FL Permit Practice Test

How to use this FL practice test

1. Take the 50 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at 80 percent or better, book the real test.

FL practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9

Printable FL practice test with answer key

All 50 questions, FL exam length

Every question below comes from the Florida question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. Can a Florida driver receive a speeding citation for traveling only 3 mph above the posted limit?

   1. No, enforcement begins at 5 mph over
   2. Yes, any amount over the limit may result in a citation
   3. No, a 10 mph cushion is allowed
   4. Yes, but only on limited access highways
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   Yes, any amount over the limit may result in a citation. Florida treats the posted limit as the maximum speed, not as a starting point for a built-in cushion. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. What happens when a Florida driver under 21 has a BAL of .02 or higher?

   1. The driver receives only a warning
   2. The license is suspended for 30 days
   3. The driving privilege is automatically suspended for six months
   4. The driver must complete a road test immediately
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   The driving privilege is automatically suspended for six months. Florida’s zero tolerance rule automatically suspends the driving privilege for six months when a driver under 21 is stopped by law enforceme Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. Before entering a Florida street from a private driveway, to whom must the driver yield?

   1. Only vehicles approaching from the left
   2. Vehicles already on the main road and pedestrians and bicyclists on the side
   3. Only the largest vehicle on the road
   4. No one, because driveway traffic enters first
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   Vehicles already on the main road and pedestrians and bicyclists on the side. A driveway is an entry point onto an already established road, so the driver coming out must wait for traffic using the main road. Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. In a Florida multi-lane roundabout, what must drivers do before entering or exiting?

   1. Stop inside the circle before every exit
   2. Change lanes after entering to choose a turn
   3. Sound the horn instead of yielding
   4. Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks
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   Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks. Multi-lane roundabouts keep the ordinary roundabout rules and add a pedestrian requirement at the entry and exit points. Full explanation in Test 1

5. 5. On a multi-lane Florida roadway, what must you do when approaching a stationary authorized vehicle displaying warning lights?

   1. Stop in the lane immediately beside it
   2. Vacate the lane closest to it, or slow 20 MPH below the posted limit if moving over is unsafe
   3. Pass without changing lanes if your speed is already safe
   4. Move into the closest lane and maintain the posted limit
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   Vacate the lane closest to it, or slow 20 MPH below the posted limit if moving over is unsafe. Florida's Move Over rule requires a driver on a multi-lane roadway to vacate the lane closest to the stationary covered vehicle. Full explanation in Test 1

6. 6. What minimum following distance does the Florida handbook recommend in favorable weather and traffic?

   1. Four seconds
   2. Two seconds
   3. Three seconds
   4. Eight seconds
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   Four seconds. In favorable weather and traffic, Florida recommends a minimum following distance of four seconds. Full explanation in Test 1

7. 7. What should drivers do when directed through a Florida construction or maintenance work area?

   1. Ignore temporary directions if no workers are visible
   2. Reduce speed and use caution as directed by signs, flaggers, or officers
   3. Accelerate to minimize time in the work area
   4. Drive around every channeling device
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   Reduce speed and use caution as directed by signs, flaggers, or officers. Work-zone traffic-control devices guide drivers safely through construction and maintenance areas. Full explanation in Test 1

8. 8. What action does a Florida YIELD sign require?

   1. Slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way
   2. Accelerate to enter before other traffic
   3. Stop every time even when the way is clear
   4. Turn around before reaching the intersection
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   Slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way. A YIELD sign requires the driver to slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles crossing the intended path. Full explanation in Test 2

9. 9. What does a steady yellow traffic light mean in Florida?

   1. The intersection is closed permanently
   2. You may always speed through before red
   3. Cross traffic must stop and you have priority
   4. The light is changing to red, so stop if you can safely do so
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   The light is changing to red, so stop if you can safely do so. A steady yellow light warns that the signal is changing to red. Full explanation in Test 2

10. 10. What should a driver do when approaching a Florida intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light?

    1. Come to a complete stop and wait for green
    2. Proceed with caution after reducing speed
    3. Ignore the signal because it has no legal meaning
    4. Accelerate to clear the intersection quickly
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    Proceed with caution after reducing speed. A flashing yellow light calls for caution rather than the mandatory stop used by a flashing red light. Full explanation in Test 2

11. 11. Where should a driver park on a public road unless it is a one-way street?

    1. On the left side facing traffic
    2. On the right side of the road
    3. Across the nearest crosswalk
    4. In the center turn lane
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    On the right side of the road. Florida says to park on the right side of the road unless the street is one-way. Full explanation in Test 2

12. 12. Which agency issues Florida driver licenses?

    1. Florida Department of Transportation
    2. Florida Department of Revenue
    3. Florida Department of Law Enforcement
    4. Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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    Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The handbook identifies the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles agency, commonly abbreviated FLHSMV, as the licensing authority. Full explanation in Test 2

13. 13. If a Florida applicant is under 18, how long must the learner’s license be held before a Class E license, unless the applicant turns 18 sooner?

    1. 12 months or until the 18th birthday, whichever comes first
    2. 6 months in every case
    3. Until age 21 regardless of when the license was issued
    4. Only until the applicant passes the vision exam
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    12 months or until the 18th birthday, whichever comes first. An applicant under 18 must hold the learner’s license for 12 months or until reaching the 18th birthday, whichever comes first. Full explanation in Test 2

14. 14. Without a work or adult-passenger exception, during what hours may a 16-year-old Florida licensed driver drive?

    1. 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
    2. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    3. 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
    4. Any time after the learner's license is held for 12 months
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    6 a.m. to 11 p.m.. A 16-year-old Florida licensed driver may not drive between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Full explanation in Test 2

15. 15. What suspension follows a driver's first refusal to take a breath, urine, or blood test in Florida?

    1. 90 days
    2. Six months
    3. Two years
    4. One year
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    One year. Florida's implied consent rule makes a first refusal an automatic one-year license suspension. Full explanation in Test 3

16. 16. On a Florida highway where the posted speed limit is 70 MPH, what is the minimum speed limit?

    1. 40 MPH
    2. 50 MPH
    3. 55 MPH
    4. 60 MPH
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    50 MPH. On a Florida highway with a posted maximum of 70 MPH, the minimum speed limit is 50 MPH. Full explanation in Test 3

17. 17. Which vehicle does Florida's Move Over Law protect when it is stopped along a roadway with warning lights?

    1. A vehicle parked legally at a shopping center
    2. A disabled motor vehicle displaying warning or hazard lights
    3. A moving vehicle approaching from behind
    4. A private vehicle stopped at a traffic signal
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    A disabled motor vehicle displaying warning or hazard lights. Florida's Move Over Law also protects disabled motor vehicles stopped along a roadway when they display warning lights or hazard lights, use Full explanation in Test 3

18. 18. Why does the Florida handbook describe texting while driving as especially dangerous?

    1. It affects only a driver's hearing
    2. It is dangerous only above 70 MPH
    3. It removes the need to watch traffic signals
    4. It involves visual, manual, and cognitive distractions
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    It involves visual, manual, and cognitive distractions. Texting is especially hazardous because it combines all three distraction categories: visual distraction takes the eyes from the road, manua Full explanation in Test 3

19. 19. Who is charged with a safety belt violation when an adult passenger age 18 or older fails to buckle up?

    1. The adult passenger
    2. The driver in every case
    3. The vehicle owner, even if absent
    4. No one because adult passengers are exempt
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    The adult passenger. For a passenger who is 18 or older, the passenger is charged when that person fails to wear a safety belt required by law. Full explanation in Test 3

20. 20. What action does the red octagonal sign require at a Florida roadway?

    1. Slow down and continue if no traffic is visible
    2. Bring the vehicle to a complete halt before the stop line or crosswalk
    3. Stop only when a pedestrian is waiting
    4. Yield without stopping unless cross traffic is present
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    Bring the vehicle to a complete halt before the stop line or crosswalk. The red octagon is a stop sign, so the vehicle must come to a complete halt. Full explanation in Test 3

21. 21. If a WRONG WAY sign is facing you, what does it tell you about your vehicle's direction?

    1. You are traveling against the permitted direction and should turn around immediately
    2. The roadway ahead has a rough surface
    3. Trucks must use a different lane ahead
    4. A legal passing zone is beginning
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    You are traveling against the permitted direction and should turn around immediately. A WRONG WAY sign means the vehicle has entered a roadway in the prohibited direction. Full explanation in Test 4

22. 22. What maneuver is banned by the NO LEFT TURN sign?

    1. Making a U-turn at any later intersection
    2. Continuing straight through the intersection
    3. Turning right after yielding to pedestrians
    4. Turning left at the controlled intersection
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    Turning left at the controlled intersection. The red slash over a left-turn symbol prohibits the left-turn movement at that location. Full explanation in Test 4

23. 23. When a KEEP RIGHT sign marks a divider, where should you drive?

    1. To the left of the divider unless passing
    2. Across the divider when traffic is light
    3. To the right of the divider
    4. In the shoulder beside the divider
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    To the right of the divider. KEEP RIGHT directs the driver to remain on the right side of the divider. Full explanation in Test 4

24. 24. What area or activity does the five-sided school sign identify?

    1. An adult pedestrian-only recreation area
    2. A school area where drivers should watch for children
    3. A public park with no special traffic rule
    4. A railroad station crossing
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    A school area where drivers should watch for children. The school sign means the driver is near a school and must watch for children at all times, not just during school hours. Full explanation in Test 4

25. 25. How should a driver respond to a STOP SIGN AHEAD warning?

    1. Stop immediately beside the warning sign
    2. Ignore it if the intersection appears empty
    3. Slow down and be ready to stop at the upcoming stop sign
    4. Turn around before reaching the intersection
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    Slow down and be ready to stop at the upcoming stop sign. STOP SIGN AHEAD warns of a stop sign farther along the roadway. Full explanation in Test 4

26. 26. What should a driver expect after seeing the two-way traffic warning sign?

    1. The roadway will change to two-way traffic with oncoming vehicles
    2. The divided highway will continue with no opposing traffic
    3. All passing will be allowed in both directions
    4. The next lane will be reserved for emergency vehicles
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    The roadway will change to two-way traffic with oncoming vehicles. This warning marks a change from one-way or separated travel to a roadway where vehicles approach from the opposite direction. Full explanation in Test 4

27. 27. What action is recommended at a right curve warning sign?

    1. Increase speed before entering the bend
    2. Turn only at the next intersection
    3. Slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles
    4. Move onto the shoulder to complete the curve
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    Slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles. A right curve warning describes the road's path and gives the driver time to prepare. Full explanation in Test 4

28. 28. What does the cross road warning sign tell a driver to anticipate?

    1. A road crosses the main highway ahead, so check left and right for traffic
    2. A hospital entrance crosses the roadway with emergency priority
    3. All turns at the next junction are prohibited
    4. The highway becomes a divided roadway at the sign
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    A road crosses the main highway ahead, so check left and right for traffic. The plus-shaped warning marks a road crossing the main highway ahead. Full explanation in Test 5

29. 29. What should a driver do when a flashing yellow light appears at or just before a dangerous intersection?

    1. Proceed with caution and be prepared for the intersection
    2. Stop and wait for a steady green signal
    3. Accelerate before cross traffic enters
    4. Treat the light as a red stop signal
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    Proceed with caution and be prepared for the intersection. A flashing yellow light may appear at or just before a dangerous intersection, and Florida directs drivers to proceed with caution. Full explanation in Test 5

30. 30. What does a flashing yellow light require at a dangerous intersection?

    1. Stop and remain stopped until a green light appears
    2. Accelerate through before cross traffic can enter
    3. Ignore the signal because only steady lights control traffic
    4. Proceed with caution and be ready for the warning condition
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    Proceed with caution and be ready for the warning condition. A flashing yellow signal is a caution warning, not a command to make an unexamined dash through the intersection. Full explanation in Test 5

31. 31. What do double yellow lines with a broken line on your side permit?

    1. Passing only after a police officer signals
    2. Passing when it is safe to do so
    3. Crossing whenever the roadway looks empty
    4. Passing only vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
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    Passing when it is safe to do so. When the double yellow marking is broken on your side and solid on the other side, Florida permits passing in your lane when it is safe to d Full explanation in Test 5

32. 32. During a left turn at a green light, whom must the driver yield to?

    1. Only vehicles behind the turning car
    2. No one, because a green light gives the turning car priority
    3. Only large vehicles, while bicycles may be ignored
    4. Oncoming traffic and pedestrians
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    Oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A green light allows movement only when the intersection is clear. Full explanation in Test 5

33. 33. At a steady red light, when may a driver turn right?

    1. Without stopping whenever no vehicle is approaching
    2. After a complete stop, if no NO TURN ON RED sign applies and the way is clear
    3. Only after waiting for the next full signal cycle
    4. Whenever the driver has a green signal in another lane
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    After a complete stop, if no NO TURN ON RED sign applies and the way is clear. Florida permits a right turn after stopping at a red light when there is no NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear. Full explanation in Test 5

34. 34. What intersection practice is required when yielding to an emergency vehicle?

    1. Stop in the center of the intersection until the vehicle passes
    2. Reverse into the intersection entrance to make room
    3. Pull to the closest edge, stop, and do not block intersections
    4. Continue through without yielding because another vehicle entered first
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    Pull to the closest edge, stop, and do not block intersections. Florida's emergency vehicle rule requires road users to pull to the closest edge, stop until the emergency vehicle passes, and avoid blockin Full explanation in Test 5

35. 35. When a flashing yellow signal appears at a drawbridge, what should a driver expect?

    1. The bridge is closed permanently and traffic must turn around immediately
    2. The roadway has priority over marine traffic and vehicles should accelerate
    3. The signal authorizes drivers to pass through without checking for other hazards
    4. The drawbridge is in operation, so the driver should slow down and prepare to stop
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    The drawbridge is in operation, so the driver should slow down and prepare to stop. At a drawbridge, a flashing yellow signal means the bridge is in operation. Full explanation in Test 6

36. 36. What is the safest response if an animal suddenly runs into the roadway?

    1. Do not swerve into oncoming traffic; brake firmly and keep control of the vehicle
    2. Accelerate and steer toward the animal to pass it quickly
    3. Swerve sharply onto the shoulder without checking for hazards
    4. Honk continuously and keep the same speed
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    Do not swerve into oncoming traffic; brake firmly and keep control of the vehicle. Florida warns that an animal may suddenly run in front of a vehicle, so the driver must preserve control rather than make a violent steering Full explanation in Test 6

37. 37. What information do green guide signs provide?

    1. Construction work-zone warnings
    2. Rules that set speed limits
    3. Locations of disabled parking spaces
    4. Directions and distances
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    Directions and distances. Green guide signs provide directional information, including directions and distances. Full explanation in Test 6

38. 38. What is the purpose of a regulatory traffic sign?

    1. It only warns about an unexpected roadway condition
    2. It identifies scenic areas and historical sites
    3. It controls traffic by setting limits or instructing drivers what they must or must not do
    4. It directs drivers to food, fuel, or hospitals
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    It controls traffic by setting limits or instructing drivers what they must or must not do. Regulatory signs control traffic through commands and limits that drivers must obey. Full explanation in Test 6

39. 39. After moving right for an emergency vehicle approaching from behind, what should you do?

    1. Continue beside the curb at the same speed
    2. Pull left and stop in the intersection
    3. Follow the emergency vehicle closely to get through traffic
    4. Stop and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes
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    Stop and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes. The emergency vehicle needs a clear path, so moving right is followed by stopping until it passes. Full explanation in Test 6

40. 40. Once the lead vehicle of a Florida funeral procession enters an intersection, what may the rest of the procession do?

    1. Follow through the intersection regardless of traffic control devices
    2. Stop and wait for the next green light
    3. Proceed only if the light is still green
    4. Yield to cross traffic one vehicle at a time
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    Follow through the intersection regardless of traffic control devices. Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians must yield the right of way to funeral processions. Full explanation in Test 6

41. 41. What should you do when driving in rain after turning on the windshield wipers?

    1. Keep the same speed and use parking lights only
    2. Turn off the wipers so headlights can be seen better
    3. Turn on the headlights and slow down because wet roads become slick
    4. Accelerate to reduce the time spent on the wet pavement
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    Turn on the headlights and slow down because wet roads become slick. Florida connects windshield-wiper use in rain with turning on the headlights, then adds a direct warning to slow down because roads become s Full explanation in Test 7

42. 42. Why should you avoid tailgating a commercial motor vehicle?

    1. The truck must automatically move into your lane
    2. Following closely improves your view around the truck
    3. You may be in its rear blind spot and could collide with it if it stops unexpectedly
    4. A truck’s rear lights cannot be seen from behind
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    You may be in its rear blind spot and could collide with it if it stops unexpectedly. Florida warns motorists not to tailgate a commercial motor vehicle because a following car can remain in the truck’s rear blind spot and may Full explanation in Test 7

43. 43. What duty does every driver who obtains a license have?

    1. Drive safely to keep the license
    2. Drive only during daylight hours
    3. Yield every time another vehicle signals
    4. Avoid all roads with pedestrians
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    Drive safely to keep the license. Florida places an ongoing safety duty on every licensed driver. Full explanation in Test 7

44. 44. What does a red X lane control signal mean to a Florida driver?

    1. The lane is closed to trucks only
    2. The lane is about to open
    3. Slow down in that lane
    4. Never drive in a lane under the red X
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    Never drive in a lane under the red X. Lane control signals hang over lanes where the flow of traffic changes during the day, at toll booths, and where lanes open and close. Full explanation in Test 7

45. 45. What does a crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing mean?

    1. It grants the driver priority over a train
    2. It marks a passing zone
    3. It is a yield sign for trains
    4. It requires a U turn before the tracks
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    It is a yield sign for trains. A crossbuck identifies a railroad crossing and functions as a yield sign, so the driver must yield the right of way to trains. Full explanation in Test 7

46. 46. What should a driver do first after a tire blowout?

    1. Turn the wheel sharply toward traffic
    2. Accelerate to keep the tire rotating
    3. Stop in the travel lane and exit immediately
    4. Take the foot off the gas and avoid the brakes
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    Take the foot off the gas and avoid the brakes. A blowout can make the vehicle unstable, so the first response is to stop adding power and preserve steering control. Full explanation in Test 7

47. 47. What lane practice is required while driving through a roundabout?

    1. Do not change lanes in the roundabout
    2. Change lanes whenever another exit is closer
    3. Stop in the circle before choosing an exit
    4. Drive clockwise to make lane changes easier
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    Do not change lanes in the roundabout. Florida describes roundabouts as one way, counterclockwise intersections and directs drivers not to change lanes in the circle. Full explanation in Test 7

48. 48. When parking beside a curb on a public road, how close should the right wheels be?

    1. Within 36 inches of the curb
    2. Within 12 inches of the curb or side of the roadway
    3. Touching the curb with both tires
    4. At least six feet from the curb
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    Within 12 inches of the curb or side of the roadway. Florida instructs drivers to park on the right side of the road, parallel to the curb in the direction of traffic, with the right wheels wit Full explanation in Test 8

49. 49. What should a driver do with headlights and wipers in low visibility?

    1. Use parking lights instead of headlights
    2. Use high beams to reflect light through fog
    3. Turn on headlights and use wipers or defrosters as needed
    4. Turn off wipers so the windshield stays dry
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    Turn on headlights and use wipers or defrosters as needed. Florida requires headlights in low visibility and recommends wipers and defrosters for maximum visibility. Full explanation in Test 8

50. 50. When emergency lights appear behind a driver, what should the driver and passengers do?

    1. Leave the vehicle immediately without direction
    2. Stay calm and cooperate
    3. Turn off all lights and continue driving
    4. Argue with the approaching officer
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    Stay calm and cooperate. Florida advises the driver and passengers to stay calm and cooperate when emergency lights appear behind the vehicle. Full explanation in Test 8