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
10. Test 10
11. Test 11
12. Test 12
13. Test 13
14. Test 14
15. Test 15
16. Test 16
17. Test 17
18. Test 18
19. Test 19
20. Test 20
21. Test 21
22. Test 22
23. Test 23
24. Test 24
25. Test 25

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. How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Florida?

   1. No closer than 5 feet
   2. No closer than 10 feet
   3. No closer than 15 feet
   4. No closer than 25 feet
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   No closer than 15 feet. Florida bars parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. Why keep extra following distance behind a motorcycle?

   1. Follow closer than behind cars
   2. Keep extra distance; bikes stop quicker
   3. Match their speed exactly
   4. Follow in their tire track
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   Keep extra distance; bikes stop quicker. Motorcycles out-brake cars: do not follow too closely behind a motorcycle because they can stop more quickly than other vehicles. Full explanation in Test 2

3. 3. Which record of offenses within a 5-year period requires Florida to revoke a driver license?

   1. Two speeding tickets
   2. Any single parking ticket
   3. Three major offenses or 15 offenses for which points are given
   4. Five offenses of any kind
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   Three major offenses or 15 offenses for which points are given. Florida lists situations in which a license must be revoked, meaning the driving privilege is terminated. Full explanation in Test 3

4. 4. How may a bicyclist signal a right turn by hand?

   1. Left arm only always
   2. Right hand and arm out horizontally for a right turn
   3. No signals are allowed
   4. Feet signals only
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   Right hand and arm out horizontally for a right turn. Bicycles earn a one-arm exception: riders may extend the right hand and arm horizontally from the right side of the bicycle to signal a righ Full explanation in Test 4

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

   
   1. The divided highway will continue with no opposing traffic
   2. The roadway will change to two-way traffic with oncoming vehicles
   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 5

6. 6. Why can't you rely on a motorcycle's brake light?

   1. They always brake early
   2. Their brake lights are brighter
   3. They may slow without any brake light
   4. They never slow on highways
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   They may slow without any brake light. Motorcycle slowdowns can be silent: riders often slow by down-shifting or rolling off the throttle, which does not activate the brake light. Full explanation in Test 6

7. 7. When must a Florida driver attend a Traffic Collision Avoidance Course after a crash?

   1. After any crash, even with no damage
   2. Only after a DUI crash
   3. Only when the other driver asks for it
   4. When found at fault in a crash where someone was taken for medical treatment, or after a second crash in two years
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   When found at fault in a crash where someone was taken for medical treatment, or after a second crash in two years. Florida requires the Traffic Collision Avoidance Course when a driver is found at fault in a crash where someone was injured and taken to a Full explanation in Test 7

8. 8. What medical steps should older drivers take?

   1. Skip checkups entirely
   2. Regular exams and ask how meds affect driving
   3. Drive only when sick
   4. Double all medications
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   Regular exams and ask how meds affect driving. Aging drivers protect themselves with medicine's help: get regular medical and eye exams to catch conditions affecting driving, and ask the Full explanation in Test 8

9. 9. How should you handle the car while backing?

   1. Back up fast
   2. Use only mirrors
   3. Turn the wheel sharply
   4. Back slowly; steering is harder in reverse
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   Back slowly; steering is harder in reverse. Reverse gear steers differently: back up slowly, because the vehicle is harder to steer while backing. Full explanation in Test 9

10. 10. What should older drivers avoid?

    1. No sunglasses in dim light; avoid dusk, bad weather, rush, fast highways
    2. Sunglasses always
    3. Night driving only
    4. Rush hour preferred
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    No sunglasses in dim light; avoid dusk, bad weather, rush, fast highways. Older eyes choose their battles: avoid sunglasses in dim or dark conditions, and avoid risky times including dusk, dawn, and nighttime, bad Full explanation in Test 10

11. 11. What kind of divider excuses opposite traffic from stopping for a bus?

    1. Any painted line excuses opposite traffic
    2. Only a raised barrier or 5+ foot unpaved median excuses it
    3. Any median, even 1 foot, excuses it
    4. Opposite traffic never stops
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    Only a raised barrier or 5+ foot unpaved median excuses it. The divided-road exception is narrow: opposite-direction drivers are excused only where the highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unp Full explanation in Test 11

12. 12. A pedestrian is already in a crosswalk when the raised hand begins flashing. What action is required?

    1. Stand still until the hand becomes a walking person
    2. Turn around immediately
    3. Finish crossing quickly
    4. Start a new crossing from the nearest curb
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    Finish crossing quickly. A person who has entered the crosswalk may complete the crossing when the raised hand starts flashing. Full explanation in Test 12

13. 13. Where must you not stop at a railroad crossing?

    1. Never stop on the tracks or within 15 feet
    2. Stop on the tracks to look
    3. Stop 5 feet from the rails
    4. Park beside the crossing
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    Never stop on the tracks or within 15 feet. Trains overhang the rails and cannot swerve: never stop on the tracks or within 15 feet of the crossing. Full explanation in Test 13

14. 14. When a pedestrian countdown begins and the hand symbol is flashing, who may enter the crosswalk?

    1. Anyone who can reach the other side before zero
    2. Only people accompanied by an adult
    3. Drivers turning across the crosswalk
    4. Only pedestrians already in the crosswalk
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    Only pedestrians already in the crosswalk. The flashing hand phase means a person who has not entered should not begin crossing. Full explanation in Test 14

15. 15. What may you do on a WALK signal?

    1. Never cross there
    2. Wait for green
    3. Run across quickly
    4. Begin crossing the street
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    Begin crossing the street. WALK is the pedestrian green: when the WALK words or walking person shows, you may begin to cross the street. Full explanation in Test 15

16. 16. How many points does a Florida driver get for going 16 mph or more over the speed limit?

    1. 2 points
    2. 3 points
    3. 4 points
    4. 6 points
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    4 points. Florida's point table gives 3 points for speeding 15 mph or less over the limit and 4 points for 16 mph or more over. Full explanation in Test 16

17. 17. When the slippery surface warning sign appears, which response follows the handbook?

    
    1. Accelerate firmly so the tires clear the wet surface
    2. Use hard braking before every curve to test traction
    3. Drive slowly in wet weather and avoid speeding or quick braking
    4. Treat the sign as notice of a gravel-only roadway
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    Drive slowly in wet weather and avoid speeding or quick braking. The skidding vehicle warns that wet pavement can reduce traction. Full explanation in Test 17

18. 18. What do Florida interstate mile markers indicate?

    1. The legal speed limit for the next county
    2. The number of lanes available at the next interchange
    3. The distance to the nearest service station
    4. The driver's location on an interstate and the matching exit number
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    The driver's location on an interstate and the matching exit number. Florida interstate mile markers indicate your location on the interstate and match the exit numbers. Full explanation in Test 18

19. 19. When is passing on the right legal in Florida?

    1. Only with 2+ same-direction lanes or a left-turning car ahead
    2. Whenever traffic is slow
    3. On any narrow shoulder
    4. Across a solid line anytime
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    Only with 2+ same-direction lanes or a left-turning car ahead. Right-side passing is the exception, allowed only in two cases: where two or more lanes move in the same direction, or where the vehicle ahe Full explanation in Test 19

20. 20. During a power outage, the traffic signals at a Florida intersection are dark. Two vehicles approaching from perpendicular roads arrive at the same time. Which driver must yield?

    1. The driver with the smaller vehicle
    2. The driver on the right
    3. The driver traveling straight
    4. The driver on the left
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    The driver on the left. When the power is out and the signals are dark, Florida drivers treat the intersection like a four way stop. Full explanation in Test 20

21. 21. What should you do when a hill/downgrade sign warns of a downhill road?

    1. Speed up to climb faster
    2. Shift to neutral to coast
    3. Slow down and shift lower to control speed
    4. Turn off the engine downhill
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    Slow down and shift lower to control speed. A hill or downgrade sign warns that the road drops ahead, and Florida's response is to slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to co Full explanation in Test 21

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

    
    1. An adult pedestrian-only recreation area
    2. A railroad station crossing
    3. A public park with no special traffic rule
    4. A school area where drivers should watch for children
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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 22

23. 23. 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. Full explanation in Test 23

24. 24. What must a Florida driver adjust driving speed to?

    1. The speed of surrounding traffic only
    2. Weather, roadway, and traffic conditions
    3. The posted limit plus 10 MPH
    4. Fuel economy and tire wear
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    Weather, roadway, and traffic conditions. Florida places a continuing duty on drivers to adjust speed to three things: the weather, the roadway, and the traffic conditions. Full explanation in Test 24

25. 25. What should you expect behind buses or trucks at railroad crossings?

    1. Speed past them
    2. Be prepared to stop behind them
    3. Honk them through
    4. Pass on the shoulder
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    Be prepared to stop behind them. Many buses and trucks must stop at railroad crossings even when gates are up and lights are silent, so expect the unexpected: be prepared to Full explanation in Test 25

26. 26. What should a driver do before pulling away from a parked position?

    1. Make sure the roadway is clear, signal, and yield to traffic
    2. Open the door into traffic to check the lane
    3. Back into the roadway without signaling
    4. Pull out immediately because parked vehicles have priority
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    Make sure the roadway is clear, signal, and yield to traffic. Florida requires a driver leaving a parked position to make sure the roadway is clear, give the proper turn signal, and yield to other traff Full explanation in Test 1

27. 27. Who draws the mandatory DUI blood test?

    1. Any bystander may draw it
    2. The driver draws it personally
    3. A medical professional; unconscious drivers included
    4. Only a judge may order it
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    A medical professional; unconscious drivers included. Mandatory DUI blood draws stay in medical hands: the blood must be drawn by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional, and it may be dra Full explanation in Test 2

28. 28. What roadway condition is announced by a MERGING TRAFFIC warning sign?

    
    1. Another traffic lane joins the lane you are using
    2. Your lane is reserved for buses only
    3. All traffic must stop before changing lanes
    4. The roadway ahead prohibits any merge
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    Another traffic lane joins the lane you are using. MERGING TRAFFIC warns that another lane will join the one being used. Full explanation in Test 3

29. 29. What should you do when a LANE ENDS sign warns that your lane will disappear?

    
    1. Continue in the ending lane until the pavement stops
    2. Stop immediately in the lane and wait for a gap
    3. Merge into the remaining lane when safe
    4. Use the shoulder as the new travel lane
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    Merge into the remaining lane when safe. A lane-ends warning means traffic in that lane must merge into the lane that continues. Full explanation in Test 4

30. 30. What does defensive driving mean?

    1. Alter driving to weather, feelings, and others' actions
    2. Drive the same way always
    3. Copy the fastest driver
    4. Ignore conditions
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    Alter driving to weather, feelings, and others' actions. Defensive driving is active adaptation: use safe strategies to prevent crashes by altering your driving to fit the weather conditions, the w Full explanation in Test 5

31. 31. How far can high beams reveal objects, and at what speeds are they most effective?

    1. At least 450 feet, best above 25 MPH
    2. About 200 feet at any speed
    3. About 1,000 feet below 25 MPH
    4. Only 100 feet on curves
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    At least 450 feet, best above 25 MPH. High beams are the night driver's long-range eyes: they can reveal objects at least 450 feet ahead and work best at speeds faster than 25 MP Full explanation in Test 6

32. 32. During what hours does Florida law require headlights?

    1. Between sunset and sunrise
    2. Only after midnight in areas without streetlights
    3. Only when driving on a limited access highway
    4. Only when another vehicle flashes its headlights
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    Between sunset and sunrise. Florida law requires headlights between sunset and sunrise. Full explanation in Test 7

33. 33. Your Florida insurance lapses and you do not send FLHSMV proof of new coverage. How long can your license and plate be suspended?

    1. Up to 30 days
    2. Up to six months
    3. They cannot be suspended for a lapse
    4. Up to three years
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    Up to three years. Insurers must notify FLHSMV when a policy is cancelled or not renewed. Full explanation in Test 8

34. 34. Where must a driver stop when a stop line is marked at a red light or stop sign?

    1. At least one car length beyond the marked line
    2. After the crosswalk so the front bumper reaches the corner
    3. At the stop line before entering the intersection
    4. Only beside the traffic signal pole
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    At the stop line before entering the intersection. The handbook identifies stop lines as the point showing where a driver must stop for a stop sign or red light. Full explanation in Test 9

35. 35. What fine applies when passing a stopped school bus results in serious injury or death?

    1. No fine if the bus is on a divided highway
    2. A $265 fine
    3. A $465 fine
    4. A $1,500 fine
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    A $1,500 fine. Passing a stopped school bus that results in serious injury or death carries a $1,500 fine under the Florida handbook. Full explanation in Test 10

36. 36. Can you fully rely on backup cameras and alarms?

    1. Never fully; they miss small children and animals
    2. Yes, completely always
    3. Cameras replace all checks
    4. Alarms see everything
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    Never fully; they miss small children and animals. Backup technology assists but never certifies: do not completely rely on cameras or alarms, because they do not always detect small children Full explanation in Test 11

37. 37. What does a white and black regulatory sign do?

    1. It identifies scenic areas and cultural sites
    2. It warns about unexpected roadway conditions
    3. It controls traffic, sets limits, or gives commands
    4. It directs drivers to gas, food, motels, and hospitals
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    It controls traffic, sets limits, or gives commands. White and black signs identify rules that control traffic, establish limits, or give commands, so a posted speed limit belongs in this group Full explanation in Test 12

38. 38. What information must drivers exchange after a crash?

    1. First names only
    2. Full vehicle, witness, and driver details
    3. Nothing until court
    4. Insurance cards only
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    Full vehicle, witness, and driver details. The crash exchange is comprehensive: swap vehicle, witness, and driver information including names, addresses, phone numbers, plate numbers, Full explanation in Test 13

39. 39. How should you manage sleepiness on long trips?

    1. Push through to arrive faster
    2. Drink coffee and speed up
    3. Break every 100 miles or 2 hours; nap and buddy up
    4. Open the window only
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    Break every 100 miles or 2 hours; nap and buddy up. Long trips need planned rest: break every hundred miles or two hours, and if sleepiness still comes, find a safe place to stop and take a na Full explanation in Test 14

40. 40. What should you do at a Yield Ahead sign?

    
    1. Speed up to the yield
    2. Stop immediately where you are
    3. Slow down and prepare to stop or adjust to traffic
    4. Ignore it until the yield
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    Slow down and prepare to stop or adjust to traffic. Yield Ahead gives advance notice to shed speed smoothly: slow down and be prepared to stop, or adjust speed to blend with traffic at the com Full explanation in Test 15

41. 41. What does Florida prohibit when a fire truck is responding to an emergency?

    1. Following the fire truck too closely
    2. Watching for hazards ahead
    3. Allowing it to use the left lane
    4. Giving it room to maneuver
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    Following the fire truck too closely. Florida prohibits following a fire truck too closely while it responds to an emergency, with the handbook specifying a 500 foot minimum dist Full explanation in Test 16

42. 42. What lights must a bicycle carry at night?

    1. No lights are needed
    2. White front 500 feet, red rear 600 feet plus reflector
    3. Flashlight in hand only
    4. Rear light only
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    White front 500 feet, red rear 600 feet plus reflector. Night bicycles must shine both ways between sunset and sunrise: a white light visible five hundred feet ahead plus a red reflector and red l Full explanation in Test 17

43. 43. Within what distance must you dim behind another vehicle?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 300 feet
    3. 500 feet
    4. Never dim
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    300 feet. Followed drivers suffer your brights in their mirrors: dim to low beams within three hundred feet of the vehicle ahead. Full explanation in Test 18

44. 44. During a rainstorm, how should a Florida driver adjust speed?

    1. Slow down because wet roads become slick
    2. Drive exactly at the posted speed limit
    3. Drive 10 MPH above the posted speed limit
    4. Match the fastest traffic regardless of conditions
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    Slow down because wet roads become slick. Florida warns drivers to slow down during rain because slick pavement increases braking and stopping distance. Full explanation in Test 19

45. 45. What is the center lane of a three- or five-lane highway for?

    1. Turning left only
    2. Passing slower cars
    3. Parking briefly
    4. Driving straight through
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    Turning left only. The center lane of a three-lane or five-lane highway has exactly one job: turning left. Full explanation in Test 20

46. 46. Unless posted otherwise, what is Florida's standard speed limit in school zones?

    1. 15 MPH
    2. 20 MPH
    3. 25 MPH
    4. 30 MPH
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    20 MPH. Florida publishes a short table of standard speed limits that apply unless a sign posts something else. Full explanation in Test 21

47. 47. Passing a stopped school bus in Florida causes a serious injury. What community service does the driver face?

    1. 120 hours in a trauma center or hospital
    2. 10 hours at any charity
    3. 50 hours of roadside litter pickup
    4. None, because the $1,500 fine replaces it
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    120 hours in a trauma center or hospital. When passing a stopped school bus causes serious injury or death, Florida requires 120 hours of community service served in a trauma center Full explanation in Test 22

48. 48. Your Florida renewal application arrives after midnight on your birthday, when the license expired. What extra charge applies?

    1. No extra charge if you renew within a year
    2. A $50 late fee
    3. A $15 late fee
    4. A $5 late fee
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    A $15 late fee. A Florida license expires at midnight on your birthday, and a renewal application received after that point requires a $15 late fee. Full explanation in Test 23

49. 49. A Florida driver is convicted of possessing marijuana. What happens to the driver license?

    1. It must be suspended
    2. Nothing, if no car was involved
    3. A warning is added to the record
    4. Two points are added
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    It must be suspended. Florida requires suspension of the driver license when a person is convicted of possessing, selling, or trafficking drugs, and the handbook Full explanation in Test 24

50. 50. Who is charged for an unrestrained passenger?

    1. No one is charged
    2. Only the car owner
    3. Only the youngest passenger
    4. Drivers for under-18s; adults for themselves
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    Drivers for under-18s; adults for themselves. Belt tickets follow responsibility: drivers are charged when any passenger under eighteen rides improperly restrained, while passengers eigh Full explanation in Test 25