Florida Permit Test (Top 50 Questions)

The speed limit is ___ in school zones:

20 mph

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.

When should you adjust your mirrors?

Before turning on your engine

When a drawbridge signal is red, you should:

Come to a complete stop

When approaching a steady red traffic light drivers should:

Come to a complete stop

If a gate near a drawbridge is about to lower across the road:

Come to a complete stop and wait for the gate to rise before you proceed

Pass with Care

Driver may pass when it is safe to do so

Keep Right

Drivers are approaching an obstruction and should keep to the right

Do Not Enter

Drivers are approaching one way traffic from the wrong direction and should turn around immediately

Wrong Way

Drivers are approaching one way traffic from the wrong directions and should turn around immediately

Divided Highway

Drivers are entering a divided highway and should keep to the right of the median

All-Way Stop (4 Way Stop)

Drivers from all directions must come to a complete stop and take turns entering the intersection. Drivers must yield to any pedestrians

Left Lane Must Turn Left

Drivers in the left lane must turn left at the indicated intersection

Left Turn Yield on Green

Drivers may make a left turn when the traffic signal is green, but they must first yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic

No Turn on Red

Drivers may not make a right or left turn when the traffic signal is red

No U Turn

Drivers may not perform a U turn at the indicated location

No Left Turn

Drivers may not perform a left turn at the indicated intersection

No Right Turn

Drivers may not perform a right turn at the indicated intersection

Pay Parking

Drivers may park in the indicated location if they pay the required fees and do not exceed the time limit

Stop

Drivers must come to a complete stop and yield the right of way to pedestrians and cross traffic

Yield

Drivers must slow down and be prepared to stop. Yielding the right of way to any pedestrians and cross traffic

Curve to the Left

Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare for the road to curve to the left

Curve to the Right

Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare for the road to curve to the right

Directional Arrow

Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare to turn sharply in the direction indicated by the arrow

Sharp Turn to the Left

Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare to turn sharply to the left

Sharp turn to the Right

Drivers should reduce their speed and prepare to turn sharply to the right

School Zone Speed Limit

During the posted times, or when a warning light is flashing, drivers must follow a school zone's speed limit

If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

Move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you

When should you drive in a lane under a lane signal showing a red X?

Never

No Bicycles

No bicycles are allowing in the indicated area

Pennant shaped signs indicate:

No passing zones

No Pedestrians

No pedestrians are allowing in the indicated area

No Parking

Parking is prohibited at any location where this sign is posted

Limited Parking

Parking is restricted in the indicated location during the posted hours

Do Not Pass

Passing is unsafe and prohibited in the indicated area

When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

Press and hold the brake pedal

Restricted Lane Ends

Prior lane restricts come to an end

Pentagonal signs indicate:

School zones

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine

When you see a "Drawbridge" sign and you see a flashing yellow light, you should:

Slow down and prepare to stop

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

Slow down and proceed with caution

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection

Slower Traffic Keep Right

Slower-moving traffic should stay in the right lane. The left lane is reserved for faster-moving vehicles to pass slower-moving traffic

An octagonal sign is always a:

Stop sign

If two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection:

The driver on the right has the right of way

No Trucks

The indicated area is not suitable for use by large trucks

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane

The lane is reserved during the posted times for vehicles with the indicated number of occupants

Bicycle Lane

The lane is reserved for bicyclists. Passenger vehicles may only enter a bicycle lane when turning

What do speed limit signs indicate?

The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven

Reverse Curve

The road ahead curves in one direction and then in the other. Drivers should reduce their speed

Reverse Turn

The road ahead turns sharply in one direction and then in the other. Drivers should reduce their speed

Winding Road

The road ahead winds in a series of curves. Drivers should reduce their speed

Multiple Railroad Tracks

The roadway intersects with a railroad crossing with multiple tracks. Drivers must be sure all tracks are clear before proceeding

What do lane signals with a yellow X indicate?

The signal is about to change to a red X

Maximum Speed Limit

This is the maximum speed at which drivers may travel. Drivers must drive at a lower speed if conditions require it.

Roundabout

Traffic ahead moves in a counterclockwise direction. Drivers should enter at a slow speed and yield to traffic already using the circle

Two Way Left Turn

Traffic from both directions may use the shared center lane to turn left

Straight or Turn

Traffic in the indicated lane may continue straight or turn in the direction of the arrow

U-Turn Only

Traffic in the indicated lane must complete a U Turn

Straight Only

Traffic in the indicated lane must continue straight through the intersection

Left Turn Only

Traffic in the indicated lane must turn left at the intersection

Right turn only

Traffic in the indicated lane must turn right at the intersection

One Way Traffic

Traffic on the roadway moves only in the direction indicated by the arrow

If a traffic light is out of order, drivers should:

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

Maximum and Minimum Speed Limits

Under ideal conditions, drivers may not exceed the maximum posted and may not drive slower than the minimum posted speed

While operating a motor vehicle, drivers are permitted to text:

Under no circumstances

You may legally drive 10 mph over the speed limit:

Under no circumstances

A diamond shaped sign ___

Warns of existing or possible hazards

Regulatory signs are usually _____ and should always be obeyed

White

Signs that are colored orange are:

Work zone signs

When using a roundabout or rotary island, drivers should:

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout

If you are driving in the left lane and a vehicle behind you is operating at a higher speed

You are required by law to move out of the left lane

You may drive on HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes if:

Your vehicle has two or more occupants

When encountering an aggressive driver, you should:

Avoid eye contact, slow down, and let them pass

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ___ in municipal, business, and residential areas:

30 mph

Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:

4 seconds

Unless otherwise posted the speed limit is ____ on streets and highways:

55 mph

How long will a DUI conviction remain on your driving record?

75 years

Permitting an unlicensed person to drive can result in:

A 60-day jail sentence and a $500 fine

End School Zone

A school zone and it's restricted speed limit come to an end

Slow-Moving Vehicle

A vehicle with a reflective orange and red triangle on it's rear is a slow moving vehicle that often travels at speeds slower than 25 mph

Driving too slowly is:

Against the law

Children are required to wear their seat belts

Anytime they are in a moving car

Posters, signs, and stickers on the windshield and windows:

Are prohibited, unless they are specifically required by law

Stop Here on Red

At a stop sign or red traffic signal, drivers must come to a complete stop at the indicated stop line

Distracted driving is:

Extremely risky behavior

Speeding Fines Doubled

Fines for moving traffic violations are doubled in the indicated area. This sign is commonly posted in work and school zones

If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

Follow the directions given by the flagger

If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

Follow the directions given by the officer

Guide signs are _____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers

Green

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

High speeds

When driving in a low visibility situation, you should:

Increase your following distance

Reserved Handicap Parking

Indicated parking spaces are reserved for vehicles with the proper license plate or hanging tag registered to a person in the vehicle

A double solid yellow line down the center of a two lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass

A single broken yellow line down the center of a two lane road indicates

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so

A solid white line down the center of a two lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass

A single broken white line down the center of a two lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass when it is safe to do so

Larger vehicles have:

Larger blind spots

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers should:

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians