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Question 0

What is benefit of the emergency contact information system?

Answer 0

System allows floridians to voluntarily provide emergency contact information online giving law enforcement immediate access to this information and making it easier for them to speak with someone quicker in case of emergency

Question 1

Move Over Law in Florida?

Answer 1

Florida’s Move Over Law protects law enforcement officers, emergency work- ers and tow truck
drivers stopped
along roadways
while perform-
ing their jobs.
Violating the Move Over Law puts both yourself and a public safety professional at risk of injury or death and can result in fines and points on your license.
• On a two-lane roadway, you are required to slow to a speed that is 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit.
• If the speed limit is 20 miles per hour or less, you must slow down to five miles per hour.
• If you are driving on an interstate or 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 closest to that vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you are not able to safely move over, you must slow down to a speed of 20 MPH below the posted speed limit unless directed otherwise by a law enforce- ment officer.

Question 2

How can you participate in the Florida organ and tissue donor program?

Answer 2

The Joshua Abbott Organ & Tissue Do- nor Registry was created in July 2009 to allow Floridians an easy, user-friend- ly means of joining the state’s Registry. Floridians can join the Registry online at www.DonateLifeFlorida.org, when renewing their driver license online, or when obtaining/renewing their license at a local driver license office. Individu- als can also request a registration form by calling Donate Life Florida at 1-877-FL- SHARE (1-877-357-4273).
Individuals that already have “organ do- nor” on their licenses or identification card are still encouraged to join the new Registry, ensuring their wishes are doc- umented.

Question 3

What is the web address used to check the status of your driver license?

Answer 3

http://services.fl- hsmv.gov/DLCheck/

Question 4

Who Needs a Florida license?

Answer 4

Who Needs a Florida License?
• If you live in Florida and want to drive a motor vehicle on public streets and highways.
• If you move to Florida and have a valid license from another state, you must get a Florida license within 30 days of becoming a resident.
You are considered a resident of Florida if you:
a. Enroll your children in public
school, or
b. Register to vote, or
c. File for a homestead exemption, or d. Accept employment, or
e. Reside in Florida for more than six
consecutive months

Question 5

Who does not need a Florida drivers license?

Answer 5

The following persons may drive in Flori- da without a Florida driver license, if they have a valid license from another state or country:
• Any non-resident who is at least 16 years old providing;
• The non-resident has a valid non-commercial driver license from another state or territory of the United States; or
• An International Driving Permit from his or her country of res- idence accompanied by a valid license from that country.
• Persons employed by the United States government driving a United States government motor vehicle on official business.
• Any non-resident working for a firm on a contract for the United States government. (This exemption is only for 60 days.)
• Any non-resident attending college in Florida.
• Persons who drive only vehicles like farm tractors or road machines temporarily on the highway may drive without a license.
• A licensed driver that lives in another state and travels regular- ly between his home and work in Florida.
• Non-resident migrant farm workers even though they are employed or place children in the public schools, providing they have a valid license from their home state.
1. Members of the Armed Forces sta- tioned in Florida and their dependents, with these exceptions:
a. Service member or spouse claims homestead exemption (All drivers in family must obtain Florida licenses), b. Service member becomes employed (All drivers in family must obtain Florida licenses),
c. Spouse becomes employed (Spouse and children who drive must obtain Florida licenses),
d. Child becomes employed (Only employed child who drives must obtain Florida license)

Question 6

Can a person temporarily operate a farm tractor on the highway without a driver license?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

List two documents that can be used as proof of social securi- ty number.

Answer 7

• Social Security card
  • W-2 form
  • Pay check containing your social
  security number
• Any 1099 form

Question 8

At what age are persons no longer required to have parental consent to obtain a Florida driv- er license?

Answer 8

18

Question 9

List two documents that can be used as proof of residential address

Answer 9

1. Deed, mortgage, monthly mortgage statement, mortgage payment booklet or residential rental/lease agreement
2. Florida Voter Registration Card
3. Florida Vehicle Registration or
   Title
4. Florida Boat Registration or Title
   (if living on a boat/houseboat)
5. Statements (Contact your local
   driver license or tax collector office for information about using statements).
6. A utility hook up
7. Automobile Payment Booklet
8. Selective Service Card
9. Medical or health card with
   address listed
10. Current homeowner’s insurance
    policy or bill
11. Current automobile insurance policy or bill
12. Educational institution transcript forms for the current school year
13. Unexpired professional license issued by a government agency in the U.S.
14. W-2 form or 1099 form
15. Form DS2019, Certificate of
    Eligibility for Exchange Visitor
    (J-1) status
16. A letter from a homeless shelter,
    transitional service provider, or half-way house verifying that the customer resides at the shelter address
17. Utility bills, mail from financial institutions; including checking, savings, or investment account statements
18. Mail from Federal, State, County or City government agencies (including city and county agencies)
19. Transients – Sexual Offender/ Predator/Career Offender: FDLE Registration Form completed by local sheriff ’s department

Question 10

What driving course is required for a person that has never been licensed?

Answer 10

Traffic law substance abuse education

Question 11

What maneuvers are required on a driving test?

Answer 11

Turn About (Three Point Turn) - Turn your car around in a 30’ to 40’ space.
• Shift Gears -Change gears smoothly and correctly (if your car has a man- ual shift transmission).
• Approach of Crossing -Get in the proper lane and look in each direc- tion. Change gears smoothly and correctly (if your car has a manual shift transmission).
• Observe Right-of-Way - Allow pedestrians to cross, pull over and stop for emergency vehicles and do not enter an intersection where you will interfere with other traffic.
• Straight-In Parking - Park your vehicle inside the parking space straight-in. When properly parked, the vehicle should be centered inside the space with no part of the vehicle extending out in the traffic lane. This maneuver gives the examiner/agent the opportunity to observe your ability to:
a) handle the vehicle in close quarters b) judge distance
c) maintain control of the vehicle as you turn into a straight-in parking space
• Parking on a Grade - If there is
no hill on your driving test, this maneuver is simulated when the car is in the straight-in parking space
or when the car is pulled over to the side of the road before the turnabout maneuver. You will be instructed to show or tell the examiner/agent what you would do if you were going to leave the vehicle parked up or down a hill, with or without a curb.
• Stop Quickly - Drive at 20 miles
per hour and make a quick, safe stop when the examiner/agent instructs you.
• Backing -Back for a distance of 50 feet at a slow speed. Do not use the rear-view mirror or rear-view camera when backing. Look to the rear instead.
• Obey Stop Signs - Give the proper signal if turning, approach in the proper lane, come to a complete stop before reaching the pedestrian crosswalkor stop line, and remain stopped until you can move safely without interfering with cross traffic or pedestrians.
* Keep in mind that most intersections contain legal crosswalks; marked or unmarked. An unmarked crosswalk is the portion of the roadway at an intersection that would connect oppo- site sides of the street.
• Obey Traffic Signals - Get into the proper lane and approach the light at a speed that will allow you to stop if the light should change. When you must stop, stop before the pedes- trian crosswalk or stop line. When the light turns green, do not move forward until the other traffic has cleared the intersection. Give the correct signal for stopping and turn- ing. Watch for “no turn” and “one way” signs.
• Signal and Turn - Get into the proper lane and signal your turn for the last 100 feet. You may use either hand signals or mechanical signals. Slow before reaching the crosswalk and turn into the proper lane.
• Passing - Always look ahead and behind to make sure you can pass safely. Pass on the left, unless the car ahead is about to make a left turn
or is in the left turn lane on a street with more than one lane in each di- rection. Do not pass on the shoulder (side of the road).
• Stay in Proper Lane - Drive in the right lane except on a one-way street. Do not change lanes until you may do so safely.
• Follow at a Safe Distance - Do not follow too closely behind other cars. Keep a minimum following distance of three to four seconds with an additional second for any unusual weather or traffic conditions.
• Use Proper Posture - Keep both hands on the steering wheel and do not rest your elbow in the window.

Question 12

What examinations are required to obtain a Florida Learner’s License?

Answer 12

Vision
Hearing
Class e exam road rules and road signs

Question 13

Can telescopic lenses be used to pass the vision test?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

Selective service?

Answer 14

State law requires any male that is a U.S. citizen or immigrant who is at least 18 years old but less than 26 years old, to comply with Federal Selective Service System requirements when applying to receive a driver’s license, a learner’s driv- er’s license, a commercial driver’s license, an identification card, or a renewal or replacement card or license. Any driver license or identification card applicant consents to the Federal Selective Service System requirements.

Question 15

What is the minimum age to obtain a Florida Class E License?

Answer 15

16

Question 16

If you failed to answer a traffic summons, would you be able to renew your license?

Answer 16

No

Question 17

If you lose your Florida driver license and need a replacement license, where do you apply for it?

Answer 17

Online at gorenew.com

Field issuance office in person

Question 18

What is required to add a motor- cycle endorsement to your Florida driver license?

Answer 18

-Must hold a Class E license or higher
30
or meet the requirements for a Class
E license.
• Must complete a motorcycle safety
course, Basic Rider Course (BRC)
Or
• Provide an out-of-state license with
a motorcycle endorsement (except Alabama).

Question 19

What is the minimum age that a person can be issued a Florida iden- tification card?

Answer 19

Five years or older

Question 20

What is the issuance period of a Florida identification card issued to a person age 5-14?

Answer 20

Four years

Question 21

You must obtain a new license showing the new address within how many days of moving?

Answer 21

Ten days

Question 22

What document(s) are required to change your name on your Florida driver license or identification card?

Answer 22

If your name has changed and you would like your name to appear on the Florida driver license or identification card dif- ferently than it appears on your primary identification, you will need:
• To present original or certified copy of a government issued marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order as a name change docu- ment(s).
• Have your name changed on your social security card.
In addition:
Immigrants and Non-Immigrants:
• You must have your name changed on your United States Citizenship and Immigration Services docu- ments before you can change your name on your Florida driver license or identification card.
Canadian Citizens:
• You must have your name changed
on your Canadian passport before applying for a name change on your driver license or identification card.

Question 23

How do honorably discharged veterans get a Veteran Designation “V” added to their driver license or identification card?

Answer 23

Any honorably discharged U.S veter- an may have a veteran designation “V” placed on his or her driver license. The veteran will need to provide a copy of their DD214 or other approved dis- charge document at the time of issuance. The veteran designation may be added for $2.00 as long as the current driv- er license or identification card is sur-
rendered and there are no other license transactions or changes. The replacement driver license or identification card fee is waived; however, the Tax Collector ser- vice fees would apply if the transaction is completed in a Tax Collector office.

Question 24

What could get your license suspended?

Answer 24

Your license can be SUSPENDED if you: • Make a fraudulent driver license
application.
Official Florida Driver’s Handbook • 2014
• Allow your license to be used for a purpose that is against the law.
• Are convicted in a traffic court and the court orders that your license be suspended.
• Refuse to take a test to show if you are driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Misuse a restricted license.
• Earn a certain number of points for traffic offenses on the point system.
• Break a traffic law and fail to pay your fine or appear in court as directed.
• Fail to pay child support.
• Fail to carry insurance on your
vehicle.
• Fail to stop for a school bus.
• Use tobacco if you are under age.
• Commit retail theft.
• Education Non-Compliance
(School Dropout).

Question 25

License revoked how?

Answer 25

Your license must be REVOKED if you are found guilty of, or department re- cords 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. Forfeiting bail and not going to court to avoid being convicted of reckless driving counts the same as a conviction.
• An immoral act in which a motor vehicle was used.
• Three major offenses or 15 offenses for which you receive points within a 5-year period.
• A felony for drug possession.
• Vision worse than the standard
minimum requirements.
• Racing on the highway. A court may also order that your license be revoked for certain other traffic offenses.

Question 26

License cancelled how?

Answer 26

Your license can be CANCELLED if: • Your license was issued in error.
• You giving false information or
identification.
• You failed to complete a required
school. Section 322.0261 and 322.091 Florida Statutes

Question 27

What are the lengths of suspension?

Answer 27

Length of Suspension
12 points within a 12-month period …………………………………………………. 30 days
18 points within a 18-month period ……………………………………………….3 months
24 points within a 36-month period …………………………………………………… 1-year

Question 28

Points for texting and driving?

Answer 28

Texting while Driving
No penalty on first offense, subsequent offense penalties as follows:
• Two points are added to the primary offense if texting occurred in a school zone………………………………….. 3
• Six points are added if the texting offense resulted in a crash. ………….. 3

Question 29

Points for unlawful speeding

Answer 29

Unlawful speed – 15 MPH or less over lawful or posted speed ………………………. 3
Unlawful speed – 16 MPH or more over lawful or posted speed ………………………. 4
Unlawful speed resulting in a crash …… 6

Question 30

Points for Leaving the scene of a crash resulting in
property damage of more than $50

Answer 30

6

Question 31

Reckless driving points

Answer 31

4

Question 32

Points for Any moving violation resulting in a crash

Answer 32

4

Question 33

Points for
Passing a stopped school bus ……………..

Answer 33

4

Question 34

Points for…..
Driving during restricted hours …………

Answer 34

3

Question 35

Points for Violation of traffic control signal/sign/ device (red lights) (if camera-enforced, no points will be assessed)………………….

Answer 35

4

Question 36

Points for violation of traffic control signal/sign/ device (red lights) (if camera-enforced, no points will be assessed)………………….

Answer 36

4

Question 37

Points for All other moving violations (including parking on a highway outside the limits or municipalities)……………………………….

Answer 37

3

Question 38

Points for Violation of curfew …………………………….

Answer 38

3

Question 39

Points for Open container as an operator …………..

Answer 39

3

Question 40

Points for Child restraint violation……………………..

Answer 40

3

Question 41

What are the fines for speeding over 50 mph?

Answer 41

The fine for exceeding the speed limit
by more than 50 mph is $1,000 for the first offense and $2,500 for the second.

Question 42

What as the fines for infractions when you’re in a school zone or construction zone?

Answer 42

Fines are doubled when infractions occur within a school zone or con- struction zone, with possible civil penalties up to $1,000 and can be required to complete driving school course.

Question 43

What happens if infractions occur outside of the state?

Answer 43

• The driver receives the same number of points listed if the conviction oc- curs out-of-state or in a federal court.

Question 44

When can you be charged with driving under the influence (DUI)?

Answer 44

You can be charged with DUI if you are found to be driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or con- trolled substances. Controlled substances include: prescription drugs, depressants, stimulants, narcotics, hallucinogens and model glue or other inhalants.
At the time of arrest, you will be admin- istratively suspended if you have a breath or blood alcohol level of .08 or above or refuse to submit to a chemical test

Question 45

What happens with red traffic light infractions?

Answer 45

Local and state governments are autho- rized to use traffic infraction detectors to enforce red light violations. It includes the use of traffic infraction enforcement officers, the mailing of an initial notice of violation within 30 days of the offense and mailing a traffic citation within 60 days if payment has not been received. The red light violation does not result in points being placed on the driver’s record.

Question 46

What is mandatory restriction for minors?

Answer 46

Any driver under the age of 18 who ac- cumulates six or more points within a 12 month period is automatically restrict- ed for one year to driving for “Business Purposes ONLY”. If additional points are accumulated the restriction is ex- tended for 90 days for every additional point received.

Question 47

What are time restrictions for minors?

Answer 47

A licensed driver (Class E or higher) who is under the age of 17 may not op- erate a motor vehicle between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless accompanied by a driver who is 21 years of age or older and holds a valid driver license (Class E or higher), or the operator is driving to or from work. A licensed driver (Class E or higher) who is 17 years of age may not operate a motor vehicle between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., unless accompanied by a driver who is 21 years of age or older and holds a valid driver license (Class E or higher), or the operator is driving to and from work.

Question 48

What is zero tolerance?

Answer 48

Any driver under 21 years of age who is stopped by law enforcement and has a breath or blood alcohol level of .02 or higher will automatically have their driv- ing privilege suspended for 6 months. Any driver under 21 with a breath or blood alcohol level of .05 or higher is required to attend a substance abuse course. An evaluation will be complet- ed and parents or legal guardians will be notified of the results for all drivers un- der the age of 19.

Question 49

Penalties for first DUI offense?

Answer 49

(Including previous DWI and DUBAL convictions)
First DUI Conviction
Fine
$500-$1,000, with BAL .15 or higher or minor in the vehicle, not less than 1,000 or more than $2,000
Community Service 50 hours
Probation
Not more than 1 year
Imprisonment
Not more than 6 months; with BAL .15 or higher or minor in the vehicle, not more than 9 months
License Revocation Minimum 180 days
DUI School
12 hours DUI School Requirement Evaluation conducted to determine need for treatment
Ignition Interlock Device
Up to 6 continuous months

Question 50

Second offense DUI penalties?

Answer 50

Second DUI Offense/Conviction
Fine
$1,000-$2000, with BAL .15 or higher or minor in the vehicle, not less than $2000 or more than $4000
Imprisonment
Not more than 9 months; 2nd conviction within 5 years, 10 days in jail, 48 hours of confinement must be consecutive
License Revocation
Minimum 180 days; 2nd offense with- in 5 years after first conviction; 5 year revocation
DUI School
21 hours DUI School Requirement Evaluation conducted to determine need for treatment
Ignition Interlock Device Minimum of one continuous year

Question 51

Penalties for third DUI?

Answer 51

Third DUI Offense/Conviction
Fine
$2,000-$5,000, with BAL .15 or higher or minor in the vehicle, not less than $4,000
Imprisonment
Not more than 12 months; 3rd con- viction within 10 years, mandatory 30 days in jail; 48 hours must be consec- utive
License Revocation
Minimum 180 days; 3rd offense with- in 10 years after second conviction; 10 year revocation
DUI School
21 hours DUI School Requirement Evaluation conducted to determine need for treatment
Ignition Interlock Device
Minimum of two continuous years

Question 52

Penalties for fourth DUI or more ?

Answer 52

Fourth or More DUI Conviction
Fine
Not less than $1000
Imprisonment
Not more than 5 years
License Revocation Permanent revocation
DUI School
Ignition Interlock Device
Five years

Question 53

How long will DUI conviction remain on your record?

Answer 53

75 years

Question 54

What happens with alcohol in your system?

Answer 54

Alcohol reduces all of the important skills necessary to drive safely, such as judg- ment, reaction, vision and concentra- tion. Alcohol is absorbed into the lining of the stomach and then passes directly into the bloodstream and reaches your brain within minutes after consumption. Alcohol affects those areas of your brain that control judgment and skill and is one reason why drinking alcohol is so dan- gerous; it affects your judgment. A per- son’s judgment is the first thing affected after drinking an alcoholic beverage. Good judgment is important to driving but in this case, judgment helps you to know when to stop drinking. Alcohol puts good judgment on hold. You do not know when you have had too much to drink until it is too late. It is a little like a sunburn, by the time you feel it, it is al- ready too late.
Alcohol slows your reflexes and reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly and makes you less alert. As the amount of alcohol in your body increases, your judgment worsens and your skills de- crease. You will have trouble judging distances, speeds and the movement of other vehicles. You will also have trouble controlling your vehicle. If You Drink, Do Not Drive! The best advice is, if you drink alcohol, do not drive. Even one drink of alcohol can affect your driving. With two or more drinks in your blood- stream you are impaired and could be arrested.
It takes about an hour for your body to get rid of each drink. Time is the only thing that will sober you up.
There are ways of dealing with social sit- uations. Arrange to go with two or more persons and agree which one of you will not drink alcohol. You can rotate among the group being a “designated driver.” You can use public transportation or a taxi, if available.

Question 55

Implied consent law?

Answer 55

You will be asked to take a blood test, a urine test, or a breath test if an officer thinks that you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs while driving. By law, if you drive in Florida, 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 the blood test without your consent. The blood must be drawn by a doctor, nurse or other health professional. If you are unconscious and cannot refuse the blood test, blood may be drawn. The results of the test may be used as evidence, even if you object after becoming conscious.

Question 56

What are other serious violations?

Answer 56

Other Serious Violations of the License Law
You can be put in jail or required to pay a fine for the following offenses:
• Changing your license in any way. Any changes must be made by DHSMV.
• Unlawful use of your license, including allowing your license to be used by another person.
• Making a fraudulent application for a driver license or identification card.
• Having more than one credential (U.S. driver license or identification card).
• Allowing an unlicensed person to use your car, or renting a motor vehicle to someone without a license.
• Giving false statements to an officer
or in a courtroom.
• Knowingly giving false information
in crash reports.
• Failing to make crash reports.

Question 57

What happens with administrative hearings?

Answer 57

If your driving privilege is suspended or revoked you may be eligible to apply for a hardship license or reinstatement. For eligibility information, contact the local Bureau of Administrative Reviews of- fice, driver license office, Tax Collector licensing agent, or the Customer Service Center.
If you are administratively suspended for a breath or blood alcohol level of .08 or above or refuse to submit to a chemical test and wish to appeal this suspension, you must apply for a formal or informal review hearing at the appropriate Divi- sion of Motorist Services or Bureau of Administrative Reviews office within 10 days of your date of arrest. This suspen- sion is in addition to any penalties direct- ed by the court. Hearing filing fees up to $25 may apply.
First time offenders have an addition- al option besides requesting a review of their license suspension. A first time DUI offender who has never had prior DUI related offenses, may be eligible to request a review of eligibility for a re- stricted driver license. By accepting a restricted driver license, the driver agrees to waive the right to a review of the sus- pension under s. 322.2615 F.S. To elect this option, the driver must appear at a Bureau of Administrative Review office (BAR) within 10 days of the DUI arrest, and request the waiver review option and pay a non-refundable fee of $25.

Question 58

Financial responsibility law?

Answer 58

The Financial Responsibility Law re- quires owners and operators of motor vehicles to be financially responsible for damages and/or injuries they may cause to others when a motor vehicle crash happens.
This law requires any person to have bodily injury liability insurance at the time of the following:
1. A citation for DUI, which results in a revocation.
These cases require the following minimum insurance coverage:
• $100,000 Bodily Injury Liability (BIL) (to one person).
• $300,000 Bodily Injury Liability to two or more persons.
• $50,000 Property Damage Liability (PDL)
If you do not have the required insurance to comply with the Finan- cial Responsibility Law, your driver license and/or license plates will
be suspended for up to three years. You will have to pay a reinstatement fee and show DHSMV certified proof of full liability insurance on Form FR-44 for three years from the original suspension date to get your driving privilege back.
2. A suspension for excessive points against your driver license.
3. A crash where you are at fault and injuries have occurred.
4. A revocation for Habitual Traffic Offender.
5. A revocation for any serious offense where this department is required to revoke your license.
The cases listed above (excluding DUI) must have the following mini- mum insurance coverage:
• $10,000 Bodily Injury Liability (BIL) (to one person).
• $20,000 Bodily Injury Liability to two or more persons.
• $10,000 Property Damage Liability (PDL), or
• $30,000 Combined single limits.
If involved in any of the above violations (excluding DUI) and you do not have insurance to comply with the Financial Responsibility Law, your driver license and/or license plates will be suspended for up to three years. You will have to pay a $15 reinstatement fee and show DHSMV certified proof of full liability insurance on Form SR-22 for three years from the original suspension date to get your driving privilege back.
In addition, if you are the driver or the owner of a vehicle which is in a crash that is your fault, this department can re- quire you to pay for the damages before your driving privilege is reinstated.
Under this law, to protect yourself and others, you should have liability insur- ance on any motor vehicle you own or drive, including motorcycles.

Question 59

Florida no fault law?

Answer 59

The Florida No-Fault Law requires own- ers of motor vehicles with four or more wheels (excluding taxis and limousines) that have been in the state for at least 90 consecutive or non-consecutive days during the past 365 days to purchase a policy delivered or issued for delivery in this state. The minimum coverage is:
• $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
• $10,000 of Property Damage Liability (PDL)
Official Florida Driver’s Handbook • 2014
You cannot buy a license plate and reg- istration for a car, or other four-wheel vehicle, without having coverage issued in Florida. Once you have this insurance, anytime you renew it, fail to renew it, cancel it, or the insurance company can- cels, the insurance company must notify this department. DHSMV will then noti- fy you to provide proof of new coverage. If you fail to provide proof of insurance, your driver license and license plate(s) will be suspended for up to three years.
You must maintain insurance coverage throughout the vehicle registration pe- riod or you must surrender the license plate(s) to any driver license or tax col- lector office.
If you are cited by a law enforcement of- ficer for not providing proof of insurance and pay the civil penalty or are convicted in court, your driving privilege will be suspended.
If your driver license and license plate(s) are suspended for not having insurance under the No-Fault Law, you will have to pay $150 and show proof of current in- surance to get them back. For a second offense within three years, you will pay $250. For a third offense within three years, you will have to pay $500. Also, if your driver license and plate(s) have been under suspension for 30 days or more for a no-fault insurance violation, a police of- ficer can seize your license plate immedi- ately. To prevent an insurance suspension of your license and avoid reinstatement fees, turn in your license plate to a Flor- ida driver license or Tax Collector office prior to canceling your insurance.
Bodily Injury Liability per person: ……………………………………………….$125,000
Bodily Injury Liability per occurrence: ……………………………………………….$250,000
Property Damage Liability: …………………………………………………$50,000
Or Combined Single Limit Coverage: ……………………………………………….$300,000
Effective 10/01/06, all taxicabs are re- quired to maintain the following insur- ance to register a vehicle in Florida.

Question 60

Responsibilities during car crashes?

Answer 60

Your Responsibilities
1. Call law enforcement
If you are in a crash while driving, you must stop!
Call the local police, the Florida Highway Patrol, or the county Sheriff ’s office. If the crash involves a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) or results in death, injury, or property damage to the extent a wrecker must tow a vehicle, the officer will fill out a report. If the crash is investigated by an officer, the driver need not make a written report. If property damage appears to be over $500 and no report is written by an officer, you must make a written report of the crash to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles within 10 days. The officer will provide you with a copy of the form for your records.
2. Remain calm
3. Attain vehicle, witness and driver
information
You must be ready to give your name, address, and vehicle registra- tion number, as well as show your driver license to others involved in the crash.
4. Sketch the scene, showing vehicle crash locations.
5. Help the injured. If anyone is hurt, you must get help!

Question 61

What does Florida law say about hit and run?

Answer 61

What does Florida law say?
• The driver must immediately
stop and remain at the scene, must exchange information and render reasonable assistance to any injured persons.
• Leaving the scene of a crash involving a death commits a felony
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of the first degree and carries a max- imum penalty of 30 years in a state correctional facility and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
• Leaving the scene of a crash involving injuries commits a felony of the third degree and carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in a state correctional facility and/or a fine up to $5,000.
• Leaving the scene involving property damage commits a misdemeanor of the second degree and carries a max- imum penalty of 60 days in a county jail and/or fine of $500.
A few hit-and-run facts for Florida:
• Hit-and-run crashes involving fatalities increased from 162 in 2011 to 168 in 2012.
• The number of hit-and-run crashes statewide equaled 69,994 in 2012.
• Three out of every five fatalities in
2012 were pedestrians struck in hit- and-run crashes.

Question 62

Three crashes in three years law?

Answer 62

Three Crashes in Three Years Law:
Section 322.0261(1)(c) requires that if you were convicted of or pleaded nolo contender to your third traffic offense that caused a crash within 36 months, you must complete a department ap- proved driver improvement course that includes behind-the-wheel training and an assessment of your driving safety. DHSMV notifies you of this requirement based on a qualifying third at fault crash occurring on or after January 1, 2010.
What you must do to avoid driver license cancellation:
• Complete 12 hours of the 3-in-3 Crash Course or an approved Ad- vanced Driver Improvement course (ADI).
• Receive 4-hours of behind-the- wheel training from a Florida licensed commercial driving school (CDS).
• Pass the extended road test with a
DL examiner or Tax Collector
licensing agent.
Failure to complete these requirements within 90 days will result in a license cancellation.

Question 63

What does law say about littering?

Answer 63

Drivers are responsible for any litter- ing from their vehicles. Use ashtrays for cigarettes and litter bags for trash while riding in motor vehicles. Empty ashtrays and litter bags only into trash cans.
Littering is a crime. People who throw trash on public streets and highways can be fined up to $500 or jailed up to 60 days. You can be charged with a first-degree misdemeanor and fined up to $1,000 if dumping more than 15 pounds of trash.
The court may also require you to pick up litter along roadways.

Question 64

What does law say about road damage?

Answer 64

It is against the law to damage the roads by driving on the rim of a flat tire or by any other means.

Question 65

Habits of bad drivers?

Answer 65

Good drivers develop habits that focus their full attention on driving. Some drivers can develop bad habits that can be very dangerous when driving. Some bad habits that distract your attention away from driving are:
• Driving when ill, upset or angry.
• Driving while eating and drinking. • Driving while adjusting the radio or
changing CDs/tapes/digital players. • Driving while calling, answering,
talking or texting on a mobile phone. • Reading while driving.
• Driving while drowsy or fatigued.

Question 66

Getting ready to drive?

Answer 66

Before you start your engine:
• Make sure all windows are clean.
• Remove anything that blocks your
view of the road.
• Adjust the seat so you can reach all
controls.
• Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors. You should not have to lean forward or backward to use them.
• Lock all car doors.
• Put on your safety belts. Ask all
passengers to do the same.
• Make sure your car is in park or
neutral gear before starting the en- gine. Never move your car until you have looked in front, behind and to the side for pedestrians and oncomers.

Question 67

Keys to defensive driving?

Answer 67

1. Look for possible danger. Think about what might happen. If there are children playing by the road, plan what you will do if one runs or rides into the street.
2. Understand what can be done to prevent a crash. See the defensive driving tips which follow and the Handling Emergencies section later in this chapter.
3. Act in time. Once you have seen a dangerous situation, act right away to prevent a crash. Use these defen- sive driving tips if you see that you are about to be involved in a crash: • It is better to swerve right instead
   of toward oncoming traffic to
   prevent a crash.
   • Hitting a row of bushes is better
   than hitting a tree, post or solid
   object.
   • Hitting a vehicle moving in the
   same direction as you are is better
   than hitting a vehicle head-on.
   • It is better to drive off the road
   than skid off when avoiding a
   crash.
   • It is better to hit something that
   is not moving instead of a vehicle moving toward you.

Question 68

Seat belt laws in Florida?

Answer 68

The driver and front seat passengers must wear seat belts. The seat belt law applies to passenger cars manufactured beginning with the 1968 model year, and trucks beginning with the 1972 model year. It is unlawful for any person to op- erate a vehicle in this state unless every passenger of the vehicle under the age of 18 is restrained by a safety belt or by a child restraint device, regardless of seat- ing position. A seat belt violation will be charged to the driver when a person un- der 18 is not restrained by a safety belt or a child restraint device. If the passenger is 18 years of age or older and fails to wear a seat belt when required by law, the pas- senger will be charged with the violation.

Question 69

Law exceptions for seatbelt?

Answer 69

The law exempts the following from the seat belt requirements:
• Any person certified by a physician as having a medical condition
that causes the seat belt use to be inappropriate or dangerous. Exempt persons need to keep a copy for the physician certification in their pos- session while operating a vehicle.
• Employee of a newspaper home delivery service while delivering newspapers on home delivery routes.
• School buses (purchased new prior to December 31, 2000)
• Buses purchased new after December 31, 2000 are required to be equipped with seat belts. Seat belts must be worn in these vehicles).
• Buses used for transportation of persons for compensation.
• Farm equipment.
• Trucks of a net weight of more than
26,000 pounds.
• Motorcycle, moped or bicycle.

Question 70

What is the role of seat belts in a crash?

Answer 70

In a crash, safety belts:
• Keep you from being thrown from
the vehicle. The risk of death is five times greater if you are thrown from a vehicle in a crash.
• Keep you from being thrown against others in the vehicle.
• Keep the driver behind the wheel, where he or she can control the vehicle.
• Keep you from being thrown against parts of your vehicle, such as the steering wheel or windshield.