vehicle
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Required to stop

37. Where should reflectors be mounted?
30 mph
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc

38. ho is required to wear seat belts when riding in the front seat of a car or a pickup truck?
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Towing connection with a vehicle
All passengers
100 Feet

39. If you approach a red light and a traffic officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping - what should you do?
Just follow a traffic officer
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Move forward without stopping first
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)

40. Adriver who crosses a solid line on the right of the center line of the highway can...
Move forward without stopping first
Be issued a ticket for the violation
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
3 feet of clearance and slow down

41. What do anti-lock braking systems prevent when used in an emergency stopping situation?
100 Feet
Left
Prevent skidding and allow drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation. ABS can help improve vehicle stability (avoiding spin-outs) - steering ability (directing the car where the driver wants it to go) and stopping capability (distance ne
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage

42. When you are driving too slowly - you can still be...
You can go turn either left or right
Under the age of 5 years old
Be fined up to $500 or jailed up to 60 days. You can be charged with a first-degree misdemeanor and fined up to $1000 if dumping more than 15 pounds of trash.
Issued a ticket

43. After a crash has been investigated by an officer - the driver does not need to send a _______ to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Written report
Be issued a ticket for the violation
...

44. What would happen to the license of a driver who was involved in an accident and did not stop to help persons who were injured?
Renew your license
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
Revoked
Tax Collector or DMW

45. When approaching another vehicle from the rear at night - within How many feet must you dim your bright headlights?
10 Days
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians
500 feet
Must go to the next exit

46. After a full stop at a red traffic light a driver may turn right...
...
If the way is clear
100 Feet
70 mph

47. What is the recommended safe following distance?
Driver
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Be fined up to $500 or jailed up to 60 days. You can be charged with a first-degree misdemeanor and fined up to $1000 if dumping more than 15 pounds of trash.
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead

48. If you failed to answer a traffic summons - you would not be able to...
10 Days
Renew your license
Written report
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction

49. How long can the drawbar be between the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed?
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
Must not be more than 15 feet long
Slow down with caution until everything is clear

50. What is the maximum speed limit in a residential area if there is no speed limit sign?
50 feet
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
30 mph