Printable FL Permit Practice Test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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