Ch 1 Flashcards
What is the two second rule?
The amount of time you should allow between you and another vehicle to avoid rear end collision
When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or behind you what should you do?
Pull to the right and stop
When is it safe to return to the right hand land after passing another vehicle?
When you see the tires of the other vehicle in your rear view mirror
What is the “no zone”?
The blind spots on the left, right, front and behind a truck or large vehicle where drivers can’t see you
Who has the right of way in Florida?
No one. Law only states who must yield in any given situation
What are the three parts of an expressway entrance?
Entrance ramp, acceleration lane, merging area
What is the first thing impaired in a driver who has been drinking alcohol?
Judgement
What would happen to the license of a driver who was involved in an accident and didn’t stop to help the injured persons?
Licenses revoked
What locations are you never allowed to park?
- On sidewalk or crosswalk
- within 20 feet of a intersection
- within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
- on any bridge or overpass
Who will be charged with the violation if a 15 year old back seat passenger is not wearing a seat belt?
Driver of vehicle
What lights are required on your car?
- 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
So you hit a parked car now what?
Try to find the owner
Leave a note where the owner can find it with your contact information
Are you responsible for letting an unlicensed person drive your vehicle?
Yes you could go to jail or pay a fine
Yes you are responsible for any accidents or property damage
What is the penalty for receiving 12 penalty points within 12 months?
30 days of suspension of drivers license
What should you do if you are taking medications?
Check labels for warnings and side effects.
Talk to pharmacists.
What two laws in Florida cover the auto insurance requirements for licensed Florida drivers?
No fault law
Financial responsibility law
Who provides you with a Florida insurance ID card?
Your insurance car company
If you fail to answer a traffic summons what might happen?
License may not be renewed
What are the penalties for offering a false name on any motor vehicle license application?
Third degree felony
Is it illegal to leave your keys in your parked car in Florida?
Yes
What are appropriate defensive driving techniques to use if you are about to be involved in a crash?
- 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
What must you do in you approach a roundabout?
Slow down and yield to traffic already in the circle
Is it legally required that you uses seatbelt while in the front seat?
Yes both driver and front seat passenger are required use a seatbelt
What is the standard speed limit on rural interstates in Florida?
70 mph
