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If you fail to obey the “Florida move over law” what happens?
Citation, Points on your license,and fines
What is the “Florida move over law”?
Protects law enforcers, emergency workers, and two truck drivers stopped along roadways while performing their jobs
On a two-lane roadway you are required to slow to a speed of?
20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit
On a two-lane roadway if the speed limit is 20 miles per hour or less, you must?
Slow down to 5 miles per hour
If driving on an interstate/roadway with multiple lanes of travel in the SAME direction and you approach an emergency or law enforcement vehicle parked along the roadway,you must?
Vacate the lane closets to the vehicle as soon as it’s safe to do so, if you cannot change lanes you must slow down to a speed of 20 miles per hour below the posted speed limit
What is a business district?
An area where 50% or more of the land next to the road is used for businesses
What does “cancellation” mean?
The act of declaring a driver’s license void and terminated
What is a “certified copy”?
A copy which is marked in some official way to show that it is a true copy of the original document
What are “child restraints”?
Infant carriers or removable car seats specially designed to keep babies and young children from being injured in a car crash
When is a lap belt okay?
May be used as a restraint for children 4 years old or older
What does “department” mean?
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
What does “Endorsement”mean?
A special authorization which permits a person to drive certain types of vehicles, transport certain things, or transport a certain number of passengers
What is a “felony”?
Any criminal offense that is punishable under the laws of this state, or that by death or imprisonment in a state penitentiary
What is a “immigrant?
A permeant lawful resident alien
What is an “intersection”?
Where two streets meet or cross
What is a “residential district”?
An area where most of the land next to the road is used for homes
What is a “restriction”
A prohibition against operating certain types of motor vehicles or a requirement that the driver comply with certain conditions when driving a motor vehicle
What is a “revocation”
The termination of a license privilege to drive a motor vehicle
What is a “suspension”
The temporary withdrawal of a licensee’s privilege to drive a motor vehicle
Driver’s licenses classes include A, B,C to operate what?
Commercial motor vehicles such as large trucks and buses
You must have a CDL to operate what?
Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more
A combination vehicle with a gross combo weight rating of 26,0001 or more and a trailer of 10,001 pounds or more
A vehicle that holds 16 or more passengers
Any size vehicle which requires
hazardous material placards or material listed as a toxin or select agent
If you move to Florida and have a valid drivers license from another state, you have how many days?
get a license within 30 days of becoming a Florida resident
What is a “turn about”?
(Three point turn)
Turn your car around in a 30’ to 40’ space
What does it mean to “shift gears”?
Change gears smoothly and correctly
