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Florida Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. If a trailer covers the stoplight of the towing vehicle - where else must a stoplight be?
3 feet of clearance and slow down
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians
Two clearance lamps
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle

2. 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...
Required to stop
500 feet
Judgment
All passengers

3. What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
Revoked
50 feet
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians

4. 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?

5. What does a broken white line on the highway mean?
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
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
Must not be more than 15 feet long

6. You cannot ________ on a sidewalk - within an intersection - or on a crosswalk?
Park your car
...
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians
Must go to the next exit

7. What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway on a clear day? In a rural area?
70 mph
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes

8. If you failed to answer a traffic summons - you would not be able to...
Left
Renew your license
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Tax Collector or DMW

9. Within How many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights?
...
100 Feet
500 feet
Required to stop

10. When may you drive in the left lane of a road with four or more lanes with two-way traffic?
...
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.
30 mph
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage

11. Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
Under the age of 5 years old
Judgment
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.

12. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a two-lane highway during the daytime?
100 Feet
55 mph
Revoked
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP

13. How many feet to the rear should you be able to see objects through the rearview mirror?
200 feet
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
It is against the law

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
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law

15. When the foot brake is pressed - which light must come on?
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
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.
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle

16. What must you do when approaching a person Who is riding or leading a horse upon or near the roadway?
500 feet
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.

17. Are motor scooters whose engines have less than 150 cubic centimeter displacement allowed to be driven on an expressway?
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
30 mph
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead

18. 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)
Under the age of 5 years old
It is against the law
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.

19. 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...
55 mph
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Move forward first
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department

20. 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.
...
Issued a ticket
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet

21. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
You can go turn either left or right
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department

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?
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
...
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
500 feet

23. What are the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI)?
50 feet
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
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

24. Where should reflectors be mounted?
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
Towing connection with a vehicle
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
Under the age of 5 years old

25. If you hit a parked car and are unable to find the owner - what should you do?
500 feet
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
Must not be more than 15 feet long
Rain - Fog - Smoke

26. What is the recommended safe following distance?
70 mph
Suspended
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

27. Under what conditions must you use your headlights when driving in the daytime?
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
All passengers
Rain - Fog - Smoke

28. A person can temporarily ___________ without a driver license
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
50 feet

29. You must obtain a new license showing the new address within How many days of moving?
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
10 Days
Must go to the next exit
Judgment

30. You may not drive with just your parking lights on - in place of your headlights because...
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
Not allowed to be driven on an expressway because it is against the law
Judgment
It is against the law

31. What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left
30 days
200 feet

32. 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 red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
A flashing yellow light
200 Feet
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way

33. If you receive twelve points within twelve months - for how long will your license be suspended?
30 days
Be issued a ticket for the violation
Left
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

34. What type of insurance must you have on motor vehicles with four or more wheels?
Be issued a ticket for the violation
A flashing yellow light
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP

35. Can you proceed with caution when you approach...
A flashing yellow light
Be issued a ticket for the violation
500 feet
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

36. After a full stop at a red traffic light a driver may turn right...
500 feet
If the way is clear
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

37. Where do you usually find 'YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY' signs posted?
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Stop Signs - Four-way stops - Open Intersections - Roundabouts - Pedestrians
If the way is clear
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage

38. What are the penalties for refusing to take a test to determine whether you are intoxicated?
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
You can go turn either left or right
200 feet
Suspended

39. 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?
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.
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.

40. What do anti-lock braking systems prevent when used in an emergency stopping situation?
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
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way

41. Who could be charged with a violation if a fourteen-year-old front-seat passenger is not wearing a seat belt?
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
It is against the law
Driver
Must go to the next exit

42. When can a motorist preparing to make a right hand turn - move into a bike lane?
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
30 days
3 feet of clearance and slow down
Written report

43. ho is required to wear seat belts when riding in the front seat of a car or a pickup truck?
Issued a ticket
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
55 mph
All passengers

44. For How many feet before you start to turn should you begin your turn signal when you are driving on a highway?
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet
100 Feet
200 feet
...

45. Adriver who crosses a solid line on the right of the center line of the highway can...
Be issued a ticket for the violation
Judgment
Suspended
Issued a ticket

46. Give three examples of loads that need to be covered to avoid items - falling or blowing on roadway.
Be issued a ticket for the violation
If the way is clear
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
10 Days

47. 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?
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
50 feet
If the way is clear
The Florida Highway Patrol - the Sheriff's Department - or the city police department

48. When approaching another vehicle from the rear at night - within How many feet must you dim your bright headlights?
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
All passengers
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
500 feet

49. When you are driving too slowly - you can still be...
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)
Sunrise and Sunset
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
Issued a ticket

50. What should you do if you drive past the exit on an interstate highway where you wanted to get off?
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
Must go to the next exit
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle