Official Florida Driver License Handbook Practice Flashcards

Exactly 200 vocabulary-style flashcards based on the Official Florida Driver License Handbook, covering driving laws, vehicle equipment, traffic controls, and emergency procedures.

Resident

A person who has a principal place of domicile in Florida for more than $6$ consecutive months, has registered to vote, has made a statement of domicile, or filed for homestead exemption.

Immigrant

A permanent resident alien who is admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident and issued an immigrant visa or adjusted to permanent resident status.

Non-Immigrant

An alien who seeks temporary entry to the United States for a specific purpose and has declared the intention to stay only for a temporary period.

US Citizen

A person born in the United States, its territories, naturalized, or one who has obtained a Certificate of Citizenship from the US Department of State.

Florida Driver License Requirement (Employment)

A non-resident who accepts employment or engages in a trade in the state must get a Florida license within $30$ days to operate a motor vehicle.

Florida Driver License Requirement (School)

A non-resident who enrolls their child in a Florida public school must get a Florida driver license within $30$ days.

HB 0001 - Education (Statute Change)

Allows Individual Education Plans as an alternative to school attendance to prevent truancy-related driver license suspension for drivers under $18$.

HB 425 - Transportation (Move Over Law Expansion)

Expands the Move Over Law to include moving over for disabled motor vehicles using warning lights, flares, or having visible persons present.

HB 657 - School Zone Speed Enforcement

Authorizes counties or municipalities to use camera-equipped radar detection devices to enforce school zone speed limits.

School Zone Camera Violation Fine

The registered owner of a motor vehicle found in violation by a school zone camera system is subject to a $100$ dollar fine.

SB 766 - School Bus Passing Infractions

Allows school districts to install infraction detection systems to capture violations of drivers failing to stop for a school bus.

School Bus Passing Civil Penalty (SB 766)

The registered owner of a motor vehicle in violation is subject to a civil penalty of $200$ dollars.

Safe Schools Allocation Fine

In addition to the civil penalty for passing a school bus, an additional fine of $25$ dollars is collected for safe schools allocation.

HB 949 - Golf Cart Operation

Beginning October $1$, $2023$, a person under $18$ operating a golf cart on public roads must possess a valid learner's or driver license.

SB 1718 - Human Smuggling Felony

A person commits a third-degree felony when knowingly transporting an individual who has entered the United States in violation of law and has not been inspected.

Class E Driver License

Allows drivers to operate non-commercial vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of less than $26,001$ pounds.

Motorcycle Endorsement Engine Size

Required to operate any two or three-wheel motorcycle with an engine size of more than $50$ cc.

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A

Required for combination vehicles with a GCWR of $26,001$ or more pounds, provided the trailer has a GVWR of $10,001$ or more pounds.

CDL Passenger Vehicle Threshold

Required for vehicles designed to transport $16$ or more passengers, including the driver.

Primary Identification (US Citizens)

Acceptable original documents include a certified US birth certificate, a valid US passport, or a Certificate of Naturalization.

TLSAE Course

Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course required for those who have never held or do not possess a driver license in any jurisdiction.

Learner’s License Minimum Age

An applicant must be at least $15$ years old to apply for a learner's license.

Class E Driver License Minimum Age

An applicant must be at least $16$ years old to apply for a Class E driver license.

Minor Driving Requirement (Timeframe)

A minor must hold a learner's license for $12$ months or until their $18$th birthday before getting a Class E driver license.

Minor Moving Violation Adjudication

To be eligible for a Class E license, a minor may have one moving violation within $12$ months if adjudication is withheld.

Minor Driving Experience Requirement

A parent or guardian must certify that the minor driver has had at least $50$ hours of driving experience, with $10$ hours at night.

Parental Consent Withdrawal

The individual who signs a minor's application can rescind responsibility by writing a letter to FLHSMV or via the website, resulting in license cancellation.

Insulin Dependent Designation

A diabetic driver who uses insulin may request that this indication be placed on their driver license.

Restriction Code B

Requires the driver to wear corrective lenses (glasses or contacts) at all times when driving.

Restriction Code C

Restricts the driver to operating vehicles equipped with hand controls or a pedal extension.

Restriction Code G

Limits the driver to daylight driving only, between dawn and dusk.

Restriction Code 1 (Business Purposes Only)

Limits the driving privilege to driving necessary to maintain livelihood, including work, education, church, and medical purposes.

Restriction Code 2 (Probation-Interlock Device)

Restricts the person to driving only a vehicle that has an ignition-locking device.

ID Card Eligibility (Age)

An individual must be $5$ years of age or older to apply for an ID card, unless applying for a disabled parking permit.

ID Card Validity (Age 5–14)

ID cards issued to persons in this age range are valid for $4$ years.

ID Card Validity (Age 15+)

ID cards issued to persons $15$ years of age or older are valid for $8$ years.

Career Offender Registration Timeline

Must register in person at a driver license service center within $2$ working days after completing required registration in Florida.

Selective Service Requirement (Age)

Males at least $18$ years old but less than $26$ years old must comply with registration when applying for credentials.

Sexual Predator/Offender Registration Timeline

Must register in person at a driver license service center or tax collector's office within $48$ hours of initial registration.

Sexual Predator Label

Individuals designated as sexual predators will have the words 'SEXUAL PREDATOR' printed on the front of their driver license or ID card.

Joshua Abbott Organ & Tissue Donor Registry

The official Florida registry that allows Floridians to join the organ and tissue donor registry when obtaining or renewing a license.

Veteran Designation Proof

Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 or other approved discharge document to have this designation placed on their license for free.

Address Change Deadline

A driver must obtain a new license within $30$ calendar days of any change to their mailing or residential address.

Stolen Driver License Fee Waiver

The replacement fee is waived for a stolen license if the driver provides a copy of the police report in person.

Online Renewal Eligibility

Drivers who are not US citizens or permanent residents are not eligible to renew their driver license via the online portal.

License Expiration Late Fee

Applications for renewal received after the license expiration date require a $15$ dollar late fee.

Vision Exam Requirement (Drivers 80+)

All drivers age $80$ or older must pass a vision exam to renew their license.

Initial Florida License Fee

The service fee for the first Florida driver license is $48$ dollars.

Replacement License Fee

The standard fee for a replacement driver license is $25$ dollars.

DUI Reinstatement Admin Fee

Administrative fee for alcohol and drug-related offenses resulting in reinstatement is $130$ dollars.

Insurance Fraud Admin Fee

The administrative fee required for reinstatement after an insurance fraud violation is $180$ dollars.

Written Re-test Fee

The cost for each Class E Knowledge Exam re-test is $10$ dollars.

Driving Skills Re-test Fee

The cost for each driving skills re-test is $20$ dollars.

100% Disabled Service-Connected Veteran benefit

Veterans with a $100\%$ service-connected disability are exempt from paying certain driver license and ID card fees.

BDI Course Requirement (Crash)

Must be completed if the driver was at fault in a crash where someone was transported to the hospital.

BDI Course Requirement (Red Light)

A basic driver improvement course must be completed if a driver is convicted of running a red light.

BDI Course Benefit (Points)

Electing to attend BDI for a non-criminal moving violation prevents points from being added to a driver license record if adjudication is withheld.

BDI Civil Penalty Reduction

An individual electing to attend BDI for a traffic citation will receive an $18\%$ reduction toward the civil penalty.

BDI Election Lifetime Limit

A person may make no more than $5$ BDI course elections in their lifetime.

Traffic School Notification Deadline

Drivers must inform the Clerk of Court within $30$ days of receiving a citation if they want to attend traffic school.

ADI Course (Definition)

Advanced Driver Improvement course required to reinstate driving privileges after suspension for points or being a habitual traffic offender.

DUI suspension (Test Refusal)

A driver may be required to complete a DUI program if they refuse to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test.

Vision Standard (No Corrective Lenses)

$20/40$ or better vision in each eye meets state requirements without referral to an eye specialist.

Vision Standard (referral required)

$20/50$ or worse vision in either eye results in a referral to an eye specialist for possible improvement.

Vision Standard (Maximum Referral)

A driver with $20/70$ vision in both eyes may pass after referral if the vision in the worst eye is better than $20/200$.

Field of Vision Minimum

The minimum acceptable field of vision for a licensed driver in Florida is $130^{\circ}$.

Knowledge Exam Question Count

The Class E Knowledge Exam consists of $50$ multiple-choice questions.

Skills Test Vehicle Requirement (Headlights)

A vehicle must have operable headlights to be used for a test when visibility is reduced.

Skills Test Maneuver: Backing Up

The driver must back up slowly for a distance of $50$ feet while looking to the rear.

Skills Test Maneuver: Signaling

The driver must signal for a turn for the last $100$ feet of the approach.

Skills Test Maneuver: Three-Point Turn

The driver must be able to turn the car around in a space of $20$ to $40$ feet.

No-Fault Law Requirement

Requires proof of PIP and PDL coverage before a vehicle can be registered in Florida.

PIP (Personal Injury Protection)

Insurance that covers the driver's injuries in a crash, regardless of who caused it.

PDL (Property Damage Liability)

Insurance that pays for damage to other people's property caused by the driver.

PIP/PDL Minimum Limits

Owners must have a minimum of $10,000$ in PIP and a minimum of $10,000$ in PDL coverage.

Insurance Suspension Duration

A driver license and license plate can be suspended for up to $3$ years if proof of new insurance is not provided after cancellation.

Insurance Reinstatement Fee (1st Suspension)

Reinstatement fee of $150$ dollars applies for the first suspension due to failure to maintain PIP insurance.

Insurance Reinstatement Fee (3rd Suspension)

Reinstatement fee of $500$ dollars applies for the third suspension within three years for failure to maintain PIP.

Driving with Suspended License (Insurance)

A first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000$ fine if license plate is seized for non-insurance.

Financial Responsibility Law Certificate

Proof of responsibility for all damages caused in a crash, which can be a certificate obtained from FLHSMV.

BIL (Bodily Injury Liability) for DUI

Required coverage of at least $100,000$ for one person and $300,000$ for two or more people after a DUI conviction.

PDL requirement (DUI conviction)

Increased property damage liability of $50,000$ is required for three years following a DUI conviction.

HTO Insurance Requirement

Habitual Traffic Offenders must have $10,000$ BIL for one person, $20,000$ BIL for two or more, and $10,000$ PDL.

Curfew for 16-year-old Drivers

May not drive between $11$ pm and $6$ am unless working or accompanied by a licensed driver age $21$ or older.

Curfew for 17-year-old Drivers

May not drive between $1$ am and $5$ am unless working or accompanied by a licensed driver age $21$ or older.

Disabled Parking Permit Misuse Penalty

Using a permit that doesn't belong to the user is a second-degree misdemeanor punishable by a $500$ dollar fine or $6$ months in jail.

DUI Breath Alcohol Level (BAL) Admin Limit

At the time of arrest, a license is suspended if the BAL is $0.08$ or higher.

Implied Consent Law

By signing a driver license, the driver agrees to take blood, urine, or breath tests if a law enforcement officer has reasonable cause to suspect impairment.

1st Refusal of DUI test penalty

License will be automatically suspended for $1$ year.

2nd Refusal of DUI test penalty

Results in an $18$-month license suspension and a first-degree misdemeanor charge.

DUI Evaluation

A mandatory evaluation conducted to determine the need for addiction treatment after a DUI conviction.

1st DUI Community Service

A first-time DUI conviction requires $50$ hours of community service.

1st DUI License Revocation

Minimum revocation period is $180$ days for the first conviction.

IID requirement (BAL 0.15+)

An Ignition Interlock Device must be installed for at least $6$ continuous months for a first DUI conviction if the BAL was $0.15$ or higher.

Zero Tolerance BAL limit

A driver under $21$ years of age with a BAL of $0.02$ or higher will have their license suspended for $6$ months.

Minor BAL Evaluation Requirement

Any driver under $21$ with a BAL of $0.05$ or higher must attend a substance abuse course.

Littering Fine (up to 15 lbs)

Dumping litter in this amount is punishable by a $100$ dollar fine.

Littering Fine (over 15 lbs)

Dumping this amount is a first-degree misdemeanor with up to a $1,000$ fine and $3$ points on the driving record.

Passing School Bus Fine (Exit Side)

Minimum fine of $465$ dollars if the driver passes on the side where children enter and exit.

Safety Belt Requirement (Age)

All drivers and front-seat passengers, plus all passengers under $18$, must wear safety belts in Florida.