Florida Drivers Written Exam Flashcards

Florida Drivers Written Exam Flashcards When are you legally allowed to block an intersection?A.When an emergency vehicle is approachingB. If you're stuck behind a cluster of cars as the traffic light changesC.Only during posted hours, typically rush hour(s)D. Under no circumstances whatsoever

• Under no circumstances whatsoever

When parking uphill against a curb, you should:A. Turn

your wheels to the left (away from the curb)B. Turn your wheels to the right (toward the curb)C. Keep your wheels straight

• Turn your wheels to the left (away from the curb)

TRUE or FALSE:If you see a school bus stopped on the

other side of the road with its lights flashing, but you're separated from the bus by an unpaved median strip, you do not have to stop for it.

TRUE What is the minimum following distance you should give between your car and the vehicle in front of you?A. 8 secondsB. 4 secondsC. 10 secondsD. A full car length

• 4 seconds

When are reversible traffic lanes used?A. In construction zonesB. On highways with at least 3 regular traffic lanesC.When there is no HOV lane presentD. During times of high traffic, such as rush hour

• During times of high traffic, such as rush hour

Among other scenarios, both a U-turn and a three-point turn are considered illegal at _______ if other traffic in both directions cannot see you.A. An intersectionB. A stop signC. The top of a hillD. The bottom of a hill

• The top of a hill

You're involved in an accident with another driver.According to Florida's Financial Responsibility Law, if you

don't have proper insurance coverage, you may:A. Have to

pay for all damages-yours and those of the other driver-if you were at faultB. Have your driver's license suspended up to 3 yearsC. Both of the aboveD. None of the above

• Both of the above

What do white pavement lines signal?A. Traffic moving in opposite directionsB. Traffic moving in the same direction

• Traffic moving in the same direction

When driving in foggy conditions, what headlights should you use?A. Low beamsB. High beamsC. Running lightsD.No headlights

• Low beams

Under Florida's Zero Tolerance law, what is the blood alcohol limit (BAL) for drivers UNDER 21 years old?A.

0.00%B. 0.02%C. 0.05%D. 0.08%

B. 0.02%

You're about to make a turn. When should you use your turn signal?A. At least 25 feet before your turnB. At least 50 feet before your turnC. At least 75 feet before your turnD.

At least 100 feet before your turn

• At least 100 feet before your turn

You're driving through a rainstorm, and your vehicle hydroplanes on a patch of water, sending it into a skid.

What should you do?A. Take your foot off the gas and keep your steering wheel straight aheadB. Take your foot off the gas and steer your wheel into the direction of the skidC.Maintain your speed and steer into the direction of the skidD. Hit the brakes as hard and as quickly as you can Take your foot off the gas and steer your wheel into the direction of the skid

You should dim your headlights when you see an oncoming car approaching within ______.A. 50 feetB. 150 feetC. 300 feetD. 500 feet

• 500 feet

As the driver, you can incur a traffic violation if any passenger under ____ years old is caught riding without a seatbelt in your car.A. 14 years oldB. 16 years oldC. 18 years oldD. 21 years old

• 18 years old

You see a bicyclist signal with her left arm out to the side, bent at the elbow, hand pointing upward. What is she telling you?A. She's about to make a stop and wants you to pass herB. She sees an object in the road ahead and is warning youC. She's preparing to turn leftD. She's preparing to turn right

• She's preparing to turn right

At minimum, how many people must be in a standard passenger vehicle to be able to drive in the carpool (HOV) lane?A. 2 peopleB. 3 peopleC. 4 peopleD. 5 people

• 2 people

TRUE or FALSE:Texting while driving is permitted only

when traffic is at a standstill.

FALSE According to Florida law, if you approach a stopped law enforcement or emergency vehicle, tow truck, or maintenance/utility vehicle that is on the side of a multi-lane

roadway you should:A. Continue driving as you were so as

not to impede traffic behind youB. Move over to the next adjacent lane as quickly and safely as possibleC. Cross as far to the other side of the road as you can, as quickly as possibleD. Reduce your speed to below 20 MPH

• Move over to the next adjacent lane as quickly and

safely as possible What is the speed limit on Florida limited-access highways?A. 55 MPHB. 60 MPHC. 65 MPHD. 70 MPH

D. 70 MPH

You may NOT park your car within ______ of a fire hydrant.A. 45 feetB. 35 feetC. 25 feetD. 15 feet

• 15 feet

You are on road with just 2 lanes and there is a police car

stopped on the side of the road. You must:A. Slow your

vehicle's speed to 20 MPH below the posted limitB. Move into the oncoming traffic lane, as long as there are no vehicles approaching youC. Maintain your speed while inching as close to the left lane border as is safely possible

• Slow your vehicle's speed to 20 MPH below the posted

limit The areas around your vehicle that you can't see in your

mirrors are called:A. Blind spotsB. Hidden spotsC. Blocked

spotsD. Danger spots

• Blind spots

If all lights are out at an intersection, what should you do?A. Treat it as a four-way stopB. Turn around and find an alternative routeC. Yield the right of way to traffic on the main roadD. Right of way should proceed in a clockwise fashion

• Treat it as a four-way stop