Flashcard Study Guide For FL Driver License Handbook Part 3.

Question 58-84.

58. What does the Move Over Law require you to do? 

The Move Over Law protects law enforcement officers, emergency workers, tow truck drivers, sanitation workers, utility workers and road and bridge maintenance or construction vehicles displaying warning lights stopped along roadways while performing their jobs. 

It also protects disabled motor vehicles that are stopped and displaying warning lights/hazard lights, using emergency flares or signage or where one or more persons are visibly present. 

59. What is a “No Zone”? 

Large blind spots around a commercial motor vehicle (semi-trucks and buses) where your car disappears from the driver’s view. 

60. At what times must you use your headlights? 

During low visibility, when you see an animal, rain, and night driving. 

61. At night, within how many feet of approaching a vehicle from the rear must you dim your high beam headlights? 

You must dim your high beams within 300 feet of an approaching vehicle from the rear. 

62. Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your high beam headlights? 

You must dim your high-beam headlights to low beam when you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle. 

63. When driving in the rain, fog, or smoke in the daytime, what lights should you use? 

You should use your low beam headlights. 

64. What should you do when driving on wet roads in the rain? Why? 

You should slow down and increase your following distance. To prevent hydroplaning and wet brakes. 

65. What should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement while driving? 

1. Take your foot of the gas pedal. 

2. Hold the wheel firmly and steer in a straight line.

 3. Brake lightly. 

4. Wait until the road is clear. Turn back on the pavement at a slow speed (signal your intention). 

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

1. Take your foot off the gas pedal.

 2. Do not use your brakes, if possible.

 3. Turn the vehicle’s front tires in the direction you want to go (steer in the direction of the skid). 

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

• Drivers with ABS need 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. 

• Drivers with conventional brakes must pump the brakes in order to stop in an emergency situation where traction is lost and the vehicle slides. 

You can determine if the vehicle has ABS by looking for a lighted ABS symbol on the dashboard after starting the engine, checking the owner’s manual, or asking the dealer. 

68. What should you do during a tire blow-out? 

1. Take your foot off the gas.

2. Do not use the brakes.

3. Concentrate on steering. 

4. Slow down gradually.

5. Brake softly when the car is under control. 

6. Pull completely off the pavement/ roadway. 

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

If the crash is minor and your vehicle is blocking the flow of traffic, you must move it or have it moved. 

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

If you can’t locate the property owner, you must leave a note including your name, contact information, and license plate (registration) number. 

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

If you leave the scene and it results in:

•   Death: 1st degree felony, minimum 4-year prison term. 

•  Serious bodily injury: 2nd degree felony. 

•  Injury: 3rd degree felony. 

All of the above include losing your driver license for 3 years minimum. 

72. What are the requirements of the No-Fault Law? 

Every owner or person in charge of operating a motor vehicle on Florida roadways must: 

•  provide proof of valid PIP and PDL insurance at the time of vehicle registration; 

•  have a minimum of $10,000 in PIP AND a minimum of $10,000 in PDL coverage; 

• purchase the policy from an insurance agency licensed to do business in Florida; 

•  maintain the insurance continuously throughout the registration period; and 

•  Always have proof of valid Florida insurance readily available when the vehicle is being driven on Florida roadways. 

73. If your license and registration are suspended for being in violation of the NoFault Law, what must you do to get them reinstated? 

In order to lift the suspension, you will have to get insurance and pay a reinstatement fee ($150 to $500). 

74. 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 driver's license and/or license plates may be suspended for up to 3 years, and you may have to pay for the damages before your driving privileges are restored. 

75. What are the time restrictions for a motorist with a learner’s license? 

Must only drive during daylight hours during the first three months. After three months, may drive until 10 pm. 

76a. What are the time restrictions for a licensed motorist under age 17? 

A 16-year-old licensed driver may not drive between 11 pm and 6 am unless driving to or from work or accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older. 

76b. What are the time restrictions for a licensed motorist under age 18? 

A 17-year-old licensed driver may not drive between 1 am and 5 am, unless driving to or from work or accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older. 

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

if you have a breath or blood alcohol level (BAL) of .08 or above, or refuse to submit to a breath/ blood alcohol test. 

78. 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? 

• If you refuse to take the tests when asked, your license will automatically be suspended for one year. 

• A second refusal will result in an 18 month suspension and a first degree misdemeanor.

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

Your license can be canceled, and you will have fines and points on your driving record, and you will need to do a driving test with a driver license examiner. 

80. If you have a learner’s license, how many hours of driving experience are required to earn the Class E driver license? 

Must have at least 50 hours of driving experience prior to getting driver license, and 10 hours should be at night. 

81. What education course are you required to take if you are applying for a learner’s license (or have never held a driver license)? 

Must complete the TLSAE course. 

82. Are you required to notify FLHSMV of any health problems that may affect your driving? 

You must list any physical or mental issues that might affect your driving on your driver license application. 

83. Why would one opt to take a Basic Driver Improvement Course? 

To avoid points on your driving record and receive a reduction in traffic fines. 

84. What maneuvers are required on a driving exam? 

• Approach of Crossing. 

•  Backing Up.

•   Follow at a Safe Distance. 

• Obey Stop Signs. 

• Obey Traffic Signals. 

• Observe Right-of-Way. 

•  Parking on a Grade. 

• Passing. 

•   Signal and Turn. 

•  Stay in Proper Lane. 

•  Stop Quickly. 

•  Straight-In Parking. 

• Three Point Turn. 

•  Use Proper Posture.