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Florida FLHSMV permit practice test 15

22 questions written from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E), covering signals and pavement markings, sharing the road, road signs. 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.

22 questions
  1. Question 1A Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at a crosswalk starts flashing. What must drivers do?

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    A: Stop and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. When the beacon flashes, motorists must stop and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Pedestrian Signs & Signals: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon, page 63.

  2. Question 2When should you stop and remain stopped for pedestrians?

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    A: When they are crossing at any marked crossing or intersection. You must stop and remain stopped for pedestrians crossing a street or driveway at any marked crossing or intersection. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Rules for Motorists (Pedestrians), page 96.

  3. Question 3A sign shows a person walking inside a fluorescent yellow-green diamond. What should you do?

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    A: Watch for people crossing and slow down or stop to yield to pedestrians. The pedestrian crossing sign means watch for people crossing the street and slow down or stop to yield. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Warning Signs: Pedestrian Crossing, page 58.

  4. Question 4What do white X-shaped 'dynamic envelope' markings at a railroad crossing show?

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    A: The danger zone where you must not stop because a passing train needs that clearance. The connected white X markings show the clearance trains need; any object inside the dynamic envelope could be struck. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Railroad Crossing Signs & Signals, page 64.

  5. Question 5Before turning right on red, what should you do about pedestrians?

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    A: Stop and look both ways for pedestrians in the crosswalk. Always stop before turning right on red and look both ways for pedestrians in the crosswalk. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Rules for Motorists (Pedestrians), page 96.

  6. Question 6How should you react to a SCHOOL sign?

    fluorescent yellow-green and black pentagon road sign
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    A: Watch for children at all times, not just during school hours. The school sign means you are near a school; watch for children at all times, not just during school hours. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): School Zone Signs & Signals, page 65.

  7. Question 7Within what distance of a railroad crossing must you not stop?

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    A: 15 feet. Do not stop on the tracks or within 15 feet of the crossing. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Railroad Crossing Signs & Signals, page 64.

  8. Question 8Advanced driver assistance (ADAS) safety features and motorcycles: what does the handbook warn?

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    A: ADAS features may not detect motorcycles, so stay alert. ADAS safety features may not detect motorcyclists or motorcycles; be aware of your surroundings at all times. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Rules for Motorists (Motorcycles), page 95.

  9. Question 9A SCHOOL BUS STOP AHEAD sign is used when:

    fluorescent yellow-green and black diamond road sign
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    A: An upcoming bus stop may be unexpected or hidden by a curve or hill. It alerts drivers to an upcoming school bus stop that may be unexpected or obscured by a curve or hill. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): School Zone Signs & Signals, page 65.

  10. Question 10Reversible traffic lanes are used to:

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    A: Help handle rush-hour traffic by changing direction at set times. Reversible lanes help handle rush-hour traffic; their direction is normally reversed at set times each day. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Reversible Lanes, page 53.

  11. Question 11When does the reduced speed in a school zone apply?

    white and black and fluorescent yellow-green vertical rectangle road sign
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    A: During the times shown on the sign or when the light is flashing. Do not exceed the school zone speed limit during the indicated times or when the light is flashing. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): School Zone Signs & Signals, page 65.

  12. Question 12A lane signal shows a green arrow pointing down at your lane. What does it mean?

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    A: You may use the lane, obeying all other signs and signals. A green arrow lane signal means you may use the lane, and you must also obey all other signs and signals. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Lane Signals, page 61.

  13. Question 13What is usually the first sign you see when approaching a highway-railroad crossing?

    yellow and black circle road sign
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    A: The round yellow advance warning sign. The advance warning sign is usually the first sign you see approaching a highway-railroad crossing. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Railroad Crossing Signs & Signals, page 64.

  14. Question 14You see red reflectors facing you on the lane lines. What does it mean?

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    A: You are on the wrong side of the road; turn around or get into the proper lane immediately. Red reflectors facing you on lane lines mean you are facing traffic the wrong way and could have a head-on collision. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Red Reflectors on Lane Lines, page 77.

  15. Question 15A railroad crossbuck sign should be treated like which other sign?

    white and black crossbuck road sign
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    A: A yield sign; yield the right-of-way to trains. Crossbuck signs are yield signs; you must yield the right-of-way to trains. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Railroad Crossing Signs & Signals, page 64.

  16. Question 16How are HOV lanes identified?

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    A: By signs and diamond pavement symbols, separated by a striped buffer. HOV lanes are identified by signs and diamond pavement symbols and separated by a striped buffer zone. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): HOV Lanes, page 77.

  17. Question 17What does a sign below a railroad crossbuck tell you?

    white and black horizontal rectangle road sign
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    A: The number of tracks when there is more than one. A sign below the crossbuck shows the number of tracks if there is more than one. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Railroad Crossing Signs & Signals, page 64.

  18. Question 18Construction and maintenance signs are usually:

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    A: Orange and often diamond-shaped. Construction and maintenance signs are usually diamond-shaped and/or orange. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Construction/Maintenance Signs & Signals, page 62.

  19. Question 19Stripes on construction barricades and panels slope downward in which direction?

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    A: The direction traffic must travel. Stripes on barricades and panel devices slope downward in the direction traffic must travel. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Construction/Maintenance Signs & Signals, page 62.

  20. Question 20What do flaggers in a work zone use to direct traffic?

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    A: Red flags or signs. Flaggers wear bright fluorescent vests or jackets and use red flags or signs to direct traffic. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Construction/Maintenance Signs & Signals, page 62.

  21. Question 21A MUST TURN sign at an intersection means:

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    A: You cannot go straight; you must turn right or left. You cannot go straight ahead; you must turn either to the right or left. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Regulatory Signs: Must Turn, page 56.

  22. Question 22What does a RESTRICTED LANE AHEAD sign mean?

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    A: A lane is reserved for certain vehicles or purposes, such as buses or carpools at rush hour. A lane ahead is reserved for certain purposes or vehicles, such as buses or carpool vehicles during rush hour. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Regulatory Signs: Restricted Lane Ahead, page 56.

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