Driving Test - Florida Driving Handbook Study Guide Flashcards

Driving Test - Florida Driving Handbook Study Guide Flashcards When should you increase your following distance? During unusual or unfavorable weather conditions/traffic conditions What are the three main categories of distracted driving?Visual, manual, cognitive What age are children required to be in a car seat? A booster seat?Children under four must be in a car seat, and children who are four and 5 must ride in a booster seat Which way should you turn your wheels when parking uphill along a curb? Which way should you turn them when there's not a curb? Which way should you turn them if parking downhill?from curb; to right; to curb What is the minimum distance a motorist must give when traveling next to a cyclist?3ft What can you be charged with for driving under the influence?What are the penalties for refusing to take a blood/urine/breath test when suspected of driving under the influence?What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt?Can be ejected from vehicle or thrown against the wheel, the windshield, and other passengers When a school bus is stopped to unload children on a highway divided with a raised barrier, are vehicles traveling in the opposite direction required to stop?No.What is the farthest away you can park from a curb?Not more than 1foot After a full stop at a red traffic light, when may a driver turn right?When there are no cars coming, and when a NO TURN ON RED sign is NOT there.What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean?

• way traffic, cannot be crossed unless turning left when its

safe to do so.What does a double solid white line in the center of the highway mean?Cannot be crossed, ever.What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows?Safety glass, cannot be treated by any material that makes the windshield reflective or non-transparent. Free of any stickers not required by law. Side windows must reflect more than 25% of light What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?Passing/crossing not allowed unless turningleft If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and a front passenger (under 18) is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seatbelt violation?The driver is charged with the violation What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop?Right arm straight out, right arm forming a 90 degree angle, right arm going downwards What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple it?becomes 4 times greater; becomes 9 times greater What are blind spots?Areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you can't see in your rear view mirrors or with

peripheral vision

What is the recommended safe following distance? 4 seconds When emergency braking, what is the difference between conventional breaks and anto-lock brakes?What should you do during a tire blowout?How do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to turn or change lanes?Turn your head to make sure that these areas are clear What should you do if you drive past your exit on an interstate highway?Go to the next one.If your license and registration are suspended for being in violation of the no-fault law, what must you do to get them re-instated?What are the penalties if you are at fault in a crash and you are not insured in compliance with the Financial Responsibility Law?What can happen if you are found guilty of racing on the highway?If you have a learner's license, how many hours of driving experience are required to earn the class E license?What is a no-zone?Large blind spots on commercial vehicles.What education course are you required to take if you are applying for a learner's license (or have never had a drivers license)?Are you required to notify DHSMV of any health problems that may affect your driving?What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway?Must use a close-fitting cover If you are driving a motor vehicle, are you allowed to share a lane with a motorcyclist?No, you really shouldn't.If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do?Stop and let the train pass, before 15 ft but within 50ft Are motorists required to stop or yield for pedestrians crossing the street?Yes Where is it illegal to overtake and pass? single solid white line, if one of the 2 yellow lines is solid in your lane. No Passing zones, hills/curves where you can't see 500ft ahead, within 100 ft of a tunnel or bridge When can you use a three point turn? Where should you NEVER make a 3-point turn?In an extremely small space or road is too narrow and you cannot go around the block. Never make a 3-pt turn on a hill, highway, a curve, or where there is a sign that prohibits u-turns What should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement while driving?What should you do if your tires begin to skid while driving?Both your judgement and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?Judgment When on the roadway, do bicyclists and moped riders have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers Yes What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle?Drivers must have their car bumper heights regulated at certain levels in relation to net shipping weight of vehicle.Different for all vehicles Can anyone drink and drive safely?No.What must you do if an emergency vehicle with activated lights and or sirens is approaching you from behind?Pull over to closest edge of the road immediately, wait for it to pass

What does the move over law require you to do? Change lanes away from lane closest to worker/worker vehicle.If not possible, must slow to speed of 20mph below speed limit. Be prepared to allow lane changers What do the colors red, orange, yellow, etc of traffic signs indicate?Red means stop, orange means construction or maintenance ahead, yellow means general warning, advisory of certain conditions up ahead What are the time restrictions for a driver with a learner's license?What are the time restrictions for a licensed driver under 17? Under 18?What is an open intersection? When must you yield the right of way?an intersection without traffic control signs or signals What are the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death?What are the requirements of the no-fault law?At night, within how man feet of approaching a vehicle from the rear must you dim your bright headlights?Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights?When driving in the rain, fog, or smoke in the daytime, what lights should you use?What should you do when driving on wet roads in the rain, why?What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?Must be in proper lane to make that turn.What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What should you do?You are facing traffic in the wrong direction, pull over immediately. Turn around when its safe to do so.As a motorist, what should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?Yield to bikes in bike lane and make turn behind cyclist Why is drowsy driving dangerous?slow down thoughts & reaction time, affect judgment and vision, impair senses and abilities,nodding off or falling asleep WHat is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway?70mph Why would one opt to take a Basic Driver Improvement Course?What manuevers are required on a driving exam?When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first?The vehicle who arrived first. If they came at the same time, the driver on the right goes first What must you do when you see a pedestrian with a white cane in the street ahead of you?Come to complete stop, yield right of way, use extra caution What does a flashing yellow light mean?Used at or just before dangerous intersections, Proceed with caution. Warning to show school crossing or sudden turn Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the highway?Must move it completely off pavement, no more than six hours What does a red traffic light mean?What does a flashing red traffic light mean?Red traffic light means stop. Come to full stop at stop line.Flashing red mains dangerous intersection, treat it as a stop sign Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area?30mph In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine?all rear view mirrors so you don't have to lean back and forth to use them