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Florida Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Who could be charged with a violation if a fourteen-year-old front-seat passenger is not wearing a seat belt?
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
Driver
...
You can go turn either left or right

2. 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?
55 mph
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
Sunrise and Sunset
Revoked

3. What type of insurance must you have on motor vehicles with four or more wheels?
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Issued a ticket
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc

4. 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 same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
200 Feet
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Required to stop

5. At what times should you use your headlights?
Sunrise and Sunset
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
200 feet
...

6. After a full stop at a red traffic light a driver may turn right...
Two clearance lamps
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
If the way is clear
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left

7. You may not drive with just your parking lights on - in place of your headlights because...
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
55 mph
It is against the law
Revoked

8. Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?
Renew your license
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
Judgment
Park your car

9. 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?
Renew your license
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
55 mph

10. If you receive twelve points within twelve months - for how long will your license be suspended?
...
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
30 days
Operate a farm tractor on the highway

11. 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
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
Written report
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist

12. What does a broken white line on the highway mean?
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Move forward without stopping first
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.
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross

13. Can you proceed with caution when you approach...
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
A flashing yellow light
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc

14. A person can temporarily ___________ without a driver license
Required to stop
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
Should not stop
It is against the law

15. Under what conditions must you use your headlights when driving in the daytime?
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Just follow a traffic officer
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.

16. At what places is it unlawful to overtake and pass?
10 Days
30 days
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)

17. What is the proper way to use anti-lock brakes in an emergency situation?
Required to stop
Must go to the next exit
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
50 feet

18. What is the arm signal for a left turn?
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
You can go turn either left or right
70 mph
Left

19. If you failed to answer a traffic summons - you would not be able to...
Required to stop
50 feet
Renew your license
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

20. 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?

21. What rights and duties do riders of bicycles and mopeds have?
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
70 mph
A flashing yellow light

22. For How many feet before you start to turn should you begin your turn signal when you are driving on a highway?
...
100 Feet
50 feet
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department

23. Give three examples of loads that need to be covered to avoid items - falling or blowing on roadway.
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
Should not stop
Written report
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage

24. 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
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
All passengers
Towing connection with a vehicle

25. Where should reflectors be mounted?
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
500 feet
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians

26. When may you drive in the left lane of a road with four or more lanes with two-way traffic?
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
...
Written report
Under the age of 5 years old

27. 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
Two clearance lamps
Issued a ticket
Just follow a traffic officer

28. You must obtain a new license showing the new address within How many days of moving?
10 Days
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
30 mph

29. 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?
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Under the age of 5 years old
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross

30. 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...
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
500 feet
3 feet of clearance and slow down
Move forward first

31. What must you do when approaching a person Who is riding or leading a horse upon or near the roadway?
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
Revoked

32. What are the penalties for refusing to take a test to determine whether you are intoxicated?
500 feet
Left
Suspended
Tax Collector or DMW

33. When you are entering a highway or street from a private driveway and the way is clear - you can...
Move forward without stopping first
A flashing yellow light
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way

34. What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway on a clear day? In a rural area?
70 mph
You can go turn either left or right
Move forward without stopping first
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.

35. If you lose your Florida driver license and need a replacement license - where do you apply for it?
Park your car
Move forward without stopping first
Just follow a traffic officer
Tax Collector or DMW

36. To what ages does the Child Restraint Law apply?
Under the age of 5 years old
All passengers
Just follow a traffic officer
Left

37. You cannot ________ on a sidewalk - within an intersection - or on a crosswalk?
Park your car
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Move forward without stopping first
500 feet

38. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a two-lane highway during the daytime?
...
Must go to the next exit
55 mph
3 feet of clearance and slow down

39. What should a motorist do when they approach a bicyclist from the rear?
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
55 mph
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

40. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
You can go turn either left or right
30 mph
Renew your license

41. 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
Two clearance lamps
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
50 feet

42. When approaching another vehicle from the rear at night - within How many feet must you dim your bright headlights?
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
500 feet
Two clearance lamps
Driver

43. When the foot brake is pressed - which light must come on?
Must stop
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Towing connection with a vehicle
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle

44. How many feet to the rear should you be able to see objects through the rearview mirror?
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Just follow a traffic officer
200 feet
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet

45. 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?
Suspended
50 feet
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
70 mph

46. If you approach a red light and a traffic officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping - what should you do?
Under the age of 5 years old
Written report
Just follow a traffic officer
Rain - Fog - Smoke

47. What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
Suspended
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way

48. What are the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI)?
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined

49. When can a motorist preparing to make a right hand turn - move into a bike lane?
Driver
Renew your license
It is against the law
3 feet of clearance and slow down

50. If you hit a parked car and are unable to find the owner - what should you do?
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
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.
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc