Florida DMV Permit Practice Exam

Florida DMV Permit Practice Exam Questions with Correct Answers What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? - ANSWER-You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A double solid white line? - ANSWER-*Double Solid Yellow Line*: Vehicles moving in either direction must not cross these lines.(unless turning left when it is safe to do so)

*Double Solid White Line*: Crossing a double solid line is not allowed.

What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean? -

ANSWER-*Solid Yellow Line to Right of Center Line*: Passing or crossing is not

allowed in this lane except when turning left.What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? - ANSWER-

*Red*: Stop. Do not enter. Wrong Way

*Orange*: Construction and maintenance warning.

*Yellow*: General warning. Advisory of unexpected roadway conditions.

*Fluorescent Yellow Green*: High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian and

bicycling activity.

*White/Black*: Regulatory

*Green*: Guide, or directional information.

*Blue*: Motorist services guidance. It is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.

*Brown*: Areas of public recreation, cultural, and historical significance.

When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first? - ANSWER-Traffic from all four directions must stop. The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean? -

ANSWER-*Red Traffic Light*:

• Come to a complete stop at the stop line. Remain stopped until light turns green.• Don't stop too far away from the stop line. Some signals change only when a car is at the stop line.• After stopping, you may turn right if there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear.• You may turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street that has traffic moving to the left.• Before turning, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the crosswalk and oncoming traffic.• Running (driving through) the red light is against the law and is extremely dangerous!*Flashing Red Light*: Used at dangerous intersections. Treat it like a stop sign. 1 / 2

After a full stop at a red traffic light when may a driver turn right? - ANSWER-After stopping, you may turn right if there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear.What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do? - ANSWER-If the red light is illuminated at the same time, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn.What does a flashing yellow light mean? - ANSWER-• Left turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow.• The oncoming traffic has a green light. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do? - ANSWER-Stop and allow for the train to pass What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed? - ANSWER-When you *double* the speed of a car, you increase its force of impact *four times* When you *triple* the speed of a car, you increase its force of impact *nine times*.Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area? - ANSWER-30 mph What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway? - ANSWER-70 mph Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slowly? - ANSWER-Yes What are the steps for making a smooth stop? - ANSWER-• Check mirrors and blind spots for traffic to the rear.• Release accelerator to allow vehicle to slow. Press brake pedal to activate brake lights and use a steady pressure for a smooth stop.What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop? - ANSWER-*Left

Turn*: Arm straight out

*Right Turn*: Arm in L shape

*Slow or Stop*: Arm straight down

How long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn? - ANSWER- At least 100 feet before you make your turn.When can you use a three-point turn? Where should you never make a three-point turn? - ANSWER-Use a three-point turn only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn and you can't go around the block. Never make a three-point turn or a U-turn on a curve, a hill, the highway, or where there is a sign that prohibits U-turns.What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way? - ANSWER-An open intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals. When you enter an

open intersection, you must yield the right of way if:

• a vehicle is already in the intersection;

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