Florida Driver Manual Study Guide for Knowledge Exam Flashcards

Florida Driver Manual Study Guide for Knowledge Exam Flashcards 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 within 50 feet of the nearest rail of the railroad, but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of the railroad What should you do during a tire blow-out? 1. Take your foot off the gas. Do not use brakes.2.Concentrate on steering.3. Slow down gradually.4. Brake softly when the car is under control.5. Pull completely off the pavement/roadway.What are blind spots?the areas near the left and right rear corners of the vehicle that the driver cannot see in their rear-view mirrors or with their peripheral vision.As a motorist, what should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?Yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane and make your turn behind the bicyclist What does a double solid white line in the center of the highway mean?Crossing a double solid line/changing lanes is not allowed.What if you have an automatic transmission? Set the parking brake and shift to ParkPut gear shift in park What should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement while driving?1) Take your foot off the gas pedal.2) Hold the wheel firmly and steer in a straight line3) Brake lightly4) Wait until the road is clear. Turn back on the pavement at a slow speed(signal your intention).What is the arm signal for a right turn? Your hand and arm upward What is the arm signal for slow or stop? Your hand and arm downward What must you do if you are involved in a minor accident and your vehicle is blocking the flow of traffic?You must move the vehicle or have it moved.Bumper height requirements for trucks that weigh between 3000 and 5000 pounds Front bumper height of 28 inchesRear bumper height of 30 inches What must you do when you see a pedestrian with a white cane in the street ahead of you?Come to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way, and use extra caution Are motorists required to stop or yield for pedestrians crossing the street?Yes Bumper height requirements for cars that weigh between 2500 and 3499 pounds.Front bumper height of 24 inchesRear bumper height of 26 inches What are the three main categories of distracted driving?1) Visual: taking your eyes off the road2) Manual: taking

your hands off the steering wheel.3) Cognitive: thinking

about anything other than driving.What does a brown sign indicate?Areas of public recreation, cultural, and historical significance.When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first?The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first.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. Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction must proceed with caution.

When on the roadway, do motorcyclists and moped riders have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers?Yes What is the farthest away you can park from a curb?12 inches Bumper height requirements for trucks that weigh less than 2000 pounds Front bumper height of 24 inchesRear bumper height of 26 inches What is the recommended safe following distance? Keep a minimum following distance of four seconds during normal weather and traffic conditions.What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you?Driver is facing traffic the wrong way and could have a head-on collision.If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and the front seat passenger under 18 years old is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seat belt violation?Drivers will be charged with a seat belt/child restraint violation if any passenger under the age of 18 is not restrained with the proper seat belt or child restraint device.What happens to the force of impact when you triple your speed?You increase its force of impact nine times Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?A person's judgment is the first thing affected after drinking an alcoholic beverage.Where is parking prohibited?1) Crosswalks2) Sidewalks3) Bicycle lanes4) Intersections5) Bridges6) Overpasses7) Tunnels8) In front of driveways9) By yellow painted curbs10)NO PARKING or DISABLED PERMIT ONLY zones11)On the roadway side of another parked vehicle (double parking)12)On highway pavement not marked for parking13)Anywhere that blocks

or creates a hazard for other vehicles14) Or within: 15 feet

of a fire hydrant. 20 feet of an intersection. 20 feet of the entrance to a fire, ambulance, or rescue station. 30 feet of a rural mail box on a state highway (8 am-6 pm). 30 feet of any flashing signal, stop sign, or traffic signal. 50 feet of a railroad crossing What does the Move Over law require you to do on a multi-lane roadway?You must vacate the lane closest to the stationary emergency vehicle, tow truck, sanitation, or utility vehicle.(Signal your intention to change lanes.)If you cannot move over safely, you must slow down to a speed of 20 miles per hour (mph) below the posted speed limit. Drivers who are not in the lane closest to the stationary vehicle should be prepared to allow those who are about to move over into their lane.What does a red traffic light mean?1) Come to a complete stop at the stop line. Remain stopped until light turns green.2) Don't stop too far away from the stop line. Some signals change only when their sensors detect vehicles at the stop line.3) You may turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street that has traffic moving to the left.4) Before turning, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the crosswalk and oncoming traffic.5) Running(driving through) the red light is against

the law and is extremely dangerous!If you are driving a motor vehicle, are you allowed to share a lane with a motorcyclist?The driver of a motor vehicle should never attempt to share the lane with a motorcycle If you have a manual transmission, what gear should you put the car in when parking uphill?Shift to first What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?Passing is not allowed in this laneMay turn left when safe to do so

Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors?Texting involves visual, manual, and cognitive types of distracted driving.What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed?You increase its force of impact four times Which way should you turn your wheels when parking facing uphill where there is not a curb?Turn wheels to right What are the equipment requirements for side windows?They may not be composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has a highly reflective or mirrored appearance and reflects more than 25% of the light(side windows) or more than 35% of the light(rear window).Bumper height requirements for cars that weigh 3500 pounds or more Front bumper height of 27 inchesRear bumper height of 29 inches Which way should you turn your wheels when parking downhill?Turn wheels to curb What does an orange traffic sign indicate? Construction and maintenance warning How do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn?Turn your head to make sure these areas are clear.Move forward or drop back so that the other driver can see you.What should you do when driving on wet roads in the rain?Why?When you turn on your windshield wipers, turn on your headlights. Do not turn on emergency flashers.Slow down!Roads become slick during rainstorms and especially if it has not rained in a while(oil build-up on the highway). Wet road conditions will increase your braking/stopping distance, so be sure to increase following distance.Hydroplaning happens when your vehicle slides on top of a thin layer of water between your tires and the road. When your tires are not touching the road, you can easily lose control and skid. Tires with low air pressure or bad tread increase the risk of hydroplaning, and so does speeding.Brakes often become wet after driving in heavy rain. They may pull to one side or the other, or they may not hold at all. If this happens, slow down and gently push on then brake pedal until your brakes are working again.If you come to a roadway that is flooded, turn around and find another way to go. Do not attempt to drive through the water! It is impossible to determine the depth or current and your vehicle could become submerged or swept away.After a full stop at a red traffic light when may a driver turn right?After stopping, you may turn right if there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear.What should you do if your tires begin to skid while driving?1) Take your foot off the gas pedal.2) Do not use your brakes, if possible.3) Turn the vehicle's front tires in the direction you want to go(steer in the direction of the skid).What should you do if you drive past your exit on an interstate highway?Go to the next exit What does a blue sign indicate?Motorist services guidance.It is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.