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Florida Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When approaching another vehicle from the rear at night - within How many feet must you dim your bright headlights?
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
500 feet
Revoked
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic

2. You must obtain a new license showing the new address within How many days of moving?
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
10 Days
Must stop
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross

3. 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?
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Driver

4. When may you drive in the left lane of a road with four or more lanes with two-way traffic?
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
Suspended
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
...

5. What do anti-lock braking systems prevent when used in an emergency stopping situation?
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
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)
30 days

6. What must you do when you see a pedestrian with a white cane in the street ahead of you?
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
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
70 mph
Driver

7. What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?
Driver
Towing connection with a vehicle
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

8. What rights and duties do riders of bicycles and mopeds have?
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
10 Days
70 mph
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage

9. After a full stop at a red traffic light a driver may turn right...
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
If the way is clear
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way

10. If you approach a red light and a traffic officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping - what should you do?
55 mph
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Just follow a traffic officer

11. 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?
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
30 mph
Must not be more than 15 feet long

12. You may not drive with just your parking lights on - in place of your headlights because...
Issued a ticket
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
It is against the law

13. A person can temporarily ___________ without a driver license
Should not stop
It is against the law
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

14. 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...
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Sunrise and Sunset
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Move forward first

15. What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
200 Feet
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Park your car

16. 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?
10 Days
3 feet of clearance and slow down
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
50 feet

17. What are the penalties for refusing to take a test to determine whether you are intoxicated?
30 days
Judgment
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
Suspended

18. What must you do when approaching a person Who is riding or leading a horse upon or near the roadway?
Towing connection with a vehicle
Required to stop
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
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.

19. What is the recommended safe following distance?
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.
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
100 Feet

20. What should a motorist do when they approach a bicyclist from the rear?
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you

21. What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway on a clear day? In a rural area?
70 mph
Just follow a traffic officer
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes

22. If a school bus stops to unload children on a four-lane highway divided only by a four-foot paved strip - vehicles traveling in the opposite direction...
Must stop
55 mph
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

23. When a school bus stops to unload children on a divided highway - the vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus...
30 mph
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
A flashing yellow light
Should not stop

24. When the foot brake is pressed - which light must come on?
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
70 mph
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)
All passengers

25. If you failed to answer a traffic summons - you would not be able to...
Revoked
Park your car
200 feet
Renew your license

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

27. 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
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
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law

28. What is the arm signal for a left turn?
Left
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Slow down with caution until everything is clear

29. What is the maximum speed limit in a residential area if there is no speed limit sign?
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians
30 mph
Park your car
Revoked

30. When you are driving too slowly - you can still be...
Issued a ticket
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.

31. At what times should you use your headlights?
30 mph
Must stop
...
Sunrise and Sunset

32. If you receive twelve points within twelve months - for how long will your license be suspended?
Must stop
30 days
500 feet
Written report

33. Can you proceed with caution when you approach...
Driver
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
A flashing yellow light
500 feet

34. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?
Under the age of 5 years old
500 feet
Suspended
You can go turn either left or right

35. What type of insurance must you have on motor vehicles with four or more wheels?
100 Feet
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Should not stop

36. Within How many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights?
Revoked
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
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

37. What is the proper way to use anti-lock brakes in an emergency situation?
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
If the way is clear
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Must not be more than 15 feet long

38. 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?
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
It is against the law
Should not stop
...

39. What are the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI)?
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
You can go turn either left or right
Two clearance lamps
Sunrise and Sunset

40. Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?
Move forward without stopping first
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
Judgment

41. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a two-lane highway during the daytime?
55 mph
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
200 feet

42. 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?

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43. To what ages does the Child Restraint Law apply?
Under the age of 5 years old
50 feet
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department

44. Adriver who crosses a solid line on the right of the center line of the highway can...
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Towing connection with a vehicle
Park your car
Be issued a ticket for the violation

45. If you lose your Florida driver license and need a replacement license - where do you apply for it?
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Tax Collector or DMW
Two clearance lamps
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead

46. For How many feet before you start to turn should you begin your turn signal when you are driving on a highway?
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
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.
55 mph
100 Feet

47. At what places is it unlawful to overtake and pass?
Move forward first
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
3 feet of clearance and slow down
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)

48. How long can the drawbar be between the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed?
Must not be more than 15 feet long
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
3 feet of clearance and slow down

49. Under what conditions must you use your headlights when driving in 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.
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
You can go turn either left or right
Rain - Fog - Smoke

50. Where should reflectors be mounted?
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
Two clearance lamps
30 mph
55 mph