FL DL Questions Flashcards
(151 cards)
1
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Permitting an unlicensed person to drive can result in:
A
A 60-day jail sentence and a $500 fine
2
Q
When should you adjust your mirrors?
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Before turning on your engine.
3
Q
Before switching on the ignition, you should:
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Be sure all of the vehicle’s occupants have buckled their seat belts.
4
Q
Posters, signs, and stickers on the windshield and windows:
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Are prohibited, unless they are otherwise specifically required by law.
5
Q
When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery
road, drivers should:
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Press and hold the brake pedal.
6
Q
If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:
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Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.
7
Q
When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:
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Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass.
8
Q
Distracted driving is:
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Extremely risky behavior.
9
Q
While operating a motor vehicle, drivers are permitted to text:
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Under no circumstances.
10
Q
If you are driving in the left lane and a vehicle behind you is operating at a higher speed:
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You are required by law to move out of the left lane.
11
Q
How long will a DUI conviction remain on your driving record?
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75 years.
12
Q
Children are required to wear their seat belts:
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Anytime they are in a moving car.
13
Q
A single broken yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
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Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when
it is safe to do so.
14
Q
A single broken white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
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Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it
is safe to do so.
15
Q
A solid white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
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Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.
16
Q
A double solid yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:
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Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
17
Q
Signs that are colored orange are:
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Work zone signs.
18
Q
Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.
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Green
19
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Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.
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White
20
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Pennant-shaped signs indicate:
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No passing zones.
21
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Pentagonal signs indicate:
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School zones.
22
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An octagonal sign is always a:
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Stop sign.
23
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A diamond-shaped sign:
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Warns of existing or possible hazards.
24
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When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:
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Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.
25
When approaching a steady red traffic light, drivers should:
Come to a complete stop.
26
When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:
Slow down and proceed with caution.
27
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
28
If a traffic light is out-of-order, drivers should:
Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
29
If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:
Follow the directions given by the officer.
30
When should you drive in a lane under a lane signal showing a red X?
Never.
31
What do lane signals with a yellow X indicate?
The signal is about to change to a red X.
32
When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:
Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.
33
When you see a "Drawbridge" sign and you see a flashing yellow light, you should:
Slow down and prepare to stop.
34
When a drawbridge signal is red, you should:
Come to a complete stop.
35
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.
36
If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:
Follow the directions given by the flagger.
37
What do speed limit signs indicate?
The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven
38
The speed limit is ____ in school zones.
20 mph
39
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ____ in municipal, business, and residential
areas.
30 mph
40
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ____ on streets and highways.
55 mph
41
Driving too slowly is:
Against the law.
42
____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.
High speeds
43
You may legally drive 10 mph over the speed limit:
Under no circumstances.
44
When using a roundabout or rotary island, drivers should:
Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
45
If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:
The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
46
You may drive in HOV lanes if:
Your vehicle has two or more occupants.
47
When driving in a low-visibility situation, you should:
Increase your following distance.
48
Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:
Four seconds.
49
If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:
Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you.
50
Larger vehicles have:
Larger blind spots.
51
A driver entering interstate traffic from an entrance or acceleration ramp:
Should yield to drivers already on the interstate.
52
If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:
Continue driving and use the next exit.
53
When exiting the interstate, drivers should begin to decelerate:
After turning into the deceleration lane.
54
When may a driver pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?
Never.
55
Bicycles on the road:
Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor
vehicles.
56
Motorcycles are entitled to:
The same full lane width as other motor vehicles.
57
When passing a vehicle stopped on the side of the road, drivers should:
Vacate the lane closest to the stationary vehicle or slow down.
58
When a funeral procession is present, ____ has the right-of-way.
The funeral procession
59
Florida law requires you to use headlights:
Between sunset and sunrise.
60
Flashing hazard lights may be used:
When your vehicle is stopped or disabled on the highway or shoulder.
61
Defensive driving is:
Using safe driving strategies to prevent crashes.
62
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go.
63
Drivers must have a minimum of ____ in both Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
insurance coverage and Property Damage Liability (PDL) insurance coverage.
$10,000
64
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.
65
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.
66
Accruing ____ points on your license within a 36-month period will result in
suspension of your license for one year.
24 or more
67
Fines for moving traffic violations in construction zones are:
Doubled.
68
Fines for moving traffic violations in school zones are:
Doubled.
69
When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers should:
Treat the light like a stop sign.
70
When approaching a steady green traffic light, drivers should:
Continue driving, unless there are vehicles or pedestrians already in the
intersection.
71
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
72
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.
73
If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:
Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.
74
An "End school zone" sign indicates:
The end of a reduced speed zone.
75
Downward-facing triangular signs:
Tell drivers to yield.
76
Round signs indicate:
Upcoming railroad crossings.
77
Crossbuck signs indicate:
Railroad crossings.
78
At a four-way stop:
The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.
79
If towing something behind your vehicle, the drawbar or towing connection:
Must be strong enough to pull all the towed weight.
80
A load extending more than ____ beyond the rear of a vehicle must be marked by a
red flag during the day.
Four feet
81
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.
82
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.
83
Exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 mph will result in a fine of ____ for a first
offense.
$1,000
84
Leaving the scene of a crash is:
Against the law.
85
Leaving the scene of a crash is:
Against the law.
86
If you are involved in a crash with an unattended vehicle, you:
Must contact the vehicle's owner or leave a note.
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If you pass a school bus that is stopped to drop off or pick up children, you will:
Be fined at least $165.
88
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.
89
Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):
Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
90
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
Under no circumstances.
91
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:
Next to the broken line may pass.
92
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
93
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.
94
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.
95
You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:
At all times.
96
To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:
Over your shoulders.
97
You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:
Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.
98
Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
99
When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.
100
If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:
Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.
101
When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
102
If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.
103
A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each
direction. The truck:
May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
104
Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:
There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
105
There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:
Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.
106
You should use your horn when:
It may help prevent a collision.
107
Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:
Motorcycle.
108
You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.
109
You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:
All approaching vehicles.
110
Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:
Glance over your shoulder.
111
You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you
turn your front wheels?
Right, toward the side of the road
112
You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection
when the light turns red:
Under any circumstances.
113
A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The
pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You
should:
Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
114
A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
115
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
Slow-moving vehicle.
116
You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and
flashing lights by:
Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
117
When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:
Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is
withdrawn.
118
You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:
Under no circumstances.
119
On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:
In order to see potential hazards early.
120
When should you yield your legal right-of-way?
Whenever it helps prevent collisions.
121
While driving at night, a vehicle coming toward you has its high beams on, making it
hard for you to see the road ahead. You should:
Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.
122
You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when
you:
Are being tailgated by another driver.
123
Check your rearview mirrors:
Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
124
If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:
Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.
125
You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching while using
its siren and flashing lights. You should:
Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.
126
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
127
You may cross solid yellow lines:
When making turns.
128
When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:
To run out in front of you without looking.
129
If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:
Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.
130
While backing, you should:
Turn your head and look through the rear window.
131
To help prevent crashes, you should:
Communicate with other road users.
132
If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:
Stop driving.
133
If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:
Let it go.
134
To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:
Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.
135
The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that
you must:
Slow down before you enter the curve.
136
To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:
Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.
137
What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?
It harms both driving skills and judgement.
138
What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.
139
You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you
start to move your car, you should:
Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.
140
A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:
They’re difficult to see in traffic.
141
At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:
Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.
142
When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
143
While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist
traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?
Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist
while leaving him or her sufficient space.
144
After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:
Watch for children walking along the side of the road.
145
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
Low beams.
146
When driving at night, you should:
Increase your following distance.
147
If you find yourself in a skid:
Stay off the brakes.
148
In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:
During the first half hour of rain.
149
Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:
Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.
150
If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop
signs:
The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
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When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:
Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.
