Florida DMV Learner's Permit Test

What should you do if you hit a parked vehicle?

Try to find the owner of the vehicle or leave a note where the owner can find it with your contact information

What is the standard speed limit in business and residential areas in Florida?

30 MPH

What is the penalty for receiving 12 penalty points within 12 months of driving?

30 days suspension of drivers license

To what ages does the Child Restraint Law apply in Florida?

5 years of age and younger

What is the standard speed limit on rural interstates in Florida?

70 MPH

What should you do if you are taking medications (prescription or over the counter) while driving?

Check label for warnings about effects or ask doctor or pharmacist about side effects if you are unsure

What must you do if you approach a roundabout?

Slow down and yield to traffic already in the circle

You must obtain a new license showing your new address within how many days after moving?

10 days

What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center of the road mean?

Cars on the other side of the line can cross it to pass you. You can cross the line to turn left only when it is safe to do so. You cannot cross the line to pass another vehicle

What should you do if your brakes are wet?

Drive slowly in low gear while applying brakes

Under what conditions will your driver's license be revoked?

Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances; Three cases of reckless driving in one year; Racing on the highway; Failing to stop to give help when the vehicle you're driving causes death or injury.

Which class of license- A,B,C, or E- is intended for non-commercial driving?

E

What are the three parts of an expressway entrance?

Entrance ramp, acceleration lane, merging area

What are examples of loads that must be covered to avoid items falling or blowing on the roadway?

Gravel; Trash; Sand

When is a television in a car legal?

It is legal to have a television where the driver cannot see it

When is it OK to share a lane with a motorcycle?

It is never OK to share a lane with a motorcycle.

What is the first thing impaired in a driver who has been drinking alcohol?

Judgment

What does a yellow "X" posted above a lane mean?

Lane signal is about to change to red, change lanes as soon as possible

What should you do to avoid being blinded by the glare of approaching headlights?

Look at the right edge of the highway until the lights are gone

What two laws in Florida cover the auto insurance requirements for licensed FL drivers?

No fault law and the financial responsibility law

Who has the right of way in Florida?

No one. The law only states who must yield in any given situation.

What does a yellow curb mean?

No parking

Should you use your high-beam bright lights when driving in smoky or foggy conditions?

No, low beams won't cause glare or reflection that could impair visibility

Must you always drive at the speed limit?

No, the speed limit just indicates how fast you're allowed to drive under favorable road conditions

What locations are you never allowed to park?

On a sidewalk or crosswalk; Within 20 feet of an intersection; Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; On any bridge or overpass

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Proceed with caution

When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or behind you, what should you do?

Pull over to the right and stop

What is the hand signal for a right turn?

Put left hand and arm up, keeping hand arm still

What does a double solid white line mean?

Separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Crossing the lines is prohibited

What should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement?

Take your foot off the gas, steer in a straight line, brake lightly, and turn back onto the pavement at a slow speed

What is the "two-second rule"?

The amount of time you should allow between you and another vehicle for safety

What is the "two-second" rule?

The amount of time you should allow between you and another vehicle to avoid rear-end collisions

What is the "No-Zone?"

The blind spots on the right, left, front and behind a truck or large vehicle where drivers can't see you

When two cars reach an open intersection at the same time, which must yield?

The driver of the left yields to the driver on the right

Who will be charged with the violation if a 15 year old back seat passenger is not wearing a seat belt?

The driver of the vehicle

What would happen to the license of a driver who was involved in an accident and did not stop to help the persons who were injured?

The license will be revoked

What are the penalties for offering a false name on any motor vehicle license application?

Third degree felony

When parking on a hill with a curb facing downhill, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?

Toward the curb

Which of the following are appropriate defensive driving techniques to use if you are about to be involved in a crash?

Try to hit a vehicle moving in the same direction as you are instead of hitting a vehicle head-on; Swerve right instead of toward oncoming traffic; Try to drive off the road rather than skid off; Hit something that is not moving instead of a vehicle moving toward you

What lights are required on your car?

Two red tail lights, mounted on the rear; A white light that makes the license plate visible from 50 feet; Two headlights with high beam and low beam settings; Two red stoplights. They must be seen from 300 feet in the daytime, and must come on when the foot brake is pressed.

When is it safe to return to the right-hand lane after passing another vehicle?

When you see the tires of the other vehicle in your rearview mirror

In which of the following areas is parking not allowed?

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; On a bridge, overpass or tunnel; On the sidewalk; In front of a driveway

If a school bus stops to unload children on a four-lane highway divided only by a four-foot paved strip, must vehicles traveling in the opposite direction stop?

Yes

Is it legally required that you use a seatbelt while in the front seat?

Yes, both the driver and front-seat passenger are required use a seatbelt

Is it illegal in Florida to leave your keys in your car when parked?

Yes, it is illegal

Are you responsible for letting an unlicensed person drive your vehicle?

Yes, you could go to jail or be made to pay a fine and you are responsible for any accidents or property damage

What must you do if you are entering a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside?

Yield to pedestrians on the main road; Yield to vehicles already on the main road

When passing a truck on the highway, what does it mean when the driver blinks the front headlights?

You can safely re-enter the right lane

Who provides you with a Florida Insurance ID card?

Your car insurance company

If you fail to answer a traffic summons, what might happen?

Your license may not be renewed.