Florida Permit review 2025 Flashcards

Florida Permit review 2025 Flashcards When driving in the rain, fog, or smoke in the daytime, what lights should you use?When driving in rain, fog, or smoke during the daytime, you should use your low-beam headlights as they provide the best visibility without causing glare from reflections off the precipitation or fog; never use your high beams in these conditions.What is the minimum distance a motorist must give when traveling next to a cyclist?Florida law requires that you give bicyclists a minimum of three feet of clearance and use caution/slow speed when driving next to or passing them.When emergency braking, what is the difference between conventional brakes and anti-lock brakes (ABS)?Conventional brakes can easily cause the wheels to lock up, significantly reducing steering controAnti-lock brake system (ABS) prevents skidding and allows drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation.What is the recommended safe following distance? 1. Watch when the rear of the vehicle ahead passes a stationary marker such as a sign or light pole. 2. Count the

seconds it takes you to reach the same marker:

"One-thousand-one, one-thousandtwo, one-thousand-three, one-thousand-four When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first?the driver of the first vehicle to stop at the intersection shall be the first to proceed. If two or more vehicles reach the four-way stop intersection at the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.As a motorist, what should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?merge into the bike lane while yielding to any bicyclists already using it, and then make your turn behind them What must you do if an emergency vehicle with activated lights and/or sirens is approaching you from behind?Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians must yield the right-of-way to law enforcement vehicles, fire engines, and other emergency vehicles using sirens or flashing lights.Pull over to the closest edge of the roadway immediately and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. Do not block intersections.Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your high beam headlights?You should dim your high beam headlights to low beams when you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.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 safety belt/ child restraint violation if any passenger under 18 is not properly restrained. Passengers 18 years old or older will be charged with the violation if they fail to wear a safety belt when required by law.What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle?Owners of automobiles and pickup trucks are required to have front and rear bumpers mounted within certain height levels. Height limitations are governed by the net shipping weight of the vehicle, not the modified or altered weight.

The maximum allowable height between the pavement and bottom of the front and rear bumper are 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, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn.

Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the highway?

• 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.CallFHP (347) or law enforcement for assistance.When on the roadway, do motorcyclists and moped riders have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers You must be 16 years of age or older to operate a motorcycle or moped on a public road. If under 18, you must hold a learner's license for 12 months with no moving violation convictions prior to the issuance of a Motorcycle Only license. Operators of motorcycles must complete an approved motorcycle safety course and get a motorcycle endorsement on their driver license or a Motorcycle Only license.Operators of mopeds must have a Class E driver license. A motorcycle endorsement is not required.Operators of motorcycles must wear a helmet unless they are 21 or older AND carry a medical insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries. Operators of motorcycles and mopeds do not have to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance.

Motorcycles and mopeds: must be registered annually and

have the proper tag; and must not be operated on bicycle paths or foot paths.What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt?You are far more likely to be killed in a crash if you are not wearing a safety belt. In a crash, your safety belt keeps

you: from being ejected from the vehicle; from being thrown

against other passengers, your steering wheel, or windshield; and behind the wheel, where you can control the vehicle.Why would one opt to take a Basic Driver Improvement Course?to avoid points on a driving record, potentially prevent insurance premium increases, and fulfill court-ordered requirements after a traffic violation What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)?Red: Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way. Yield. Orange:

Construction and maintenance warning.Yellow: General

warning. Advisory of unexpected roadway conditions.

Flourescent Yellow Green: High emphasis warning of

school, pedestrian and bicycling activity. White/Black:

Regulatory. Control traffic, set limits or give commands.Green: Guide or directional information.Blue: Driver guidance. Also used to identify parking spaces for disabled

drivers.Brown: Areas of public recreation, cultural and

historical significance.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.