Florida Permit Practice Test 4
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 · Safe driving practices
Which of the following is identified among the driver behaviors that most often lead to fatal or seriously injurious crashes in FL?
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Correct answer: D. Drowsy driving
Drowsiness, along with impairment, speeding, aggression, and distraction, is named as a leading contributor to serious crashes. The other choices are safe habits.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR”, page Cvi. Handbook PDF
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Question 2 of 50 · Right of way
You want to turn left at a signal showing a flashing yellow arrow pointing left. What must you do?
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Correct answer: D. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn
A flashing yellow arrow permits the turn, but oncoming traffic has a green light, so you must yield to it and to pedestrians.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Traffic Signals”, page 52. Handbook PDF
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Question 3 of 50 · Sharing the road
Why is tailgating a large truck or bus dangerous?
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Correct answer: B. You will be in its rear blind spot and could hit it if it stops
Large commercial vehicles have a blind spot behind them. Following closely hides you from the driver and leaves no room if the vehicle stops suddenly.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Commercial Motor Vehicles”, page 82. Handbook PDF
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Question 4 of 50 · Safe driving practices
A crash cannot be avoided. Which choice reduces harm the most?
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Correct answer: C. Swerve off the road rather than into oncoming traffic
If a collision is unavoidable, leaving the road is better than entering oncoming traffic. Controlled driving and soft objects are also better than skidding or hitting solid ones.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “HANDLING EMERGENCIES”, page 75. Handbook PDF
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Question 5 of 50 · Safe driving practices
You are traveling at 25 MPH and speed up to 50 MPH on dry pavement. How does your braking distance change?
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Correct answer: A. It becomes four times as long
When speed doubles, braking distance and impact force grow fourfold, not just twofold. This is why high speeds are so dangerous.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Blind Spots”, page 60. Handbook PDF
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Question 6 of 50 · Road signs
Which description usually fits the signs that warn drivers of unusual or dangerous conditions near road construction and maintenance work areas?
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Correct answer: C. Diamond-shaped, orange, or both
Work-area warning signs are typically diamond-shaped, orange, or both. Recognizing that look helps you prepare to slow down and use caution near workers.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Specialized Signs and Signals”, page 54. Handbook PDF
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Question 7 of 50 · Alcohol & drugs
A 19-year-old Florida driver gets a suspension notice for a blood alcohol level between .02 and .05. What is needed to reinstate the license on a hardship basis?
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Correct answer: C. Completing a TLSAE course
Drivers under 21 suspended for a BAL of .02 to .05 must finish a Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education course to get a hardship reinstatement.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “DRIVING SCHOOLS & TEST PROVIDERS”, page 17. Handbook PDF
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Question 8 of 50 · Speed limits
In FL, you are driving through a residential neighborhood where no speed limit signs are posted. What is the standard maximum speed there?
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Correct answer: C. 30 MPH
Florida's standard maximum in municipal, business, or residential areas is 30 MPH unless a sign says otherwise. 20 MPH applies in school zones, and 55 MPH applies on streets and highways.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Right-of-Way”, page 68. Handbook PDF
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Question 9 of 50 · Licensing rules
What appears on the front of a Florida driver license or ID card issued to a person registered as a sexual offender?
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Correct answer: A. The text 943.0435 F.S.
Sexual offenders have the statute reference 943.0435 F.S. printed on the card. The words SEXUAL PREDATOR are reserved for those designated as predators.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Address and Name Changes”, page 12. Handbook PDF
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Question 10 of 50 · Licensing rules
After a DUI conviction, Florida requires higher insurance limits. What is the Bodily Injury Liability (BIL) amount required for injuries to one person?
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Correct answer: A. $100,000
Following a DUI conviction, a driver needs at least $100,000 BIL for one person injured. The requirement also includes $300,000 for two or more people and $50,000 PDL.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE”, page 24. Handbook PDF
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Question 11 of 50 · Safe driving practices
In FL, a car's rear window may not be treated in a way that reflects more than what share of light?
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Correct answer: A. 35%
Rear windows may not reflect more than 35% of light. Side windows have a stricter 25% limit.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Equipment Standards”, page 38. Handbook PDF
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Question 12 of 50 · Safe driving practices
Your car catches fire and the flames are coming from a gasoline leak. What should you never do?
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Correct answer: C. Pour water on the fire
Water must never be used on a gasoline or diesel fire. Leave the vehicle, call 911, and stay away because of toxic fumes and explosion risk.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Emergency Scenarios”, page 79. Handbook PDF
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Question 13 of 50 · Licensing rules
In FL, what is the minimum age at which a person may operate a motorcycle or moped on a public road?
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Correct answer: D. 16 years old
Florida sets the minimum age for riding a motorcycle or moped on public roads at 16. Riders under 18 face extra requirements for a Motorcycle Only license.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Sharing the Road”, page 87. Handbook PDF
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Question 14 of 50 · Licensing rules
A FL learner's license holder has passed the three-month mark. What is the latest time this driver may be behind the wheel, assuming supervision rules are followed?
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Correct answer: C. 10 pm
Once three months have passed, a learner's license holder may drive until 10 pm. Later cutoffs apply to other license types, not the learner's license.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “IMPORTANT INFO FOR MINOR DRIVERS”, page 1. Handbook PDF
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Question 15 of 50 · Road signs
At a road work site, you see a flashing arrow panel on the roadway ahead. What is its purpose?
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Correct answer: B. To give early warning that you need to change lanes
Flashing arrow panels give advance warning and direction when traffic has to shift into another lane. They are used both in daylight and at night.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Specialized Signs and Signals”, page 54. Handbook PDF
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Question 16 of 50 · Licensing rules
A non-resident begins a job in Florida. Within how many days must they get a Florida registration certificate and license plate for their vehicle?
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Correct answer: B. 10 days
Non-residents who take employment in Florida, or enroll children in a Florida public school, must register the vehicle and obtain a plate within 10 days.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “BEFORE YOU DRIVE—YOUR VEHICLE”, page 37. Handbook PDF
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Question 17 of 50 · Parking
In FL, what is the minimum distance you must keep between your parked car and a fire hydrant?
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Correct answer: D. 15 feet
Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is against the law. The 20-foot and 30-foot distances apply to other locations such as intersections and traffic signals.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Parking”, page 66. Handbook PDF
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Question 18 of 50 · Signals & pavement markings
Two solid white lines sit side by side between two lanes that carry traffic in the same direction. What does this marking mean for lane changes?
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Correct answer: A. Changing lanes is not allowed here
Double solid white lines prohibit crossing from one lane to the other. Drivers must stay in their lane.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “TRAFFIC CONTROLS”, page 43. Handbook PDF
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Question 19 of 50 · Safe driving practices
A driver spends a few minutes daydreaming about weekend plans while driving, with eyes forward and hands on the wheel. Which category of distraction is this?
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Correct answer: C. Cognitive, because the mind is off driving
Thinking about anything other than driving is cognitive distraction, even when eyes and hands are in the right place.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Distracted Driving”, page 34. Handbook PDF
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Question 20 of 50 · Signals & pavement markings
A traffic light turns yellow as you approach an intersection. What should you do if you can do it safely?
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Correct answer: C. Stop, because the light is about to turn red
A yellow light warns that red is coming. You should stop if it is safe, since being in the intersection on red is very dangerous.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Traffic Signals”, page 51. Handbook PDF
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Question 21 of 50 · Speed limits
A driver pulled over for speeding in Florida claims they never noticed a posted sign for the limit. Who is responsible for knowing the speed limit on that road?
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Correct answer: B. The driver
Every motorist must obey speed limits and is responsible for knowing the limit on the roadway. Not noticing a sign is not an excuse.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Restrictions for Minors”, page 28. Handbook PDF
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Question 22 of 50 · Safe driving practices
What does adaptive cruise control do while a driver is traveling on a highway?
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Correct answer: D. Adjusts speed to keep a set distance from the vehicle ahead
Adaptive cruise control changes the car's speed automatically so it stays a pre-set distance behind the vehicle in front. Lane centering and automatic high beams are separate features.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Equipment Standards”, page 40. Handbook PDF
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Question 23 of 50 · Signals & pavement markings
You approach an intersection where the traffic signal is a flashing red light. What does it require you to do?
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Correct answer: B. Stop, then go when it is safe
A flashing red light works like a stop sign: you stop and then go ahead when it is safe to do so.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Traffic Signals”, page 52. Handbook PDF
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Question 24 of 50 · Licensing rules
A foreign student with F-1 classification applies for a Florida driver license. Which extra document must accompany the other proof of legal presence?
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Correct answer: B. Form I-20
F-1 and M-1 classifications must be accompanied by an I-20. The DS-2019 is required for J-1 or J-2 designations instead.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Step 2: Social Security Number or Secondary Identification”, page 6. Handbook PDF
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Question 25 of 50 · Sharing the road
In FL, a motorcycle is traveling in the lane ahead of you and there seems to be plenty of room beside it. What is the rule?
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Correct answer: C. You may not share the lane, as the rider is entitled to all of it
A motorcyclist has the right to use the whole lane. Motorists must never try to share a lane with a motorcycle.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Golf Carts”, page 85. Handbook PDF
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Question 26 of 50 · Sharing the road
You are driving on a two-lane road with a posted limit of 15 MPH and pass a stopped police car with lights flashing. What speed does the Move Over law require?
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Correct answer: A. 5 MPH
On a two-lane road, drivers slow to 20 MPH below the limit. When the limit is 20 MPH or lower, the required speed is just 5 MPH.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Parking”, page 65. Handbook PDF
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Question 27 of 50 · Licensing rules
A non-immigrant with a Florida driver license needs a renewal or a replacement card. How must this person apply?
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Correct answer: B. In person
Non-immigrants who need a renewal or replacement license or ID must apply in person rather than remotely.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “License Renewal”, page 13. Handbook PDF
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Question 28 of 50 · Speed limits
A heavy storm has made the road slick and hard to see, but the posted limit is 55 MPH. How should you choose your speed?
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Correct answer: D. Drive slower than the posted limit to keep full control
A posted limit is the fastest speed for good conditions. You must adjust your speed to the weather and road, so in a storm you should go slower to keep control and avoid a collision.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Right-of-Way”, page 68. Handbook PDF
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Question 29 of 50 · Parking
A rectangular sign with a blue background marks a parking space in a lot. Which drivers is this space intended for?
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Correct answer: A. Drivers with disabilities
Blue signs give driver guidance, and they are also used to identify parking spaces reserved for disabled drivers.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Traffic Signs”, page 46. Handbook PDF
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Question 30 of 50 · Licensing rules
A 17-year-old in FL gets a learner's license nine months before turning 18. When does the required learner's license holding period end for this driver?
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Correct answer: A. On the 18th birthday
Drivers under 18 must hold the learner's license for 12 months or until turning 18, whichever comes first. Here the 18th birthday arrives before 12 months pass.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Requirements for Class E”, page 8. Handbook PDF
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Question 31 of 50 · Right of way
You and another driver reach an all-way stop at about the same moment. The other car is on your right. Who goes first?
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Correct answer: B. The driver on the right
At an all-way stop, whoever arrives first goes first. If arrivals are about simultaneous, each driver yields to the driver on their right.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Traffic Signs”, page 47. Handbook PDF
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Question 32 of 50 · Licensing rules
An applicant is blind in one eye. To pass vision screening in FL, what must be true of the other eye?
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Correct answer: A. It must be 20/40 or better, with or without lenses
When one eye is blind or 20/200 or worse, the remaining eye must reach 20/40 or better, and corrective lenses may be used to get there.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Driver License Testing”, page 19. Handbook PDF
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Question 33 of 50 · Safe driving practices
You plan to turn at an intersection but realize you are not in the correct lane. What is the safest action?
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Correct answer: C. Go on to the next intersection and turn from the correct lane
Last-minute turns are dangerous. If you are in the wrong lane, continue to the next intersection and make the turn from the proper lane.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Turning”, page 70. Handbook PDF
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Question 34 of 50 · Licensing rules
What is the minimum acceptable field of vision, in degrees, for an applicant or licensed driver in FL?
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Correct answer: A. 130 degrees
Florida sets the minimum acceptable field of vision at 130 degrees for applicants and for drivers who already hold a license.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Driver License Testing”, page 19. Handbook PDF
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Question 35 of 50 · Sharing the road
A road has no sidewalk, and a pedestrian must walk along it. Where should the pedestrian walk?
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Correct answer: A. On the left shoulder, facing oncoming traffic
Without a sidewalk, pedestrians should use the shoulder on the left, facing traffic, so they can see approaching vehicles.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Pedestrians”, page 88. Handbook PDF
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Question 36 of 50 · Safe driving practices
A large truck behind you is driving very close to your rear bumper on a highway. What should you do?
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Correct answer: D. Slow down and keep to the right
If another driver is following you too closely, ease off the gas and keep right so they can safely go around you.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Intersections”, page 62. Handbook PDF
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Question 37 of 50 · Licensing rules
A US citizen applying for a Florida license offers a birth certificate issued by the hospital as primary identification. What is the result?
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Correct answer: D. It is not accepted; a government agency must issue it
A US birth certificate used as primary identification must come from a government agency. Hospital-issued certificates are rejected.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Requirements for BOTH Driver License and ID Cards”, page 5. Handbook PDF
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Question 38 of 50 · Road signs
A green guide sign in Florida shows a highway route with an even number. In which general directions does that route run?
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Correct answer: C. East and west
Florida numbers its routes so that even numbers run east-west and odd numbers run north-south. A green guide sign with an even route number therefore marks an east-west route.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Traffic Signs”, page 46. Handbook PDF
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Question 39 of 50 · Safe driving practices
Outside of a city or town, how far behind another truck must a truck keep when it is not overtaking and passing?
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Correct answer: B. At least 300 feet
A truck, or a vehicle towing another, must stay at least 300 feet back from another truck. The rule is waived in cities and towns and while passing.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Intersections”, page 62. Handbook PDF
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Question 40 of 50 · Safe driving practices
A trailer weighing 2,500 pounds carries a tall load that hides the towing vehicle's brake lights from drivers behind. What additional equipment does the trailer need?
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Correct answer: D. A brake light of its own
A light trailer must have a brake light when the trailer or its load blocks the brake lights of the towing vehicle, so following drivers can see when it stops.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Equipment Standards”, page 41. Handbook PDF
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Question 41 of 50 · Road signs
A round yellow warning sign showing a black X and the letters RR stands beside the road ahead of you. What does this sign tell you?
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Correct answer: D. A railroad crossing is ahead, and this is usually the first warning of it
A round yellow sign with an X and RR is the advance warning for a railroad crossing. It is normally the first sign a driver meets, so it is a cue to slow down and get ready to stop.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Specialized Signs and Signals”, page 56. Handbook PDF
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Question 42 of 50 · Safe driving practices
In good weather and normal traffic, what is the minimum following distance you should keep behind the vehicle ahead?
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Correct answer: B. Four seconds
Florida's guidance is to keep at least a four-second gap under favorable conditions, and to add more room when conditions get worse.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Following Distances 3. If you pass the stationary marker”, page 61. Handbook PDF
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Question 43 of 50 · Licensing rules
Your car has been in a crash, and you want to know what Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance does for you. Which statement describes PIP coverage?
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Correct answer: B. It pays for your own injuries regardless of who caused the crash
PIP is part of the No-Fault Law and covers your own injuries whoever caused the crash. Damage to others' property is covered by PDL instead.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE”, page 23. Handbook PDF
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Question 44 of 50 · Alcohol & drugs
A Florida driver's license is administratively suspended after the driver refuses to take a breath, blood, or urine test. What may the driver be required to complete?
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Correct answer: A. A licensed DUI program
Florida can require a licensed DUI program when a license is administratively suspended for refusing a chemical test or for an unlawful alcohol level. The other courses are tied to different situations.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Driver License Testing”, page 18. Handbook PDF
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Question 45 of 50 · Safe driving practices
An alert driver at 50 MPH on dry pavement with good brakes needs about how much total distance, at minimum, to stop completely?
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Correct answer: A. 268 feet
Total stopping distance combines perception, reaction, and braking distances. At 50 MPH the minimum is about 268 feet, close to a football field.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Blind Spots”, page 60. Handbook PDF
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Question 46 of 50 · Licensing rules
A Canadian driver moving to Florida wants the Class E exams waived. What must the driver do to receive the waiver?
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Correct answer: C. Give up the Canadian driver license
Canadians can have exam requirements waived only by surrendering their Canadian license. Without surrendering it, they must take the Class E exams.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “License Classifications”, page 4. Handbook PDF
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Question 47 of 50 · Licensing rules
In FL, what must a 16-year-old have to drive a golf cart on a public road or street where golf carts are allowed?
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Correct answer: A. A valid learner's license or a valid driver license
Anyone under 18 operating a golf cart on a public road must hold at least a valid learner's license or a driver license. Daylight alone does not remove that requirement.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Golf Carts”, page 85. Handbook PDF
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Question 48 of 50 · Safe driving practices
Another vehicle is heading toward you in your own lane. Which set of actions is recommended?
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Correct answer: D. Sound the horn, flash high beams, brake hard, steer to the side
Warn the other driver with your horn and high beams, brake hard, and steer toward the side of the road to avoid a head-on collision.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Emergency Scenarios”, page 80. Handbook PDF
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Question 49 of 50 · Sharing the road
A divided highway has a grassy, unpaved median about six feet wide. A school bus stops to unload children on the other side of it. What may you do traveling the opposite way?
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Correct answer: A. Continue without stopping, but proceed carefully
An unpaved median at least five feet wide counts as a barrier, so opposite-direction traffic does not need to stop. Drivers should still use caution near the bus.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Sharing the Road: School Buses”, page 89. Handbook PDF
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Question 50 of 50 · Alcohol & drugs
You plan to drive after taking an over-the-counter cold or allergy medicine. What is the best step to take before driving?
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Correct answer: B. Read the label for warnings about side effects
Many medicines, including non-prescription ones, can impair driving. Reading the label warnings, or asking a doctor or pharmacist if unsure, is the safe approach.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook, “Drugged Driving”, page 36. Handbook PDF
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