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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 if you drive past the exit on an interstate highway where you wanted to get off?
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Must go to the next exit
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you

2. What rights and duties do riders of bicycles and mopeds have?
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
It is against the law
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined

3. 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?
Must not be more than 15 feet long
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
Should not stop
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

4. If you hit a parked car and are unable to find the owner - what should you do?
Park your car
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
55 mph

5. You cannot ________ on a sidewalk - within an intersection - or on a crosswalk?
Park your car
500 feet
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined

6. When you are entering a highway or street from a private driveway and the way is clear - you can...
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Move forward without stopping first
...
Just follow a traffic officer

7. What must you do when you see a pedestrian with a white cane in the street ahead of you?
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
500 feet
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.

8. When may you drive in the left lane of a road with four or more lanes with two-way traffic?
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
3 feet of clearance and slow down
Towing connection with a vehicle
...

9. If you lose your Florida driver license and need a replacement license - where do you apply for it?
500 feet
Tax Collector or DMW
Just follow a traffic officer
200 Feet

10. When the foot brake is pressed - which light must come on?
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
500 feet
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Tax Collector or DMW

11. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?
Judgment
Must go to the next exit
You can go turn either left or right
30 days

12. ho is required to wear seat belts when riding in the front seat of a car or a pickup truck?
All passengers
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians
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

13. What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway on a clear day? In a rural area?
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
70 mph
Towing connection with a vehicle
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP

14. What is the recommended safe following distance?
30 days
Judgment
Move forward first
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead

15. 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
Move forward first
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction

16. If you receive twelve points within twelve months - for how long will your license be suspended?
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Two clearance lamps
30 days
It is against the law

17. When can a motorist preparing to make a right hand turn - move into a bike lane?
If the way is clear
3 feet of clearance and slow down
Suspended
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead

18. 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...
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
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
Tax Collector or DMW
Move forward first

19. What should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)

20. 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?
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
You can go turn either left or right
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
3 feet of clearance and slow down

21. 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?
50 feet
You can go turn either left or right
30 days
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians

22. If you approach a red light and a traffic officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping - what should you do?
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
Just follow a traffic officer
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.

23. What is the maximum speed limit in a residential area if there is no speed limit sign?
30 mph
55 mph
Move forward first
Park your car

24. Within How many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights?
...
200 Feet
10 Days
500 feet

25. 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
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
It is against the law
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle

26. What is the proper way to use anti-lock brakes in an emergency situation?
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Two clearance lamps
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
Must stop

27. After passing a vehicle - you must return to the right side of the road before coming within How many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
Two clearance lamps
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
200 Feet

28. What are the penalties for littering?
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
Driver
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
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.

29. How long can the drawbar be between the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed?
It is against the law
Must not be more than 15 feet long
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
Issued a ticket

30. 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
Issued a ticket
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Must go to the next exit

31. Under what conditions must you use your headlights when driving in the daytime?
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
10 Days

32. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a two-lane highway during the daytime?
Towing connection with a vehicle
55 mph
200 feet
Operate a farm tractor on the highway

33. For How many feet before you start to turn should you begin your turn signal when you are driving on a highway?
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
100 Feet

34. What are the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI)?
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
A flashing yellow light

35. 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?
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
50 feet
Sunrise and Sunset
Revoked

36. 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?
Must go to the next exit
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
...
Be issued a ticket for the violation

37. If you knowingly make a false statement in an application for a driver license or identification card - you cab be...
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Should not stop
You can go turn either left or right
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law

38. What type of insurance must you have on motor vehicles with four or more wheels?
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
10 Days
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

39. How many feet to the rear should you be able to see objects through the rearview mirror?
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
200 feet
You can go turn either left or right
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes

40. At what places is it unlawful to overtake and pass?
It is against the law
55 mph
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)

41. What are the penalties for refusing to take a test to determine whether you are intoxicated?
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Suspended
30 days

42. 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
50 feet
Move forward without stopping first
Judgment
Written report

43. Where do you usually find 'YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY' signs posted?
50 feet
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
200 feet
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians

44. You must obtain a new license showing the new address within How many days of moving?
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
200 feet
10 Days
Must go to the next exit

45. When one vehicle is towing another by means of a chain - What does the chain need to have displayed on it?
200 feet
A flashing yellow light
Towing connection with a vehicle
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.

46. When a school bus stops to unload children on a divided highway - the vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus...
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Should not stop
Must not be more than 15 feet long
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction

47. A person can temporarily ___________ without a driver license
Under the age of 5 years old
Just follow a traffic officer
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
Move forward first

48. What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
70 mph
3 feet of clearance and slow down
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic

49. What is the arm signal for a left turn?
It is against the law
Towing connection with a vehicle
Left
30 days

50. When approaching another vehicle from the rear at night - within How many feet must you dim your bright headlights?
...
Tax Collector or DMW
Move forward first
500 feet