FL Permit Practice Test 10

All 20 questions in test 10

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1. 1. What minimum insurance must every Florida vehicle owner carry?

   1. $25,000 in bodily injury liability only
   2. $10,000 in PIP and $20,000 in PDL
   3. $10,000 in PIP and $10,000 in PDL
   4. $100,000 in bodily injury liability and $50,000 in PDL
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   $10,000 in PIP and $10,000 in PDL. Florida requires at least $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection and at least $10,000 in Property Damage Liability, shown at registration and kept in force throughout the registration period. Bodily injury liability alone is not the basic requirement. Twenty thousand in PDL is not the minimum. The $100,000 bodily injury and $50,000 PDL figures are the higher limits required after a DUI conviction, not the everyday minimum. PIP covers your own injuries no matter who caused the crash.

2. 2. What fine range applies to a second DUI conviction in Florida, without the .15 BAL or minor enhancement?

   1. $500 to $1,000
   2. $2,000 to $5,000
   3. $250 to $500
   4. $1,000 to $2,000
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   $1,000 to $2,000. A second DUI conviction in Florida carries a fine of $1,000 to $2,000, rising to $2,000 to $4,000 with a BAL of .15 or higher or a minor in the vehicle. Five hundred to one thousand dollars is the first conviction range. Two thousand to five thousand is the third conviction range. Two hundred fifty to five hundred dollars is not in the table. The second conviction also brings up to 9 months in jail and an ignition interlock for at least one continuous year.

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

   1. The truck must automatically move into your lane
   2. You may be in its rear blind spot and could collide with it if it stops unexpectedly
   3. Following closely improves your view around the truck
   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 collide with it if the truck stops unexpectedly. The truck is not required to move for a close follower, and the large vehicle blocks rather than improves your view. Its rear lights are designed to be seen. Leave enough space to see the roadway, increase that gap when conditions are poor, and wait until you can see the truck’s front in your mirror before moving back into its lane.

4. 4. 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. The handbook says to increase that distance when weather or traffic is unfavorable, including rain, low visibility, a heavy load, or a trailer. Three seconds is a common remembered rule, but it is not the figure in this handbook passage. Use a fixed roadside marker and count until your vehicle reaches it.

5. 5. What does a double yellow line that is solid on your side and broken on the other side mean?

   1. Passing is required before the next intersection
   2. Passing is not allowed in your lane
   3. Passing is allowed in your lane whenever you choose
   4. The line separates lanes traveling in the same direction
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   Passing is not allowed in your lane. Florida describes a double yellow marking that is solid on your side and broken on the other as a lane where passing is not allowed. The broken line gives permission only to traffic on the opposite side when its conditions are safe. Passing whenever you choose ignores the solid line beside your vehicle, and the marking separates opposing directions rather than same-direction lanes. Identify which side of the center marking is broken before considering a pass. A solid line on your side means remain behind the vehicle ahead.

6. 6. In which direction does traffic travel around a Florida roundabout?

   1. One way, counter-clockwise
   2. Two ways, depending on the exit
   3. One way, clockwise
   4. Straight through the center island
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   One way, counter-clockwise. Traffic in a roundabout moves in one direction, counter-clockwise, around the central island. It does not circulate clockwise, reverse direction for a particular exit, or cross through the island. Entering drivers must still yield to vehicles already circulating, and they should not stop inside the circle. Choose the needed lane before entry, maintain a steady path, and signal before leaving so other road users can predict the exit movement.

7. 7. If an animal is standing near the roadway, what should you do?

   1. Accelerate to pass before it moves
   2. Slow down because it may bolt or change direction
   3. Swerve into oncoming traffic
   4. Sound the horn continuously while maintaining speed
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   Slow down because it may bolt or change direction. An animal near the road can suddenly enter the travel lane or reverse direction, so reducing speed gives you more time to react. Accelerating reduces that margin, and swerving into oncoming traffic can create a more serious crash than striking the animal. A continuous horn is not a substitute for control. Scan the roadside, stay in your lane when possible, and use gentle braking while watching for movement from the animal or from traffic around you.

8. 8. What is the first priority if you cannot extinguish a vehicle fire?

   1. Open the hood and pour water on the engine
   2. Drive farther before calling for assistance
   3. Remain inside until help arrives
   4. Get away from the vehicle
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   Get away from the vehicle. If a vehicle fire cannot be put out with a small extinguisher, leave the area and get away from the vehicle. Toxic fumes and a possible explosion make staying nearby dangerous. Opening the hood can expose you to heat and does not follow the handbook's emergency sequence, while water should never be applied to gasoline or diesel fires. Do not keep driving or wait inside. Move to a safe distance, then obtain emergency assistance.

9. 9. What is the first steering and braking response when your vehicle begins to skid?

   1. Press the brake pedal fully and turn sharply
   2. Accelerate until the tires regain traction
   3. Release the accelerator and avoid using the brakes if possible
   4. Turn opposite the direction you want the vehicle to go
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   Release the accelerator and avoid using the brakes if possible. During a skid or hydroplane, take your foot off the accelerator and avoid braking if possible. Reducing power helps the tires regain traction, while hard braking can worsen the loss of control. Accelerating adds force to the tires that are already slipping, and a sharp opposite turn can send the vehicle farther from the intended path. Look where you want to travel, steer the front tires in that direction, and make smooth inputs until grip returns.

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

    
    1. Slow down and continue if no traffic is visible
    2. Stop only when a pedestrian is waiting
    3. Bring the vehicle to a complete halt before the stop line or crosswalk
    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. Stop at the stop line, or if there is no line, before the crosswalk or intersection where approaching traffic can be seen. The wrong choice permits a rolling stop, which is still movement. Use the shape as an immediate cue: an octagon means stop every time, then look and yield before entering the intersection.

11. 11. What does a posted Speed Limit sign tell a Florida driver?

    
    1. The number is only a suggested speed for clear weather
    2. The driver may exceed it while passing another vehicle
    3. The sign applies only to commercial vehicles
    4. The vehicle must not exceed the posted speed in that area
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    The vehicle must not exceed the posted speed in that area. A Speed Limit sign gives the maximum lawful speed for the area. It is not merely advice for favorable weather, and passing does not create permission to exceed it. The commercial-vehicle choice wrongly narrows a rule that applies to drivers generally. Road, weather, visibility, and traffic may require an even lower speed, but none of those conditions raise the posted maximum. Read the number as a ceiling, then reduce speed whenever conditions make that ceiling unsafe.

12. 12. Under Florida's Three Crashes in Three Years law, how long does the driver have to finish the required course and driving test?

    1. 30 days, or a fine is added
    2. One year, or points are added
    3. 90 days, or the license is cancelled
    4. There is no deadline
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    90 days, or the license is cancelled. A driver convicted of a third traffic offense that caused a crash within 36 months must complete an approved driver improvement course with behind the wheel training and pass an extended driving test with a license examiner. Those requirements must be finished within 90 days, or the license is cancelled. Thirty days and one year are the wrong windows, and the penalty is cancellation, not a fine or points. There is a firm deadline.

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

    1. 50 MPH
    2. 40 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. The rule addresses unusually slow travel on that type of highway, so a driver should not treat the 70 MPH sign as permission to crawl below the stated minimum when conditions are favorable. Forty and 40 MPH is not the handbook figure, while 55 and 60 MPH are also different numbers. In poor weather, heavy traffic, or another unsafe condition, reduce speed as needed, but remember the handbook’s paired figures: 70 MPH maximum and 50 MPH minimum.

14. 14. Without a work or adult-passenger exception, during what hours may a 17-year-old Florida licensed driver drive?

    1. 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
    2. 4 a.m. to midnight
    3. 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
    4. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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    5 a.m. to 1 a.m.. For a 17-year-old licensed driver, Florida prohibits driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless the trip is to or from work or the driver is accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older. That leaves the ordinary driving period from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. The 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. window is the rule for a 16-year-old, and the other ranges are not listed. Compare the driver's age before choosing the permitted hours.

15. 15. How many points within 12 months bring a 30 day suspension of a Florida driver license?

    1. 18 points
    2. 6 points
    3. 12 points
    4. 24 points
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    12 points. Florida's point system suspends a license at three thresholds: 12 points within a 12 month period brings a 30 day suspension, 18 points within 18 months brings a 3 month suspension, and 24 points within 36 months brings a 1 year suspension. Points for out of state or federal court convictions count the same. Six points matters only for drivers under 18, who are automatically restricted to business purposes at 6 points in 12 months.

16. 16. A 16-year-old Florida driver is cited for driving during restricted hours. How many points are added?

    1. 3 points
    2. 1 point
    3. 6 points
    4. No points, because it is a curfew matter
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    3 points. Florida adds 3 points for driving during restricted hours, the same value as using a handheld device in a school crossing, school zone, or work zone. The curfew is enforced through the point system, so no points is wrong. One point is not a Florida value, and 6 points is reserved for offenses like leaving the scene with property damage over $50. For a teen, 6 points in 12 months triggers a one year Business Purposes Only restriction, so two curfew tickets would do it.

17. 17. 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 do so. The permission belongs to the side with the broken line, not to every driver approaching the marking. Waiting for an officer is unnecessary, and an empty-looking road alone does not establish safety. Check sight distance, opposing traffic, and other hazards before crossing. The broken line beside your lane is the visual cue that a passing maneuver may be available.

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

    1. The driver receives only a warning
    2. The driving privilege is automatically suspended for six months
    3. The license is suspended for 30 days
    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 enforcement with a BAL of .02 or higher. A warning alone understates the consequence, and a 30-day suspension is not the period stated for this trigger. The road test choice confuses a license consequence with a testing requirement. On an exam question, first check the driver’s age, then match the .02 threshold to the six-month suspension. A separate .05 threshold requires a substance abuse course, so do not combine the two penalties.

19. 19. What destination information is provided by a blue and white service sign?

    1. A maximum speed for an exit ramp
    2. A warning about construction and maintenance
    3. A restriction on turning or passing
    4. Services such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals
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    Services such as gas, food, motels, and hospitals. Blue and white service signs guide motorists to useful facilities, including gas, food, motels, and hospitals. The exit-ramp speed choice describes a regulatory speed message, not a service location. Construction and maintenance warnings use orange, and turning or passing restrictions are conveyed by regulatory signs. A good roadside cue is to read blue and white signs as help finding a needed stop, especially when looking for fuel, a meal, lodging, or medical care. Their purpose is driver guidance to services rather than control of vehicle movement.

20. 20. What is the purpose of traffic control devices in Florida construction and maintenance work areas?

    1. To guarantee that every lane remains open
    2. To permit drivers to ignore temporary speed limits
    3. To replace all directions from a flagger
    4. To direct drivers and other road users safely through the work site
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    To direct drivers and other road users safely through the work site. Florida explains that traffic control devices in construction and maintenance work areas direct drivers and other road users safely through the work site. They help organize movement around changed lanes, barriers, drums, cones, and other hazards. They do not guarantee that lanes remain open, replace a flagger’s instructions, or authorize drivers to disregard temporary controls. Slow down and follow the sign, device, flagger, or law enforcement direction that applies at the work area. The key cue is safe guidance through a changed roadway, not permission to continue at normal speed.