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What is the two second rule?

A

The amount of time you should allow between you and another vehicle to avoid rear end collision

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When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or behind you what should you do?

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Pull to the right and stop

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When is it safe to return to the right hand land after passing another vehicle?

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When you see the tires of the other vehicle in your rear view mirror

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What is the “no zone”?

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The blind spots on the left, right, front and behind a truck or large vehicle where drivers can’t see you

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Who has the right of way in Florida?

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No one. Law only states who must yield in any given situation

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What are the three parts of an expressway entrance?

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Entrance ramp, acceleration lane, merging area

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What is the first thing impaired in a driver who has been drinking alcohol?

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Judgement

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What would happen to the license of a driver who was involved in an accident and didn’t stop to help the injured persons?

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Licenses revoked

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What locations are you never allowed to park?

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  • On sidewalk or crosswalk
  • within 20 feet of a intersection
  • within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
  • on any bridge or overpass
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Who will be charged with the violation if a 15 year old back seat passenger is not wearing a seat belt?

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Driver of vehicle

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What lights are required on your car?

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  • two red tail lights mounted on the rear
  • a white light that makes the license visible from 50 feet
  • two headlights with high beam and low beam settings
  • two red stop lights. They must be seen from 300 feet in the daytime and must come on when the foot brake is pressed
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So you hit a parked car now what?

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Try to find the owner

Leave a note where the owner can find it with your contact information

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12
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Are you responsible for letting an unlicensed person drive your vehicle?

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Yes you could go to jail or pay a fine

Yes you are responsible for any accidents or property damage

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13
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What is the penalty for receiving 12 penalty points within 12 months?

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30 days of suspension of drivers license

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14
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What should you do if you are taking medications?

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Check labels for warnings and side effects.

Talk to pharmacists.

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What two laws in Florida cover the auto insurance requirements for licensed Florida drivers?

A

No fault law

Financial responsibility law

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16
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Who provides you with a Florida insurance ID card?

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Your insurance car company

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17
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If you fail to answer a traffic summons what might happen?

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License may not be renewed

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18
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What are the penalties for offering a false name on any motor vehicle license application?

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Third degree felony

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19
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Is it illegal to leave your keys in your parked car in Florida?

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Yes

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20
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What are appropriate defensive driving techniques to use if you are about to be involved in a crash?

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  • try to hit a vehicle moving in the same direction as you are instead of hitting a vehicle head on
  • swerve right instead of toward oncoming traffic
  • try to drive off the road rather than skid off
  • hit something that is not moving instead of a vehicle moving toward you
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21
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What must you do in you approach a roundabout?

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Slow down and yield to traffic already in the circle

22
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Is it legally required that you uses seatbelt while in the front seat?

A

Yes both driver and front seat passenger are required use a seatbelt

23
Q

What is the standard speed limit on rural interstates in Florida?

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70 mph

24
Q

Must you always drive at the speed limit?

A

No the speed limit just indicates how fast you’re allowed to drive under favorable conditions

25
Q

What is the standard speed limit in businesses and residential areas in Florida?

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30 mph

26
Q

When two cars reach an open intersection at the same time which must yield?

A

The driver of the left yields to the driver on the right

27
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What must you do if you are entering a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside?

A

Yield to pedestrians on main road

Yield to vehicles already on the main road

28
Q

What is hand signal for a right turn?

A

Put left hand arm up keeping arm still

29
Q

When passing a trucking the highway what does it mean when the driver brinks the front headlights?

A

You can safely renter the right lane

30
Q

What is the two second rule?

A

The amount of time you should allow between you and another vehicle for safety

31
Q

When parking on a hill with a curb facing downhill in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?

A

Toward the curb

32
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What should you do to avoid being blinded by the glare of approaching headlights?

A

Look at the right edge of the highway until he lights are gone

33
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Should you use your high beam bright lights when driving in smokey or foggy conditions?

A

No low beams won’t cause glare or reflection that could impair visibility

34
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What should you do if your brakes are wet?

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Drive slowly in low gear while applying brakes

35
Q

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

A

Proceed with caution

36
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What does a yellow x posted above a lane mean?

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Lane signal is about to change to red change lanes as soon as possible.

37
Q

What are examples of loads that must be covered to avoid items falling or blowing on the roadway?

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Gravel, trash, sand

38
Q

What does double solid white line mean?

A

Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction

Crossing the lines is prohibited

39
Q

Which class of license is intended for non commercial driving?

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E

40
Q

When is it okay to share a lane with a motorcycle?

A

Never

41
Q

When is a television in a car legal?

A

It is legal so long as the driver cannot see it

42
Q

What should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement?

A

Take your foot off the gas, steer in a straight line, brake lightly. And turn back onto the pavement at a slow speed

43
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What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center of the road mean?

A
  • Cars on the other side of the line can cross it to pass you
  • you can cross the line to turn left only when it is safe to do so
  • you cannot cross the line to pass another vehicle
44
Q

In which of the following are asks parking not allowed?

A

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
On a bridge overpass or tunnel
On the sidewalk
In front of a driveway

45
Q

If a school bus stops to unload children on a four lane highway divided only by a four foot paved strip must vehicles traveling in the opposite direction stop?

A

Yes

46
Q

To what ages does the child restraint law apply in Florida?

A

5 years of age and younger

47
Q

What does yellow curb mean?

A

No parking

48
Q

When may a parent or legal guardian leave a child unattended in a motor vehicle?

A

They may not leave a child for any period if the vehicle is running and the child appears to be in distress

49
Q

In Florida is driving and texting legal?

A

No

50
Q

You must obtain a new license showing your new address withinh how many days after moving?

A

10 days

51
Q

Under what conditions can your license be revoked?

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  • Driving under the influence of alcohol drugs of other controlled substances
  • three cases of reckless driving in one year
  • racing on the highway
  • failing to stop to give help when the vehicle you’re driving causes death or injury
52
Q

Which of the following are bad habits that distract drivers?

A

Driving while eating
Driving while texting
Answering a call while driving
Calling someone on the phone

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