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When two cars enter an open intersection at the same time:

The driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right

If an officer finds a front seat passenger +18 not wearing a safety belt, the ticket will be charged to

The front seat passenger

a divided highway ends

This posted arrow sign indicates that:

If you're stopped by law enforcement officer, you should

Turn off your engine after stopping, pull immediately to the extreme right, clear of traffic when possible, and reduce your headlights to the parking light at night

Before leaving your car parked on a downgrade, you should

Turn the wheels toward the curb

If you get 12 pts in 12 months, your license will be suspended

Up to 30 days

It's illegal to pass

While driving through intersections, a railroad crossing, and on curves

Traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow means...

Yield to the oncoming traffic and proceed with caution

Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when

You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

Arm signal for left turn is...

Your left arm pointed straight out

This sign warns the drivers that they are approaching:

a divided highway

The arrow in this sign indicates that there is:

a double curve ahead

When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, keep as far as possible to the side to avoid:

a sideswept accident

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must:

begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

this sign means that...

bikeway crosses the road ahead

On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'Transit' are used for:

buses only

If approaching an intersection you see a steady yellow signal at a traffic light, you must:

come to an immediate stop

When driving in a roundabout and if approached by an emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn or a red or blue flashing light:

continue to your exit, then pull to the right

You are going the wrong way when you see a _________ sign in your driving lane.

do not enter

The "soft shoulder" sign means that...

drivers should not leave the pavement

When you want to enter a freeway, you should:

enter the freeway at or near the speed of the freeway traffic

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

four times

If you are parked parallel on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.

give a left turn signal and look over your left shoulder

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the use of headlights?

highbeams are used when traveling behind other vechicles

If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must:

hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vechicle straight

In heavy rain, your tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as:

hydroplaning

When you find both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must not pass:

if the solid yellow line is on your side

Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _________ to stop your vehicle safely.

increase the following distance

_________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

intersections

On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can make _________ from the center lane.

left turns

A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:

left turns only

If a car approaches you with bright headlights, you must __________, to prevent being temporarily blinded

look toward the right of the road

Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for _______ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.

making left turns

Drivers must be cautious if it starts to rain on a hot day, because pavement can be very slippery for the first few minutes due to:

oil in the asphalt

A broken yellow line on a pavement:

passing is allowed

Yellow broken lines on a two way road means

passing is allowed

If an emergency vehicle is moving in your lane displaying red flashing lights or using a siren, you are required to:

pull to the curb and stop

If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance and do not _______ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle.

return to the lane

On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the _________ lanes, except to pass.

right

When going down a steep hill, you must:

shift to a lower gear

All trucks and buses have

side, front, and rear blind spots

A yellow-flashing light used mostly on tow trucks and slow-moving vehicles requires other drivers to:

slow down their vechicles

Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must _________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.

slow down, move to the right side of the road

A _________ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

solid white line

If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, you must _________ to let those behind you know your intentions.

tap your break pedal three or four times quickly

When you are turning from a one-way street onto a two-way or divided street, always turn from:

the lane nearest to the curb

On a four-lane divided roadway or a one-way road, a solid yellow line usually marks:

the left edge of the pavement

When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only to:

the left of the vehicle

If you are driving faster than other traffic on a freeway, you must use:

the middle or left lane

In a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, do not turn the ignition to the lock position while driving, as it will cause:

the steering wheel to lock

A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that:

the vechicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph

Reference markers and mile markers are placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway. They convey information to drivers about:

their location on the interstate for navigation and emergency situations

In a roundabout intersection, drivers must _________, whether they need to make a right turn, a left turn, a U-turn or continue forward.

turn right and merge into the circle

To control speed on steep downgrades, drivers should:

use a lower gear

Which of the following situations is ideal for overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right?

when the vechicle you are passing is going to make a right turn

When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can-

without exceeding the speed limit

If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must

yield the right-of-way to other traffic

Drivers entering a main road from a driveway, alley or roadside should:

yield to vechicles alreadly on the main road

When is it legal to use the shoulder of a road for passing another vehicle?

you are legally not allowed to pass using the shoulder of the road

When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down because:

you dont have much traction

If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then:

you may cross the line to pass other vechicles

How many days do you have to report a change of address?

10 days

If you refuse to take the tests required by Florida Law your license will be suspended for at least

12 months/1 year

It's illegal to park within ___ feet of the entrance to a fire, ambulance, or rescue squad station

20

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a school zone?

20 mph

After passing a vehicle, you must return to the right side of the road before coming within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle

200

Motorists are required to allow a minimum safe distance of ____ when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction.

3 feet

To avoid striking the vehicle in front of you, keep at least _________ following distance during normal weather and traffic conditions

4 seconds

Children under _ must use a restraint device when riding in a motor vehicle

5

How many hours of community service hours will you need to do if you are convicted of a DUO (first offense)?

50

Your license plate should be visible from

50 feet

If you are driving at night, you should not use high-beam headlights within _________ of oncoming vehicles.

500 ft

what pavement sign which separates two lanes travelling in the same direction?

A broken white line separates two lanes travelling in the same direction. Once you have signaled and if it is safe to do so, you may cross this line when changing lanes.

How long should you signal before you turn ?

At least the last 100 feet

In a minor car crash and your vehicle is blocking traffic ,you should

Attempt to move it out of the roadway

Which of the following road rules about turning is NOT correct? a) When making a right turn, avoid swinging wide to the left b) Where there are no signs to control turning, you must turn into the lane farthest from the one you came from c) When making turns, go from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane lines d) When making a left turn, avoid cutting the corner sharply

B

Which of the following statements about right-of-way is incorrect? a) Drivers must yield to pedestrians at unmarked intersections b) At an uncontrolled T-intersection, the vehicle on the continuing street must yield to the vehicle on the terminating street c) Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic d) Vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private drive must yield to all oncoming vehicles

B

A defensive driver will...

Consider what other drivers might unexpectedly do and is prepared to respond

If your tire blows out,

Do not use the brakes, pull to the side of the road, and slow gradually

Very slow driving is considered safe and prevents many accidents on the highway

False

_____ may be used in work zones both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels


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