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Florida FLHSMV permit practice test 10

25 questions written from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E), covering parking, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, alcohol and drugs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Florida FLHSMV test has 50 questions and you need 40 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1Before opening your door after parking on the street, you should:

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    A: Check traffic so you do not open your door into a bicyclist or another vehicle. Always check traffic around you before getting out so you don't open your door into a bicyclist or another vehicle. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Parking, page 73.

  2. Question 2Why might a motorcycle slow down without its brake light coming on?

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    A: Riders often slow by down-shifting or rolling off the throttle. Motorcyclists often slow by down-shifting or rolling off the throttle, which does not activate the brake light. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Rules for Motorists (Motorcycles), page 95.

  3. Question 3Which crash involving an animal must be reported to law enforcement?

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    A: One involving a large animal such as a bear, deer or farm animal. Report the crash to law enforcement if it involves a large animal such as a bear, deer or farm animal. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Animals, page 79.

  4. Question 4If your vehicle goes into water, about how long will it float?

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    A: 30-60 seconds. Your vehicle will only float on the surface for 30-60 seconds; get out immediately and call 911 only once you are out. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Submerged Vehicle, page 88.

  5. Question 5After a DUI conviction, how much bodily injury liability coverage must you carry for injury to one person?

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    A: $100,000. After a DUI conviction you need at least $100,000 BIL per person, $300,000 per crash and $50,000 PDL for three years. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Financial Responsibility Law, page 32.

  6. Question 6How many points are assessed for running a red light or other traffic signal, sign or device violation?

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    A: 4. Violation of a traffic signal, sign or device carries 4 points. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Common Violations and Associated Point Value, page 38.

  7. Question 7Does signing a traffic ticket mean you admit guilt?

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    A: No, but refusing to sign may result in arrest. Signing a traffic ticket is not an admission of guilt, but refusing to sign may result in your arrest. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Interacting with Law Enforcement, page 84.

  8. Question 8Brown signs direct you to:

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    A: Public recreation areas and places of cultural or historical significance. Brown and white signs point to scenic, recreational, cultural and historical areas. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Informational Signs, page 54.

  9. Question 9You are stopped at a steady red light. When may you turn right?

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    A: After stopping, if there is no NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear. After stopping at a red light you may turn right if no NO TURN ON RED sign is posted and the way is clear, yielding to pedestrians and traffic. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Steady Signal Lights: Red Light, page 59.

  10. Question 10You are leaving an alley and a pedestrian is walking on the sidewalk across it. What must you do?

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    A: Stop for the pedestrian. When entering or leaving an alley, driveway or private road, you must stop for pedestrians on the sidewalk. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Rules for Motorists (Pedestrians), page 96.

  11. Question 11Under Florida law, what must you do in the left lane when a faster vehicle is overtaking you from behind?

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    A: Move out of the left lane. Florida law says a driver must move out of the left lane when being overtaken from behind by a faster vehicle. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Being Passed, page 75.

  12. Question 12Before pulling away from a curb, you should:

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    A: Make sure the road is clear, signal, and yield to other traffic. Before you drive from a parked position, make sure the roadway is clear, give the proper signal and yield to other traffic. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Parking, page 73.

  13. Question 13Why should you never pass a motorcyclist with only a few feet of space?

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    A: The wind gust can cause the rider to lose control. Never pass a motorcyclist with only a few feet of space; the wind gust force can cause the rider to lose control. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Rules for Motorists (Motorcycles), page 95.

  14. Question 14How does flashing your headlights affect deer?

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    A: It may cause them to freeze, because deer fixate on headlights. Deer tend to fixate on headlights, so flashing them may cause the animal to freeze. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Animals, page 79.

  15. Question 15In a sinking car, what should you do first?

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    A: Unbuckle your safety belt. Unbuckle your belt, roll the window down before the car sinks (or kick out a side window), and get out—don't call 911 until you are out. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Submerged Vehicle, page 88.

  16. Question 16Within how many days of a DUI arrest must you request a formal or informal review of an administrative suspension?

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    A: 10 days. To appeal an administrative suspension for a BAL of .08+ or a refusal, apply for a review hearing at the BAR office within 10 days of the arrest. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Administrative Hearings, page 39.

  17. Question 17How many points does reckless driving carry?

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    A: 4. Reckless driving carries 4 points. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Common Violations and Associated Point Value, page 38.

  18. Question 18You are involved in a minor crash with no injuries and your car is blocking traffic. What must you do?

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    A: Move the vehicle or have it moved. If the crash is minor and your vehicle blocks the flow of traffic, you must move it or have it moved. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Your Responsibilities After a Crash, page 85.

  19. Question 19Blue and white service signs point you to:

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    A: Services such as gas, food, motels and hospitals. Blue and white service signs direct you to services like gas, food, motels and hospitals. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Informational Signs, page 54.

  20. Question 20On a red light, when may you turn left after stopping?

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    A: From a one-way street onto a one-way street with traffic moving to the left. You may turn left on red from a one-way street onto a one-way street that has traffic moving to the left. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Steady Signal Lights: Red Light, page 59.

  21. Question 21A car ahead in the next lane has stopped at a crosswalk. What must you do?

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    A: Do not pass it; assume a pedestrian may be crossing. You may not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian cross; assume a pedestrian may be crossing even if you can't see one. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Rules for Motorists (Pedestrians), page 96.

  22. Question 22When is passing on the right legal?

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    A: When there are two or more lanes moving in your direction, or the vehicle you are passing is turning left. Passing on the right is legal only when there are two or more traffic lanes moving in the same direction or the vehicle you are passing is making a left turn. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Passing on the Right, page 75.

  23. Question 23What must a vehicle display to park in a space marked for persons with disabilities?

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    A: A disabled parking permit or plate, and it must be transporting the permit holder. You must display a disabled parking permit or plate and the vehicle must actually be transporting the person with the disability who owns it. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Disabled Parking Permit Violations, page 33.

  24. Question 24Who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle in Florida?

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    A: Riders under 21, and riders 21+ without at least $10,000 in medical insurance coverage. Motorcycle operators must wear a helmet unless they are 21 or older AND carry medical insurance providing at least $10,000 in benefits for injuries. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Rules for Motorcycle/Moped Riders, page 95.

  25. Question 25What is the average perception time for an alert driver?

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    A: 3/4 second to 1 second. The average perception time for an alert driver is 3/4 second to 1 second. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Braking Distance: Perception Distance, page 68.

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