Florida Driver's Exam

To prevent drowsiness, on long trips take a break every…

100 miles or 2 hours

single solid white line

marks the right edge of the roadway

single solid yellow line

marks the left edge of the roadway on divided highways and one-way streets

white lane lines

separate lines of traffic moving in the same direction

single broken white line

you may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so

single solid white line

you may travel in the same direction on both sides of this line, but do not cross the line unless you must do so to avoid a hazard. also used to discourage lane changes near intersections

double solid white lines

crossing a double solid line/changing lanes is not allowed

yellow lane lines

separate lanes moving in opposite directions

Single broken yellow line

Stay to the right of the line. You may cross this line to pass a car ahead of you on the left only when it is safe to do so.

Double solid yellow lines

Vehicles moving in either direction must not pass/cross these lines (unless turning lef when it is safe to do so).

Double yellow lines–solid on right, broken on left

Passing is not allowed in this lane. (May turn left when safe to do so.)

Double yellow lines–broken on right, solid on left

Passing is permitted in this lane when safe to do so.

Lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word “ONLY”

you must turn in the direction of the arrow

Lane is marked with both a curved and straight arrow

you may either turn or go straight

Two-way roadway with center lane

drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns; you must not use for passing

reversible lanes

Some highways have these lanes to help handle rush-hour traffic. The direction of traffic is normally reversed at set times each day. These lanes are marked with special pavement markings, lane signals, and signs.

exclusive bike lanes

Solid white lines separate these bike lanes from motor vehicle travel lanes. Often marked with bike lane signs/symbols.

shared use lane

Marked with “sharrows.” These markings alert motorists that bicyclists may use the entire lane, indicate to bicyclists where to ride, and discourage bicycling in the wrong direction.

white stop line

These lines show where you must stop for a stop sign or red light. You must stop your vehicle before any part of it crosses the line before the crosswalk.

crosswalks

Marked with solid white lines and sometimes filled with white diagonal or perpendicular lines. Shows where pedestrians should cross. Motorists must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in one of these.

yellow

Curbs are often marked …. in no parking zones near fire hydrants or intersections

yellow or white diagonal stripes

mark fixed obstructions (medians, no parking zones, etc.)

Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way. Yield.

red

Construction and maintenance warning.

orange

General warning. Advisory of unexpected roadway conditions.

yellow

High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian and bicycling activity.

fluorescent yellow green

Regulatory. Control traffic; set limits, or give commands.

white/black

Guide, or directional information.

green

Driver guidance. Parking spaces for disabled drivers.

blue

Areas of public recreation, cultural, and historical significance.

Brown

Stop

octagon

Yield

triangle

Warn of existing or potential hazards

Diamond

No passing zones

Pennant

Railroad crossing

Crossbuck

Railroad advance warning

Round

School advance/school crossing

Pentagon

Set rules on the road

Rectangle (vertical)

Guide

Rectangle (horizontal)

yield

You must slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way. If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping.

do not enter

On one-way streets and roadways that you are not allowed to enter. You may see this sign if you enter an expressway ramp in the wrong direction. Turn around!

no passing zone

you are entering a no passing zone

Must turn

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Keep Right

Stay to the right of the divider

turn lanes

At the intersection ahead, traffic in the left lane must turn left and traffic in the adjoining lane may turn left or continue straight ahead.

restricted lane ahead

A diamond-shaped marking shows that a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles, such as buses or carpool vehicles during rush hour trafic. Also used in bike lanes.

reduction of lanes

There will be fewer lanes ahead. The right lane ends and traffic must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow others to merge smoothly.

Divided Highway Ahead

The highway ahead is divided by a median or physical barrier. Keep to the right.

Divided Highway Ends

The divided highway on which you are traveling ends 350 to 500 feet ahead. You will then be on a roadway with two-way traffic. Keep to the right.

Merging Traffic

You are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one you are on. Watch for other traffic and be ready to yield the right-of-way when necessary.

Slippery Surface

In wet weather, drive slowly. Do not speed up or brake quickly. Make turns at a very slow speed.

Dip

There is a low place in the road. Go slowly and be ready to stop and turn around if the dip is filled with water.

Bicycle Crossing

A bikeway crosses the roadway ahead. Watch for bicyclists.

Pedestrian Crossing

Watch for people crossing the street. Slow down or stop to yield for pedestrians.

Animal Crossing

The animal pictured on the sign is common in this area; watch for animals crossing the road particularly during twilight and nighttime hours.

Truck Crossing

Watch for trucks entering or crossing the roadway.

Narrow Bridge

The bridge is wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance. Stay in your lane.

One Lane Bridge

The bridge is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time. Make sure the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic before you cross.

Soft Shoulder

The ground on the side of the road is soft. Don’t leave the pavement except in an emergency.

Right Curve

The road will curve to the right. Slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles.

Double Curve

The road will curve to the right, then to the left. Slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles.

Winding Road

There are several curves ahead. Drive slowly and carefully and do not pass other vehicles.

Cross Road

A road crosses the main highway ahead. Look to the left and right for other traffic.

Side Road

Another road enters the highway from the direction shown. Watch for trafic from that direction.

Sharp Right Turn

The road will make a sharp turn to the right. Slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles.

Hill/Downgrade

The road goes downhill ahead. Slow down and be ready to shif to lower gear to control speed.

Advisory Speed Sign

The highest safe speed you should travel around the curve ahead is the one posted. Advisory speed signs may be used with any warning sign.

Speed Reduction Sign

Advance notice to upcoming speed limit change.

Yield Ahead

Yield sign ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop at a yield sign or adjust speed to traffic.

Traffic Signal Ahead

A traffic signal is at the intersection ahead. Slow down; poor visibility is likely.

Stop Sign Ahead

Slow down and be ready to stop at the stop sign.

Two-Way Traffic Ahead

The one-way street or roadway is about to change to two-way traffic; there will be oncoming traffic.

Roundabout Circle

Provides advance notice of a roundabout. Prepare to slow down and possibly yield to traffic in the roundabout.

even numbers

East-West routes have ….

Green Guide Signs

Gives information about directions and distances. East-West routes have even numbers and North-South have odd numbers. In Florida, mile markers indicate your location on an interstate and match with exit numbers.

Blue and White Service Signs

Directs you to services, such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals

Brown and White Signs

Points out scenic areas, parks, and areas of cultural/historical significance

treat the light/intersection as a four-way stop sign

If a trafic signal is out of order and law enforcement is not present…

Red Light

You may turn lef from a one-way street onto a one-way street that has traffic moving to the left.

Red Arrow

• Do not make the movement shown by the arrow until the green light appears.

• You may turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street that has traffic moving to the left.

• You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the crosswalk and oncoming traffic.

Yellow Arrow

• The green arrow is ending or the light is about to turn red.

• Stop if you can safely do so.

Yellow Arrow (Flashing)

• Turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow.

• The oncoming traffic has a green light. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Green Arrow

• You may make a turn in the direction of the arrow.

• If the red light is illuminated at the same time, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn.

• You must yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians in the intersection.

Flashing Red Light

Used at dangerous intersections. Treat it like a stop sign; stop and proceed when safe.

Flashing Yellow Light

• Used at, or just before, dangerous intersections.

• Also used to alert you to a warning sign such as a school crossing or sharp curve. Proceed with caution.

Lane Signals

Used:

• when the direction of the flow of trafic changes during the day

• to show that a toll booth is open or closed

• to show which lanes are opened or closed

Red X

Never drive in this lane

Yellow X

The lane signal is about to turn red

Green Arrow

You may use this lane and you must also obey all other signs and signals

Ramp Signals

control the rate of vehicles entering an expressway; and alternate between red and green; you must wait for the green signal before entering the expressway.

yellow flashing light

(HAWK) slow down, because this light indicates that a pedestrian has activated the push button. Approach at a speed that will allow you to stop if the light changes

yellow steady light

(HAWK) prepare to stop

red steady light

(HAWK) stop for pedestrian in crosswalk

red flashing light

(HAWK) proceed with caution. If no pedestrian is present and the intersection is clear, go

Construction and Maintenance Signs

The signs—usually diamond shaped and/or orange in color—notify drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions near work areas.

Channeling Devices

These include barricades, vertical panels, drums and cones. Stripes on barricades and panel devices slope downward in the direction traffic must travel. These devices alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in roadway and work zones. These devices may be equipped with warning lights at nighttime to guide drivers safely.

Flashing Arrow Panels

Used both during the day and at night to give advance warning and directional information when it is necessary to move to another lane.

Flaggers

People who work in roadway construction/maintenance zones to stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through the area. They wear bright colored/fluorescent vests or jackets and use red flags or signs to direct trafic through work zones

15 feet

Do not stop on the railroad tracks or within ____ of the crossing.

You must stop within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet, from the nearest rail of the railroad when:

• the warning devices are flashing

• the crossing gate is lowered

• a human flagger is warning of an approaching train

• an approaching train is clearly visible