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Edge Lines |
Solid lines along the side of the road that mark the edge of the pavement |
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Single Solid White Line |
Marks the right edge of that pavement |
Indicates the outer edge of the Traffic Lane, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder |
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Single Solid Yellow Line |
Marks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets |
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Single Solid Yellow Line |
Marks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets |
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Single Solid Yellow Line |
Marks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets |
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White Lane Lines |
Separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction |
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Single Broken White Line |
You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so |
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Single Broken White Line |
You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so |
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Single Solid White Line |
You may travel in the same direction on both sides of this Line, but do not cross this line unless you must do so to avoid a hazard. Also used to discourage lane changes during a intersection |
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Double Solid White Lines |
Crossing a double solid line is not allowed |
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Yellow Lane Lines |
Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions |
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Yellow Lane Lines |
Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions |
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Single Broken Lane Line |
Stay to the right of the Line. You may temporarily cross this line when you are passing the vehicle in front of you |
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Yellow Lane Lines |
Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions |
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Single Broken Yellow Line |
Stay to the right of the Line. You may temporarily cross this line when you are passing the vehicle in front of you |
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Double Solid Yellow Lines |
Vehicles moving in either direction must not cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe to do so) |
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Double Yellow Lines (Solid on right, Broken on left) |
Passing or crossing is not allowed in this lane except when turning left) |
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Double Yellow Lines (Solid on right, Broken on left) |
Passing or crossing is not allowed in this lane except when turning left) |
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Double Yellow Lines (Broken on right, Solid on left) |
Passing is permitted in lane when it is safe to do so |
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Turn Lanes |
Arrows are often used with white lane lines to show which turn at be made from the lane |
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Lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word "ONLY" |
You must turn in the direction of the arrow |
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Lane is market with both a curved and straight arrow |
You may either turn or go straight |
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Lane is market with both a curved and straight arrow |
You may either turn or go straight |
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Two-way roadway with center lane |
Drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns; you must use not for passing |
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Lane is market with both a curved and straight arrow |
You may either turn or go straight |
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Two-way roadway with center lane |
Drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns; you must use not for passing |
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Reversible Lanes |
Some highways have reversible traffic lanes to help handle rush-hour traffic. The direction of traffic is normally reversed at set times each day. These lanes are marked with special pavement markings, lane signals, and signs |
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Lane is market with both a curved and straight arrow |
You may either turn or go straight |
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Two-way roadway with center lane |
Drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns; you must use not for passing |
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Reversible Lanes |
Some highways have reversible traffic lanes to help handle rush-hour traffic. The direction of traffic is normally reversed at set times each day. These lanes are marked with special pavement markings, lane signals, and signs |
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Bicycle Lanes |
Some roads have pavement markings that show lanes specifically designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or for shared use |
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Exclusive Bike Lane |
Solid white lines separate these bike lanes from motor vehicle travel lanes. Often marked with bike lane signs/symbols |
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Exclusive Bike Lane |
Solid white lines separate these bike lanes from motor vehicle travel lanes. Often marked with bike lane signs/symbols |
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Shared-Use Lane |
Marked with "SHARROWS" which alert motorist that bicyclist may use the entire lane, indicate to bicyclists where to ride, and discourage from bicycling in the wrong direction |
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White Stop Lines |
Stop Lines show where you must stop for a stop sign or red light. You must stop your vehicle before any part of it crosses the line before the crosswalk |
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Crosswalk |
Marked with Solid White Line and sometimes filled with white diagonal or perpendicular lines. Motorist always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalk |
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Crosswalk |
Marked with Solid White Line and sometimes filled with white diagonal or perpendicular lines. Motorist always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalk |
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Other markings |
- Curbs are often marked Yellow in no parking zones near fire hydrants or intersections - Yellow or white diagonal stripes mark fixed obstructions (medians, no parking zones, etc.) - It is unlawful to park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating parking lanes or safety zones |
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Right-Of-Way Rules |
Tells motorist, pedestrians, and bicyclists who goes first and who must wait in different traffic situations. The law says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way |
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Right-Of-Way Rules |
Tells motorist, pedestrians, and bicyclists who goes first and who must wait in different traffic situations. The law says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way |
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Red |
Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way. |
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Right-Of-Way Rules |
Tells motorist, pedestrians, and bicyclists who goes first and who must wait in different traffic situations. The law says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way |
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Red |
Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way. |
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Orange |
Construction and maintenance warning |
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Right-Of-Way Rules |
Tells motorist, pedestrians, and bicyclists who goes first and who must wait in different traffic situations. The law says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way |
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Red Traffic Sign |
Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way. |
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Orange Traffic Sign |
Construction and maintenance warning |
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Yellow Traffic Sign |
General warming. Advisory of unexpected roadway conditions. |
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Fluorescent Yellow Green Traffic Sign |
High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity. |
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Fluorescent Yellow Green Traffic Sign |
High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity. |
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White/Black Traffic Sibb |
Regulatory |
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Fluorescent Yellow Green Traffic Sign |
High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity. |
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White/Black Traffic Sibb |
Regulatory |
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Green Traffic Sign |
Guide or directional information. |
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White/Black Traffic Sibb |
Regulatory. |
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Blue Traffic Sign |
Motorist service guidance. It is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers. |
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Blue Traffic Sign |
Motorist service guidance. It is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers. |
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Brown Traffic Sign |
Areas of public recreation, cultural, and historical significance. |
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Octagon Traffic Sign Shape |
Stop |
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Triangle Traffic Sign Shape |
Yield |
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Diamond Traffic Sign Shape |
Warn of existing or possible hazards |
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Pennant Traffic Sign Shape |
No passing zones |
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When operating a bicycle on a one-way street with two or more traffic lanes, you may ride as close to the ______________ as possible. |
Left-hand edge of the roadway |
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If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then _____________________ |
You may cross the line to pass other vehicles. |
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If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle _____________. |
As far away from Traffic as possible |
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If a car approaches you with bright headlights, you must _______________ to prevent being temporarily blinded. |
Look toward the right edge of the road |
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When is it legal to use the shoulder of the road for passing another vehicle? |
You are not legally allowed to pass using the shoulder of the road |
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If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, you must _____________ to let those behind you know your intentions. |
Tap your break pedal three or four times quickly |
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At railroad crossings that have no standard octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when |
They determine that no train is approaching |
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What are Uncontrolled Intersections? |
Intersections not protected by stop signs, yield signs, or traffic lights |
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To avoid collisions on the road, you must |
Try to keep a space cushion |
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When overtaking and passing another vehicle one a two-lane road, you should pass |
Only on the left of the vehicle |
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Which of the following situations is ideal for overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right? |
When the vehicle you are passing is making it about to make a left turn. |
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If approaching a intersection you see a steady yellow signal at a traffic light, you must |
Come to an immediate stop |
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________________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur. |
Intersections (because they car driver doesn't see the motorcycle and turns into the motorcycle's path) |
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A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that ________________. |
The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph. |
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When turning corners, drivers must turn the steering wheel using |
The hand-over-hand technique |
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Which of the following Lines permit the passing of other vehicles? |
A broken White Line |
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If you engine dies as you pull around a corner, the best thing you should do is |
Steer to the right side of the road and stop. |
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Reference markers and mile markers are placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway. They convey information to drivers about |
Their location on the interstate for navigation and emergency situations |
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If you are driving at a slower speed than other traffic on the highway or freeway, stay in the lane |
Nearest to the right side of the road |
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When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can |
Without exceeding the speed limit |
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When driving in a roundabout and if approached by an emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn, or a red or blue flashing light, |
Continue to your exit, then pull to the right. |
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When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you are suggested to use a |
Three-point turn |
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When there are three or more lanes going in one direction on the highway, faster-moving vehicles should use |
The middle or left lane |
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When backing up your vehicle, you must |
Not depend on your mirrors, and instead turn your head to look through the rear window |
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When turning left from a two-way street into a one-way street, you must |
Begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line |
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Motorist are required to allow a minimum safe distance of ________ when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction |
3 feet |
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Crossbuck Traffic Sign Shape |
Railroad crossing |
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Round Traffic Sign Shape |
Railroad advance warning |
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Pentagon Traffic Sign Shape |
School advance/ school crossing |
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Rectangle (vertical) Traffic Sign Shape |
Regulatory |
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Rectangle (horizontal) Traffic Sign Shape |
Guide |
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Regulatory Signs |
Regulatory signs control traffic; they set limits or give commands and are enforceable bu law |
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Stop Sign |
You must bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk. If there is no marked crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection at a point near the intersecting roadway where you have a clear view of approaching traffic |
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What does this sign mean? What is it used for? |
This sign means that you are not allowed to enter. It is used to prohibit traffic from entering a restricted road. |
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Are you allowed to turn right at a red signal? |
Yes you can, but only after coming to a stop and yielding to Traffic |
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If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must |
Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight |
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What does this sign mean? |
An intersection of U.S. Route 22 is ahead. |
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What does this hand signal indicate? |
Left Turn |
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What does this hand signal indicate? |
Right Turn |
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What does this hand signal indicate? |
Slow or Stop |
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Open Intersection |
An open intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals |
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When you enter an open intersection, you must yield to the right-of-way if: |
- a vehicle is already in the intersection - you enter it cross a state highway from a secondary road - you plan to make a left turn and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction |
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Roundabouts |
Roundabouts are circular intersections with no traffic signal |
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Info on Roundabouts |
- roundabouts travel in a one-way counter-clockwise direction. - drivers entering the roundabout must yield to traffic already in he roundabout - if there is no traffic in the roundabout, you may enter without yielding - do not change lanes in the roundabout - do not stop in a roundabout - signal before exiting a roundabout |
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Parking on Hills |
1.) Turn your wheels do that if your car starts to move, it will roll away from traffic or into the curb. 2.) Set the parking brake. 3.) Automatic transmission: put gear shift in Park. Manual transmission: shift to Reverse (downhill) or First (uphill). 4.) Turn off vehicle |
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Parking |
- when parking on a public road, move as far away from public traffic as possible - you must not park more than one foot away from the curb - if there is a roadside shoulder, pull as far onto it as you can - always park on the right side of the roadway unless it is a one-way street |
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What do these double arrows mean? |
Traffic may flow on both sides |
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This posted sign is |
A nighttime reflector |
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This sign means |
The road will be curving ahead |
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What does this sign indicate? |
A milepost reference marker |
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A Florida driver will incur a fine of __________ if he or she is convicted of exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 mph over the posted speed limit two or more times. |
$2,500 |
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Is this car legally parked? |
No, you cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant |
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If a blind pedestrian is crossing a street or highway guided by a dog or carrying a white cane(or a white cane with a red tip), you must |
come to a complete stop |
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When going down a steep hill, you must |
shift to a lower gear |
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In heavy rain, your tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as |
hydroplaning |
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If you are parked parallel to the right-hand side of the street, you should ___________ before pulling out into traffic |
signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder |
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This sign is a |
freeway interchange sign |
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To control your speed on steep downgrades, you should |
Use a lower gear |
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On some roadways, some lanes reserved as "transit" are used for |
Buses only |
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A ____________ indicates the outer edge of the traffic lane, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder. |
solid white line |
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Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _____________ to stop your vehicle safely. |
increase your following distance |
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On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the __________ lanes, except to pass. |
right |
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The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as |
the reaction distance. |
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Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must ___________ and watch for oncoming vehicles. |
Slow down, move to the right side of the road, |
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Which of the following statements is NOT correct? |
bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected |
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With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a ____________ then the front wheels. |
shorter wheels |
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If you approach a roundabout, always enter to the __________ of the central island. |
right |
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If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance, and do NOT _________ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle. |
return to the lane |
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Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for __________ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction. |
Making left turns |
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If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply __________ until proper braking action has been restored. |
The braked lightly several timesdri |
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Drivers must be cautious if it starts raining on a hot day because pavement can be very slippery for the first few minutes due to |
oil in the asphalt. |
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Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate |
a barrier. |
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In a roundabout intersection, drivers must ___________, whether they need to make a right turn, a left turn, a U-turn, or continue forward. |
turn right and merge into the circle |
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If a Florida driver is involved in a wreck resulting in more than $50.00 of damage and fails to stop, ____________ points will be added to his or her driving record. |
6 points |
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What is the meaning of this sign? |
The road shoulder is much lower than the road surface. |
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A Florida's driver's license is valid for _______ years. |
6 to 8 |
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How many DUI convictions will result in the permanent revocation of a Florida driver's license? |
4 or more |
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Do not make a U-turn on a curved road or near the top of the hill if you cannot be seen by |
Drivers approaching from either direction. |
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You are traveling along the right lane of a four lane highway. You see an emergency vehicle pulled over with it's lights flashing ahead. Which of the following are true? |
You are required to leave an empty lane between your car and the emergency vehicle if it is safe, otherwise reduce speed by 20 mph. |
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These freeway signs are called |
Dynamic Message Signs. |
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When operating a bicycle on a one-way street with two or more traffic lanes, you may ride as close to the ___________ as possible. |
Left-hand edge |
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When turning left from a two-way street to a one-way street, you must |
Begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line |
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This sign shows |
an upcoming side road. |
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You are driving along an expressway with a speed limit of 70 mph. Which of the following is true about this road's minimum speed limit? |
The minimum speed limit for any70 mph expressway is 50 mph unless otherwise signed. |
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You approach an intersection with a set of traffic signals. The traffic signals are blank. What should you do? |
Treat the intersection as you would if there were STOP signs in all directions. |
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Which car is NOT using the intersection correctly? |
Car C |
Car C has entered the roundabout from the wrong lane |
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You have parked next to a curb facing uphill. Which way should you point your front wheels to stop your car from rolling if your brakes should fail? |
Steer away from the curb |
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Parking Downhill |
Shift Manual Transmission to reverse and turn wheels to curb |
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Parking Uphill with Curb |
Shift Manual Transmission to First and turn wheels from curb |
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Parking Uphill without a Curb |
Shift Manual Transmission to First and turn wheel to right |
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Is this car legally parked? |
No, you must not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. |
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Which of the following is true about this parked car? |
The car should be 20 feet from the intersection |
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_______ offenses that result in points being added to a Florida driving record within a five-year period will result in driver's license revocation. |
Fifteen |
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A Florida driver will incur a fine of _________ if he or she is convicted of speeding in excess of 50 mph over the posted speed limit. |
$1,000.00 |
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An applicant for a Florida driver's license may have ___ traffic violation convictions on his or her driving record during the time he or she held a learning permit. |
0 |
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A driver will incur a fine of ____ upon the second conviction of failing to maintain PIP insurance on a vehicle driven in the state of Florida. |
$250.00 |
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There is an administrative fee of _______ for alcohol and drug-related offenses. |
$130.00 |
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