Florida FLHSMV permit practice test 13
25 questions written from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E), covering signals and pavement markings, following and passing, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies 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.
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Question 1How should you treat a flashing red light?
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A: Like a stop sign: stop, then go when safe. A flashing red light is treated like a stop sign; stop and proceed when safe. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Flashing Signal Lights: Flashing Red Light, page 60.
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Question 2Following a motorcycle, how much space should you keep?
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A: More than a four-second buffer, and more in bad weather or on poor roads. Maintain more than a four-second buffer behind a motorcyclist and increase it in bad weather, wind, or on poor road surfaces. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Rules for Motorists (Motorcycles), page 95.
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Question 3How long must you remain stopped for a school bus displaying its stop signal?
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A: Until the stop signal is withdrawn and all children are clear of the roadway. Remain stopped until the stop signal is withdrawn and all children are clear of the roadway. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): School Buses, page 97.
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Question 4What does the handbook say about driving in another vehicle's blind spot?
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A: Don't; move forward or drop back so the driver can see you. Do not drive in someone else's blind spot; move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Blind Spots, page 68.
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Question 5When power is out and traffic signals are dark, two cars arrive at the intersection at the same time. Who goes first?
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A: The driver on the right; the driver on the left yields. Treat it as a four-way stop; if vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Power Outage, page 87.
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Question 6What should you do before canceling your vehicle insurance?
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A: Turn in the license plate. If you don't keep insurance through the registration period, turn in your plate before canceling insurance to avoid license suspension and reinstatement fees. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): No-Fault Law, page 31.
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Question 7How should you deal with strong emotions before driving?
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A: Take time to calm down and get focused before you drive. Emotions can distract you and change how you react; take time to calm down and get focused before driving. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Emotions, page 44.
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Question 8A NARROW BRIDGE warning sign means:
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A: The bridge fits two lanes but with very little clearance, so stay in your lane. A narrow bridge is wide enough for two lanes of traffic but with very little clearance; stay in your lane. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Warning Signs: Narrow Bridge, page 58.
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Question 9A flashing yellow light at an intersection means:
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A: Proceed with caution. A flashing yellow light is used at or before dangerous intersections or to call attention to a warning; proceed with caution. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Flashing Signal Lights: Flashing Yellow Light, page 60.
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Question 10What is the minimum fine for passing a stopped school bus on the side where children enter and exit?
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A: $465. Passing a stopped school bus carries a minimum $265 fine, or a minimum $465 if you pass on the side where children enter and exit. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Passing a Stopped School Bus, page 35.
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Question 11How soon after moving must you get a new driver license showing your new address?
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A: Within 30 calendar days. You must obtain a new driver license within 30 calendar days of any change to your mailing or residential address. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Change of Address, page 20.
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Question 12What should you do when you see a ONE LANE BRIDGE sign?
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A: Make sure the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic before you cross. A one lane bridge fits only one vehicle at a time, so make sure it is clear of oncoming traffic before crossing. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Warning Signs: One Lane Bridge, page 58.
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Question 13A traffic signal is out of order and no officer is directing traffic. What should you do?
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A: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop. If a traffic signal is out of order and law enforcement is not present, treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Traffic Signals, page 59.
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Question 14How many points are assessed for passing a stopped school bus (with no injury)?
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A: 4 points. Passing a stopped school bus carries 4 points; 6 if it results in serious injury or death. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Passing a Stopped School Bus, page 35.
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Question 15A new resident who takes a job in Florida must get a Florida driver license within:
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A: 30 days. A non-resident who accepts employment or enrolls a child in a Florida public school must get a Florida driver license within 30 days. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Who Needs a Florida License to Drive?, page 11.
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Question 16A SOFT SHOULDER sign warns you to:
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A: Not leave the pavement except in an emergency. The ground beside the road is soft; don't leave the pavement except in an emergency. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Warning Signs: Soft Shoulder, page 58.
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Question 17Who must obey traffic signals?
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A: Drivers, pedestrians and bicycle riders, except when an officer is directing traffic. Drivers, pedestrians and bicycle riders must obey signals except when an officer is directing traffic. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Traffic Signals, page 59.
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Question 18If passing a stopped school bus causes serious injury or death, which penalty applies?
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A: Six points, a $1,500 fine, license suspension of at least one year, and 120 community service hours in a trauma center or hospital. Penalties include 120 community service hours in a trauma center or hospital, a victim's impact panel or driver improvement course, six points, at least a one-year suspension and a $1,500 fine. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Passing a Stopped School Bus, page 35.
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Question 19Which vision result meets Florida's standard without referral to an eye specialist?
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A: 20/40 or better in each eye, with or without corrective lenses. 20/40 or better vision in each eye, with or without corrective lenses, meets state requirements without referral. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Vision Screening, page 27.
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Question 20When you see a HILL/DOWNGRADE sign you should:
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A: Slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control your speed. The road goes downhill ahead; slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control speed. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Warning Signs: Hill/Downgrade, page 58.
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Question 21A lane signal shows a red X over your lane. What does it mean?
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A: Never drive in that lane. Never drive in a lane under a red X. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Lane Signals, page 61.
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Question 22Farm vehicles designed to travel under what speed must display the slow-moving vehicle sign?
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A: 25 mph. Farm vehicles designed for operation at speeds less than 25 mph must display the slow-moving vehicle sign on the rear when using public highways. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Slow Moving Vehicles, page 97.
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Question 23What is the minimum field of vision for a Florida driver?
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A: 130 degrees. The minimum acceptable field of vision for an applicant or licensed driver is 130 degrees. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Vision Screening, page 27.
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Question 24An ANIMAL CROSSING sign shows a deer. When are animals most likely to be crossing?
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A: During twilight and at nighttime. Watch for the pictured animal crossing the road, particularly during twilight and at night. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Warning Signs: Animal Crossing, page 58.
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Question 25What does a yellow X lane signal mean?
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A: The lane signal is about to turn red; prepare to leave the lane. A yellow X means the lane signal is about to turn red. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Lane Signals, page 61.
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