DMV Cheat Sheet Flashcards

DMV Cheat Sheet Flashcards Who has the right of way in Florida?none. The law only states who must yield in any given situation.What is the first thing impaired in a driver who has been drinking alcohol?judgement Are you responsible for letting an unlicensed person drive you vehicle?yes you could go to jail or be made to pay a fine When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or behind you, what should you do?pull over to the right and stop Who will be charged with the violation if a 15 year old back seat passenger is not wearing a seat belt?the driver of the vehicle What does a flashing yellow light mean?proceed with caution What is the two-second ruleThe amount of time you should allow between you and another vehicle for safety What must you do if you are entering a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside yield to pedestrians on the main road, yield to vehicles already on the main road When is it OK to share a lane with a motorcycle? it is never OK to share a lane with a motorcycle What should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement?take your foot off the gas, steer in a straight line, brake lightly, and turn back onto the pavement at a slow speed How long can the draw bar be between the towing vehicle and the vehicle being towed?it must not be more than 15 feet long unless you are towing poles, pipes, machinery, or other objects that cannot be easily taken apart What two laws in Florida cover the auto insurance requirements for licensed FL drivers no fault laws, financial responsibility law What are examples of loads that must be covered to avoid items falling or blowing on the roadway?gravel, trash, sand Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights at night?500 feet What should you do if you hit a parked vehicle? try to find the owner of the vehicle, leave a note where the owner can find it with your contact information A pedestrian with a white cane signifies what? the person is blind If you fail to answer a traffic summons, what might happen?your license may not be renewed When passing a truck on the highway, what does it mean when the driver blinks the front headlights?you can safely re-enter the right lane When parking on a hill with a curb facing downhill, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?toward the curb Who provides you with a Florida Insurance ID card?your car insurance company What should you do if you are taking medications while driving?check label for warning about effects, or ask your doctor It is illegal in Florida to leave your keys in your car when parked?yes

Which class of license - A, B, C, or E- is intended for non-commercial driving?E What would happen to the license of a driver who was involved in an accident and did not stop to help the persons who were injured?the license will be revoked What is the standard speed limit in business and residential areas in Florida?

30 MPH

What are the penalties for offering a false name on any motor vehicle license application?third degree felony A person cannot, even temporarily, operate a farm tractor on the highway without a class E driver license (T/F) false What should you do if your brakes are wet? drive slowly in low gear while applying brakes What is the hand signal for a right turn? put left hand and arm up, keeping hand arm still What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center of the road mean?you cannot cross the line to pass another vehicle What is the hand signal for a left turn? put left hand and arm straight out, keeping hand and arm still To what ages does the child restraint law apply in Florida?separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction, crossing the lines is prohibited What does a double solid white line mean? ...What is the "no zone?"the blind spots on the right, left, front and behind a truck or large vehicle where drivers can't see you When two cars reach an open intersection at the same time, which must yield?the driver of the left yields to the driver on the right If a school bus stops to unload children on a four-lane highway divided only by a four-foot paved strip, must vehicles traveling in the opposite direction stop?yes what should you do to avoid being blinded by the glare of approaching headlights?look at the right edge of the highway until the lights are gone What is the standard speed limit on rural interstates in Florida?

70 MPH

What lights are required on your car?two red tail lights, a white light that makes the license plate visible from 50 feet, two headlights with high beam and low beam settings, two red stoplights What locations are you never allowed to park? on a sidewalk or crosswalk, within 20 feet of an intersection, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, on any bridge or overpass In which of the following areas is parking not allowed?within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, on a bridge/overpass/tunnel, on a sidewalk, in front of a driveway Should you use your high-beam bright lights when driving in smoky or foggy conditions?no, low beams won't cause glare or reflection that could impair visibility Who is required to wear seat belts?anyone under the age of 18 years old or the driver and front seat passengers What does a yellow curb mean?no parking

What does a yellow "X" posted above a lane mean? lane signal is about to change to red, change lanes as soon as possible Which of the following are appropriate defensive driving techniques to use if you are about to be involved in a crash?try to hit a vehicle moving in the same direction as you are instead of hitting a vehicle head-on, swerve right instead of toward oncoming traffic, try to drive off the road rather than skid off, hit something that is not moving instead of a vehicle moving towards you What must you do if you approach a roundabout? slow down and yield to traffic already in the circle Must you always drive at the speed limit? no, the speed limit just indicates how fast you're allowed to drive under favorable road conditions When is it safe to return to the right-hand lane after passing another vehicle?when you see the tires of the other vehicle in your rear view mirror What are the three parts of an expressway entrance?entrance ramp, acceleration lane, merging area When is a television in a car legal?it is legal to have a television where the driver cannot see it