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Florida FLHSMV permit practice test 3

25 questions written from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E), covering sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties 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 1Florida bicyclists and passengers under what age must wear a helmet?

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    A: Under 16. All bicyclists and passengers under age 16 must wear helmets that meet federal safety standards. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Rules for Bicyclists, page 90.

  2. Question 2How far ahead can high beam headlights reveal objects?

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    A: Up to about 450 feet. High beams can reveal objects up to 450 feet away and are most effective at speeds faster than 25 mph. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Night Driving, page 81.

  3. Question 3Your vehicle starts to skid. What should you do?

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    A: Take your foot off the gas, avoid braking if possible, and steer in the direction you want to go. For a skid: take your foot off the gas, don't use the brakes if possible, and turn the front tires in the direction you want to go. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Skidding/Hydroplaning, page 87.

  4. Question 4What happens if you refuse a breath, blood or urine test for the first time when lawfully asked?

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    A: Your license is automatically suspended for one year. Under the Implied Consent Law, refusing the tests results in an automatic one-year suspension. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Implied Consent Law, page 34.

  5. Question 5After holding a learner's license for three months, until what time may the learner drive?

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    A: 10 p.m.. After three months a learner may drive until 10 p.m. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Restrictions for Minors (Driving Curfews), page 33.

  6. Question 6On a long trip, how often should you take a break to avoid drowsy driving?

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    A: Every 100 miles or 2 hours. On long trips, take a break every 100 miles or 2 hours. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Drowsy Driving, page 43.

  7. Question 7What does a red circle with a red slash over a symbol mean on a sign?

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    A: The action shown is not allowed. The red circle and slash is the NO symbol: the sign shows what you are not allowed to do. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Regulatory Signs: NO symbol, page 55.

  8. Question 8When may you cross a single solid white lane line?

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    A: Only when you must, to avoid a hazard. You may travel on both sides of a single solid white line but should not cross it unless you must to avoid a hazard; it also discourages lane changes near intersections. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Pavement Markings: White Lane Lines, page 51.

  9. Question 9What should you do if you miss your exit on a limited access highway?

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    A: Go on to the next exit. Don't make last-minute turns into an exit; if you pass your exit, go to the next one. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Leaving a Limited Access Highway, page 72.

  10. Question 10At an open intersection, you are on a secondary road about to cross a state highway. Who has the right-of-way?

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    A: Traffic on the state highway. You must yield when you enter or cross a state highway from a secondary road. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Open Intersections, page 70.

  11. Question 11From which side of the vehicle must drivers give hand signals?

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    A: The left side. Hand signals must be given from the left side of the vehicle. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Turning, page 77.

  12. Question 12On a highway with a posted speed limit of 70 mph, what is the minimum speed limit?

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    A: 50 mph. When the posted speed limit is 70 mph, the minimum speed limit is 50 mph. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Florida Standard Speed Limits, page 76.

  13. Question 13Why should you leave extra space when stopped behind another vehicle on an incline?

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    A: It may roll back before moving forward. When stopped behind a vehicle on an incline, leave more room because it may roll back before moving forward. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Following Distances, page 69.

  14. Question 14You are parking uphill next to a curb. How should you turn your front wheels?

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    A: Away from the curb. Uphill with a curb: turn the wheels away from the curb. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Parking on Hills, page 74.

  15. Question 15Between sunset and sunrise, what lighting must a bicycle have on the front?

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    A: A white light visible from 500 feet. At night bicycles need a white front light visible from 500 feet and a red reflector and red light visible from 600 feet on the rear. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Rules for Bicyclists, page 90.

  16. Question 16Florida's equipment standards say low beam headlights must show objects how far ahead?

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    A: 150 feet. Low beam headlights must show objects 150 feet ahead; high beams 450 feet. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Equipment Standards, page 46.

  17. Question 17Your right wheels drop off the pavement. What should you do first?

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    A: Take your foot off the gas, hold the wheel firmly and steer straight. Take your foot off the gas, hold the wheel firmly and steer straight, brake lightly, and return to the pavement slowly when the road is clear. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Right Wheels Off Pavement, page 87.

  18. Question 18What is the penalty for a second refusal to take a breath, blood or urine test?

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    A: An 18-month suspension and a first-degree misdemeanor. A second refusal results in an 18-month suspension and a first-degree misdemeanor. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Implied Consent Law, page 34.

  19. Question 19How long must a driver under 18 hold a learner's license before getting a Class E license?

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    A: 12 months or until the 18th birthday, whichever comes first. If under 18, you must hold a learner's license for 12 months or until your 18th birthday, whichever comes first. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Requirements for Class E Learner's & Driver License, page 16.

  20. Question 20What are the two main causes of drowsy driving?

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    A: Lack of quality or quantity of sleep, and driving when you would normally be sleeping. The two main causes are lack of quality/quantity sleep and driving at times when you would normally be sleeping. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Drowsy Driving, page 43.

  21. Question 21What does a SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT sign require?

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    A: Slower traffic must stay in the right lane unless passing and must leave the left lane when overtaken by a faster vehicle. Slower traffic stays right except to pass and must move out of the left lane when a faster vehicle is overtaking. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Regulatory Signs: Slower Traffic Keep Right, page 56.

  22. Question 22Double solid white lines between lanes mean:

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    A: Crossing the lines or changing lanes is not allowed. Crossing a double solid white line or changing lanes across it is not allowed. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Pavement Markings: White Lane Lines, page 51.

  23. Question 23Where should you slow down when leaving a limited access highway?

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    A: In the deceleration lane. Get into the exit lane, signal, and slow down in the deceleration lane, checking the posted ramp speed. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Leaving a Limited Access Highway, page 72.

  24. Question 24At an open intersection you plan to turn left and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. What must you do?

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    A: Yield to the approaching vehicle. At an open intersection, you must yield if you plan to turn left and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Open Intersections, page 70.

  25. Question 25When turning right, which lane should you turn into?

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    A: The right lane of the road you are entering. Turn right into the right lane of the roadway entered. Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E): Turning, page 78.

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