Florida Driver's handbook Flashcards
(104 cards)
1
Q
Following Distance for Trucks
A
A truck or any vehicle towing another
vehicle must not follow within 300 feet
of another truck or another vehicle in
tow. This law does not apply to overtaking and passing, and it does not apply
within cities or towns.
2
Q
When should you check your blind spot?
A
Before you move to change lanes on
a highway, pass on any road, or make
certain turns, turn your head to make
sure these areas are clear.
3
Q
Passing
A
1.You must activate your signal
before moving into the lef lane
to let others know that you are
about to change lanes to pass.
2. Stay a safe distance behind the
vehicle you want to pass—the
closer you get, the less you can
see ahead.
3. Before you pull out to pass,
check blind spots and make sure
that you have plenty of time and
room to pass.
4. Tap your horn (day) or flash your
headlights (night) to let the other
driver know you are passing.
5. Do not return to the right side of
the road until you can see the
tires of the vehicle you passed in
your rear-view mirror. Signal
when you are about to return to
your lane.
6. You must return to the right side
of the road before coming within
200 feet of any approaching
vehicle.
4
Q
Passing on the right is only legal when
A
there are two or more lanes of traffic
moving in the same direction or the
vehicle you are passing is making a
left turn.
5
Q
You Must Not Pass:
A
where there is a single solid, 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 an intersection,
bridge, viaduct, tunnel, or railroad
crossing;
► when a school bus is stopped
and has its warning flashers on and
stop sign extended; and
► at crosswalks where a vehicle has
stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross
6
Q
entering a limited access
highway:
A
- On the entrance ramp, begin
checking for an opening in trafic.
Signal your intent to merge onto
the highway. - Increase your speed as the ramp
straightens into the acceleration
lane. Adjust your speed so that you
can safely merge into the trafic
when you reach the end of the
acceleration lane. - Merge into trafic when you can do
so safely. You must yield the rightof-way to trafic on the highway.
Do not stop in the acceleration lane
unless trafic is too heavy and there
is no space for you to enter safely.
7
Q
When leaving a limited access highway:
A
- Get into the exit lane. Most exits
are from the right lane. - Activate your turn signal to show
your intention to exit. - Slow down in the deceleration
lane. Check the posted safe speed
for the exit ramp. - Don’t make last-minute turns into
an exit. If you pass your exit, you
must go to the next one.
8
Q
Parking on hills
A
- Turn your wheels so that if your
car starts to move, it will roll
away from trafic or into the
curb. - Set the parking brake.
- Automatic transmission: put
gear shif in Park. Manual
transmission: shif to Reverse
(downhill) or First (uphill).
9
Q
It is against the law to park:
A
► On crosswalks
► On sidewalks
► In bicycle lanes
► In intersections
► On bridges
► On overpasses
► In tunnels
► In front of driveways
► By yellow painted curbs
► In NO PARKING or DISABLED
PERMIT ONLY zones
► On the roadway side of another
parked vehicle (double parking)
► On highway pavement not marked
for parking
► Anywhere that blocks or creates a
hazard for other vehicles
► Or within:
► 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
► 20 feet of an intersection.
► 20 feet of the entrance to a fire,
ambulance, or rescue station.
► 30 feet of a rural mailbox on a
state highway (8 am–6 pm).
► 30 feet of any flashing signal, stop sign, or trafic signal.
► 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
10
Q
Backing Up
A
- Check behind your vehicle before
you get in. Children and small
objects cannot be seen from the
driver’s seat. - Place your right arm on the back
of the passenger seat and turn
around so that you can look
directly through the rear window.
Do not depend on your rear-view
or side mirrors as you cannot see
directly behind your vehicle. Don’t
completely rely on cameras/
alarms; they don’t always detect
small children and animals. - Back up slowly; your vehicle is
much harder to steer while you
are backing. - Whenever possible, use a person outside the vehicle to help you back up.
11
Q
. When walking along a roadway without a sidewalk, always
A
walk on the
shoulder on the left side, facing traffic
12
Q
Florida law requires that you give
bicyclists a minimum of
A
three feet
of clearance and use caution/slow
speed when driving alongside or
passing them.
13
Q
On a two-lane road, pass a bicyclist as you would a
A
slow-moving
vehicle, and only when it is safe to
do so.
14
Q
When operating a bicycle on a
one-way street with two or more
trafic lanes, bicyclists may
A
ride
on the lef-hand side of the road.
15
Q
Bicyclists must yield
the right-of-way to
A
pedestrians
and must give an audible signal
before passing pedestrians.
16
Q
Between sunset and sunrise,
bicyclists must have a
A
white light
visible from 500 feet on the front
of their bicycle and a red reflector and a red light visible from
600 feet on the rear.
17
Q
Bicyclists must have brakes
which can stop their bike within
A
25 feet from a speed of 10 MPH.
18
Q
Bicyclists must not wear headphones/earbuds while bicycling
A
on the roadway.
19
Q
► If under 18, you must hold a
learner’s license for motorcycle driving for
A
12 months
with no moving violation convictions prior to the issuance of a
Motorcycle Only license.
20
Q
Operators of motorcycles must
complete an approved
A
motorcycle
safety course and get a motorcycle
endorsement on their driver
license or a Motorcycle Only
license.
21
Q
Operators of mopeds must have
the minimum of a
A
Class E driver
license. No motorcycle endorsement is required.
22
Q
► Operators of motorcycles must
wear a helmet unless
A
they are over
the age of 21 AND carry a medical
insurance policy providing for at
least $10,000 in medical benefits
for injuries.
23
Q
► Motorcycles and mopeds:
A
► must be registered annually
and have the proper tag; and
► must not be operated on
bicycle paths or foot paths.
24
Q
Operators of motorcycles and
mopeds do not have to carry
A
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
insurance.
25
You must never attempt to share
the lane with a
motorcycle. The
motorcyclist is entitled to the
entire lane.
26
Motorcyclists ofen slow down by
down-shifing or rolling of the
throttle, thus not
activating the
brake light.
27
Space between you and motorcyclist
more than four seconds
28
Florida’s Move Over Law (on a multi-lane roadway)
You must vacate the lane closest to the
stationary law enforcement, emergency
vehicle, tow truck, sanitation, or utility
vehicle. (Signal your intention to change
lanes.)
If you cannot move over safely, you must
slow down to a speed of 20 MPH below
the posted speed limit.
Drivers who are not in the lane closest to
the stationary vehicle should be prepared
to allow those who are about to move over
into their lane.
29
Move-over law (On a two-lane roadway)
You must slow down to a speed of 20
MPH below the posted speed limit.
If the speed limit is 20 MPH or less,
you must travel at 5 MPH.
30
Funeral Processions
Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians
must yield the right-of-way to funeral
processions. When the funeral lead
vehicle enters an intersection, the
remaining vehicles in the funeral
procession may follow through the
intersection regardless of any trafic
control devices. All vehicles in the procession should have their headlights
on (and may also use flashing hazard
lights) as a signal to other drivers not
to drive between or interfere with the
funeral procession.
31
Public Transit
All drivers shall yield the right-of-way
to public transit buses traveling in the
same direction that have signaled and
are reentering the trafic flow from a
specifically designated pullout bay.
32
Stay out of
no zones to avoid CMV
33
Don’t use high beam headlights
when following a
CMV at night.
Bright lights will blind the driver
when they reflect of the CMV’s
large side mirrors.
34
When a CMV is coming from the
opposite direction,
keep to the
right to avoid a sideswipe crash
35
Passing Commercial Vehicles
► When passing a CMV, first check to
your front and rear, and move into
the passing lane only if it is clear
and safe to pass. You must signal
that you are changing lanes, and
let the CMV driver know you are
passing by blinking your headlights, especially at night.
► Pass CMVs on the lef side for
maximum visibility. Complete your
pass as quickly as possible so that
you do not remain in the CMV’s
blind spot.
► Avoid cutting in too soon when passing a CMV. Large CMVs can’t
stop as quickly as other vehicles.
Be sure you can see the cab in your
rear-view mirror before completing
your pass. (CMV drivers may flash
headlights to let you know it is OK
to merge back into the lane.)
► Avoid passing a CMV on a downgrade; the CMV’s weight and
momentum will cause it to
increase speed.
► When a CMV passes you, keep to
the right side of your lane. Do not
speed up while the CMV is passing.
36
► A golf cart must not be driven by
anyone under the age of -- on
public roads or streets.
14
37
A golf cart must only be operated
during the hours between
sunrise
and sunset, unless the local
government allows them to be
driven outside of those hours
(additional equipment is required
for night driving.)*
38
Golf carts may not be operated AT
ALL unless
allowed by the specific
county or city.
39
Golf carts may cross state roads if the
posted speed limit is
45 MPH or less and only at an intersection
with a trafic control device.
40
You can drive a golf cart on a sidewalk only if it is at least
5 feet wide. You
must yield to pedestrians.
41
You can drive a golf cart on a two-lane county road in a city that designates
it may be used for golf carts
42
Low-speed vehicles (LSV)
e four-wheeled vehicles with top speeds of 21–25
MPH.
43
. You must
have a valid driver license to operate an LSV, and the LSV must:
► only be operated on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 MPH or less.
► be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signals, tail lamps, reflex
reflectors, parking brakes, rear-view mirrors, a wind shield, safety belts,
and a vehicle identification number.
► be registered and properly insured (see page 57).
44
Florida law says at night
you must:
► Use headlights between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
► Not use high beam headlights within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle;
use low beam headlights.
► Not use high beam headlights within 300 feet of the vehicle ahead of you;
use low beam headlights.
► Not drive using only parking lights in place of headlights.
► Turn on your parking lights at night when you are parked on a roadway or
shoulder outside of cities and towns.
45
When driving in low
visibility conditions:
► You must turn on your headlights.
Parking lights are not a substitute.
► Drive with lights on low beam. High
beams will reflect of the fog and
impair visibility even more.
► Turn on your headlights when you
turn on your windshield wipers.
► Use wipers and defrosters for
maximum visibility. Sometimes it is
dificult to determine if poor
visibility is due to fog or moisture
on the windshield.
► Use the right edge of the road or
edge lines and center lines as
visual guides.
► Eliminate all distractions in your
vehicle. Turn of the radio, cell
phone, etc.
► Watch out for slow-moving and
parked vehicles.
► Keep your windshield and headlights clean to reduce glare and
increase visibility.
46
Hydroplaning
happens when your vehicle slides on top of a thin layer of water
between your tires and the road. When
your tires are not touching the road,
you can easily lose control and skid.
47
If you have time to avoid hitting an
animal,
, reduce your speed, tap
your brakes, and sound your horn.
Deer tend to fixate on headlights
so flashing them may cause the
animal to freeze. If there are no
vehicles close behind you, brake
hard without locking your wheels.
48
When stopped by a law enforcement
oficer, it’s the law to provide:
► Your driver license,
► Proof of vehicle registration, and
► Proof of insurance
49
If you are stopped by a law enforcement oficer:
1. Safely pull of the roadway
immediately to the extreme
right, and clear of trafic.
2. At night, reduce your headlights
to parking lights and turn on
your interior light.
3. Stay in the driver’s seat. Do not
get out of the vehicle unless
asked to do so. Keep your hands
visible. Sit calmly and follow the
oficer’s instructions.
4. Be prepared to show your driver
license, vehicle registration, and
proof of insurance when asked.
50
Right Wheels Of Pavement
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).
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Skidding/Hydroplaning
1. Take your foot of 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).
4. If you are about to hit something,
see Emergency Braking, to the right.
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Tire Blowout
1. Take your foot off the gas. Do not
use the brakes.
2. Concentrate on steering.
3. Slow down gradually.
4. Brake softly when the car is under
control.
5. Pull completely off the pavement/
roadway.
53
Overcorrection
excessive steering in
reaction to an event or loss of control
of a vehicle. It typically occurs when a
motorist steers too sharply in an efort
to avoid a collision or driving of of the
roadway. It can result in a rollover crash
or steering into oncoming trafic.
54
If you find yourself
unintentionally leaving the roadway:
1. Stay calm.
2. Hold the wheel firmly.
3. Take your foot of the gas and do
not slam on the brakes.
4. Steer the car where desired.
5. If necessary, steer the car to a safe
place and stop.
Emergency Braking
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Emergency braking
To stop in an emergency situation
where traction is lost, drivers with
conventional brakes should pump the
brakes. Drivers with anti-lock brakes
(ABS) must press down hard on the
brake pedal, hold it, and steer out
of danger. If the motorist with ABS
removes steady pressure from the
brake pedal or pumps the brakes,
the ABS will disengage or turn of.
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2 types of ABS
► Four-wheel (on passenger cars
and some light trucks). Brake hard,
steer, and keep constant pressure
on the brake pedal.
► Rear-wheel (only on some light
trucks). ABS prevents the rear
wheels from locking up so that
the back end of the vehicle does
not skid. The front wheels can still
lock up and cause the driver to lose
steering control. If this happens, let
up on the brake pedal just enough
to allow the front wheels to start
rolling again to regain control
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Wet Brakes
1. Test brakes lightly.
2. Brakes may pull to one side or may
not hold at all.
3. Dry brakes by driving slowly in low
gear and applying brakes.
58
Jammed gas pedal
1. Take your foot of the gas pedal.
2. Press the clutch (manual transmission) or shif into neutral (automatic
transmission).
3. If necessary, press—don’t slam—
brakes to slow the vehicle.*
4. Carefully steer to a safe place
to stop.
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Fire
1. Exit the vehicle.
2. Call 911 for assistance.
3. Attempt to extinguish the fire only
if you have a portable extinguisher
and the fire is small. NEVER apply
water to a gasoline or diesel fire.
4. If you can’t extinguish the fire, get
away from the vehicle! The fumes
are toxic and an explosion is
possible.
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Stalled on Railroad Tracks
If your car stalls on the railroad tracks,
get everyone out immediately and
get away from the car!
If you are stalled at a railroad crossing
and the warning lights begin to flash,
20 seconds is the minimal amount of
time that it takes a train to reach the
grade afer the warning lights begin
flashing.
If a train is coming, run in a 45-degree
angle away from the tracks, but in a
direction toward the train; you will be
less likely to be hit by your vehicle or
debris from the collision. Call 911 or
*FHP (*347).
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Emergency Notification
System (ENS)
There is a blue ENS sign installed
at every highway-rail grade crossing.
This sign provides critical emergency
contact information to reach the railroad responsible if there is a problem
at the crossing or if something is blocking the tracks.
62
Submerged Vehicle
If you crash into a pond, river, or other
body of water, your vehicle will only
float on the surface for 30–60 seconds.
Get out of the vehicle immediately—
do NOT call 911 until you are completely
out of the vehicle!
1. Unbuckle your safety belt.
2. Roll the window down before the
car sinks. If you are able to open
the door, be aware that the car
will immediately fill with water.
3. If you are unable to roll the
window down, try to kick out a
side window.
63
Power Outage
In circumstances where the power is
out and trafic signals are not active,
treat intersections as a four-way stop:
► Vehicles move through the intersection in the order they arrived
(first to arrive is first to move
forward).
► If multiple vehicles arrive at the
same time, the driver on the lef
yields to the driver on the right.
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Your Responsibilities
Afer a Crash
1. Stop and call 911, *FHP (*347),
or local law enforcement.
2. Turn on hazard lights.
3. If anyone is hurt, you must get
help immediately!
4. If the crash is minor and your
vehicle is blocking the flow of
trafic, you must move it or have
it moved.
5. Exchange vehicle, witness,
and driver information (name,
address, phone number, license
plate number, driver license
and insurance).
6. Take photos or sketch the scene,
showing vehicle crash locations.
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First Aid
If you come upon a crash, call 911
or *FHP (*347) and/or send someone
for help. Don’t assume someone else
has called; it’s better for emergency
services to get multiple calls rather
than none at all
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Financial Responsibility Law
In addition to the required PIP and PDL
coverage, if you’re in a crash, you will
have to prove that you are financially
responsible for all damages you caused.
You can prove such financial responsibility by having insurance in efect from
a company licensed to do business
in Florida, or obtaining a Financial
Responsibility Certificate from FLHSMV.
Get more information about Financial
Responsibility Certificates at flhsmv.gov
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You can be put in jail or required to pay
a fine for the following ofenses:
► Altering your license in any way.
► Unlawful use of your license.
► Allowing your license to be used
by another person.
► Making a fraudulent application
for a driver license or ID card.
► Having more than one credential
(US driver license or ID card).
► Allowing an unlicensed person
to use your car, or renting a motor
vehicle to someone without a license.
► Giving false statements to law
enforcement or in a courtroom.
► Knowingly giving false information
in crash reports.
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Time Restrictions for Minors
(Driving Curfews)
Minors holding a learner’s license
must be accompanied by a licensed
driver who is age 21 or older, and
must only drive during daylight
hours. Afer holding a learner’s
license for 3 months you may drive
until 10 pm.
► 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
who is age 21 or older.
► 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
who is age 21 or older.
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Implied Consent Law
You will be asked to take a blood test,
a urine test, or a breath test if a law
enforcement oficer has reasonable
cause to believe that you are under
the influence of alcohol or drugs while
driving. By law, you have agreed by
signing your driver license to take
these tests if asked.
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.
In DUI cases involving death or serious
injury, you will be required to take a
blood test without your consent. The
blood must be drawn by a doctor, nurse,
or other health professional. Blood may
be drawn if you are unconscious.
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Penalties for DUI
First DUI Conviction
► Fine: $500–$1,000 (BAL .15 or higher
or minor in the vehicle, not less
than $1,000 or more than $2,000).
► Community Service: 50 hours.
► Probation: Up to 1 year.
► Imprisonment: Not more than
6 months (if BAL .15 or higher or
minor in the vehicle, not more
than 9 months).
► License Revocation: Minimum
180 days.
► DUI School: 12 hours.
► Evaluation conducted to determine
need for treatment for addiction.
► Ignition Interlock Device: if court
ordered (if BAL .15 or higher, or
minor in the vehicle, at least six
continuous months).
Second DUI Ofense/Conviction
► Fine: $1,000–$2,000 (BAL .15 or
higher or minor in the vehicle,
not less than $2,000 or more than $4,000).
► Imprisonment: Not more than
9 months.
► License Revocation: Minimum
180 days.
► DUI School: 21 hours.
► Evaluation conducted to determine
need for treatment for addiction.
► Ignition Interlock Device: At least
one continuous year.
Third DUI Ofense/Conviction
► Fine: $2,000–$5,000 (if BAL .15 or
higher or minor in the vehicle, not
less than $4,000).
► Imprisonment: Not more than
12 months.
► License Revocation: Minimum 180 days.
► DUI School: 21 hours.
► Evaluation conducted to determine
need for treatment for addiction.
► Ignition Interlock Device: At least
two continuous years.
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► Any driver under 21 years of age
who is stopped by law enforcement and has a BAL of .02 or
higher will
automatically have
their driving privilege suspended
for six months.
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Any driver under 21 with a BAL of
.05 or higher is required to
attend
a substance abuse course.
73
Underaged DUIs will be investigated and
parents will be notified
74
Florida law states that if you are
convicted of possessing, selling,
or traficking in drugs, including
marijuana
your driver license
must be revoked.
75
If drugs are in your
vehicle because you are using your
car to transport, sell, or distribute
drugs, or to assist in committing
any other felony, then
your car
may be seized and forfeited to the
arresting agency as contraband.
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If you are found at fault in a crash where
anyone was injured and transported to
a medical treatment facility, or it is your
second collision in a two-year period,
you will be required by law to attend a
Trafic Collision Avoidance Course.
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Three Crashes in Three
Years Law
If you were convicted of, or pleaded
nolo contendre (no contest) to your
third trafic ofense that caused a
crash within 36 months, you must:
► complete 12 hours of an approved
Advanced Driver Improvement
(ADI) course;
► receive 4 hours of behind-thewheel training from a Florida
licensed commercial driving
school (CDS); and
► pass the extended driving test
with a driver license examiner.
Failure to complete these requirements within 90 days will result in a
license cancellation.
78
There are a number of infractions
that can cause the loss or restriction
of your driving privileges. . If you
accumulate too many points in a certain period of time, your license will be
suspended and can be revoked.
79
If you break laws
or become an unsafe driver, your license can be
suspended, revoked, or canceled.
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Your license must be REVOKED (termination of driving privilege) if you are found
guilty of (or department records show):
-Driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances.
-A felony in which a motor vehicle is used.
-Not stopping to give help when the vehicle you are driving is involved in a crash causing death or
personal injury.
-Lying about the ownership or operation of motor vehicles.
-Three cases of reckless driving within one year.
-An immoral act in which a motor vehicle was used.
-Three major ofenses or 15 ofenses for which you receive points within a 5-year period.
-A felony for drug possession.
-Your vision is worse than the standard minimum requirements.
-Racing on the highway.
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Your license can be CANCELED (void and terminated) if:
Your license was issued in error.
You give false information or identification.
You fail to complete a required school.
82
If your driving privilege is suspended or revoked, you may be
eligible to apply for
a hardship license or reinstatement.
83
A non-resident (except a migrant or seasonal farm worker) who accepts employment or engages in a trade, profession or occupation in this state, or enrolls their
child in a Florida public school must
get a Florida driver license within 30 days in
order to operate a motor vehicle.
84
You do not have to get a Florida driver license to drive in Florida if you are a
non-resident who is at least 16 years old and have:
► a valid non-commercial driver license from another state or territory of the
US; or
► an International Driving Permit from your country of residence accompanied
by a valid driver license from that country
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These people are also exempt (if they hold a valid driver license from their state/
country):
► US government employee driving a non-commercial US government motor
vehicle on oficial business.
► Any non-resident working for a firm on a contract for the US government and
driving a non-commercial vehicle. (This exemption is only for 60 days.)
► Members of the Armed Forces stationed in Florida, their spouses, and
dependents.
► A licensed driver who lives in
another state and travels regularly
between home and work in Florida.
► Any non-resident attending college
in Florida.
► Non-resident migrant farm
workers—even though they are
employed or place children in
public schools—providing they
have a valid driver license from
their home state.
► Those who drive only vehicles like
farm tractors or road machines
temporarily on the highway.
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You must have a Commercial Driver’s
License (CDL) Class A, B, or C to operate:
► any single vehicle with a gross
vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
26,001 or more pounds; or
► a combination vehicle with a gross
combination weight rating of 26,001
or more pounds, if the trailer has a
GVWR of 10,001 or more pounds; or
► a vehicle designed to transport 16
or more passengers (including the
driver); or
► any size vehicle which requires
hazardous material placards or is
carrying material listed as a select
agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73.
Federal regulations through the
Department of Homeland Security
require a background check and
fingerprinting for the Hazardous materials endorsement
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B
Corrective Lenses. This person must wear corrective lenses (glasses or contacts) at all
times when driving a vehicle.
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C
Hand Controls or Pedal Extension. This person can only drive a vehicle that has hand
controls or a pedal extension.
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F
Outside Rear-view Mirror. The vehicle the person is driving must have an out-side
rear-view mirror (lef side) on the car.
90
G
Daylight Driving Only. (Dawn to dusk)
91
H
Employment Purposes Only. Driving privilege is limited to driving to and from work
and on-the-job driving required by an employer or occupation.
92
I
other
93
1
Business Purposes Only. Driving privilege is limited to any driving necessary to
maintain livelihood, e.g., to and from work, on-the-job, educational pur-poses, church,
and for medical purposes.
94
2
Probation-Interlock Device. This person can only drive a vehicle that has a device
that locks the ignition.
95
3
Medical alert bracelet
96
4
Automatic Transmission. This person can only drive a vehicle that has an au-tomatic
transmission.
97
5
Power Steering. This person can only drive a vehicle that has power steering.
98
6
Directional Signals. This person can only drive a vehicle that has mechanical signals.
99
7
Grip on Steering Wheel. This person can only drive a vehicle that has a knob or grip
on the steering wheel.
100
8
Lef Foot Accelerator. This person can only drive a vehicle that has a lef foot
accelerator.
101
9
Hearing Aid. This person must wear a hearing aid at all times while driving
102
Before you start your engine:
► be sure vehicle is in park or neutral.
► adjust the seat so you can reach all controls.
► adjust all rear-view mirrors so that you can use them without having to lean
forward or backward.
► move anything that blocks your view of mirrors or roadway.
► lock all car doors.
► fasten your safety belt and make sure all passengers do the same.
103
Trailer, semitrailer or pole trailer
weighing 3,000 pounds or less:
► REAR—two reflectors, one at
each side.*
► A brake light if the trailer or
load blocks/hides the brake
lights on the towing vehicle.
104
Trailer or semitrailer weighing
more than 3,000 pounds:
► FRONT—two clearance lamps,
one at each side.
► EACH SIDE—two side marker
lamps, one at or near the front
and one at or near the rear.
Two reflectors, one at or near
the front and one at or near
the rear.
► REAR— two clearance lamps,
one at each side, and two
reflectors, one at or near the
front and one at or near the
rear*
► Brakes that can be operated by
the driver in the towing vehicle.
They must be designed and
connected so that they will
automatically stop the trailer
if it breaks away from the
towing vehicle.
