Try again Read the Florida guide Question 1 of 20 Driving slower than other traffic on a freeway is: A Always safe and legal B Sometimes dangerous and may be illegal C Required if you are a new driver D Required in the right lane only Explanation. Driving too slowly on a freeway can be a hazard. Most states have minimum speeds (typically 40 mph) and require slow drivers to use the right lane. Question 2 of 20 A round yellow sign with a black "RR" symbol is: A A railroad route marker B An advance warning of a railroad crossing C A required-stop sign at every rail crossing D A no-passing zone marker Explanation. The round yellow railroad advance warning sign tells you a railroad crossing is ahead. The actual crossing is marked by the white X-shaped crossbuck. Question 3 of 20 What is the safest action if you become drowsy while driving? A Open a window and turn up the radio B Drink coffee and continue C Pull over to a safe place and rest D Drive faster to reach your destination sooner Explanation. Drowsy driving is comparable to drunk driving. Pull over at a rest area or safe spot and sleep for 20–30 minutes minimum. Question 4 of 20 When passing through a work zone, you should: A Maintain normal speed if no workers are visible B Reduce speed and watch for workers and shifted lanes C Use the shoulder to bypass the construction D Honk to alert workers Explanation. Work-zone speed limits are regulatory and enforceable. Many states double fines for speeding in work zones, even when workers are not visible. Question 5 of 20 A red circle with a slash through any image means: A That action is permitted B That action is required C That action is prohibited D That action is recommended Explanation. A red circle with a diagonal line through a symbol always means the depicted action is forbidden (no left turn, no parking, no U-turn). Question 6 of 20 A driver convicted of a first-offense DUI in most states will face: A Only a fine B License suspension, fines, and possible jail time C A warning and traffic school D Loss of license for life Explanation. First-offense DUI penalties typically include 90-day to 1-year suspension, fines of $500–$2,500, alcohol education, and possible jail time. Question 7 of 20 You may not park within ___ feet of a fire hydrant. A 10 feet B 15 feet C 20 feet D 25 feet Explanation. 15 feet is the universal distance from a fire hydrant in nearly every US jurisdiction. Question 8 of 20 When approaching a railroad crossing without gates, you must: A Stop and wait for a train regardless B Slow down and look both ways before crossing C Speed up to clear it quickly D Honk before crossing Explanation. Passive crossings (no gates or lights) require you to slow down and check both directions for an approaching train before proceeding. Question 9 of 20 A safe following distance increases when: A The road is dry and clear B You are following a motorcycle C You are towing a trailer D Both B and C Explanation. Increase following distance when following a motorcycle, towing a trailer, driving in rain or snow, or in heavy traffic. Question 10 of 20 If you move to Florida from another state with a valid out-of-state license, you generally must: A Continue using your old license indefinitely B Transfer your license to a Florida license, usually within 30–60 days of establishing residency C Take a full road test again immediately D Surrender your license to the state police Explanation. Most new Florida residents must transfer to a Florida driver's license within 30–60 days of establishing residency. The FL HSMV will accept your out-of-state license with proof of residency and identity, often without a road test. Question 11 of 20 When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road and only one can pass: A The vehicle going downhill must back up B The vehicle going uphill must back up C The smaller vehicle must back up D The faster vehicle has the right of way Explanation. The vehicle going downhill must back up because it is easier to control a vehicle backing uphill than backing down a steep grade. Question 12 of 20 When parking uphill on a road with a curb, your front wheels should be: A Straight B Turned toward the curb C Turned away from the curb D It does not matter Explanation. Uphill with a curb: turn wheels AWAY from the curb (left). If brakes fail, the car rolls back and the rear tire stops it on the curb. Question 13 of 20 The safest way to enter a freeway is to: A Stop at the end of the entrance ramp B Match the speed of freeway traffic and merge into a gap C Cross multiple lanes immediately D Drive on the shoulder until a gap appears Explanation. Use the entrance ramp to accelerate to freeway speed, signal, then merge smoothly into a gap. Question 14 of 20 A white diamond painted on the pavement indicates: A A bus stop B A high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane C A bicycle lane D A school crossing Explanation. White diamond markings designate HOV (carpool) lanes — typically requiring 2 or more occupants during posted hours. Question 15 of 20 The legal BAC limit for adult drivers (age 21 and older) in nearly every state is: A 0.02% B 0.05% C 0.08% D 0.10% Explanation. 0.08% is the per-se DUI limit for adults in 49 states (Utah is 0.05%). Above this, you are legally impaired regardless of how you feel. Question 16 of 20 A "Wrong Way" sign means: A You may turn around in the road B You are driving against the legal flow of traffic C There is a detour ahead D You are entering a one-way street going the right way Explanation. Wrong Way signs are usually paired with Do Not Enter signs on freeway exit ramps. Pull over safely, turn around, and re-enter going the correct direction. Question 17 of 20 Aggressive driving and road rage are best handled by: A Confronting the other driver B Speeding up to escape C Avoiding eye contact and giving the driver space D Honking continuously Explanation. Avoid engagement: do not return gestures, give space, change lanes if needed, and call 911 if threatened. Never lead an angry driver to your home. Question 18 of 20 When applying for your Florida permit, you must bring: A Just a photo ID B Proof of identity, Social Security number, and $name residency C Only a birth certificate D Just payment for the fee Explanation. Florida requires proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), Social Security number, and two proofs of Florida residency. Bring originals, not copies. Question 19 of 20 A broken white line between lanes means: A You may not change lanes B You may change lanes when it is safe C You are on a one-way street D Traffic flows in both directions Explanation. Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You may cross when it is safe. Question 20 of 20 A blue painted curb means: A Disabled parking only with valid placard B Police vehicles only C Five-minute loading zone D Bus stop Explanation. Blue curbs are reserved for vehicles displaying a valid disabled placard or plate. Grade my test Your answers stay on your device — nothing is saved or sent.
