Florida Permit Practice Test 2
50 questions, the same length as the FLHSMV test. You need 40 correct to pass. Pick an answer to see whether you are right and why.
Questions from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook, last checked November 1, 2026. Your progress is saved on this device.
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Question 1 of 50 · Licensing rules
Who must ride along with a minor who holds a learner's license in FL?
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Correct answer: C. A licensed driver aged 21 or older
A minor with a learner's license must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Restrictions for Minors”, page 25. Handbook PDF
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Question 2 of 50 · Safe driving practices
You count the seconds after the car ahead passes a sign, and you reach the sign before counting to four. What should you do?
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Correct answer: B. Slow down, then count again at another fixed object
Reaching the marker in under four seconds means you are following too closely. Reduce speed and repeat the count until the gap is at least four seconds.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Following Distances 3. If you pass the stationary marker”, page 61. Handbook PDF
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Question 3 of 50 · Road signs
You are stopped at a red light at an intersection that has a no turn on red sign. The cross street looks completely clear. What must you do?
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Correct answer: B. Wait for the green signal before turning
A no turn on red sign bans both right and left turns while the light is red. You must remain stopped until the signal turns green.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Traffic Signs”, page 48. Handbook PDF
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Question 4 of 50 · Safe driving practices
When is it appropriate to use a three-point turn to reverse your direction of travel?
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Correct answer: A. When the road is too narrow for a U-turn and you cannot circle the block
A three-point turn is a last resort, used only when the road is too narrow for a U-turn and going around the block is not possible.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Turning”, page 70. Handbook PDF
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Question 5 of 50 · Licensing rules
A 17-year-old FL driver collects six points on their driving record within a 12-month period. What is the result?
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Correct answer: B. License is restricted to business purposes only for one year
Drivers under 18 who reach six or more points in 12 months are automatically limited to business-purpose driving for one year.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “IMPORTANT INFO FOR MINOR DRIVERS”, page 1. Handbook PDF
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Question 6 of 50 · Parking
The FL driving skills test includes parking on a grade. Which set of conditions must you be able to handle correctly during this maneuver?
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Correct answer: D. Uphill and downhill parking, with a curb and without one
The parking-on-a-grade maneuver covers both uphill and downhill positions. You must be able to park correctly whether or not a curb is there.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Driver License Testing”, page 20. Handbook PDF
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Question 7 of 50 · Alcohol & drugs
A FL driver is arrested on suspicion of DUI and refuses to take a breath or blood test for the first time. What happens to the license?
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Correct answer: D. It is automatically suspended for one year
Under the implied consent law, a first refusal of the test brings an automatic one-year license suspension.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Restrictions for Minors”, page 26. Handbook PDF
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Question 8 of 50 · Licensing rules
After moving to a new home, a Florida licensee must get a license showing the new address. What is the deadline?
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Correct answer: C. Within 30 calendar days
Florida requires a new license within 30 calendar days of any change to a mailing or residential address. Failing to do so can cause missed renewal notices or a citation.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Address and Name Changes”, page 12. Handbook PDF
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Question 9 of 50 · Licensing rules
A Florida driver builds up 24 points over a 36-month period. What penalty does the point system impose?
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Correct answer: B. A 1-year suspension
Reaching 24 points within 36 months results in a one-year suspension, the longest of the three point-based suspensions listed.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Point System”, page 29. Handbook PDF
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Question 10 of 50 · Safe driving practices
Amber, or white in front and red in back, directional signals on a car must be visible from what minimum distance?
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Correct answer: D. 500 feet
Turn signals have to be visible from 500 feet. Taillights are held to 1,000 feet and brake lights to 300 feet in daytime.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Equipment Standards”, page 38. Handbook PDF
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Question 11 of 50 · Right of way
A pedestrian is in a crosswalk at the entrance to a roundabout where you want to enter or exit. What must you do?
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Correct answer: A. Yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk
Drivers must give way to pedestrians in the crosswalks both when entering and when leaving a roundabout.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Limited Access Highways”, page 63. Handbook PDF
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Question 12 of 50 · Right of way
A public transit bus has signaled and is pulling out of a designated pullout bay into your lane, traveling your direction. What must you do?
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Correct answer: C. Yield the right-of-way to the bus
Florida drivers must yield to transit buses that have signaled and are re-entering traffic from a designated pullout bay.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Public Transit”, page 88. Handbook PDF
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Question 13 of 50 · Signals & pavement markings
On a two-way road with double yellow center lines, the line on your side is broken and the far line is solid. What may you do?
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Correct answer: A. Pass the car ahead when it is safe
When the line closest to your lane is broken, passing is permitted in your lane as long as it is safe. A solid line on your side would forbid passing.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “TRAFFIC CONTROLS”, page 44. Handbook PDF
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Question 14 of 50 · Speed limits
A Florida driver is cited for traveling 20 MPH faster than the posted limit, with no crash involved. How many points are added to the driving record?
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Correct answer: A. 4 points
Going 16 MPH or more over the limit adds 4 points. The 3-point level applies only to 15 MPH or less over, and 6 points applies when the speeding causes a crash.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Losing the Privilege to Drive”, page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 15 of 50 · Safe driving practices
You are the parent driving your own 5-year-old child in FL. Which restraint choice meets the child restraint law?
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Correct answer: D. Either a child safety seat or a booster seat
Children aged 4 and 5 must ride in a safety seat or a booster seat. A belt alone is allowed only in narrow cases such as a favor or an emergency by a non-family driver.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Restrictions for Minors”, page 28. Handbook PDF
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Question 16 of 50 · Licensing rules
Who may certify the driving practice hours for a Florida applicant under 18 who is applying for a Class E license?
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Correct answer: C. A parent, guardian, or responsible adult aged 21 or older
A parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult who is at least 21 must certify the required practice hours for a minor applicant.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Requirements for Class E”, page 8. Handbook PDF
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Question 17 of 50 · Sharing the road
You have stopped for a school bus that is unloading children. When may you start moving again?
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Correct answer: B. Once the stop signal is withdrawn and the children are clear of the road
A driver must stay stopped until the bus's stop signal has been withdrawn and every child is out of the roadway. Both conditions must be met.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Sharing the Road: School Buses”, page 89. Handbook PDF
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Question 18 of 50 · Safe driving practices
Which condition makes hydroplaning more likely when you drive on a wet road?
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Correct answer: B. Worn tire tread
Bad tread or low tire pressure, along with speeding, raises the risk that tires will lose contact with the wet road.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Night Driving”, page 72. Handbook PDF
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Question 19 of 50 · Parking
In FL, you finish parking on a public road and are about to step out of the car. What does state law require about the ignition key?
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Correct answer: C. Remove the key before you leave the vehicle
Florida law requires you to take the keys out of the vehicle before leaving it. Turning off the engine, setting the brake, or locking the doors does not replace this requirement.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Parking”, page 65. Handbook PDF
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Question 20 of 50 · Speed limits
You are overtaking a slower car on a two-lane road and are already at the posted limit. May you go faster than the limit to finish passing sooner?
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Correct answer: C. No, going over the limit is illegal even while passing
The speed limit still applies while you pass. Exceeding it to complete a pass is illegal, so you should pass only where you can do so within the limit.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Passing ◆ when the double-sided yellow line”, page 67. Handbook PDF
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Question 21 of 50 · Safe driving practices
You hit a parked car and cannot find its owner anywhere nearby. What must you do before leaving?
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Correct answer: A. Leave a note with your name, contact details, and license plate number
If the owner of the damaged property can't be found, you must try to notify law enforcement and leave a note giving your name, contact information, and plate number.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Your Responsibilities After a Crash”, page 77. Handbook PDF
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Question 22 of 50 · Safe driving practices
A driver plans to haul a load of dirt, sand, or gravel on a Florida highway. What must the driver do to prevent material from spilling onto the road?
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Correct answer: D. Use a close-fitting cover
Loads that could fall or blow onto the roadway, such as dirt, sand, or gravel, must be covered with a close-fitting cover. The load must not be able to shift or escape.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Equipment Standards”, page 42. Handbook PDF
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Question 23 of 50 · Road signs
You see a sign indicating you are near a school, but it is Saturday evening and no children are visible. How should you drive?
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Correct answer: D. Keep watching for children, since they may appear at any time
A school sign means you should watch for children all the time, not only when classes are starting or ending.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Specialized Signs and Signals”, page 57. Handbook PDF
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Question 24 of 50 · Safe driving practices
Which way does traffic travel around a roundabout in Florida?
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Correct answer: B. Counter-clockwise, in one direction only
Roundabouts are one-way circles, and vehicles move around them counter-clockwise. That is why drivers enter by turning right and yielding to traffic coming from the left.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Limited Access Highways”, page 63. Handbook PDF
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Question 25 of 50 · Licensing rules
In FL, who must supervise a driver who holds only a learner's license, and where must that supervisor sit in the vehicle?
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Correct answer: D. A licensed driver 21 or older in the front passenger seat
A learner's license holder needs a licensed driver at least 21 years old riding in the seat closest to the driver's right. That is the front passenger seat.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “IMPORTANT INFO FOR MINOR DRIVERS”, page 1. Handbook PDF
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Question 26 of 50 · Signals & pavement markings
A driver behind you wants to pass. Is it legal in FL to flash your turn signal to tell that driver it is safe to pass?
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Correct answer: B. No, signals may not be used to invite passing
Turn signals are meant to show your own turns or lane changes. Using them to wave other drivers past is against the law.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Turning”, page 69. Handbook PDF
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Question 27 of 50 · Licensing rules
An applicant's identity and legal presence documents do not verify, and the secondary proof also fails to verify. What happens to the license?
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Correct answer: A. Issuance is denied
If the first documents fail, secondary verification is used. If that also fails, the license or ID card will not be issued.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Step 2: Social Security Number or Secondary Identification”, page 6. Handbook PDF
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Question 28 of 50 · Safe driving practices
In FL, a car's rear window is covered with a material that makes it non-transparent. What is required for the vehicle to be driven legally?
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Correct answer: C. Side mirrors on both sides with a rear view of 200 feet
If the rear window is non-transparent, the vehicle must have side mirrors on both sides that give the driver a view of at least 200 feet to the rear.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “DRIVING SAFETY”, page 59. Handbook PDF
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Question 29 of 50 · Sharing the road
You are about to overtake a loaded commercial truck, and the road ahead begins to slope downhill. What does the handbook advise?
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Correct answer: C. Avoid passing it on the downgrade, as the truck gains speed
A heavy truck's weight and momentum make it pick up speed on a downgrade. Passing there is risky because the truck may speed up while you are alongside.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Emergency Vehicles”, page 84. Handbook PDF
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Question 30 of 50 · Signals & pavement markings
A traffic light at an intersection is dark because it is malfunctioning, and no police officer is on scene. How should you treat that intersection?
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Correct answer: A. As a four-way stop
When a signal is out of order and no officer is directing traffic, every driver must handle the intersection as a four-way stop.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Traffic Signals”, page 51. Handbook PDF
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Question 31 of 50 · Licensing rules
An applicant reports fainting spells on the license application in FL. What may the applicant be required to do before a license is issued?
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Correct answer: A. Have a doctor complete a medical report and send it to FLHSMV
Conditions such as fainting spells, blackouts, or epilepsy may require a doctor's medical report, which must be submitted before the license is issued.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Requirements for Class E”, page 9. Handbook PDF
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Question 32 of 50 · Sharing the road
You are driving on an undivided two-way road, and a school bus coming toward you has stopped with its stop signal out to let children off. What must you do?
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Correct answer: A. Stop and wait until the bus signal is turned off and the children are away from the road
On a two-way road without a barrier, traffic in both directions has to stop for a loading or unloading school bus. You may go only after the signal is withdrawn and the children are clear.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Sharing the Road: School Buses”, page 89. Handbook PDF
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Question 33 of 50 · Speed limits
In FL, a highway has a posted maximum of 70 MPH. What is the slowest speed you may legally drive there?
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Correct answer: D. 50 MPH
Florida sets a minimum speed on highways to prevent impeding traffic. When the posted limit is 70 MPH, the minimum is 50 MPH.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Speed Limits”, page 68. Handbook PDF
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Question 34 of 50 · Safe driving practices
Your car has four-wheel anti-lock brakes and you must stop quickly on a slippery road. What is the correct way to brake?
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Correct answer: D. Press the pedal hard, hold it down, and steer
With ABS you should firmly press and hold the brake while steering. Pumping makes the ABS turn off.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Emergency Scenarios”, page 78. Handbook PDF
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Question 35 of 50 · Alcohol & drugs
A driver has one alcoholic drink while also taking an allergy medication. What is the likely effect on the driver?
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Correct answer: C. The combined effect may equal that of several drinks
Mixing alcohol with drugs often multiplies the effects of both. A single drink combined with allergy or cold medicine can act like several drinks.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Drugged Driving”, page 36. Handbook PDF
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Question 36 of 50 · Sharing the road
On a highway you see a stopped car on the roadside with people visibly standing beside it. Under the expanded 2023 Move Over Law, what is the right response?
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Correct answer: C. Move over to give the stopped vehicle space
The expanded Move Over Law now includes a stopped vehicle with one or more people visibly present, so drivers should move over to give it room.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “PENDING STATUTE CHANGES FOR 2023”, page Cii. Handbook PDF
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Question 37 of 50 · Licensing rules
A truck pulls a trailer with a 12,000-pound GVWR, and the combination's gross rating is 30,000 pounds. Which license is required to drive it?
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Correct answer: C. A commercial driver license
A combination with a gross rating of 26,001 pounds or more needs a CDL when the trailer's GVWR is 10,001 pounds or more. Both conditions are met here.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “License Classifications”, page 4. Handbook PDF
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Question 38 of 50 · Licensing rules
An applicant can only reach the required vision standard by using telescopic lenses. How does FL treat this during vision screening?
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Correct answer: B. The lenses are not accepted to meet the standard
Florida does not recognize telescopic lenses as a way to meet the visual standards, so they cannot be used to pass the screening.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Driver License Testing”, page 19. Handbook PDF
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Question 39 of 50 · Alcohol & drugs
A 20-year-old FL driver is stopped by police and tests at a BAL of .02. What happens to the driving privilege?
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Correct answer: B. It is suspended for six months
Zero tolerance applies to drivers under 21. A BAL of .02 or higher brings an automatic six-month suspension.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Restrictions for Minors”, page 26. Handbook PDF
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Question 40 of 50 · Sharing the road
You are on a multi-lane road with a 55 MPH limit. A tow truck is stopped on the shoulder with lights flashing, and you cannot safely change lanes. How fast should you go?
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Correct answer: A. 35 MPH
Under the Move Over law, a driver who cannot leave the closest lane must slow to 20 MPH under the posted limit. On a 55 MPH road that means 35 MPH.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Parking”, page 65. Handbook PDF
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Question 41 of 50 · Safe driving practices
A vehicle with conventional brakes (no ABS) begins to slide because the tires have lost traction. What must the driver do to stop in this emergency?
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Correct answer: D. Pump the brake pedal repeatedly
Without anti-lock brakes, a driver has to pump the brakes to stop when traction is lost and the vehicle slides. Holding the pedal down or using other controls is not the rule given.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Equipment Standards”, page 41. Handbook PDF
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Question 42 of 50 · Road signs
A low clearance warning sign lists a height limit ahead. Your truck is taller than the number shown. What should you do?
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Correct answer: B. Stay out, because your vehicle is too tall
The Low Clearance sign means vehicles taller than the posted height must not go in, since they may strike the structure overhead.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Traffic Signs”, page 50. Handbook PDF
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Question 43 of 50 · Road signs
At a railroad crossing, a small sign under the white X-shaped crossbuck displays the number 2. What does the number tell you?
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Correct answer: B. Two sets of tracks cross the road here
A sign placed below a crossbuck gives the number of tracks when the crossing has more than one. You must make sure every track is clear before you cross.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Specialized Signs and Signals”, page 56. Handbook PDF
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Question 44 of 50 · Licensing rules
A Class E license in Florida covers non-commercial vehicles whose gross vehicle weight rating is below which figure?
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Correct answer: D. 26,001 pounds
Class E is for non-commercial vehicles rated under 26,001 pounds GVWR. Vehicles at or above that rating move into commercial license territory.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “License Classifications”, page 4. Handbook PDF
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Question 45 of 50 · Safe driving practices
What is the recommended minimum tire tread depth for a car driven on Florida roads?
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Correct answer: A. 3/32 of an inch
Tires should have at least 3/32 of an inch of tread and should show no worn spots where the ply is visible.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Equipment Standards”, page 38. Handbook PDF
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Question 46 of 50 · Licensing rules
Once a Florida driver's license and plate have been suspended for no insurance for at least how long can an officer seize the license plate on the spot?
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Correct answer: B. 30 days
If the license and plate have been suspended for 30 days or more, an officer is allowed to take the plate immediately.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE”, page 24. Handbook PDF
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Question 47 of 50 · Licensing rules
A driver leaves the scene of a crash that caused more than $50 in property damage and no one was hurt. How many points are assessed?
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Correct answer: C. 6 points
Leaving the scene of a crash with property damage above $50 is a 6-point violation, even when nobody is injured.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Common Violations and Associated Point Value”, page 30. Handbook PDF
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Question 48 of 50 · Licensing rules
A Florida driver wants a different name on a license than what appears on the primary identification. Which document can serve as proof of the name change?
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Correct answer: A. A certified court order
A name change must be documented with an original or certified government-issued marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Address and Name Changes”, page 12. Handbook PDF
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Question 49 of 50 · Safe driving practices
Florida's equipment standards require a car's horn to be audible from at least what distance?
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Correct answer: B. 200 feet
A legal horn must be loud enough to be heard from 200 feet away. The 500-foot figure belongs to directional signal visibility.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Equipment Standards”, page 38. Handbook PDF
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Question 50 of 50 · Safe driving practices
Which driver assistance feature only alerts the driver to vehicles in adjacent lanes and does not act to avoid a crash?
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Correct answer: D. Blind Spot Warning
Blind Spot Warning is a collision warning system that gives an audio or visual alert only. The other features take action such as braking or steering.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Equipment Standards”, page 39. Handbook PDF
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