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Florida Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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?
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
...
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Just follow a traffic officer

2. 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
Park your car
Written report
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law

3. After passing a vehicle - you must return to the right side of the road before coming within How many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
200 Feet
Rain - Fog - Smoke
70 mph
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes

4. Where do you usually find 'YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY' signs posted?
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
30 days
50 feet
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians

5. In addition to other equipment - our vehicle is required to have a white light that makes the license plate visible from _____ - a windshield wiper and a horn?
Under the age of 5 years old
Should not stop
Must go to the next exit
50 feet

6. 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?

7. To what ages does the Child Restraint Law apply?
Under the age of 5 years old
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
100 Feet
500 feet

8. What should you do if you drive past the exit on an interstate highway where you wanted to get off?
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Must go to the next exit
...

9. What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway on a clear day? In a rural area?
...
Two clearance lamps
70 mph
Driver

10. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a two-lane highway during the daytime?
55 mph
500 feet
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet

11. 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?
Should not stop
3 feet of clearance and slow down
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
Sunrise and Sunset

12. When may you drive in the left lane of a road with four or more lanes with two-way traffic?
If the way is clear
Driver
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
...

13. If your driver license is suspended for too many points - what type of insurance must you either purchase or prove that you had on the effective date of the suspension?
30 days
100 Feet
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
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

14. Under what conditions must you use your headlights when driving in the daytime?
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Rain - Fog - Smoke
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

15. 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?
Issued a ticket
Revoked
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
It is against the law

16. If you knowingly make a false statement in an application for a driver license or identification card - you cab be...
Move forward without stopping first
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you

17. If you approach a red light and a traffic officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping - what should you do?
50 feet
Just follow a traffic officer
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Renew your license

18. What are the penalties for littering?
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.
It is against the law
Move forward first
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

19. Adriver who crosses a solid line on the right of the center line of the highway can...
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
Required to stop
Be issued a ticket for the violation

20. What is the arm signal for a left turn?
55 mph
Must stop
Left
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic

21. What are the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI)?
200 Feet
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Must go to the next exit
...

22. 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...
Judgment
Required to stop
Written report
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage

23. 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 without stopping first
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
Move forward first
Sunrise and Sunset

24. What is the maximum speed limit in a residential area if there is no speed limit sign?
Revoked
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
30 mph
...

25. Are motor scooters whose engines have less than 150 cubic centimeter displacement allowed to be driven on an expressway?
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
10 Days
Move forward first

26. Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
If the way is clear
All passengers
Judgment

27. What is the recommended safe following distance?
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
Left
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
Required to stop

28. Where should reflectors be mounted?
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
30 mph
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Just follow a traffic officer

29. If you receive twelve points within twelve months - for how long will your license be suspended?
30 days
30 mph
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc

30. What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
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.
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet

31. What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
...
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
All passengers

32. For How many feet before you start to turn should you begin your turn signal when you are driving on a highway?
30 mph
100 Feet
Move forward first
Suspended

33. What must you do when approaching a person Who is riding or leading a horse upon or near the roadway?
Required to stop
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage

34. What should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?
100 Feet
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
Must go to the next exit
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes

35. 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?
200 Feet
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
Towing connection with a vehicle

36. If a trailer covers the stoplight of the towing vehicle - where else must a stoplight be?
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Move forward first
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
Two clearance lamps

37. If you lose your Florida driver license and need a replacement license - where do you apply for it?
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Be issued a ticket for the violation
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Tax Collector or DMW

38. What is the proper way to use anti-lock brakes in an emergency situation?
Sunrise and Sunset
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left

39. After a full stop at a red traffic light a driver may turn right...
500 feet
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
If the way is clear
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes

40. How many feet to the rear should you be able to see objects through the rearview mirror?
All passengers
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
200 feet
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you

41. A person can temporarily ___________ without a driver license
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Left
Required to stop

42. Give three examples of loads that need to be covered to avoid items - falling or blowing on roadway.
10 Days
500 feet
Move forward without stopping first
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage

43. How long can the drawbar be between the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed?
Must not be more than 15 feet long
Must stop
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage

44. When the foot brake is pressed - which light must come on?
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.
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)

45. What rights and duties do riders of bicycles and mopeds have?
50 feet
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Renew your license
Operate a farm tractor on the highway

46. Within How many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights?
500 feet
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Move forward first

47. What does a broken white line on the highway mean?
50 feet
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Under the age of 5 years old
Driver

48. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?
Judgment
Move forward without stopping first
You can go turn either left or right
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department

49. Can you proceed with caution when you approach...
500 feet
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
70 mph
A flashing yellow light

50. At what times should you use your headlights?
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Move forward first
Towing connection with a vehicle
Sunrise and Sunset