Florida Driving Permit Exam Flashcards

Florida Driving Permit Exam Flashcards leaving expressways- Get into the exit lane. Most exits are from the right lane.- Activate your turn signal to show your intention to exit.- Slow down in the deceleration lane. Check the posted safe speed for the exit ramp.- Don't make last-minute turns into an exit. If you pass your exit, you must go to the next one.Single solid yellow lineMarks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets.Bumper Height Requirements (trucks)< 2000 lb: 24 in. front; 26 in. back2000 - 3000 lb: 27 in.

front; 29 in. back3000 - 5000 lb: 28 in. front; 30 in. back

vehicle registration- The vehicle you own must have a Florida registration certificate and license plate.- You also must have a Florida Certificate of Title for your vehicle (unless an out-of-state lien holder / lessor holds the title and will not release it to Florida).- To get your registration certificate and license plate, you must show proof of Florida insurance (in most cases, you need a Florida driver license to get insurance).You must also prove that you own your vehicle by showing your certificate of title.no-fault lawYou will not be able to purchase a license plate or register a vehicle without the appropriate insurance coverage.According to the No-Fault law, an owner of any vehicle with more than four wheels that has been in Florida for at least 90 days during the past year must buy an insurance policy for the state of Florida. The policy must have a minimum coverage amount of $10,000 for personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 for property damage liability (PDL). The exceptions to this rule are owners of taxis and limousines.What should your minimum following distance be? Keep a minimum following distance of four seconds during favorable weather and traffic conditions. (Increase following distance during unfavorable weather or traffic conditions.) what to do if your car breaks down1. You must move the vehicle so all four wheels are out of traffic lanes as soon as possible. If you can't move it, you must have it moved as soon as possible.2. If possible, park where the disabled vehicle can be seen for 200 feet in each direction.3. Turn on your hazard lights.4. Get all passengers out of the car on the side away from traffic.5.Call FHP (347) or another law enforcement agency for assistance.sharing the road with bicyclists1. Florida law requires that you give bicyclists a minimum of three feet of clearance and use caution / slow speed when driving alongside or passing them.2. On a two lane road,

pass a bicyclist as you would a slow-moving vehicle, and only when it is safe to do so.3. At intersections, always assume that bicyclists are traveling straight unless they signal otherwise. Yield to bicycles just as you would to any other vehicle.4. When crossing a bike lane to make a turn, yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane and make your turn behind the bicyclist.5. Do not follow a bicyclist too closely.6.At night, avoid using high beam headlights when you see a bicyclist approaching.7. Before opening a car door, check for bicyclists who may be approaching from behind.8. Avoid honking your horn and startling a bicyclist.penalties for first DUI conviction- Fine: $500-$1,000 [BAL .15 or higher or minor in the vehicle, not less than $1,000 or more than $2,000].-

Community Service: 50 hours.- Probation: Up to 1 year.-

Imprisonment: Not more than 6 months [if BAL .15 or

higher or minor in the vehicle, not more than 9 months].- License Revocation: Minimum 180 days.- DUI School: 12 hours.- Evaluation conducted to determine need for

treatment for addiction.- Ignition Interlock Device: if court

ordered [if BAL .15 or higher, or minor in the vehicle, at least six continuous months].

passing on the rightPassing on the right is only legal when there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction or the vehicle you are passing is making a left turn.entering expressways- On the entrance ramp, begin checking for an opening in traffic. Signal your intent to merge onto the highway.- Increase your speed as the ramp straightens into the acceleration lane. Adjust your speed so that you can safely merge into the traffic when you reach the end of the acceleration lane.- Merge into traffic when you can do so safely. You must yield the right-of-way to traffic on the highway. Do not stop in the acceleration lane unless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely.penalties for third DUI conviction- Fine: $2,000-$5,000 [if BAL .15 or higher or minor in the

vehicle, not less than $4,000].- Imprisonment: Not more

than 12 months.- License Revocation: Minimum 180 days.-

DUI School: 21 hours.- Evaluation conducted to determine

need for treatment for addiction.- Ignition Interlock Device:

At least two continuous years.blind spots- Blind spots are 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.- Before you move to change lanes on a highway, pass on any road, or make certain turns, turn your head to make sure these areas are clear.- Do not drive in someone else's blind spot. Move forward or drop back so that the other driver can see you.- The larger the vehicle, the larger the blind spots. Large trucks and SUVs have blind spots close to the rear of the vehicle that cannot be seen in rear-view mirrors.Equipment Standards (directional signals - tires) Directional signals: Amber; or white (front) or red (rear).

Visible from 500 feet.Horn: Heard from a distance of 200

feet.Mirrors: At least one rear-view mirror with view 200

feet to the rear.Windshield wiper: In good working order to

clear the driver's view.Windshields: Must be safety glass

and may not be covered or treated with any material that makes the windshield reflective or non-transparent. Must be free of any stickers not required by law.Side and rear

windows: 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).Tires: Should have a minimum tread of at least

3/32 of an inch or greater, and no worn spots showing the ply.Single broken yellow lineStay to the right of the line. You may temporarily cross this line when you are passing a vehicle in front of you.