permit test Flashcards
What are the penalties for offering a false name on any motor vehicle license application?
third degree felony
Is it illegal in Florida to leave your keys in your car when parked?
yes
Which of the following are appropriate defensive driving techniques to use if you are about to be involved in a crash?
swerve right and try to drive off road
What must you do if you approach a roundabout?
slow down and yield to traffic that is already ahead
Is it legally required that you use a seatbelt while in the front seat?
yes
What is the standard speed limit on rural interstates in Florida?
70 MPH
Must you always drive at the speed limit?
depends on location
What is the standard speed limit in business and residential areas in Florida?
30 MPH
When two cars reach an open intersection at the same time, which must yield?
driver on left
When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or being you. what should you do?
Pull over to right and stop
What is the “two-second” rule?
The space between you and and another driver to avoid rear-end collisions.
When is it safe to return to the right-hand lane after passing another vehicle?
Tires of the other vehicle in your rearview mirror is visible.
What is the “No-Zone”?
Blind spots on the right, left, front, and behind a truck where drivers can’t see you.
Who’s has the right of way in Florida?
Nobody, it only states who must yield.
What are three parts of an expressway entrance?
Merging area, entrance ramp, and acceleration lane.
Under what conditions will your driver’s license be revokes?
Driving drunk and/or on drugs, one year of three cases of reckless driving, racing on highway, not stopping the car when your driving causes death or injury.
What is the first thing impaired in a driver who has been drinking alcohol?
Judgement.
You must obtain a new license showing your new address within how many days after moving?
10 days.
What locations are you never allowed to park?
sidewalk or crosswalk, within 20 ft of intersection, within 15 ft of 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?
The driver of the car.
What lights are required on your car?
two red tail lights, license plate light, headlights, two red stop lights.
What should you do if you hit a parked vehicle?
Find the owner or leave a note.
Are you responsible for letting an unlicensed person drive your vehicle?
Yes.
What is the penalty for receiving 12 penalty points within 12 months of driving?
30 days drivers license suspended.
What should you do if you are taking medications while driving?
check the side effects.
What two laws in Florida cover the auto insurance requirements for licensed FL drivers?
no fault law and financial responsibility law.
Who provides you with a Florida Insurance ID card?
car insurance company.
If you fail to answer a traffic summons, what might happen?
Your license may not be renewed.
What must you do if you are entering a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside?
Yield to pedestrians and vehicles on main road.
What is the hand signal for a right turn?
put left and arm up
When passing a truck on the highway, what does it mean when the driver blinks the front headlights?
you can safely re-enter the right lane
When parking on a hill with a curb facing downhill, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?
Toward the curb
What should you avoid being blinded by the glare of approaching headlights?
Look at right edge of highway until the lights are gone
Should you use your high-beam lights when driving in smokey or foggy conditions?
no, low beam
What should you do if your brakes are wet?
drive slowly in low gear while applying brakes
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
drive with caution
What should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement?
take foot off gas, steer straight, brake lightly, turn back on pavement slowly
What does a yellow curb mean?
no parking
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?
Yes
When is a television in a car legal?
when the driver cannot see it.
When is it ok to share a lane with a motorcycle?
never
To what ages does the Child Restraint Law apply in Florida?
5 and younger
what does a yellow “X” posted above a lane mean?
lane signal is about to change red, change lanes
What are examples of loads that must be covered to avoid items falling or blowing on the roadway?
Gravel, trash, sand
What would happen to the license of a driver who has involved in an accident and did not stop to help the persons who were injured?
license will be revoked
What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center of the road mean?
Cars on the other side can cross to pass you. make a left turn. you cannot cross the line to pass another vehicle.
What does a double solid white line mean?
separate lines going in the same direction and crossing is not allowed.
Which class of license-A,B,C, or E is intended for non-commercial driving?
E
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