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Question 0

Child restraint requirements for different ages in Florida

Answer 0

Up to Three Years of Age…..infant carrier

Four to Five Years of Age…..Infant Carrier, Integrated Child Seat, or Seat Belt

Over Five Years of Age…… Safety Belt

Question 1

Children in vehicles,restraints? Where do they sit?

Answer 1

All Children 5 Years Of Age Or Young- er Must Use A Restraint Device When Riding In A Motor Vehicle.

In passenger vehicles, children should be secured in the rear seat. Never secure a child in the front passenger side, espe- cially if your vehicle has an air bag. The law requires every driver to properly se- cure children five years of age or younger in child restraint devices riding in a pas- senger car, van, or pick-up truck, regard- less of whether the vehicle is registered in this state. Infant carriers or children’s car seats must be used for children up to three years of age and younger. Child restraint requirements do not apply to a chauffeur driven taxi, limousine, sedan, van, bus motor coach, or other passen- ger vehicle if the operator and vehicle are for hire; however, it is the obligation and responsibility of the parent, guardian or other person responsible for the child’s welfare.

For children aged four through five years of age, a separate carrier, an integrated child seat or a seat belt may be used.

Question 2

What happens when you leave a child in an unsupervised vehicle?

Answer 2

It is dangerous to leave children unat- tended or unsupervised in a motor ve- hicle. The inside temperature of a ve- hicle can rise almost 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes with no ventilation. Even cool temperatures in the 60’s can cause the temperature in a vehicle to rise well above 110° Fahrenheit inside your car. Florida law states that a parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child younger than 6 years of age may not leave the child unattended or unsu- pervised in a motor vehicle for a period in excess of 15 minutes or for any period of time if the motor of the vehicle is run- ning, the health of the child is in danger, or the child appears to be in distress. Vi- olations of this provision of law are a sec- ond degree misdemeanor and can result in a fine of up to $500. Violations that cause great bodily harm, permanent dis- ability, or permanent disfigurement to a child are considered a third degree felony.

Question 3

Florida municipal speed limits

Answer 3

30

Question 4

Florida speed limits in

Business or Residential Area …………….

Answer 4

30

Question 5

Rural interstate Florida speed limit

Answer 5

Rural Interstate………………………………..70*

Question 6

Limited access highway Florida speed limit

Answer 6

…………70

Question 7

All Other Roads and Highways Florida speed limit?

Answer 7

All Other Roads and Highways……….55*

Question 8

Speed limit for school zone

Answer 8

20

Question 9

Can you get a ticket for driving too slowly?

Answer 9

Driving Too Slowly is also Against the Law
Drive with the flow of traffic (within the speed limit). You should not drive so slowly that you block other vehicles mov- ing at normal, safe speeds. When driv- ing slower than the flow of traffic, keep right so others may safely pass. You can be issued a ticket for driving too slowly. When the posted speed limit is 70 mph, the minimum speed limit is 50 mph.

Question 10

What to do when you’re pulled over by a fireman or officer?

Answer 10

If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer, pull off immediately to the ex- treme right, clear of traffic when possi- ble. Turn off your engine. Reduce your headlights to the parking light position at night. Sit calmly and follow the instruc- tions of the officer. You must follow any lawful order or direction of (1) any law enforcement officer or (2) any fireman at the scene of a fire who is directing traffic. If a law enforcement officer is directing traffic where there are signal lights, obey the officer - not the signals.

Question 11

What to do when crossing intersections?

Answer 11

Look both ways and be ready to brake or stop.
• Drive at the slowest speed just before entering the intersection, not while crossing.
• Do not pass or change lanes.
• Be aware of vehicles behind you.
Will they be able to stop if neces- sary? If you are stopped, look for bicyclists and pedestrians who may be crossing the intersection from either direction or motorists on the cross street who may be passing a bicycle or other vehicle and be in the opposing lane.

Question 12

Who has right of way in Florida?

Answer 12

Who has the right-of-way in Florida? The answer is no one! The law only says who must yield (give up) the right-of- way. Every driver, motorcyclist, moped rider, bicyclist and pedestrian must do everything possible to avoid a crash.

Question 13

What are open intersections?

Answer 13

An open intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals. When you enter one, you must yield the right-of-way if:
• A vehicle is already in the intersection.
• You enter or cross a state highway from a secondary road.
• You enter a paved road from an unpaved road.
• You plan to make a left turn and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction.
When two cars enter an open intersection at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

Question 14

What are roundabouts?

Answer 14

Roundabouts are circular intersections with no traffic signal which improve traffic flow and reduce traffic crashes. Roundabouts slow vehicle speed, give drivers more time to judge and react to other vehicles or pedestrians. Drivers en- tering the roundabout must yield to traf- fic already in the circle and are directed in one-way, counterclockwise direction. For multi-lane roundabouts, stay in the left lane to turn left and the right lane to turn right, and all lanes to go through, unless otherwise directed by signs or pavement markings. Stay in your lane within the roundabout and use your right turn sig- nal to indicate your intention to exit.
Prior to entering or exiting the roundabout, drivers must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks. Bicyclists may take the lane in the roundabout, or use the sidewalk.

Question 15

What happens when exiting a driveway?

Answer 15

Drivers entering and exiting a road from a driveway, alley or roadside should yield to vehicles already on the main road and bicyclists and pedestrians on the side- walk, shared use path or bike lanes

Question 16

What to do when you see emergency vehicles?

Answer 16

Pedestrians and drivers must yield the right-of-way to law enforcement vehi- cles, fire engines and other emergency vehicles using sirens and/ or flashing lights. Pull over to the closest edge of the roadway immediately and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. Do not block intersections.

Question 17

How do you make a turn?

Answer 17

There are nine steps in making a good turn:
1. Make up your mind about your turn before you get to the turning point. Turn signals are required when changing lanes. Never make “last minute” turns.
2. If you must change lanes, look behind and to both sides to see where other vehicles are located before making your turn.
3. Move into the correct lane as you near the intersection. The correct lane for the right turn is the lane next to the right edge of the road- way.
4. On a two-lane road with traffic in both directions, an approach for
a left turn should be made in the part of the right half of the roadway nearest the center line.
5. Give a turn signal for at least the last 100 feet before you make your turn. Let other drivers know what you are going to do. Be sure that the drivers around you have time to see your signal before you move.
6. Slow down to a safe turning speed. Pay attention to “no turn on red” or “stop here” when pedestrians are present/crossing.
7. When you are slowing to make a right turn, the bicyclist you passed may be catching up to you. Search over your shoulder before turning. Yield to bicyclists and pedestrians. After checking that traffic is clear, look in the direction of travel to avoid colliding with a vehicle or pedestrian in front of you.
8. Always scan for pedestrians before starting a left turn. Yield to pedes- trians who may be crossing in your path when turning left. Only turn left when the path is clear of pedes- trians, bicyclists and vehicles.
9. Make the turn, staying in the proper lane. Yield the right-of-way to vehicles (including bicycles) coming from the opposite direction or vehicles lawfully passing on the left.
10. Finish your turn in the proper lane. A right turn should be from the right lane into the right lane of the roadway entered. A left turn may be completed in any lane lawfully available, or safe, for the desired direction of travel. See the diagrams for making left turns from or into one-way streets.

Question 18

How do you make a turnabout or three point turn?

Answer 18

Turnabout (Three-Point Turn)
Sometimes you will need to turn your car around in a very small space. Use a three- point turn only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn and you can’t go around the block. To make a three-point turn:
1. Move as far right as possible, check traffic, and signal a left turn.
2. Turn the steering wheel sharply to the left and move forward slowly. Stop at the curb, or edge of roadway.
3. Shift to reverse, turn your wheels sharply to the right, check traffic, and back your vehicle to the right curb, or edge of roadway.
You can now move in the opposite di- rection. Check the traffic and move for- ward. Never make a three-point turn or a U-turn on a curve, a hill or when a sign indicates that making a U-turn is prohib- ited.

Question 19

Traffic lane?

Answer 19

On a two-lane highway, you are allowed to drive on the left half of the roadway when it is safe to pass and passing is al- lowed. If the road has four or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes except when overtaking and pass- ing. Left lanes on some interstate roads are reserved for car pool vehicles with two or more occupants in the car - watch for diamond signs in the median. The center lane of a three-lane or five-lane highway is used only for turning left

Question 20

What are blindspots?

Answer 20

Blind spots are areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you cannot see in your rearview mirrors. Be- fore you move sideways to change lanes on an expressway or to pass on any road, turn your head to make sure these areas are clear. Areas bordered by Xs are blind spots for a car with an outside mirror on the left side only.
On the roads with more than one lane in each direction, do not drive in someone else’s blind spot. Speed up or drop back so the other driver can see you.

Question 21

How to safely pass?

Answer 21

Stay a safe distance behind the vehicle you want to pass. The closer you get to the vehicle you want to pass, the less you can see ahead. This is especially true when pass- ing trucks, trailers, and other large vehicles.
• Before you pull out to pass, check your blind spots and make sure that you have plenty of time and room to pass.
• On a two-lane road, tap your horn, or at night blink your headlights to let the other driver know you are passing.
• Give your signal before you move into the left lane. Turn signals are required when changing lanes. Be sure that the drivers around you have time to see your signal BE- FORE you move.
• Do not return to the right side of the road until you can see the tires of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.
• You must return to the right side of the road before coming within 200 feet of any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.
• Passing on the right is only legal when there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direc- tion or the vehicle you are passing is making a left turn. Pulling off
the roadway to pass on the right is against the law.
Other parked or stopped vehicles can create vision blockage obscuring the presence of pedestrians crossing the road or cyclists sharing the roadway. If another vehicle has stopped in an adja- cent lane in the same direction of travel, be observant in case the other motorist has stopped for a pedestrian or disabled vehicle.

Question 22

How to allow someone to pass you?

Answer 22

The driver of the car being passed must not increase speed until the pass is complete.
• Help other drivers pass you safely. Move to the right side of your lane to give them more room and a bet- ter view of the road ahead.

Question 23

When can you not pass someone?

Answer 23

You may not pass on a two-lane road with traffic moving in opposite directions under these conditions:
• Where you see a “DO NOT PASS” or “NO PASSING ZONE” sign. The prohibition of passing in a no-Pass- ing zone does not apply when an ob- struction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway [s 316.0875(3) F.S.]. Thus, when a cyclist is traveling so slowly as to constitute an “obstruction,” a motorist may cross the center line in a no-passing zone if the way is clear to do so, i.e., when it can be seen that oncoming traffic is far enough away the pass may be completed before coming within 200 feet of an oncom- ing vehicle.
• Where a solid yellow line is painted on your side of the center line.
• On hills or curves, and at intersections.
• Within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, or railroad crossing. Vio- lators may be arrested or issued a ticket.

Question 24

What are minimum safe following distances?

Answer 24

Minimum Safe Following Distances
You must always share the road with oth- er roadway users. The more distance be- tween your vehicle and other roadway us- ers, the more time you have to react. This space is a large space cushion designed for your protection. Always maintain a safe space cushion around your vehicle. Rear-end crashes are very common at in- tersections. Drivers following too close- ly, and then being unable to stop before hitting the vehicle ahead when it stops too quickly causes these types of crashes. Keep a minimum following distance of three to four seconds with an additional second for any unusual weather or traffic conditions.
To determine your following distance: • Watch when the rear of the vehicle
ahead passes a sign, pole or any
other stationary point.
• Count the seconds it takes you to
reach the same sign, pole, or any other stationary point (“One- thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three, one-thousand- four”).
You are following too closely if
you pass the stationary point before counting to one-thousand-four.
• Reduce speed and then count again at another stationary point to check the new following interval. Repeat until you are following no closer than “three-seconds.”
• After practicing, guess how many seconds away you are from an object and then count the seconds it takes to reach the object to see how accu- rate you are.

Question 25

Situations where you need more space following a car?

Answer 25

There are certain situations where you would need more space in front of your vehicle. In the following situations, you may need more than a three-second fol- lowing interval to be safe due to high-risk behavior. Add more space in front of your vehicle and increase your following interval in the following situations:
• You need more distance to stop a vehicle on slippery roads, therefore, leave more space in front of your vehicle. If the vehicle ahead sudden- ly stops, your vehicle will need the extra distance to stop safely.
• Slow down to allow space in front of your vehicle when the vehicle behind wants to pass. Slowing also will allow the pass to be completed in less time.
• Keep more space in front of your vehicle, when following motorcycles. Motorcycles are different sizes and have different braking capabilities than other motor vehicles. If the motorcycle should fall, your vehicle needs extra stopping or steering dis- tance to avoid the rider. The chances of a motorcyclist falling are greatest on wet or icy roads, gravel roads or metal surfaces such as bridges, grat-
ings, or streetcar, or railroad tracks.
• When following drivers whose view
to the rear is blocked you should allow for an extra cushion of space so the vehicle can see you. The drivers of trucks, buses, vans or vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see your vehicle when you are directly behind them. They could stop suddenly without knowing your vehicle is to the rear. Large vehicles can also block your view of the road ahead; therefore, you should reduce your speed and allow for more space so you can see around the vehicle.
• Add more space in front of your vehicle when carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer. The extra weight increases your vehicle’s stopping and steering ability.
• Increase your following interval when it is hard to see ahead because of darkness or bad weather.
• If your vehicle is being followed closely, you should allow for extra space. Slow down and keep to the right. Your vehicle will then be able to stop or steer effectively without being hit from behind.
• Police vehicles, law enforcement, ambulances and fire trucks need more space to operate, so increase your following interval. Many states require other vehicles to stay at least 500 feet to the rear of emergency equipment that is a minimum of 10 seconds at 30 mph and a minimum of 6 seconds at speeds of 60 mph. [Add state/province/territory infor- mation here].
• Leave extra space in front of your vehicle for vehicles required to come to a stop at railroad crossings, including transit buses, school buses or vehicles carrying haz-
ardous materials.
Leave extra space in front of your vehicle when stopped behind another vehicle on a hill or incline. The vehicle ahead may roll back before it begins to move forward.

Question 26

Following distance for trucks?

Answer 26

A truck or any vehicle towing another vehicle may not fol- low within 300 feet of another truck or vehicle towing a vehi- cle. This law does not apply to overtaking and passing, and it does not apply within cities or towns.

Question 27

Parking on a hill?

Answer 27

When parking on hills:
• Turn your wheels so that if your car starts to move,
it will roll away from traffic or into the curb. Study the diagram provided.
• Set the parking brake.
• Place automatic gear shift in park. Shift manual gears to reverse (downhill) or first (uphill).
• Turn vehicle off

Question 28

How to straight in parking

Answer 28

The rear markers represent the REAR corners of the parking space. The forward markers represent the ap- proximate CENTER of the parking space. When proper- ly parked, the vehicle should be centered inside the space with no part of the vehicle extending out into the traffic lane.

Question 29

Where is parking not allowed?

Answer 29

• On the roadway side of another parked vehicle (double parking).
  • On crosswalks.
  • On sidewalks.
  • In bicycle lanes.
  • In front of driveways.
  • By curbs painted yellow
  or where “No Parking”
  signs are posted.
  • Within intersections.
  • Within 15 feet of a fire
  hydrant.
  • Within 20 feet of an intersection. • Within 20 feet of the entrance to
  a fire, ambulance or rescue squad station.
• Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
  • On the hard surface of a highway
  where parking spaces are not
  marked.
  • On any bridge or overpass
  or in any tunnel.
  • Within 30 feet of a rural mail box on
  a state highway between 8 a.m. and
  6 p.m.
  • Within 30 feet of any flashing signal,
  stop sign or traffic signal.
  • In such a way that you block or
  create a hazard for other vehicles

Question 30

What are three basic entrances to expressways?

Answer 30

an entrance ramp, an acceleration lane, and a merging area. Follow these guidelines to enter an expressway safely:
• On the entrance ramp, begin checking for an opening in traffic. Signal for your turn.
• As the ramp straightens into the acceleration lane, speed up. Try to adjust your speed so that you can move into the traffic when you reach the end of the acceleration lane.
• Merge into traffic when you can do so safely. You must yield the right- of-way to traffic on the expressway. You cannot always count on other drivers moving over to give you room to enter, but do not stop on an acceleration lane unless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely.

Question 31

What are three parts to leaving an expressway?

Answer 31

When leaving an expressway:
• Get into the exit lane. Posted signs
will tell you which one. Most expressway exits are from the right lane.
• Signal your intention to leave the expressway by using your turn signal.
• Slow down as soon as you are off the expressway. Check the posted safe speed for the exit ramp.
• Do not make last-minute turns into an exit. If you go past your exit, you must go to the next one.

Question 32

How to be safer on expressways?

Answer 32

• Plan your trip. Know just where you will get on and get off.
• Drive in the right lane and pass on the left. If there are three lanes,
use the right lane for lower speed driving, the left for passing. If you stay in the right lane, watch for cars entering the expressway. Adjust your speed or move into the center lane so they can enter safely.
• Never stop on the pavement, shoulder, or connecting ramp of an
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expressway except in an emergency. If your vehicle breaks down, it may be parked on the side of the express- way (completely off the pavement) for no more than six hours. Raise your hood and tie a white cloth to your antenna or left door handle to show you need help.
• Never back up on an expressway entrance ramp or exit ramp. The only exception to this would be if you are trying to enter an expressway through an exit. In this case, you would see a “WRONG WAY” or “DO NOT ENTER” sign. Then you must back up or turn around.
• Do not cross, drive on or park on the median strip.
• Do not follow too closely. Rear end collisions are the greatest danger on expressways. Always leave room for emergency stops.
• Stop driving when you feel tired. On long trips the hum of the engine and your lack of movement can make you feel sleepy. Stop for a cup of coffee, a short walk, or a nap. Do not risk falling asleep at the wheel.

Question 33

How to be safe driving at night?

Answer 33

You will need to drive with extra care at night. You cannot see as far ahead or to the side, and glare from oncoming cars can reduce your vision even more. Follow these guidelines for driving at night:
• Use your headlights (low beam or high beam) between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
• Low beam headlamps are only effective for speeds up to 20-25 MPH. You must use special care when driving faster than these speeds, since you are unable to detect pedestrians, bicyclists and others.
• High beam headlights can reveal objects up to a distance of at 450 feet and are most effective for speeds faster than 25 MPH.
• Don’t use high-beam headlights within 500 feet of oncoming vehicles.
• If you are behind other vehicles, use low beams when you are within 300 feet of the vehicle ahead.
• When leaving a brightly lit place, drive slowly until your eyes adjust to the darkness.
• Don’t look directly at oncoming headlights. Instead, watch the right edge of your lane. Look quickly to be sure of the other vehicle’s position every few seconds.
• Drive as far to the right as you can if a vehicle with one light comes toward you.

Question 34

What to do when animals appear in the roadway?

Answer 34

There may be times when an animal sud- denly runs in front of your vehicle. Do not swerve into oncoming traffic or off the roadway to avoid hitting the animal. Big game animals, mostly deer, are large enough to cause damage, injuries and fa- talities to a motor vehicle. However, the size of the animal may cause you to take drastic action to prevent a collision. This may result in a more serious crash than if the vehicle collided with an animal. Re- gretfully, the safest alternative may be hit- ting the animal. Concentrate on regain- ing control of the vehicle before, during, and after the collision with the animal.
You can use these precautions to reduce your chances of colliding with an animal: • Use caution when driving at dawn
and dusk, this is when your visibility
is poor and animals are most active.
• The risk of animal/vehicle collisions
is greatest during the months of October, November and December, due to the onset of breeding.
• Use caution and be alert when driving on roadways marked with deer crossing signs. These signs are placed in areas that have had a large number of deer/vehicle collisions.
• Look well down the road and far
off to each side. Scan the sides of the road to watch for the reflection of your vehicle headlights in the eyes of animals, especially at night and near woods and water.
• Slow down when approaching animals that are standing near the roadway, they may bolt or change direction at the last minute.
• If you see an animal, such as a deer cross the road, slow down and use caution. Deer travel in groups ex- pect other deer to follow.
• Use flashers or a headlight signal to warn other drivers when animals are spotted on or near the road.
• If you think you have time to avoid hitting an animal, reduce your speed, tap your brakes to warn other drivers and sound your horn. Deer tend
to fixate on headlights so flashing them may cause the animal to freeze in the road. If there are no vehicles close behind you, brake hard, but do not lock wheels causing a skid.
• If a collision is inevitable, do not swerve to avoid the animal, your risk of personal injury may be greater if you do. Keep your vehicle under control and on the roadway when you hit the animal.
• Report the crash to the police if it involves a large animal such as a deer or farm animal. If the animal is a domestic pet and homes are nearby try to notify the pet’s owner, if possible. Do not go inside some- one’s home.
• Pets, such as dogs may also run out on the roadway. Dogs that chase vehicles tend to approach in a straight line. Slow down until the dog is near your vehicle then accelerate away from the dog as it approaches. Dogs are likely to be seen in residential, rural or farm areas.

Question 35

What to do in reduced visibility?

Answer 35

You must turn on your low beam (dim) headlights when driving between sunset and sunrise, including the twilight hours between sunset and sunrise or between full night and sunrise. You must also use these lights during any rain, smoke or fog. Parking lights do not meet require- ments of this law.

Question 36

How to be safe in low visibility?

Answer 36

Safety tips on driving in low visibility:
• Drive with lights on low beam. High beams will only be reflected back off
the fog and actually impair visibility
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even more. Your lights help other drivers see your vehicle, so be sure they all work. Keep your windshield and headlights clean, to reduce the glare and increase visibility.
• Slow down - and watch your speedometer - before you enter a patch of fog. Be sure that you can stop within the distance that you can see. Fog creates a visual illusion of slow motion when you may ac- tually be speeding. Speed is a major factor in fog-related crashes.
• Watch out for slow-moving and parked vehicles. Listen for traffic you cannot see. Open your window a little, to hear better.
• Reduce the distractions in your vehicle. Turn off the radio and cell phone. Your full attention is required.
• Use wipers and defrosters liberally for maximum visibility. Sometimes it is difficult to determine if poor visibility is due to fog or moisture on the windshield.
• Use the right edge of the road or painted road markings as a guide.
• Be patient. Avoid passing and/or changing lanes.
• Signal turns well in advance and brake early as you approach a stop.
• Do not stop on a freeway or heavily traveled road. You could become the first link in a chain-reaction collision. If you must pull off the road, signal (people tend to follow tail lights when driving in fog), then carefully pull off as far as possible. After pulling off the road, turn on your hazard flashers(hazard lights should only be used when you pull over to show that you are parked
on the side of the road). Move away
from the vehicle.

Question 37

Hydro planing?

Answer 37

In a heavy rain, your tires can ride on a thin film of water, like skis. This is called hydro- planing. When your tires are not touching the road, you can easily lose control and skid. Keep your tires on the road by slow- ing down when it rains, and by having tires with the right air pressure and good tread.

Question 38

What to do in a car breakdown?

Answer 38

• If possible, park where the disabled vehicle can be seen for 200 feet in each direction.
• Move the vehicle so all four wheels are out of traffic lanes.
• Turn on your emergency flashers.
• Get all passengers out on the side
away from traffic.
• Tie a white cloth on the left door
handle or antenna.
• Raise the hood.
• Call * FHP or other law enforcement
agencies for assistance.

Question 39

What to do in tire blowout?

Answer 39

Tire Blowout
• Do not use brakes.
• Concentrate on steering.
• Slow down gradually.
• Brake softly when the car is under
control.
• Pull completely off the pavement.

Question 40

What to do with wet brakes?

Answer 40

• Test brakes lightly after driving through deep water.
• Brakes may pull to one side or may not hold at all.
• Dry brakes by driving slowly in low gear and applying brakes.

Question 41

How to right wheels off pavement?

Answer 41

Right Wheels off Pavement
• Take your foot off the gas pedal.
• Hold the wheel firmly and steer in a
straight line.
• Brake lightly.
• Wait until the road is clear.
• Turn back on the pavement sharply
at slow speed.

Question 42

What to do when car or motorcycle is approaching in your lane?

Answer 42

Car or Motorcycle Approaching in your Lane
• Sound your horn.
• Brake sharply.
• Steer for the side of the road or the
ditch.

Question 43

What to do when your gas pedal is jammed?

Answer 43

Jammed Gas Pedal
• Keep your eyes on the road.
• Tap the gas pedal with your foot.
• Try to pry the pedal up with the toe
of your shoe.
• Shift into neutral.
• Turn off the ignition. (Do not turn
the key to lock, or your steering will
lock.)
• Use your brakes.

Question 44

What to do when your brakes fail?

Answer 44

Brake Failure
• Pump the brake pedal hard and fast, except for vehicles with an- ti-lock brakes.
• Shift to a lower gear.
• Apply the parking brake slowly and make sure that you are holding down the release lever or button. This will prevent your rear wheels from locking and your vehicle from skidding.
• Rub your tires on the curb to slow your vehicle, or pull off the road into an open space.

Question 45

What to do when your car skids?

Answer 45

Skidding
• Take your foot off the gas pedal.
• Do not use your brakes, if possible.
• Pump the brakes gently if you are
about to hit something.
• Steer the car into the direction of the
skid to straighten the vehicle out. Then steer in the direction you wish to go.

Question 46

What to do in case of fire?

Answer 46

Fire
• If the fire is small and you have a portable extinguisher, you should attempt to extinguish the fire.
• If you cannot extinguish the fire and it continues to get larger, get away from the vehicle, due to the pres- ence of toxic fumes and the possibil- ity of explosion.
• Never apply water to a gasoline or diesel fire.

Question 47

What to do in case of submerged vehicles?

Answer 47

If you are in a crash and your vehicle en- ters a pond, lake, river or other body of water you should remain calm and assess the situation. If your vehicle enters wa- ter, it will only float on the surface for 30 to 60 seconds so make every attempt to get out of the vehicle immediately. First, remove your safety belt, then lower the window and climb onto the top of the vehicle. Before trying to swim away, as- sess the current of the water.
If the vehicle is sinking quickly and you cannot get the door or window open you will have to wait for the pressure to equalize. Take off heavy clothing that will causeyoutosink,butkeepyourshoeson 66
in case you have to kick the window to es- cape. When the water along the window is to your shoulder, try to open the door. If you are able to, there will still be a rush of water coming into the vehicle.
If you cannot open the door or window, there will be a small air pocket near the part of the vehicle which is highest in the water. If you can’t get a side window open, take a breath and kick the window out. Go to the air pocket for one more breath and then escape.

Question 48

What to are the safety rules for motorist regarding pedestrians?

Answer 48

Safety Rules for Motorist Regarding Pedestrians
It is the motorist’s responsibility to do ev- erything possible to avoid colliding with pedestrians. Bicyclists, skaters and skate- boarders in a crosswalk or driveway are considered pedestrians.
1. Turning motorists must stop for pedestrians at intersections and driveways.
2. Motorists must stop or yield as appropriate for pedestrians crossing the street or driveway at any marked mid-block crossing, driveway or intersection without traffic signals.
3. Drivers must not block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light. Do not stop with any portion of your vehicle overhanging the crosswalk area. Blocking a cross- walk forces pedestrians to go around your vehicle, and puts them in a dangerous situation.
4. You must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians on the sidewalk when entering or leaving an alley, driveway, or private road.
5. Do not make a turn that causes
a pedestrian to stop, slow down or make some other special effort to avoid a collision.
6. If children are in the vicinity, take special care, because children are not fully aware of the dangers of traffic.
7. Be respectful of others who have difficulty in crossing streets, such as elderly persons or persons with a visual disability.
Be especially observant for children in or along the roadway and be aware of pedes- trians sharing the road where sidewalks are not present.
When a vehicle is stopped at a cross- walk to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not over- take and pass such stopped vehicle.
Note: When one driver stops to let a pe- destrian cross, the stopped vehicles may screen the pedestrian from the view of an approaching driver, and also screen the approaching vehicle from the pedes- trian’s view. The law therefore requires a driver approaching a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk from the rear to assume that a pedestrian may be crossing, even when none can be seen at the moment. A vio- lation of this rule can cause serious injury because the overtaking driver is traveling at speed. To reduce this risk, seasoned pedestrians pause to scan the next traffic lane before advancing beyond the outside edge of any “screen”.

Question 49

What must drivers do when there is a blind person as a pedestrian?

Answer 49

Drivers must always yield the right-of- way to persons who are blind. When a pedestrian is crossing a street or highway guided by a dog or carrying a white cane (or a white cane with a red tip), vehicles must come to a complete stop.

Question 50

What do drivers do when there is a mobility impaired person?

Answer 50

Persons Who are Mobility- Impaired
Drivers must yield the right-of-way to mobility-impaired persons and pedestri- ans utilizing the assistance of a guide dog or service animal.
Mobility impaired persons must use sidewalks; however, they may leave the sidewalk and use the roadway to avoid a potential conflict. Drivers should be on the lookout for pedestrians leaving the sidewalk.
When a pedestrian is crossing a public street or highway and the pedestrian is using a walker, a crutch, or an orthopedic
cane or wheelchair, vehicles must come to a complete stop.

Question 51

Bicyclists according to Florida law?

Answer 51

In Florida, the bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle and has all of the privileges, rights and responsibilities to utilize the roadway as a motor vehicle operator does. Bicyclists on public roads (except for expressways) have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of motor- ized vehicles.
Respect the right-of-way of bicyclists be- cause they are entitled to share the road with other drivers. Unlike motorists, bi- cyclists may also operate on sidewalks (except where prohibited by local ordi- nance), but must yield to pedestrians on sidewalks and in crosswalks.
Riding against the flow of traffic in the adjacent traffic lane on a sidewalk is not illegal. However, it places cyclists where motorists entering or leaving the road- way at driveways and intersections do not expect wheeled traffic. As cyclists move faster than pedestrians, conflicts between motorists and sidewalk riders at driveways and intersection crosswalks can develop rapidly.

Question 52

How to do when sharing roadway with bicycle?

Answer 52

Expect to find a bicyclist
on all types of roads (ex-
cept interstate highways),
at all intersections and
roundabouts, in all types
of weather, and at all times
of the day and night. Bicy-
clists may ride out of the
bike lane in the travel lane for their own safety due to narrow roads, or to avoid obstacles or pavement hazards, or to prepare for a left turn. On roads without shoulders, or with cars parked along the right side, often the safest place for a bicy- clist to ride is in the center of the lane. A bicyclist may use the full lane even while traveling substantially below the speed of traffic if the lane is too narrow for a car to safely pass a bicycle within the lane. Most travel lanes in Florida range from 10’ to 12’ wide and guidance indicates that a 14’ lane is a width that allows safe sharing with most motor vehicles.
• Florida law requires that motorists give cyclists a minimum of three feet of clearance and reduce their speed.
• On a two lane road, pass a bicyclist like a slow moving vehicle, and only when it is safe to do so.
• At night, avoid using high beam headlights when you see a cyclist approaching.
• Do not follow a cyclist closely in order to have adequate space to slow. Bicycles can maneuver quickly and may reduce speed or swerve to avoid a road hazard that a motorist cannot see.
• Before opening a car door, check for bicyclists who may be approaching from behind.
• Avoid honking your horn. Bicyclists can usually hear an ap- proaching vehicle and loud noises can startle bicyclists, causing a crash.

Question 53

What to do in case of bike lanes?

Answer 53

At intersections, always assume that bi- cyclists are traveling straight unless they signal otherwise. Yield to bicycles just as you would to any other vehicle. Bicy- clists often ride on sidewalks and trails, so look both ways before crossing a side- walk or trail. A bicycle may come from an unexpected direction.
A large percentage of motorist bicycle crashes occur at intersections. When making a left turn, check for and yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction. When making a right turn, signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and
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do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist. They may travel faster than you think. When a bike lane is present, signal your turn and yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane, before crossing the bike lane to en- ter a right turn lane. If no right turn lane is present, yield to any cyclist present in the bike lane and make your turn behind the bicyclist. Otherwise merge into the bike lane before making your turn.

Question 54

What to do when bicyclists are sharing your road?

Answer 54

Persons riding bicycles or mopeds on a roadway have the same rights (with cer- tain exceptions) and duties as motor ve- hicle drivers and may be ticketed for traf- fic violations. Know and obey these laws:
• Bicyclists must obey all traffic controls and signals.
• An adult bicyclist may carry a child in a backpack or sling, child seat or trailer designed to carry children.
• You may not allow a passenger to remain in a child seat or carrier when you are not in immediate control of the bicycle.
• Bicyclists and passengers under
age 16 are required to wear helmets that meet federal safety standards.
A helmet purchased before October 1, 2012, which meets the standards of the American National Standards Institute, the standards of Snell Memorial Foundations or any other nationally recognized standards for bicycle helmets adopted by DHSMV may continue to be worn by a bicycle rider or passenger until January 1, 2016.
• Every bicycle must be equipped with a brake or brakes which allow the bicyclist to stop within 25 feet when traveling from a speed of 10 miles per hour on a dry, level, clean pavement.
• A bicyclist on a sidewalk or crosswalk must yield the right-of- way to pedestrians and must give an audible signal before passing.
• Keep both hands on the handlebars.
• On the roadway, check behind you
before changing lanes or moving
notably within the lane.
• For use between sunset and sunrise,
a bicycle must be equipped with a lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from 500 feet to the front and both a red reflector and a lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from 600 feet to the rear.
• If you are not traveling at the speed of other traffic, stay on the right-most portion of the roadway except when passing, making a left turn, avoiding hazards or when a lane is too narrow for you and a car to share it safely.
• When operating a bicycle on a one-way street with two or more traffic lanes, you may ride as close to the left-hand edge of the roadway as practicable.
• If you intend to make a left turn, you are entitled to full use of the lane from which the turn is made.
• In addition to the normal vehicular-style left turn, you may proceed through the right-most por- tion of the intersection and turn as close to the curb or edge as possible at the far side. After complying with any official traffic control device, you may proceed in the new direction of travel.
• Signal your intent to turn to other vehicle operators by pointing in the direction you are going to turn.
• Do not wear headphones or any other listening device except a hear- ing aid while bicycling.
• Do not ride a bicycle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Question 55

What to do when sharing roadway with motorcycle?

Answer 55

Sharing the Road with a Motorcycle
• Watch for motorcycles and yield the right-of-way.
• Look at least three times before pulling into an intersection or changing lanes and be aware that even the smallest of visual impair- ments can hide a motorcycle from view.
• When following a motorcycle, remember that motorcycles have the ability of stopping much more quick- ly than other vehicles. Following too closely endangers your life and that of the motorcyclist.
• Never attempt to share the lane with a motorcycle. The motorcyclist needs the room to maneuver safely and is entitled to the entire lane.
• Never pass a motorcyclist with only a few feet of space. The force of the buffeted wind can cause the rider to lose control. Motorcyclists may also choose to ride near one side of a lane to maximize the view ahead.
• When your vehicle is being passed by a motorcycle, maintain your lane position and speed. Allow the mo- torcycle to complete the maneuver and assume proper lane position.
• It is especially difficult to gauge the speed of a motorcycle because they take up less of your field of vision, making depth perception more dif- ficult. They may appear to be much farther away than they really are. Be sure of their distance when making a maneuver in front of a motorcycle.
• Motorcyclists often slow down by downshifting or rolling off the throttle, thus not activating the brake light. Predict a motorcyclist may
slow down without visual warning.
• Maintain a four second buffer zone
between you and a motorcyclist,
more in bad weather.
• In traffic, especially in inclement
weather or under certain road conditions, motorcycles operate dif- ferently than other vehicles. Wind gusts can move a motorcycle across an entire lane. Wet or icy roads im- pair a motorcyclist’s ability to brake and maneuver. Potholes or railroad tracks often require motorcyclists to change positions within their lane. Gravel roads decrease traction and may cause a rider to slow down or brake where a car would not. Give the motorcycle extra space when encountering these conditions.