Driving test flashcards

Permitting an unlicensed person to drive can result in:

> A 60-day jail sentence and a $500 fine. It is illegal to permit or authorize an unlicensed person to drive a motor vehicle. Doing so can result in a 60-day jail sentence and a $500 fine. If the vehicle is involved in a crash resulting in bodily injury or the death of any person, the person who permitted the unlicensed person to drive shall have his/her license suspended for one year.

When should you adjust your mirrors?

> Before turning on your engine. When preparing to drive, you should be sure all of your equipment is in working order. Before starting your engine, adjust all mirrors so that you can use them without having to lean forward or backward.

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

> Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts. Develop a routine for entering and leaving your car. Before switching on the ignition, buckle your safety belt and see that all passengers do likewise

Posters, signs, and stickers on the windshield and windows:

> Are prohibited, unless they are otherwise specifically required by law. Obstructions on windows are prohibited. No sign, poster, or sticker may be placed on any window of a vehicle, unless it is specifically required by law to be on a vehicle's window.

When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

> Press and hold the brake pedal. If their vehicle loses traction on a slippery road, a driver with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) needs to press down hard on the brake pedal, hold it, and steer out of danger. In an emergency situation, the ABS automatically pumps the brakes at a faster rate than the driver could. Removing steady pressure from the brake pedal or pumping the brakes will disengage the ABS.

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

> Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine. You may not be able to drive well if you are worried, excited, crying, angry, or depressed. Emotions can distract you from your driving because your mind is focused on something else. Take time to calm down and get focused before driving.

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

> Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass. If another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you, remain calm and try to put as much distance between the two of you as possible. Slow down and let them pass. Do not make eye contact and do not make obscene gestures.

Distracted driving is:

> Extremely risky behavior. Distracted driving is extremely risky behavior that puts not only you and your passengers in danger, but also endangers pedestrians, bicyclists, and other motorists sharing the road. Focused attention on driving helps to prevent crashes.

9. While operating a motor vehicle, drivers are permitted to text:

> Under no circumstances. It is illegal in Florida to operate a motor vehicle while texting. In 2014, there were over 1,600 citations issued for texting and driving.

If you are driving in the left lane and a vehicle behind you is operating at a higher speed:

> You are required by law to move out of the left lane. Florida Law states that a driver must move out of the left lane when being overtaken from behind by another vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed. Safely merge into a different lane.

How long will a DUI conviction remain on your driving record?

> 75 years. Because drinking alcohol and driving is so dangerous, the penalties are very tough. People who drive after drinking risk heavy fines, higher insurance rates, loss of license, and jail sentences. A DUI conviction will remain on your driving record for 75 years.

Children are required to wear their seat belts:

Anytime they are in a moving car. Florida law requires that a fastened seat belt must be worn in all motor vehicles on public roadways by the driver and passengers in the front seat. All children under the age of 18 are also required to wear their fastened seat belts, regardless of where they are seated in the vehicle.

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

> Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so. Yellow lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Dashed lines indicate that drivers directly next to the line are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

> Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so. White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Dashed lines indicate that drivers directly next to the line are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so.

A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

> Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass. White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass.

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

> Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass. Yellow lines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass.

Signs that are colored orange are:

> Work zone signs. Highway work zones are established according to the type of work underway along the roadway. Signs in work areas are typically diamond-shaped, orange, have black letters or symbols, and serve as a warning that people are working on or near the highway.

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

> Green Guide signs, sometimes known as destination signs, have a green background and provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations. They can be a helpful resource when driving in unfamiliar locations.

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed

> White Regulatory signs regulate the movement of traffic. They are usually white with black markings and must always be obeyed by motorists.

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

> No passing zones. Pennant-shaped signs usually indicate no passing zones. Text will also be on the sign to confirm that it is a no passing zone.

Pentagonal signs indicate:

> School zones. Pentagonal signs indicate that you are in a school zone. Be extra alert to children and pedestrians when driving near a school.

An octagonal sign is always a:

> Stop sign. Octagonal signs are always stop signs. Come to a complete stop when approaching a red, eight-sided sign.

A diamond-shaped sign:

> Warns of existing or possible hazards. Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of existing or potential driving hazards. You will usually see these signs in yellow or orange.

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

> Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection. A steady yellow traffic light indicates that a red light is about to appear. Stop unless you are already within the intersection.

When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:

> Come to a complete stop. A steady red traffic light indicates that drivers must come to a complete stop. Driving through a red light is against the law and is extremely dangerous. Drivers may turn right on a steady red light if there is no sign prohibiting a turn on red.

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

> Slow down and proceed with caution. A flashing yellow light warns of a hazard. Slow down and proceed with caution.

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

> May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A flashing yellow arrow indicates that left turns are allowed in the direction of the arrow. However, the oncoming traffic has a green light and you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

If a traffic light is out-of-order, drivers should:

> Treat the intersection as a four-way stop. If a traffic light is out-of-order, drivers should treat the intersection as a four-way stop. The driver who arrives at the intersection first has the right-of-way.

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

> Follow the directions given by the officer. Traffic signals are placed at intersections to keep traffic moving and to help prevent crashes. Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists must obey these signals, except in instances when an officer is directing traffic.

. When should you drive in a lane under a lane signal showing a red X?

> Never. Lane use control signals are used when the direction of the flow of traffic in a specific lane changes throughout the day. They are used to show which lanes of traffic are open and closed, as well as to show if toll booths are open or closed. Drivers should never drive in a lane underneath a red X.

What do lane signals with a yellow X indicate?

> The signal is about to change to a red X. Lane use control signals are used when the direction of the flow of traffic in a specific lane changes throughout the day. They are used to show which lanes of traffic are open and closed, as well as to show if toll booths are open or closed. When a lane signal contains a yellow X, drivers should clear the indicated lane, as the lane signal is about to change to a red X.

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

> Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby. Railroad crossing warning signs are used to warn drivers of the possibility of a train. Drivers should obey all railroad crossing warning signs and never go around barriers or disregard the warning sign.

When you see a "Drawbridge" sign and you see a flashing yellow light, you should:

> Slow down and prepare to stop. When a yellow light is flashing near a drawbridge, the drawbridge is in operation. Slow down and prepare to stop.

When a drawbridge signal is red, you should:

> Come to a complete stop. If a drawbridge signal is red, come to a complete stop at the marked stop line. The bridge is in operation and the roadway is closed to all pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic.

If a gate near a drawbridge is about to lower across the road:

> Come to a complete stop and wait for the gate to rise before you proceed. Many drawbridges have gates with flashing red lights and bells. Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers across your lane. Not only is it against the law to drive around or under a crossing gate, it is extremely dangerous.

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

> Follow the directions given by the flagger. Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign, flagger, or law enforcement officer. Failure to do so is illegal and is dangerous to those working in construction zones.

What do speed limit signs indicate?

> The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven Speed limit signs indicate the maximum or minimum safe speed that is allowed to be driven on a roadway. The maximum limits are for ideal conditions and you must reduce your speed when conditions require it.

The speed limit is ____ in school zones.

> 20 mph The speed limit in school zones is 20 mph. Use extra caution when driving in school zones.

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ____ in municipal, business, and residential areas.

> 30 mph Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in municipal, business, or residential areas is 30 mph. If a posted sign indicates otherwise, follow the speed limit on the posted sign.

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ____ on streets and highways.

> 55 mph Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on streets and highways is 55 mph. If a posted sign indicates otherwise, follow the speed limit on the posted sign.

Driving too slowly is:

> Against the law. Driving too slowly is against Florida law. You must not drive so slowly that you block or delay traffic moving at normal, safe speeds. You should drive with the flow of traffic, within the speed limit.

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes..

> High speeds. High speeds greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes. The faster you drive, the greater the impact or striking power of your vehicle, should you be involved in a collision

You may legally drive 10 mph over the speed limit:

> Under no circumstances. Speeding is against the law. You must obey the speed limit and you are responsible for knowing the speed limit when you are driving. The “speeding buffer” is a myth; you are not allowed to drive up to 10 mph over the speed limit.

When using a roundabout or rotary island, drivers should:

> Yield to traffic already in the roundabout. A roundabout is a circular intersection that flows in a counterclockwise direction around a central island and usually does not include a traffic signal. Motorists must enter from the right, yielding to traffic already in the roundabout, and follow the circle to the right until the desired roadway is reached.

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

> The driver on the right has the right-of-way. If you arrive to an open intersection at the same time as a vehicle to your right, you should yield the right-of-way to that vehicle. You may then proceed when it is safe to do so.

You may drive in HOV lanes if:

> Your vehicle has two or more occupants. Some highways reserve the left lane for vehicles with two or more occupants or hybrid/low-emission vehicles. These High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are identifiable by signs and diamond pavement symbols and are separated from other lanes by a striped buffer zone. Vehicles may enter and exit the HOV lane only at designated points.

When driving in a low-visibility situation, you should:

> Increase your following distance. Increase your following distance in low-visibility situations. It will be more difficult to see what the car in front of you is doing and you may need extra time to react.

Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:

> Four seconds. The more distance between your vehicle and others, the more time you have to react to potential hazards. Keep a minimum following distance of four seconds under normal weather and traffic conditions. Increase your following distance during unusual weather or traffic conditions.

If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

> Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you. Do not drive in someone else’s blind spot. Move forward or drop back so that the other driver can see you.

Larger vehicles have:

> Larger blind spots. The larger the vehicle, the larger the blind spots. Large trucks and SUVs have spots close to their rears that cannot be seen in their side or rearview mirrors.

A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:

> Should yield to drivers already on the interstate. If you are on an entrance or acceleration ramp and are entering interstate traffic, you should yield to drivers already on the interstate highway. Merge safely into traffic when you are able to do so.

If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

> Continue driving and use the next exit. Don’t make a last-minute turn into an exit. If you pass your exit, you must go to the next one.

When exiting the interstate, drivers should begin to decelerate:

> After turning into the deceleration lane. When exiting the interstate, you must use the deceleration lane. This lane is designed to allow you to slow down before reaching the exit ramp without being a hazard to other vehicles on the freeway.

When may a driver pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

> Never. You are not allowed to overtake and pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk. Florida law requires that a driver assumes any vehicle stopped at a crosswalk is waiting for a crossing pedestrian, even when none can be seen at that moment.

Bicycles on the road:

> Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. Bicycles on the road are considered vehicles and have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. Drivers of motor vehicles should respect the rights of bicyclists.

Motorcycles are entitled to the same ____ as other motor vehicles:

> The same full lane width as other motor vehicles. Lane usage for the motorcyclist is critical. Motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as all other vehicles.

When passing a vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should:

> Vacate the lane closest to the stationary vehicle or slow down. The Move Over Law protects law enforcement officers, emergency workers, tow truck drivers, sanitation workers, and utility workers stopped along roadways while performing their jobs. You must vacate the lane closest to the stationary emergency vehicle, tow truck, sanitation vehicle, or utility vehicle. If you cannot move over safely, you must slow down to a speed of 20 mph below the posted speed limit.

When a funeral procession is present, ____ has the right-of-way.

> The funeral procession. Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to funeral processions. When the lead vehicle enters an intersection, the remaining vehicles in the funeral procession may follow through the intersection regardless of any traffic control devices.

Florida law requires you to use headlights:

> Between sunset and sunrise. Florida law says that you must use headlights when driving between sunset and sunrise. Drive with extra care when driving at night.

Flashing hazard lights may be used:

> When your vehicle is stopped or disabled on the highway or shoulder. Flashing hazard lights must only be used if your vehicle is disabled or legally stopped on the highway or shoulder. They may also be used when driving in a funeral procession.

What is Defensive Driving?

> Using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes. Defensive driving is using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes. Driving defensively means that you are altering your driving to fit the weather conditions, the way you feel, and the actions of other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

> Turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. If your vehicle begins to skid, remain calm. Steer in the direction of the skid.

Drivers must have a minimum of ____ in both Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance coverage and Property Damage Liability (PDL) insurance coverage.

> $10,000 According to Florida's No-Fault Law, every owner or person in charge of operating a motor vehicle in Florida must provide proof of valid PIP and PDL insurance at the time of vehicle registration. They must have a minimum of $10,000 in PIP coverage and a minimum of $10,000 in PDL coverage.

If you are driving and are 21 years old or older, you are considered to be driving under the influence when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a minimum of:

> 0.08 percent. A driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher is driving under the influence. Conviction of driving under the influence may result in a fine, imprisonment, or both.

If you are convicted for driving under the influence and it is your first conviction, you may be subjected to:

> A fine, community service, jail time, DUI school, license revocation, and an Ignition Interlock Device. Penalties for the first conviction of a DUI may include a fine, community service, imprisonment, license revocation, and the installment of an Ignition Interlock Device. Penalties will increase as the number of DUI convictions increase.

Accruing ____ points on your license within a 36-month period will result in suspension of your license for one year.

> 24 or more Certain offenses committed while driving will count against the driver in Florida's system of suspending driver licenses. If a driver accrues 24 points or more within a 36-month period, their license will be suspended for one year.

7. Fines for moving traffic violations in construction zones are:

> Doubled. In Florida, fines are doubled when infractions occur within construction zones. There will also be possible civil penalties of up to $1,000 and you can be required to complete a driving school course.

Fines for moving traffic violations in school zones are:

> Doubled. In Florida, fines are doubled when infractions occur within school zones. There will also be possible civil penalties of up to $1,000 and you can be required to complete a driving school course.

When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:

> Treat the light like a stop sign. Flashing red lights are used at dangerous intersections. Treat them like stop signs.

When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:

> Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection. When approaching an intersection with a steady green traffic light, yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and vehicles still in the intersection. You may continue driving, but should approach the intersection at a speed that will allow you to slow down and stop if the light changes before you get there.

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

> Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so. A steady yellow arrow indicates that a red arrow is about to appear. Stop unless you are already within the intersection.

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

> May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection. A green arrow displayed on a traffic signal tells drivers that they may turn in the direction of the arrow. You must be in the proper lane for such a turn. Yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection.

If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

> Follow the directions given by the crossing guard. Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign, crossing guard, or law enforcement officer. Always drive with extra caution in a school zone.

An "End school zone" sign indicates:

> The end of a reduced speed zone. Do not exceed the school zone speed limit during indicated times. The end of a reduced speed school zone will be indicated by an "End school zone" regulatory sign.

Downward-facing triangular signs:

> Tell drivers to yield. Downward-facing triangular signs usually indicate that drivers should yield. Once the road is clear of traffic or pedestrians and it is safe to do so, drivers may proceed.

Round signs indicate:

> Upcoming railroad crossings. Round signs warn drivers of an upcoming railroad crossing area. Drivers should use extra caution when approaching a railroad crossing.

Crossbuck signs indicate:

> Railroad crossings. Crossbuck signs tell drivers to yield to trains at a railroad crossing. Drivers should not try to outdrive a train.

At a four-way stop:

> The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way. At four-way stops, traffic from all four directions must stop. The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

79. If towing something behind your vehicle, the drawbar or towing connection:

> Must be strong enough to pull all the towed weight. If a driver is towing something behind their vehicle, they must ensure that the drawbar or towing connection is strong enough to pull all of the towed weight safely. If the towing connection is a rope, cable, or chain, the driver should attach a square, 12-inch white flag. Unless the towed object is difficult to take apart, the towing connection should be no more than 15 feet long

A load extending more than ____ beyond the rear of a vehicle must be marked by a red flag during the day.

> Four feet If a load extends more than four feet past the rear of a vehicle, it must be marked by a red flag when being transported during the day in clear weather. The flag should be 18 inches square. Red lights and reflectors are required when transporting the load in times of limited visibility.

If you are required to have increased insurance coverage limits but are unable to provide proof of the increased limits, you will:

> Have your license and plates suspended for up to three years. Higher insurance coverage limits will be required for a driver who has been convicted of a DUI, accumulated an excessive number of points against their license, or committed a number of other possible infractions. If the driver is not able to provide proof of the higher limits, their license and/or plates may be suspended for up to three years.

A driver who has been convicted of three traffic offenses that caused accidents over the course of three years:

> Must complete a DHSMV-approved driver improvement course. The Three Crashes in Three Years Law requires drivers who have been convicted of three traffic incidents that have caused accidents over the course of 36 months to enroll in and complete an approved driver improvement course. The driver must also complete behind-the-wheel training from a commercial driving school and pass an extended driving test. The requirements must be met within 90 days or the driver's license will be canceled.

Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 mph will result in a fine of ____ for a first offense.

> $1,000 Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 mph will result in a fine of $1,000 for a first-time offense. A second offense will result in a fine of $2,500.

Leaving the scene of a crash is:

> Against the law. It is against the law to leave the scene of a crash that causes property damage, injury, or death. Drivers involved in such an accident are required to provide their information and supply aid.

If you are involved in a crash with an unattended vehicle, you:

> Must contact the vehicle's owner or leave a note. If you are involved in a crash with a vehicle that is unattended, you must make every effort to contact the vehicle's owner and notify law enforcement. If you are not able to find the owner, you can leave a note with your name, contact information, and license plate number.

If you pass a school bus that is stopped to drop off or pick up children, you will:

> Be fined at least $265. Drivers must come to a complete stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its lights flashing. Failure to stop until the lights stop flashing will result in a fine of at least $265. Passing a bus on the side where its door is located will result in a fine of at least $465. Additional penalties will apply.

If you cause injury while passing a school bus that is stopped to drop off or pick up children, you will:

> Be fined $1,500. Drivers must come to a complete stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its lights flashing. Causing an injury when passing a stopped school bus will result in a fine of $1,500. Additional penalties, such as license suspension and required community service, will apply.

Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

> Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry. Tailgating is a common behavior that can lead to aggressive driving, and so it should be avoided. Drivers may face legal consequences for driving unsafely.

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

> Under no circumstances. It is illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that impairs your ability to drive safely. This includes alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs.

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

> Next to the broken line may pass. Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. A broken yellow line next to your driving lane means that you may pass.

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

> Right, toward the side of the road When parking either uphill or downhill on a road that has no curb, you should turn your wheels so that the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.

You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:

> Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible. After a collision, if no one has been injured or killed and you can safely do so, you should move your vehicle out of the traffic lane.

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

> Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle. It is necessary to follow farther behind a large truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle because trucks have larger blind spots.

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

> At all times. Pedestrians who use guide dogs or white canes (with or without a red tip) must be given the right-of-way at all times.

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

> Over your shoulders. By definition, blind spots are areas that cannot be seen using your mirrors. To check your blind spots, you should look over your shoulders.

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

> Make room for the merging traffic, if possible. When traffic permits, you should make room to allow vehicles to merge into your lane.

Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

> The truck driver to stop the vehicle. Because they are larger, trucks take longer to stop than cars traveling at the same speed. Other drivers should not pull in front of a truck and then slow down or stop.

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

> See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror. Before returning to your original lane after passing, you must make sure you are not dangerously close to the vehicle you have just passed. When you can see both of the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to the lane.

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

> Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead. As you enter a work zone, signs and message boards will warn you of workers, slowmoving equipment, and/or closed lanes ahead. You should reduce your speed and be prepared to slow down or stop

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

> At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway. When merging onto a freeway, you should enter at or near the speed of traffic.