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Florida Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. After a full stop at a red traffic light a driver may turn right...
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Must not be more than 15 feet long
10 Days
If the way is clear

2. What is the proper way to use anti-lock brakes in an emergency situation?
All passengers
Move forward first
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Two clearance lamps

3. When you are entering a highway or street from a private driveway and the way is clear - you can...
...
500 feet
Move forward without stopping first
You can go turn either left or right

4. 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...
Two clearance lamps
Driver
Renew your license
Required to stop

5. 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?
...
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Must stop
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left

6. To what ages does the Child Restraint Law apply?
Renew your license
Under the age of 5 years old
30 days
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.

7. 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?
Judgment
Renew your license
Move forward first
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross

8. You may not drive with just your parking lights on - in place of your headlights because...
Tax Collector or DMW
Left
It is against the law
Written report

9. If you hit a parked car and are unable to find the owner - what should you do?
Rain - Fog - Smoke
The same things as motor vehicle except 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.
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.

10. 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
Left
Should not stop
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross

11. What is the recommended safe following distance?
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Move forward without stopping first
Must not be more than 15 feet long

12. 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
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
Should not stop
...

13. 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?
30 days
50 feet
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
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

14. If you receive twelve points within twelve months - for how long will your license be suspended?
Sunrise and Sunset
500 feet
30 days
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)

15. For How many feet before you start to turn should you begin your turn signal when you are driving on a highway?
Must stop
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
100 Feet
Tax Collector or DMW

16. When you are driving too slowly - you can still be...
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
A flashing yellow light
Issued a ticket
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage

17. What are the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI)?
Tax Collector or DMW
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined

18. ho is required to wear seat belts when riding in the front seat of a car or a pickup truck?
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
All passengers
50 feet
Operate a farm tractor on the highway

19. After passing a vehicle - you must return to the right side of the road before coming within How many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
Renew your license
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)
3 feet of clearance and slow down
200 Feet

20. A person can temporarily ___________ without a driver license
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
200 feet
Towing connection with a vehicle
30 mph

21. If you approach a red light and a traffic officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping - what should you do?
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Just follow a traffic officer
Left
Should not stop

22. How long can the drawbar be between the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed?
Issued a ticket
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Must not be more than 15 feet long
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle

23. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a two-lane highway during the daytime?
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.
Left
55 mph
A flashing yellow light

24. 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...
If the way is clear
Move forward first
Judgment
Driver

25. What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Driver
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic

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

27. 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)
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
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)
Just follow a traffic officer

28. What rights and duties do riders of bicycles and mopeds have?
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Sunrise and Sunset
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
If the way is clear

29. 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?
Just follow a traffic officer
70 mph
Move forward without stopping first
50 feet

30. Where do you usually find 'YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY' signs posted?
Be issued a ticket for the violation
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians

31. What must you do when approaching a person Who is riding or leading a horse upon or near the roadway?
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
Left
...

32. What should you do if you drive past the exit on an interstate highway where you wanted to get off?
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Must go to the next exit
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians

33. If you knowingly make a false statement in an application for a driver license or identification card - you cab be...
Required to stop
It is against the law
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle

34. Give three examples of loads that need to be covered to avoid items - falling or blowing on roadway.
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
100 Feet
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.

35. 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
50 feet
Required to stop
Slow down with caution until everything is clear

36. Where should reflectors be mounted?
200 Feet
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
Under the age of 5 years old
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction

37. Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?
Tax Collector or DMW
Judgment
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you

38. 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
500 feet
Written report
Tax Collector or DMW
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross

39. 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)
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
Judgment

40. When may you drive in the left lane of a road with four or more lanes with two-way traffic?
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
...
Be issued a ticket for the violation
Should not stop

41. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?
Driver
You can go turn either left or right
A flashing yellow light
30 mph

42. When the foot brake is pressed - which light must come on?
You can go turn either left or right
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Must go to the next exit
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.

43. Under what conditions must you use your headlights when driving in the daytime?
100 Feet
55 mph
Rain - Fog - Smoke
50 feet

44. 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
All passengers
Park your car
Driver

45. 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?
Revoked
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
Two clearance lamps
Must stop

46. At what times should you use your headlights?
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)
Written report
Sunrise and Sunset
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department

47. 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
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Be issued a ticket for the violation
Tax Collector or DMW

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

49. What are the penalties for littering?
Under the age of 5 years old
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
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.

50. 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
Tax Collector or DMW
Towing connection with a vehicle
Judgment