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

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. What do flashing red lights at a railroad crossing indicate?

   1. A train is approaching and the driver must stop
   2. A service area is nearby
   3. The road has changed to one way
   4. The crossing is open for immediate crossing
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   A train is approaching and the driver must stop. At many railroad crossings, flashing red lights and bells accompany the crossbuck. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. What must you do before proceeding through an intersection on a green light?

   1. Enter immediately without checking cross traffic
   2. Stop until the signal turns yellow
   3. Confirm the intersection is clear and yield as required
   4. Yield only to vehicles behind you
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   Confirm the intersection is clear and yield as required. A green light permits movement only when the intersection is clear. Full explanation in Test 2

3. 3. 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 3

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

   1. The vehicle owner, even if absent
   2. The driver in every case
   3. The adult passenger
   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 4

5. 5. Unless posted otherwise, what is Florida's maximum speed in a municipal, business, or residential area?

   1. 20 mph
   2. 30 mph
   3. 25 mph
   4. 55 mph
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   30 mph. Florida's standard limit in a municipal, business, or residential area is 30 mph unless another limit is posted. Full explanation in Test 5

6. 6. What does a single solid yellow line mark on a divided highway or one-way street in Florida?

   1. A lane reserved for parking
   2. A crosswalk stopping point
   3. The right edge of the roadway
   4. The left edge of the roadway
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   The left edge of the roadway. A single solid yellow line marks the left edge of the roadway on divided highways and one-way streets. Full explanation in Test 6

7. 7. 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 7

8. 8. 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 8

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

   1. It only warns about an unexpected roadway condition
   2. It controls traffic by setting limits or instructing drivers what they must or must not do
   3. It identifies scenic areas and historical sites
   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 9

10. 10. 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 Full explanation in Test 10

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

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

12. 12. If a crash cannot be avoided, which impact is preferable to a collision with an oncoming vehicle?

    1. Swerving into opposing traffic
    2. Skidding off the roadway
    3. Hitting a stationary object
    4. Turning across a pedestrian path
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    Hitting a stationary object. When a collision cannot be avoided, the handbook advises choosing a stationary object instead of a vehicle moving toward you. Full explanation in Test 2

13. 13. What is the highest speed limit you will find on any Florida road?

    1. 65 mph
    2. 70 mph
    3. 75 mph
    4. 80 mph
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    70 mph. Florida states that its speed limit will never be higher than 70 mph, which is also the standard limit on limited access highways. Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. Where does Florida prohibit using a wireless communications device in a handheld manner?

    1. Any road with a speed limit below 55 MPH
    2. A designated school crossing, school zone, or work zone
    3. Only a limited access highway
    4. Only a residential street after dark
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    A designated school crossing, school zone, or work zone. Florida prohibits handheld wireless-device use in a designated school crossing, school zone, or work zone. Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. 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 5

16. 16. Which agency issues Florida driver licenses?

    1. Florida Department of Transportation
    2. Florida Department of Revenue
    3. Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
    4. Florida Department of Law Enforcement
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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 6

17. 17. What is the minimum license revocation for a first DUI conviction in Florida?

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 180 days
    4. Five years
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    180 days. A first DUI conviction in Florida brings a license revocation of at least 180 days. Thirty and 90 days fall short of that minimum. Full explanation in Test 7

18. 18. After a DUI conviction, what minimum bodily injury and property damage coverage must a Florida driver carry?

    1. $10,000 PIP and $10,000 PDL
    2. $30,000 combined single limit
    3. $100,000 per person, $300,000 per crash, and $50,000 PDL
    4. $25,000 per person and $50,000 per crash
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    $100,000 per person, $300,000 per crash, and $50,000 PDL. A DUI conviction raises Florida's insurance requirement to at least $100,000 bodily injury liability for one person, $300,000 for two or mor Full explanation in Test 8

19. 19. When driving in fog or heavy rain, which headlight setting does the handbook recommend?

    1. High beams, because reflected light always improves the view
    2. Parking lights only, because headlights create too much glare
    3. No lights, if the driver can still see the lane edge
    4. Low beams, because high beams reflect off fog and impair visibility
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    Low beams, because high beams reflect off fog and impair visibility. Low visibility from fog, smoke, or heavy rain requires headlights, and the handbook specifies low beams. Full explanation in Test 9

20. 20. 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 . Full explanation in Test 10

21. 21. Why is texting while driving especially dangerous?

    1. It affects only a driver’s hearing
    2. It involves all three main categories of driver distraction
    3. It is safe whenever the vehicle is below 30 MPH
    4. It removes only visual attention for a brief moment
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    It involves all three main categories of driver distraction. Florida identifies texting as especially dangerous because it involves all three main categories of driver distraction: visual, manual, and Full explanation in Test 1

22. 22. What does a No Passing sign instruct a driver not to do?

    1. Pass another vehicle
    2. Stop at the next intersection
    3. Turn around at the shoulder
    4. Use the right lane
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    Pass another vehicle. A No Passing sign prohibits overtaking another vehicle in that area. Full explanation in Test 2

23. 23. Someone uses a Florida disabled parking permit that belongs to another person. What penalty can follow?

    1. A $25 parking ticket only
    2. A written warning
    3. A first degree felony
    4. A second degree misdemeanor, punishable by a $500 fine
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    A second degree misdemeanor, punishable by a $500 fine. Using or obtaining a disabled parking permit that belongs to someone else can be charged in Florida as a second degree misdemeanor, punishab Full explanation in Test 3

24. 24. What does the divided highway ahead warning sign tell a driver?

    
    1. The divided highway ends and two-way traffic begins immediately
    2. The highway ahead is divided by a median or physical barrier
    3. A roundabout is ahead with traffic moving in one circle
    4. The road narrows to one lane in the driver's direction
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    The highway ahead is divided by a median or physical barrier. The split arrows represent traffic separated by a median or another physical barrier farther ahead. Full explanation in Test 4

25. 25. What does the round yellow railroad warning sign tell a Florida driver?

    
    1. A roundabout is ahead and traffic moves counter-clockwise
    2. A highway-railroad crossing is ahead, so slow and prepare to stop
    3. The railroad crossing has already been passed
    4. Bicycles are prohibited on the roadway
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    A highway-railroad crossing is ahead, so slow and prepare to stop. The round yellow railroad symbol is advance notice of a highway-railroad crossing. Full explanation in Test 5

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

    1. Stop in the lane beside the vehicle until an officer waves you through
    2. Pass at the posted speed because the stopped vehicle is off the roadway
    3. Move out of the lane closest to the stopped vehicle when safe, or slow substantially if you cannot
    4. Move onto the shoulder and continue past the vehicle
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    Move out of the lane closest to the stopped vehicle when safe, or slow substantially if you cannot. On a multi-lane roadway, Florida requires a driver to vacate the lane closest to a stationary law enforcement, emergency, tow, sanitation, o Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. According to the Florida handbook, what is the minimum total stopping distance at 50 mph?

    1. 268 feet
    2. 55 feet
    3. 158 feet
    4. 100 feet
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    268 feet. Total stopping distance adds perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance, and Florida says a car at 50 mph travels at least Full explanation in Test 7

28. 28. 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 8

29. 29. What do warning signs tell a driver to expect?

    1. A guaranteed open lane through an intersection
    2. Conditions ahead and things to watch for
    3. Only a nearby service station
    4. A legal instruction that always requires a stop
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    Conditions ahead and things to watch for. Warning signs provide advance information about conditions ahead and the hazards a driver should watch for. Full explanation in Test 9

30. 30. 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 Full explanation in Test 10

31. 31. What does Florida's handbook say about a very loud muffler on a passenger vehicle?

    1. It is allowed after dark
    2. It is allowed on trucks only
    3. It is not permitted
    4. It is required for inspection
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    It is not permitted. Florida lists equipment that is not permitted on a vehicle: red lights visible from the front or blue lights, which are for emergency and la Full explanation in Test 1

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, even on roads with street lighting. Full explanation in Test 2

33. 33. 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

34. 34. What should a Florida driver do when an emergency vehicle approaches using sirens or flashing lights?

    
    1. Follow it closely through the intersection
    2. Stop in the center of the roadway
    3. Pull to the closest edge of the roadway and stop until it passes
    4. Continue normally if the vehicle is in another lane
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    Pull to the closest edge of the roadway and stop until it passes. Florida directs motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians to yield to emergency vehicles using sirens or flashing lights. Full explanation in Test 4

35. 35. At what age must a Florida driver pass a vision exam to renew a license?

    1. 65 or older
    2. 70 or older
    3. 75 or older
    4. 80 or older
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    80 or older. Florida requires every driver 80 or older to pass a vision exam when renewing. Full explanation in Test 5

36. 36. When may a driver cross a single broken yellow line?

    
    1. Whenever the driver wants to use the opposing lane
    2. To pass a car ahead when it is safe to do so
    3. Only to park on the other side of the roadway
    4. Only after a traffic signal turns green
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    To pass a car ahead when it is safe to do so. A single broken yellow line separates traffic moving in opposite directions. Full explanation in Test 6

37. 37. A driver is convicted of a first DUI in Florida with a BAL of .16. What is the maximum jail term?

    1. Not more than 30 days
    2. Not more than 9 months
    3. Not more than 6 months
    4. Not more than 5 years
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    Not more than 9 months. A first DUI conviction carries up to 6 months in jail, but a BAL of . Full explanation in Test 7

38. 38. 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

39. 39. After an alcohol stop, a Florida driver under 21 goes through an evaluation. When are parents or legal guardians notified of the results?

    1. Never, because the driver's records are private
    2. When the driver is under 19
    3. Only when the driver is under 16
    4. Only when the driver requests it
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    When the driver is under 19. Under Florida's zero tolerance rules, an evaluation is completed and parents or legal guardians are told the results for every driver under Full explanation in Test 9

40. 40. 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 10

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

    1. The drawbridge is in operation, so the driver should slow down and prepare to stop
    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 bridge is closed permanently and traffic must turn around immediately
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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 1

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

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

43. 43. What hazard does a TRAFFIC SIGNAL AHEAD warning sign identify?

    
    1. A police checkpoint where all vehicles must stop
    2. A traffic signal at the intersection ahead
    3. A broken streetlight that should be reported
    4. A lane reserved for emergency vehicles
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    A traffic signal at the intersection ahead. The warning sign announces that a traffic signal is located at the intersection ahead. Full explanation in Test 3

44. 44. 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 4

45. 45. A Florida teen is restricted to Business Purposes Only for points. Which course must the teen complete?

    1. A 12 hour Advanced Driver Improvement course plus 4 hours of behind the wheel training
    2. A 4 hour Basic Driver Improvement course only
    3. A 50 hour supervised driving log
    4. A DUI program of 21 hours
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    A 12 hour Advanced Driver Improvement course plus 4 hours of behind the wheel training. The mandatory restriction for minors comes with training: a 12 hour Advanced Driver Improvement course and 4 hours of behind the wheel train Full explanation in Test 5

46. 46. How close to a flashing signal, stop sign, or traffic signal may a Florida driver park?

    1. No closer than 15 feet
    2. No closer than 20 feet
    3. No closer than 50 feet
    4. No closer than 30 feet
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    No closer than 30 feet. Florida's no parking list includes within 30 feet of any flashing signal, stop sign, or traffic signal, and within 30 feet of a rural mailbo Full explanation in Test 6

47. 47. 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 on the headlights and slow down because wet roads become slick
    3. Turn off the wipers so headlights can be seen better
    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

48. 48. What does the Florida handbook tell you about a wounded motorcycle or bicycle rider's helmet at a crash scene?

    1. Remove it immediately to help breathing
    2. Loosen the strap and lift it slightly
    3. Do not attempt to remove it
    4. Remove it only if the rider is unconscious
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    Do not attempt to remove it. Among its first aid rules, the handbook says not to attempt to remove the helmet of an injured motorcycle or bicycle rider, because the ride Full explanation in Test 8

49. 49. A Florida driver is administratively suspended at a DUI arrest and wants to appeal. How soon must a review hearing be requested?

    1. Within 24 hours
    2. Within 30 days
    3. Within one year
    4. Within 10 days of the arrest
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    Within 10 days of the arrest. A driver administratively suspended for a BAL of . Full explanation in Test 9

50. 50. 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. Full explanation in Test 10