Florida Practice Test 05

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A car is parked 10 feet from a fire hydrant. Is it legally parked?

Yes, but only if the fire hydrant is within 20 feet of an intersection.

No. Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

No. Parking is never allowed when there is a fire hydrant.

Yes, parking is allowed within 10 feet from a fire hydrant.

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When parking downhill, drivers should:

Turn the wheels away from the curb.

turn the wheels so that if their car starts to move, it will roll away from the curb.

shift manual gears to reverse.

All of the above.

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A DUI conviction will remain on your driving record for:

25 years.

5 years.

75 years.

2 years.

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Vehicles with Specialty License Plates that display the International Symbol of Access:

may access any international parking area.

may legally park anywhere.

may legally park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities.

are reserved for foreign people with disabilities.

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Which of the following is NOT correct? Before you start your engine you should:

put on your safety belts.

adjust the seat so you can reach all controls.

make sure your car is in first gear.

All of the above.

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To steer the vehicle away from hazards while braking, drivers with ABS should:

turn off the engine.

keep firm and constant pressure on the brake pedal while stopping.

disengage the ABS immediately.

pump the brakes and turn the steering wheel hard in one direction.

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Florida law exempts school buses purchased new prior to __________ from the seat belt requirements.

December 31, 2010

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2000

October 31, 2002

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The average reaction distance at 60 MPH is:

33 feet

158 feet

66 feet

359 feet

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When passing another vehicle, you should:

give your signal before you move into the left lane.

stay on the left side of the road until you come within 50 feet of any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

return to the right side of the road before you can see the tires of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.

All of the above.

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Every car must have a white light that makes the license plate visible from how many feet away?

300

500

100

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Golf carts may cross state roads if the posted speed limit is ____ MPH or less and only at an intersection with a traffic control device.

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The seat belt law exempts the following from the seat belt requirements:

Trucks of a net weight of more than 26,000 pounds.

Farm equipment.

Mopeds.

All of the above.

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With conventional brakes, the correct way to stop in an emergency situation where traction is lost and the car slides is:

the Stop-Now System.

the Anti-Slide System.

the ASB System.

by pumping the brakes.

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When driving in low visibility, drivers should:

use emergency flashers.

slow down before entering a patch of fog.

use high beam headlights.

turn on the radio.

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If moving to the curb to stop your vehicle, you should:

check mirrors for traffic to the rear and signal your intention.

use your ABS system.

stop suddenly and check your blind spots.

stop at the next gas station.

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When driving in fog at night, you should use:

parking lights.

high beam headlights.

low beam headlights.

None of the above.

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Which of the following is NOT part of a limited access highway entrance?

Acceleration lane.

Entrance ramp.

Merging area.

Deceleration lane.

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If a law enforcement officer is directing traffic where there are signal lights, drivers should:

follow the other drivers.

obey the officer - not the signals.

keep calm and carry on.

obey the signals - not the officer.

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What should drivers do in case of a tire blowout?

Slow down gradually.

Sound their horn.

Brake sharply.

Swerve off the roadway.

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A stopped school bus is picking up children on a two-way street. All drivers moving ____________________ must stop.

away from the bus

in either direction

in the same direction as the bus

in the opposite direction of the bus

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Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.

must obey

never take precedence over

take precedence over

are less important than

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Which of the following is NOT true about roundabouts:

Drivers entering the roundabout have the right-of-way.

Roundabouts give drivers more time to judge.

Trucks are not allowed to enter roundabouts.

Roundabouts reduce traffic crashes.

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Which of the following is a possible sign of road rage?

Smiling to other drivers.

Getting out of the left lane for other fast moving vehicles.

Hand gestures.

Avoiding eye contact with other drivers.

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Which of the following is NOT correct? Drivers entering a road from a driveway should:

yield to bicyclists and pedestrians on the sidewalk or bike lanes.

use their emergency lights to indicate their intention to turn.

yield to vehicles already on the main road.

All of the above.

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If a passenger who is 18 years of age or older fails to wear a seat belt when required by law:

the passenger is violating the Seat Belt Law.

a seat belt violation will be charged to the passenger.

a seat belt violation will be charged to the driver.

there is no violation. Only passengers who are under 18 must wear safety belts.

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When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you should:

swerve off the roadway.

concentrate on regaining control of the vehicle before, during, and after the collision with the animal.

Be patient.

swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid the collision.

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It is against the law to:

use hand signals.

make three-point turns.

use directional signals when changing lane.

use your directional signals to tell drivers behind you that they can pass.

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Which of the following is true about roundabouts?

They slow vehicle speed.

They enhance the driving experience.

Roundabouts are also called 'open intersections' or 'uncontrolled intersections'.

They give drivers less time to judge.

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Before making a left or right turn, you should signal for at least:

500 feet.

100 feet.

50 feet.

150 feet.

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Unlike passenger cars, trucks have blind spots:

on the front.

directly behind them.

reserved for blind people.

on the right.

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Green traffic signs:

give drivers directional information.

are used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.

are used at school crossings.

warn drivers of unexpected roadway conditions.

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If you are in a crash while driving, you must:

Obtain vehicle, witness and driver information.

remain calm.

help the injured.

All of the above.

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Which of the following is NOT safe when passing:

Checking your blind spots before you pull out to pass.

Getting close to the vehicle you want to pass.

Returning to the right side of the road only when you can see the front of the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror.

All of the above.

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Which of the following is true about a double solid white line?

It marks the edge of the pavement on most roads.

It prohibit vehicles moving in either direction from crossing the line.

It separates two lanes of traffic going in the same direction.

None of the above.

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Which of the following is a possible sign of aggressive driving?

Keeping a cool head.

Texting while driving.

Throwing objects from a moving vehicle.

Avoiding confrontation.

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Parking is NOT allowed:

where 'No Parking' signs are posted.

in bicycle lanes.

within intersections.

All of the above.

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At 50 MPH, on dry pavement with good brakes, the average braking distance is about:

101 feet

66 feet

158 feet

359 feet

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Who is required to wear a bicycle helmet in Florida?

Bicyclists owning a professional riding license.

All bicyclists.

Bicyclists and passengers under the age of 18.

Bicyclists and passengers under the age of 16.

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