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Florida Drivers Handbook Test

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. What is the recommended safe following distance?
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Left

2. Can you proceed with caution when you approach...
A flashing yellow light
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Judgment
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet

3. How long can the drawbar be between the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed?
Must not be more than 15 feet long
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
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

4. When you are driving too slowly - you can still be...
50 feet
500 feet
Issued a ticket
Rain - Fog - Smoke

5. What should a motorist do when they approach a bicyclist from the rear?
All passengers
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
Must not be more than 15 feet long
Must go to the next exit

6. 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...
Move forward first
You can go turn either left or right
Written report
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.

7. What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
It is against the law
Must stop
100 Feet

8. If you hit a parked car and are unable to find the owner - what should you do?
Move forward first
Park your car
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
(The Financial Responsibility Law)

9. What rights and duties do riders of bicycles and mopeds have?
Required to stop
Issued a ticket
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way

10. At what times should you use your headlights?
Two clearance lamps
Must go to the next exit
Left
Sunrise and Sunset

11. After a full stop at a red traffic light a driver may turn right...
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
(The Financial Responsibility Law)
Be issued a ticket for the violation
If the way is clear

12. What are the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI)?
The same things as motor vehicle except the right of way
Under the age of 5 years old
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
Leave plenty of space between you and vehicle ahead

13. If you receive twelve points within twelve months - for how long will your license be suspended?
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
30 days
Tax Collector or DMW
500 feet

14. What is the proper way to use anti-lock brakes in an emergency situation?
Signal your turn - check for bicyclists - and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
It is against the law
100 Feet

15. For How many feet before you start to turn should you begin your turn signal when you are driving on a highway?
Under the age of 5 years old
...
100 Feet
Should not stop

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?
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
50 feet
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way
Operate a farm tractor on the highway

17. 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...
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
You can go turn either left or right
Must stop

18. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?
You can go turn either left or right
Renew your license
30 days
Judgment

19. 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?
Written report
Revoked
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
You can go turn either left or right

20. If you lose your Florida driver license and need a replacement license - where do you apply for it?
Move forward without stopping first
Tax Collector or DMW
If the way is clear
A flashing yellow light

21. What type of insurance must you have on motor vehicles with four or more wheels?
Move forward first
Sunrise and Sunset
Written report
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP

22. Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
Judgment
Left
Move forward without stopping first

23. A person can temporarily ___________ without a driver license
If the way is clear
55 mph
Operate a farm tractor on the highway
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)

24. What is the arm signal for a left turn?
Tax Collector or DMW
30 mph
Left
30 days

25. 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.
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
100 Feet
Under the age of 5 years old

26. When the foot brake is pressed - which light must come on?
Move forward first
Must stop
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
Should not stop

27. What is the maximum speed limit in a residential area if there is no speed limit sign?
30 mph
70 mph
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

28. Who could be charged with a violation if a fourteen-year-old front-seat passenger is not wearing a seat belt?
50 feet
70 mph
Issued a ticket
Driver

29. You must obtain a new license showing the new address within How many days of moving?
10 Days
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 feet
...

30. What must you do when approaching a person Who is riding or leading a horse upon or near the roadway?
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Slow down with caution until everything is clear
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined

31. When you are entering a highway or street from a private driveway and the way is clear - you can...
Move forward without stopping first
Tax Collector or DMW
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
200 feet

32. To what ages does the Child Restraint Law apply?
Under the age of 5 years old
30 mph
Left
500 feet

33. You may not drive with just your parking lights on - in place of your headlights because...
Towing connection with a vehicle
It is against the law
Move forward without stopping first
Park your car

34. At what places is it unlawful to overtake and pass?
Must go to the next exit
Driver
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)
500 feet

35. Adriver who crosses a solid line on the right of the center line of the highway can...
Be issued a ticket for the violation
Slow down with a caution until bicyclist passes by you
(The Florida No-Fault Law) PIP
Park your car

36. How many feet to the rear should you be able to see objects through the rearview mirror?
Must stop
Suspended - revoked - taken away - or be fined
200 feet
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.

37. When one vehicle is towing another by means of a chain - What does the chain need to have displayed on it?
Left
It is against the law
Towing connection with a vehicle
Judgment

38. 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?
Slippy wet - hills - uphills - downhills - spin-outs - park on hills - etc
Broken White Line - separates two lanes traveling in the same direction and you may cross this line when changing lanes
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross

39. 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
Red Traffic Light - Full Stop Flashing Red Traffic
Written report
Under the age of 5 years old
It is against the law

40. Under what conditions must you use your headlights when driving in the daytime?
Rain - Fog - Smoke
Issued a ticket
Dirt - sand - lime-rock - gravel - silica - trash or garbage
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle

41. 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?

42. 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?
...
All passengers
It is against the law
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross

43. Within How many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights?
500 feet
Tax Collector or DMW
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross
Stop and Yield to the right-of-way because that person has the right of way

44. What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway on a clear day? In a rural area?
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.
70 mph
55 mph
Two clearance lamps

45. 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
Move forward without stopping first
Give the owner your name - address - tag number - and phone number- put it on where the vehicle was hit.
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet

46. 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?
Park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating fire lanes or safety zones. (5.31.3 - Where Parking is not Allowed)
Required to stop
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.
4 white flags at least 12 inches square attached to it.

47. After passing a vehicle - you must return to the right side of the road before coming within How many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
Towing connection with a vehicle
200 Feet
...
Two red taillights mounted on the rear and visible from 1000 feet

48. What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a two-lane highway during the daytime?
Must not be more than 15 feet long
55 mph
Driver
Double Solid Yellow Line - Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. And may not cross

49. 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
Issued a ticket
Fined and placed in prison upon conviction
Solid Yellow Line - May not pass - except when turning left

50. Give three examples of loads that need to be covered to avoid items - falling or blowing on roadway.
Judgment
Two red lights on the back of a vehicle
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