Florida Practice Test 09

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Ramp signals:

control the rate of vehicles entering an expressway.

are considered speed control devices.

control the types of vehicles entering a freeway.

are used to warn drivers of unexpected ramp conditions.

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What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line indicate, and what actions must you follow while driving on a two-lane road?

may not pass other vehicles.

may pass only if you are within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel, or railroad crossing.

may cross the solid yellow line when changing lanes.

must pass other vehicles on the right.

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The Florida “standard” speed limit on limited access highways is:

55 MPH.

90 MPH.

70 MPH.

45 MPH.

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Low beam headlamps are only effective for speeds up to ___ MPH.

50-55

20-25

30-35

70-85

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The length of a point suspension is:

1 year for 24 points within a 36-month period.

3 months for 18 points within a 18-month period.

30 days for 12 points within a 12-month period.

All of the above.

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Which of the following is an important benefit of ABS?

It improves visibility at night.

The driver can steer the vehicle away from hazards while braking.

It can be turned off by pumping the brakes.

All of the above.

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If you see red reflectors facing you on the lane lines, you:

are on the wrong side of the road.

should turn around or get into the proper lane immediately.

could have a head-on collision.

All of the above.

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More crashes happen _____________ than any other place.

at intersections

on limited access highways

in school zones

near hospitals

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For all turning vehicles, the rear wheels follow ____________ the front wheels.

a shorter path than

a longer path than

a different path than

the same path as

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When making a turn, drivers should:

yield the right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

move into the correct lane without using turn signals.

increase their speed to avoid tailgating.

None of the above.

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Operators of mopeds must have the minimum of a:

Class B license.

Class C license.

Class M license.

Class E license.

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When they meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, drivers should:

swerve off the road.

keep as far as possible to the side to avoid a sideswipe crash.

introduce themselves.

speed up while the truck is passing.

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When they back up, drivers should NOT:

back slowly.

look directly through the rear window.

depend on rearview or side mirrors to check behind their vehicle.

be cautious.

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What does the Implied Consent Law say?

If you drive in Florida, you have agreed by signing your driver license to take a breath or blood alcohol test if asked by an officer.

You are required by law to ask an officer for permission to take a blood or alcohol test.

You can refuse to take a breath or blood test by exercising your Implied Consent rights.

An officer cannot ask for your consent to take a breath or blood test.

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Parking is NOT allowed:

when it's raining.

within 20 feet of an intersection.

on the right side of the roadway.

on hills.

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An ‘uncontrolled’ or ‘open’ intersection is an intersection where:

there is no speed limit.

no traffic lights or signs are used to indicate the right-of-way.

no law enforcement officer is directing traffic.

None of the above.

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Any driver under 21 years of age who is stopped by law enforcement and has a blood alcohol level of .02 or higher will have their driving privilege suspended for:

12 months.

6 months.

3 months.

1 month.

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Road signs that direct drivers to services are:

brown and white.

green and white.

blue and white.

black and white.

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What is NOT true regarding the use of headlights?

High beam headlights are used when traveling behind other vehicles.

When driving in low visibility, drivers should use low-beam headlights.

High-beams can reveal objects up to a distance of 450 feet.

All of the above.

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Alcohol reaches your brain within _____ after consumption.

25 seconds

hours

5 seconds

minutes

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You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal:

even if they are short sighted.

BEFORE you move.

AFTER you move.

if it’s raining.

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When drivers see a 'Wrong Way' sign:

they are going the wrong way on an expressway exit ramp.

they must not leave the pavement except in an emergency.

they must stop immediately.

they must drive past this sign and reach the next intersection.

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Drivers who throw trash on public streets:

can be charged with a first degree misdemeanor.

can be fined up to a maximum of $150.

are probably in a rush.

are allowed to dump a maximum of 15 pounds of trash.

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When parking uphill, you should shift manual gears to:

neutral.

top.

reverse.

first.

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To drive defensively, you must:

use only one hand on the wheel.

not check behind you through your mirrors.

anticipate errors by other drivers.

assume that a driver who approaches a STOP sign on a side road is actually going to stop.

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Which of the following is true about the Anti-Locking Brake System?

It prevents skidding.

It allows drivers to steer during an emergency braking situation.

Can help improve vehicle stability.

All of the above.

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On a two-lane highway, drivers are allowed to drive on the left half of the roadway when:

the lane is reserved for car pool vehicles.

it is safe to pass and passing is allowed.

they are about to exit.

they are driving slower than the other vehicles.

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The seat belt law applies to passenger cars manufactured beginning with the ____ model year.

1978

most recent

1972

1968

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What shape is a yield sign?

Diamond

Upside-down triangle

Pentagon

Vertical rectangle

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Parking is not allowed within __ feet of an intersection

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What can you do to prevent skids on snow and ice?

Decrease pressure on the brake pedal if your wheels begin to lock.

Allow the wheels to keep turning.

Brake early and gently.

All of the above.

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A broken white line:

means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane.

marks the right edge of the roadway.

separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.

None of the above.

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When driving slower than the flow of traffic, drivers should __________ so others may safely pass.

come to a stop

keep left

move to the leftmost lane

keep right

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On a three-lane expressway, drivers should use the ____ lane for lower speed driving.

left

center

It doesn't matter.

right

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At 80 MPH, the braking distance is __ times greater than at 20 MPH.

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You are looking for a place to park your car and there is a space ahead, near a fire hydrant. You are not allowed to park within ____ of a fire hydrant.

5 feet.

35 feet.

25 feet.

15 feet.

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When parking on hills, drivers should:

set the parking brake.

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

turn wheels to the curb, if they are parking downhill.

All of the above.

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High beams are ___________ the fog.

reflected back off

perfect to completely remove

the best choice when driving in

better than low beams when driving in

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If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center line:

you may not pass other vehicles.

you may cross the line to pass other vehicles.

you are driving in the left lane.

you have the right-of-way when turning left.

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A _________ is the termination of a licensee’s privilege to drive a motor vehicle.

termination

suspension

revocation

restriction

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To lower the risk of rear-end collisions, drivers should:

decrease the minimum safe following distance.

signal well in advance for turns and stops.

never use their rearview mirrors.

avoid driving with the flow of traffic.

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White lane lines:

are only used in school zones and business areas.

separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

prohibit vehicles moving in either direction from crossing the lines.

separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

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