Florida Drivers Handbook Review Flashcards

Florida Drivers Handbook Review Flashcards what education course are you required to take if you are applying for a learner's license (or have never held a driver's license)?Traffic Law and Substance Abuse EducationCourse when may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes? with four lanes?(given that the lines indicate that you are permitted, and it

is safe to do so)two lanes: you can drive in the left lane to

pass around a stopped or slow moving vehicle and then

return to the right lanefour lanes: If the road has four or

more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes except when overtaking and passing what is a "No Zone"?a blind-spot/ areas of a commercial vehicle that you should avoid driving in what does a flashing yellow light mean?used at, or just before, dangerous intersections. Also used to alert you to a warning sign such as a school crossing or sharp curve. Proceed with caution what are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle?front: 22-28rear: 22-30requirements are not the same for every vehicle; requirements are determined by vehicle's net weight why is drowsy driving dangerous?it can: slow down your thought processes and reaction time; affect your judgment and vision; impair your senses and abilities; cause micro-sleeping ("nodding off") or falling completely asleep both your judgement and vision are effected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?judgement what should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you?remain calm and try to put as much distance between you and them as possible. Slow down and let them pass. Do not make eye contact; do not make obscene gestures. If you need help, callFHP (347) or 911 what should you do when driving on wet roads in the rain?why?turn on windshield wipers; turn on your headlights; increase your following distance; decrease to a safe speed under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an expressway?Do not stop in the acceleration laneunless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely if your license and registration are suspended for being in violation of the No-Fault law, what must you do to get them reinstated?you will have to pay a $15 reinstatement fee and show DHSMV certified proof of full liability insurance on Form SR-22 for three years from the original suspension date to get your driving privilege back.what are the three main categories of distracted driving?Visual (taking your eyes off the road); Manual (taking your hands off the steering wheel); Cognitive (thinking about anything other than driving) how long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn?at least 100 feet

when a school bus stops to unload children, are vehicles traveling in the same direction required to stop?yes at what times must you use your headlights? between the hours of sunset and sunrise; in fog, smoke, or rain; whenever you turn on your windshield wipers are motorists required to stop of yield for pedestrians crossing the street?yes what is the minimum distance a motorist must give when traveling next to a cyclist?three feet what does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? what should you do?it means you are going the wrong way; you would need to turn around and/or get in the proper lane immediately whit is the farthest away you can park from a curb?one foot what must you do if hauling load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway?You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads which could fall or blow onto the roadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel).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 your peripheral vision what can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt?you could be ejected from the vehicle; you could be thrown against other passengers, your steering wheel, or windshield; you could be misplaced from behind the wheel; you could die when can you use a three-point turn? where should you never make a three-point turn?

can: only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn and you can't

go around the blockcannot: on a curve, a hill, the highway,

or where there is a sign that prohibits U-turns.what should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement while driving?

• Take your foot off the gas pedal2. Hold the wheel firmly

and steer in a straight line3. Brake lightly4. Wait until the road is clear. Turn back on the pavement at slow speed (signal your intention).in your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine?your mirrors and seat what are the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death?Death- 1st degree felony, minimum 4 yearprison termSerious bodily injury- 2nd degree felony.Injury- 3rd degree felony(All of the above include losing license for 3 years minimum)Damage to a vehicle or other property whichis driven or attended by any person- 2nd degree misdemenor when more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first?the vehicle that approaches the intersection first moves first; if vehicles approach at the same time, the left yields to the right when on the roadway, do motorcyclists and moped riders have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers?yes what maneuvers are required on a driving exam? three point turn; approach of crossing; observe right-of-way; straight in parking; parking on a grade; stop quickly; backing; obey stop signs; obey traffic signals;

signal and turn; passing; stay in proper lane; following at a safe distance; use proper posture if you are driving a motor vehicle, are you allowed to share a lane with a motorcyclist?no

what is the recommended safe following distance? four seconds why would one opt to take a Basic Driver Improvement Course?as a result of a moving violation where is it unlawful to overtake and pass? where there is a single solid line, or double-sided solid line dividing lanes; when the double-sided yellow line is solid in your lane; in Do Not Pass and No Passing zones; on hills or curves where you can't see at least 500 feet ahead; within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, railroad crossing, or intersection; when a school bus is stopped and has its warning flashers on and stop sign extended; at crosswalks where a vehicle has stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross what is the arm signal for a left turn? right turn? slow or stop?left turn: driver's arm straight outright turn: driver's arm

makes right angle, hand upslow or stop: driver's arm

makes right angle, hand down if you have a learner's license, how many hours of driving experience are required to earn the Class E license?you must have at least 50 hours driving experience prior to getting Class E License, and 10 hours should be at night.what are the steps for making a smooth stop? 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 do the colors of traffic signs indicate? (red, orange, yellow, etc.)?red: Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way;orange: Construction

and maintenance warning;yellow: General warning.

Advisory of unexpectedroadway conditions;fluorescent

yellow/green: High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian,

and bicycling activity;white: regulatory;green: Guide, or

directional information;blue: Motorist services guidance. It

is also used toidentify parking spaces for disabled

drivers;brown: Areas of public recreation, cultural,

andhistorical significance; what does a single broken white line on the highway mean?lanes are moving in the same direction; you may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so what should you do if you drive past your exit on an interstate highway?go to the next one as a motorist, what should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?check if you can safely do so and be sure to yield to oncoming traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians how do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn?turn your head and check if the area that you are turning into is clear if you hit a parked care and are unable to find the owner, what should you do?you must leave a note including your name, contact info, and license plate number what does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?If the red light is illuminated at the same time, youmust be in the proper lane for such a turn what age are children required to be in a car seat? in a car seat or booster seat?children under age 4 must be in a car seat; ages 4-5 must be in a booster seat