florida drivers license handbook study guide Flashcards

florida driver's license handbook study guide Flashcards where is parking prohibited? CrosswalksSidewalksBicycle lanesIntersections BridgesOverpasses Tunnels In front of driveways By yellow painted curbs NO PARKING or DISABLED PERMIT ONLY zones On the roadway side of another parked vehicle (double parking) On highway pavement not marked for parking Anywhere that blocks or creates a hazard for other

vehicles 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 can happen to you if you were in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt?can be ejected from the vehicle, can be thrown against its interior objects, or death Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an expressway?unless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely.Can anyone drink and drive safely?no What is the farthest away you can park from a curb?no more than 12 inches away from the curb What does a solid yellow line to the right of the centerline of the highway mean?no crossing what must do you do when children or school crossing guards are present in a crosswalk?yield and stop at the stop line and not in the crosswalk why is drowsy driving dangerous?slow down thoughts & reaction time, affect judgment and vision, impair senses and abilities, can cause nodding off or falling asleep How long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn?100 ft What is the farthest away you can park from a curb?1ft what are blind spots?areas you cannot see even with your mirrors or peripheral vision If you are driving a motor vehicle, are you allowed to share a lane with a motorcyclist?don't attempt to share lanes When a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle, what must you use to clearly mark it in the daytime? At night?during the day, red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the load. at night, requirements include red lamps or red reflectors that can be seen from afar.What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A double solid white line?

double solid yellow: vehicles travelling in either direction

must not pass the lines unless turning leftdouble solid

white: changing lanes is not allowed

What is the maximum speed limit on a limited access highway?70 mph

What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way?open intersection is an intersection without traffic control

signs or signals; you must yield right-of-way if:a vehicle is

already in the intersection,if you enter a state highway from a secondary road,if you enter a paved road from an unpaved road,or if you plan to make a left turn and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction what must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway?you must use a close-fitting cover What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?you may cross this line to change lanes when it's safe to do so Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an expressway?unless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors?texting involves all 3 categories of distractions are motorists required to stop or yield for pedestrians crossing the street?yes Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area?30 mph Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?judgement is affected first What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)?red: stop, do not enter, wrong way, yieldorange:

construction/maintenance warningyellow: general

warningbright yellow: school, pedestrian, bicycling activity

warningwhite/black: give commands, control trafficgreen:

directional informationblue: traveling guidance/parking

space for disabled driversbrown: areas of

recreation/historical significance Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the highway?you must move completely off the pavement for no more than six hours What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed?doubled speed increases impact x4triple speed increases impact x9 What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat?children under age of 4 must be in a safety seat, and children ages 4 and 5 must be in either a safety seat or booster seat.How do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn?turn your head to make sure the blind spot areas are clear When may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes? With four lanes?you may drive in the left lane of a road with 2 or more lanes when overtaking and passing 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 must you do if an emergency vehicle with activated lights and/or sirens is approaching you from behind?pull over immediately and wait until emergency vehicle passes how do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn?turn your head to make sure the blind spots areas are clear What are blind spots?Blind spots are areas near the left or right rear corners of your vehicle that you can't see in your rearview mirrors or

with your peripheral vision