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Florida Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. What should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?
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.
Written report
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
Tax Collector or DMW

2. If you approach a red light and a traffic officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping - what should you do?
It is against the law
Just follow a traffic officer
Rain - Fog - Smoke
55 mph

3. 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.
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
A flashing yellow light
Must go to the next exit

4. When can a motorist preparing to make a right hand turn - move into a bike lane?
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
You can go turn either left or right
50 feet
3 feet of clearance and slow down

5. ho is required to wear seat belts when riding in the front seat of a car or a pickup truck?
All passengers
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Issued a ticket
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic

6. After passing a vehicle - you must return to the right side of the road before coming within How many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
500 feet
200 Feet
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians

7. When may you drive in the left lane of a road with four or more lanes with two-way traffic?
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
...

8. What must you do when approaching a person Who is riding or leading a horse upon or near the roadway?
If the way is clear
Be issued a ticket for the violation
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
Slow down with caution until everything is clear

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

10. What should you do if you drive past the exit on an interstate highway where you wanted to get off?
Must go to the next exit
Suspended
...
10 Days

11. Under what conditions must you use your headlights when driving in the daytime?
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross

12. You cannot ________ on a sidewalk - within an intersection - or on a crosswalk?
...
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Must stop
Park your car

13. What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
Written report
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes

14. 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
Written report
200 Feet
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Must go to the next exit

15. You may not drive with just your parking lights on - in place of your headlights because...
100 Feet
A flashing yellow light
...
It is against the law

16. 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?
10 Days
Must go to the next exit
55 mph
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.

17. 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?
It is against the law
50 feet
Must not be more than 15 feet long
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross

18. What should a motorist do when they approach a bicyclist from the rear?
Tax Collector or DMW
Required to stop
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you

19. What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway on a clear day? In a rural area?
70 mph
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
30 mph
You can go turn either left or right

20. At what times should you use your headlights?
Sunrise and Sunset
30 days
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you

21. Where do you usually find 'YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY' signs posted?
50 feet
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
30 days
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians

22. 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?
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
...

23. If you failed to answer a traffic summons - you would not be able to...
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Renew your license
200 Feet

24. If a trailer covers the stoplight of the towing vehicle - where else must a stoplight be?
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
Two clearance lamps
...
Should not stop

25. Give three examples of loads that need to be covered to avoid items - falling or blowing on roadway.
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
Park your car
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
500 feet

26. Within How many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights?
500 feet
30 mph
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction

27. What is the proper way to use anti-lock brakes in an emergency situation?
Sunrise and Sunset
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Park your car
All passengers

28. You must obtain a new license showing the new address within How many days of moving?
10 Days
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Must not be more than 15 feet long

29. 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?
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
If the way is clear
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc

30. After a full stop at a red traffic light a driver may turn right...
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians
Under the age of 5 years old
Move forward without stopping first
If the way is clear

31. If you hit a parked car and are unable to find the owner - what should you do?
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc

32. A person can temporarily ___________ without a driver license
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
Written report
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
Left

33. What is the recommended safe following distance?
Must go to the next exit
Issued a ticket
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
Revoked

34. What must you do when you see a pedestrian with a white cane in the street ahead of you?
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Driver
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Sunrise and Sunset

35. What are the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI)?
500 feet
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
...
30 days

36. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a two-lane highway during the daytime?
Sunrise and Sunset
Left
Just follow a traffic officer
55 mph

37. 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?
Driver
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Revoked

38. When one vehicle is towing another by means of a chain - What does the chain need to have displayed on it?
Towing connection with a vehicle
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Judgment
Move forward without stopping first

39. What is the maximum speed limit in a residential area if there is no speed limit sign?
30 mph
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
Must not be more than 15 feet long
If the way is clear

40. If you knowingly make a false statement in an application for a driver license or identification card - you cab be...
Be issued a ticket for the violation
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP

41. What is the arm signal for a left turn?
Left
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
Slow down with caution until everything is clear

42. How long can the drawbar be between the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed?
100 Feet
50 feet
Written report
Must not be more than 15 feet long

43. Are motor scooters whose engines have less than 150 cubic centimeter displacement allowed to be driven on an expressway?
...
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Under the age of 5 years old
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left

44. If you receive twelve points within twelve months - for how long will your license be suspended?
If the way is clear
30 days
200 feet
500 feet

45. Adriver who crosses a solid line on the right of the center line of the highway can...
It is against the law
Be issued a ticket for the violation
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.
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage

46. 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?
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
50 feet
Towing connection with a vehicle
Move forward without stopping first

47. 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
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
Tax Collector or DMW
3 feet of clearance and slow down

48. Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?
If the way is clear
Judgment
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined

49. To what ages does the Child Restraint Law apply?
Tax Collector or DMW
Just follow a traffic officer
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
Under the age of 5 years old

50. Where should reflectors be mounted?
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
Move forward first
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes