road rules Flashcards
At a four-way stop sign:
first car to stop should proceed first
Upon seeing a _____, a driver should _______
road closed; look for a detour or alternate route
After a full stop at a red traffic light, a driver may:
turn right unless prohibited by a sign if the way is clear
A flashing yellow or amber traffic light means
proceed with caution
If you approach a red light and an officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:
go through the intersection without stopping
When driving on a four-lane highway, right turns should be made from a
right lane into a right lane
A flashing red light means
stop before going on
A double solid white line on the highway means
you are on a four-lane highway and lane changing is not permitted
On a road with four or more lanes with two-way traffic, you must drive in the right lane except when
making a left turn, overtaking and passing, it is otherwise posted (all of the above)
A double solid yellow line in the center of the highway means
do not pass
A solid yellow line on the right of the center of the highway means
do not pass
A green arrow showing at the same time as the red traffic light means
you may drive carefully in the direction shown by the arrow
When entering a highway from a private driveway, you must
yield to all approaching vehicles
If a school bus stops to unload children on the divided highway with a dividing barrier, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
are not required to stop
What is the speed limit for a passenger car on a two-lane highway during the daytime?
55 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is
30 mph
On a clear day the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway is
70 mph
You are driving too slowly if you
slow down or block the normal flow of traffic
When passing a vehicle you must return to the right hand side of the road before coming within
200 feet of an oncoming vehicle
It is unlawful and unsafe to overtake and pass
on a hill or curve when the view is obstructed
within 100 feet of a railroad crossing
within 100 feet of any bridge when the view is obstructed
If you drive past the exit on an interstate highway, where you wanted to get off, you should
go on to the next exit
A recommended minimum safe following distance is
3 seconds for beginning drivers; 1 second when experienced
Renewal of your Florida driver’s license may be refused if:
you did not answer a summons involving a traffic violation
If your name has been legally changed, you should present your marriage certificate or copy of the court order to
the driver license examining office and apply for a replacement license
If you receive 12 violation points within 12 months, your license will be suspended for
30 days
When you change your mailing address, you must notify the Department of Highway Safety within
10 days
When a school bus stops to unload children on a divided highway, vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus must
stop until the stop signal on the bus is withdrawn
If you refuse to take the chemical test to determine if you are driving while intoxicated
your license may be suspended
The first time a driver is convicted of driving while intoxicated, his license must be revoked for a period of
6 to 12 months
The first time refusal of a driver who has been drinking to take the chemical test may result in the driver’s license being
suspended for one year
If you drive after drinking, you should be aware that the first thing alcohol affects is
your judgement and reasoning
If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated twice during any 5 year period, your driver’s license must be revoked for a period of
5 years
A drinking driver is 7 1/2 times more likely to have an accident than a non-drinking driver if the driver’s blood alcohol level is
10%
If you are involved in an accident that has been investigated by an officer, you
need not send a written report to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
If you are involved in an accident and do not stop to aid persons who are injured
your license must be revoked
you must comply with the Financial Responsibility Law (prove you are insured with liability insurance) if
you are at fault in an accident, your driver’s license was suspended or revoked for points or habitual traffic offender, you are convicted for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol (any of the above occur)
If you hit an empty vehicle and are not able to find the owner, you should
leave a note with your name and address in an easily seen place on the vehicle
Riders of bicycles and mopeds
have the same rights and duties as drivers of motor vehicles
A pedestrian carrying a white cane with a red tip is crossing the street, you must
come to a complete stop
Stop lights on your car
must come on when the foot brake is pressed
Upper beam headlights must not be used within many feet of oncoming vehicles?
500 feet
When approaching another vehicle from the rear at night you must dim your bright headlights within
300 feet of another vehicle
Your car must have
a white light that makes the license plate visible from 50 feet, a windshield wiper, a horn (all of the above)
When driving in the rain, fog or smoke in the daytime and visibility is reduced to 1000 feet or less, you must
turn on your lower beam (dim) headlights
Turn signals must be given
at least 100 feet before reaching the intersection
For how many feet should you signal before making a left or right turn?
100 feet
