Florida Drivers Ed Handbook - 8. Handling Emergencies and 9. Your Driving Priveledge

The eighth and ninth sections of the Florida Drivers Ed Handbook. The eighth section consists of handling emergencies like car accidents. The ninth section is all about your insurance.

What should you do if your right wheel go off the pavement while driving?

Take your foot off the gas pedal, hold the wheel firmly and steer in a straight line, braking lightly. Wait until the road is clear to turn back on the pavement at a slow speed

What should you do if your tires begin to skid while driving?

Take your foot off the gas pedal, do not use your brakes, turn the vehicles front tires in the direction you want to go

When emergency braking, what is the difference between conventional brakes and anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

Drivers with conventional brakes should pump the brakes . Drivers with anti-lock brakes should press down hard on the brake pedal, hold it, and steer out of danger

What should you do during a tire blow-out?

Take your foot off the gas, steering and slowing down gradually until the car is under control and safe to brake, pull completely off the pavement/roadway.

What must you do if you are involved in a minor accident and your vehicle is blocking the flow of traffic?

Move your vehicle or have it moved

If you hit a parked car and are unable to find the owner, what should you do?

Leave a note including your name, contact information, and license plate registration number

What are the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death?

A 3rd, 2nd, or 1st degree felony
Minimum 4 year prison term
Losing your drivers license for 3 years minimum

What are the requirements of the No-Fault Law?

Show proof of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Property Damage Liability (PDL)

What does PIP and PDL cover?

PIP covers your personal injuries in a crash, and PDL covers pays for damage dealt to others property

If your license and registration are suspended for being in violation of the No-Fault Law, what must you do to get them reinstated?

Get insurance and pay a reinstatement fee of $150 to $500

What are the penalties if you are at fault in a crash and you are not insured in compliance with the Financial Responsibility Law?

Your drivers license and/or license plate will be suspended for up to 3 years, and FLHSMV require you to pay for the damages before your driving privilege is reinstated

What are the time restrictions for a motorist with a learner's license?

Only drive during daylight hours. After holding the learners license for 3 months, they may drive until 10PM.

What are the time restrictions for a licensed motorist under age 17?

May not drive between 11PM and 6AM unless driving to and from work.

What are the time restrictions for a licensed motorist under age 18?

May not drive between 1AM and 5AM unless driving to and from work.

When can you be charged with driving under the influence (DUI)?

If you are found to be driving or in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, prescriptions, or over-the-counter medications

What are the penalties for refusing to take a blood test, a urine test, or a breath test when suspected of driving under the influence?

Your license will be automatically suspended for 1 year

What happen if you are found guilty of racing on the highway?

Your license will be revoked