Florida driver's license handbook study guide
|Questions with 100% Correct Solutions
unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area? -
ANSWER 30 mph
What is the maximum speed limit on a limited access highway? - ANSWER 70
mph except where otherwise posted
Can you be issued a citation for driving too slowly? - ANSWER yes
What are the steps for making a smooth stop? - ANSWER check mirrors and
blind spots for traffic to the rear
release accelerator to allow vehicle to slow. press brake pedal to activate brake
lights and use a steady pressure for a smooth stop
What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop? - ANSWER the arm
signal for a left turn is your left arm held horizontally out your window.
the arm signal for a right turn is your left arm pointed straight up out your window.
the arm signal for slow or stop is your left arm pointed straight down out your window.
How long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn? - ANSWER
100 ft
,When can you use a three point turn? Where should you never make a three point turn?
- ANSWER use a three-point turn only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn
never make a three-point turn on a curve, hill, highway, or signs that prohibits U-turns
What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way? - ANSWER an open
intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals.
when you enter an open intersection, you must yield the right of way if:
• a vehicle is already in the intersection;
• you enter or cross a state highway from a secondary road;
• you enter a paved road from an unpaved road; or
• you plan to make a left turn and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction
When may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes? With four lanes? -
ANSWER always stay in the RIGHT lane
on a two-lane highway you must always drive in the right lane unless you are
overtaking and passing (where permitted)
if the road has four or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes
except when overtaking and passing
What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What should
you do? - ANSWER red reflectors facing you means you are driving the wrong way. turn
around and go into the proper lane immediately
What is the recommended safe following distance? - ANSWER keep a minimum of a
four second distance
When should you increase your following distance? - ANSWER during unusual
weather or traffic conditions
, what are blind spots? - ANSWER areas you cannot see even with your mirrors
or peripheral vision
how do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn? -
ANSWER turn your head to make sure the blind spots areas are clear
Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass? - ANSWER • where there is a single solid
line, or double-sided solid line dividing lanes;
• when the double-sided yellow line is solid in your lane;
• in Do Not Pass and No Passing zones;
• on hills or curves where you can't see at least 500 feet ahead;
• within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, railroad crossing, or intersection;
• when a school bus is stopped and has its warning flashers on and stop sign extended;
• at crosswalks where a vehicle has stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross.
Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an expressway? -
ANSWER unless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely
What should you do if you drive past your exit on a limited access highway? - ANSWER
if you pass your exit, you must go to the next one
Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the highway? -
ANSWER if your vehicle breaks down, you must move it completely off the pavement .
(No more than six hours.)
What is the farthest away you can park from a curb? - ANSWER no more than 12
inches away from the curb
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