Study list: Florida Learner’s Permit Practice Test (Class E)

What is the minimum age for a Florida learner’s license?

Answer: 15

Applicants must be at least 15, complete an approved driver education course (Driver Education/Traffic Safety, required since July 1, 2025) and pass the vision and Class E knowledge exams.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driver Licenses & ID Cards: Requirements for Class E Learner’s & Driver License; Florida Statutes s. 322.1615

Who must accompany a driver holding a Florida learner’s license?

Answer: A licensed driver aged 21 or older

A learner must always drive with a licensed driver who is at least 21, seated in the front passenger seat.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Restrictions for Minors

During the first three months with a learner’s license, when may you drive?

Answer: Only during daylight hours

Learners are limited to daylight for three months. After that they may drive until 10 p.m.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Restrictions for Minors

After holding a learner’s license for three months, until what time may you drive?

Answer: 10 p.m.

The daylight-only rule ends after three months, and driving is then allowed until 10 p.m.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Restrictions for Minors

How long must a driver under 18 hold a learner’s license before getting a Class E license?

Answer: 12 months, or until turning 18 if that comes first

Minors keep the learner’s license for a full year, unless they turn 18 sooner.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driver Licenses & ID Cards: Requirements for Class E Learner’s & Driver License

How much supervised driving must be certified for a driver under 18 before a Class E license?

Answer: At least 50 hours, including 10 at night

A parent, guardian or responsible adult of at least 21 certifies 50 hours of experience, 10 of them after dark.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driver Licenses & ID Cards: Requirements for Class E Learner’s & Driver License

A 16-year-old with a Class E license is not driving to or from work. During which hours must a licensed driver aged 21 or older be along?

Answer: From 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

At 16, late-night driving (11 p.m. to 6 a.m.) is allowed only for trips to or from a job, or with a licensed companion of at least 21.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Restrictions for Minors (Driving Curfews)

What are the restricted hours for a 17-year-old licensed driver?

Answer: From 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

At 17 the curfew narrows to 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., with the same work and adult-companion exceptions.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Restrictions for Minors (Driving Curfews)

What happens if the parent who signed a minor’s license application withdraws their consent?

Answer: The minor’s license is canceled

The signer accepts responsibility for the minor’s driving, and if they withdraw it the license is canceled.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driver Licenses & ID Cards: Parental Consent for Minors

How many multiple-choice questions does the Florida Class E Knowledge Exam have?

Answer: 50

The exam has 50 questions on Florida traffic laws, safe driving practices and traffic controls.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Schools & Test Providers: Driver License Testing (Class E Knowledge Exam)

What vision meets Florida’s standard without a referral to an eye specialist?

Answer: 20/40 or better in each eye, wearing glasses or contacts if needed

Applicants with 20/40 or better in each eye pass the screening. If you need glasses or contacts to pass, you must wear them when driving.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Schools & Test Providers: Driver License Testing (Vision Screening)

What happens if you collect 12 points within 12 months?

Answer: A 30-day suspension

Twelve points in 12 months bring a 30-day suspension, 18 points in 18 months three months, and 24 points in 36 months one year.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Point System

How long is the suspension for 24 points within 36 months?

Answer: One year

The longest point suspension, one year, comes with 24 points in a 36-month period.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Point System

How many points are given for speeding 15 mph or less over the limit?

Answer: 3

Up to 15 mph over costs 3 points, 16 mph or more costs 4, and speeding that causes a crash costs 6.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Common Violations and Associated Point Value

How many points are added when a police officer cites you for passing a stopped school bus and no one is hurt?

Answer: 4

Passing a stopped school bus is a moving violation with 4 points and a required basic driver improvement course; 6 points if someone is seriously injured or killed. No points are added when the violation is caught by a school bus camera.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Passing a Stopped School Bus; Florida Statutes s. 322.27

What insurance must a Florida vehicle owner carry at a minimum?

Answer: $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection and $10,000 of Property Damage Liability

Under the No-Fault Law owners need at least $10,000 PIP and $10,000 PDL, shown when the vehicle is registered and kept for the whole registration period.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Insurance Laws (No-Fault Law)

After how many days in Florida during the last 365 days must a vehicle carry Florida insurance?

Answer: More than 90 days, consecutive or not

A vehicle kept in the state for more than 90 days, consecutive or not, during the last 365 days must be insured under Florida law.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Insurance Laws (No-Fault Law); Florida Statutes s. 627.733

You plan to cancel your car insurance. What should you do first to avoid a license suspension?

Answer: Turn in the license plate at a driver license service center

Surrendering the plate before cancelling coverage prevents a suspension and reinstatement fees.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Insurance Laws (No-Fault Law)

A crash damages property, but no law enforcement report is required. How soon must you report it to FLHSMV?

Answer: Within 10 days

If officers do not write a report, the driver must send a written crash report to FLHSMV within 10 days, which can be done online.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Handling Emergencies: Your Responsibilities After a Crash

You damage an unattended parked car and the owner is nowhere to be found. What must you do?

Answer: Leave a note with your name, contact information and plate number

Try to find the owner and notify law enforcement; if the owner cannot be found, leave a note with your details.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Handling Emergencies: Your Responsibilities After a Crash

At what breath or blood alcohol level is your license administratively suspended at the time of a DUI arrest?

Answer: .08 or above

An arrest with a BAL of .08 or more, or a refusal to test, leads to an administrative suspension.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

What happens the first time you refuse a lawful breath, blood or urine test?

Answer: Your license is suspended for one year

Under implied consent, a first refusal brings a one-year suspension, and refusing a breath or urine test is also a second-degree misdemeanor. A second refusal brings 18 months and a first-degree misdemeanor.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Implied Consent Law; Florida Statutes s. 316.1939

What is the suspension for a second refusal to submit to a chemical test?

Answer: 18 months, plus a first-degree misdemeanor charge

A repeat refusal raises the suspension to 18 months and is a first-degree misdemeanor.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Implied Consent Law

A driver under 21 is stopped for the first time with a BAL of .02. What happens?

Answer: Their license is suspended for six months

Zero tolerance means a six-month suspension for a first violation at .02 or more for drivers under 21 (one year after a previous suspension); at .05 or more a substance abuse course is also required.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Zero Tolerance

What else is required of a driver under 21 found with a BAL of .05 or higher?

Answer: Attending a substance abuse course

Drivers under 21 at .05 or above must complete a substance abuse course.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Zero Tolerance

What is the minimum license revocation for a first DUI conviction?

Answer: 180 days

A first conviction also brings fines, 50 hours of community service, probation and 12 hours of DUI school.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Penalties for DUI

How long does a DUI conviction stay on a Florida driving record?

Answer: 75 years

A DUI conviction must remain on the record for 75 years.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Before You Drive—You the Driver: Drinking & Driving

Which ability does alcohol affect first?

Answer: Judgment

Judgment is the first thing to suffer, which is why people who have been drinking often overrate their ability to drive.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Before You Drive—You the Driver: Drinking & Driving

What does an orange sign usually indicate?

Answer: Construction and maintenance warnings

Orange is used for work zone warnings. Yellow is general warning, green is guidance, blue is services and brown is recreation.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Traffic Sign Colors

Fluorescent yellow-green signs warn about:

Answer: School, pedestrian and bicycle activity

This high-visibility color is reserved for school zones, pedestrian crossings and bicycle activity.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Traffic Sign Colors

Brown signs point to:

Answer: Recreation areas and places of cultural or historical interest

Brown and white signs guide you to parks, scenic areas and historic sites.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Traffic Sign Colors

On guide signs, which routes have even numbers?

Answer: East-west routes

Even numbers run east-west and odd numbers run north-south. Florida interstate exit numbers match the mile markers.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Informational Signs

What must you do at a YIELD sign?

Answer: Slow down and give the right-of-way; continue without stopping if the way is clear

A yield sign requires you to let crossing traffic go first, but you need not stop when nothing is coming.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Regulatory Signs

Two cars arrive at an all-way stop at about the same time. Who goes first?

Answer: The driver on the right

Vehicles go in the order they arrive. When arrivals are nearly simultaneous, each driver yields to the one on their right.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Regulatory Signs (All Way Stop)

You are in the left lane and a faster vehicle comes up behind you. What does Florida law require?

Answer: Move out of the left lane

Slower traffic must keep right except to pass and must leave the left lane when a faster vehicle is overtaking.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Regulatory Signs (Slower Traffic Keep Right)

A Divided Highway Ends sign means the divided highway ends:

Answer: 350 to 500 feet ahead

The sign gives advance notice that two-way traffic begins 350 to 500 feet ahead; keep to the right.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Warning Signs

When may you turn left on a steady red light in Florida?

Answer: From one one-way street into another one-way street whose traffic flows left, after stopping

After a full stop you may turn left on red only between one-way streets, yielding to pedestrians and traffic.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Steady Signal Lights

What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

Answer: You may turn, but must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

A flashing yellow arrow allows the turn while oncoming traffic has a green light, so you must yield.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Flashing Signal Lights

A red X lane signal shows over your lane. What does it mean?

Answer: Never drive in that lane

A red X means the lane is closed to you; a yellow X means it is about to turn red; a green arrow means you may use it.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Lane Signals

What do double solid white lines between lanes mean?

Answer: You may not cross them or change lanes

Double solid white lines prohibit crossing; a single broken white line may be crossed when safe.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: White Lane Lines

On a divided highway, a single solid yellow line marks:

Answer: The left edge of the roadway

Solid white lines mark the right edge; solid yellow lines mark the left edge on divided highways and one-way streets.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Edge Lines

A drawbridge gate is starting to lower. What should you do?

Answer: Stop before the gate

Stop when the lights flash. Driving around or under a drawbridge gate, whether it is moving or down, is illegal.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Drawbridge Signs & Signals

What does a railroad crossbuck sign require?

Answer: Yielding the right-of-way to trains

A crossbuck works like a yield sign for trains. When several tracks cross the road, a plate under it gives their count.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Railroad Crossing Signs & Signals

How close to a railroad crossing may you stop your vehicle?

Answer: Not on the tracks and not within 15 feet of the crossing

Slow down near crossings and never stop on the tracks or within 15 feet.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Traffic Controls: Railroad Crossing Signs & Signals

Red reflectors on the lane lines are shining back at you. What does this mean?

Answer: You are driving against the flow of traffic

Red reflectors facing you warn that you are driving against traffic. Get into the proper lane or turn around immediately.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Red Reflectors on Lane Lines

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Florida municipal, business or residential area?

Answer: 30 mph

Florida’s standard limits are 20 mph in school zones, 30 in business or residential areas, 55 on other streets and highways and 70 on limited access highways.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Florida Standard Speed Limits

What is the highest speed limit you will find in Florida?

Answer: 70 mph

No Florida speed limit is higher than 70 mph, the standard limit on limited access highways.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Speeding

On a highway posted at 70 mph, what is the minimum speed?

Answer: 50 mph

Driving too slowly is also illegal. Where the limit is 70 mph, the minimum is 50 mph.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Speed Limits

Does Florida allow a 10 mph cushion above the posted speed limit?

Answer: No, you can be ticketed for any speed over the limit

The “speeding buffer” is a myth: going over the limit by any amount can bring a citation.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Speed Limits

On a multi-lane road, a tow truck is stopped on the shoulder with its warning lights on, and you cannot change lanes safely. What must you do?

Answer: Slow to 20 mph below the posted limit

Leave the lane next to the stopped vehicle if you can; otherwise slow to 20 mph under the limit.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Move Over Law

Under the Move Over Law, how fast may you pass a stopped emergency vehicle on a two-lane road posted at 20 mph or less?

Answer: 5 mph

On two-lane roads, slow to 20 mph under the limit; where the limit is 20 mph or less, travel at 5 mph.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Move Over Law

Does Florida’s Move Over Law apply to an ordinary disabled car stopped with its hazard lights on?

Answer: Yes

The law also covers disabled vehicles using hazard lights, flares or signs, or with people visibly present.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Move Over Law

A fire truck is on its way to an emergency. How close behind it may you drive?

Answer: No closer than 500 feet

Florida law forbids following a responding fire truck within 500 feet.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Following Distances

What is the minimum following distance in good weather and traffic?

Answer: Four seconds

Count from when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed marker. If you reach it before four seconds, you are too close.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Following Distances

At a two-way stop, one driver is turning and another is going straight. Who yields?

Answer: The turning driver

At a two-way stop the vehicle that is turning gives way to the vehicle going straight.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Intersections

At an intersection with no signs or signals, you are coming from an unpaved road onto a paved one. What must you do?

Answer: Yield the right-of-way

At an open intersection you yield when entering a paved road from an unpaved one, entering a state highway from a secondary road, or turning left across oncoming traffic.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Open Intersections

In a multi-lane roundabout, which lane do you use to make a U-turn?

Answer: The left lane

Pick your lane before entering: right lane for right turns or straight, left lane for left turns, straight or U-turns.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Roundabouts

On a hill or curve, how far ahead must you be able to see before passing?

Answer: At least 500 feet

Passing is not allowed on hills or curves where you cannot see at least 500 feet ahead.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Passing (You Must Not Pass)

Within what distance of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing is passing prohibited?

Answer: 100 feet

Passing is banned in the last 100 feet before intersections, bridges, viaducts, tunnels and railroad crossings.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Passing (You Must Not Pass)

When is passing on the right legal?

Answer: When there are two or more lanes in your direction, or the car ahead is turning left

Passing on the right is allowed only with multiple lanes moving your way or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Passing on the Right

How far before a turn must you signal in Florida?

Answer: At least 100 feet

Signal at least 100 feet before turning, and signal when changing lanes or overtaking.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Turning

May you use your turn signal to tell the driver behind you that it is safe to pass?

Answer: No, it is against the law

Turn signals are only for showing your own turns and lane changes.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Turning

A transit bus in front of you signals to leave a designated pullout bay. What must you do?

Answer: Yield and let it reenter traffic

Drivers going the same direction must yield to a signaling transit bus leaving a pullout bay.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Sharing the Road: Public Transit

Once the lead vehicle of a funeral procession has entered an intersection, what may the rest of the procession do?

Answer: Follow through the intersection regardless of traffic signals

Other road users must yield to funeral processions, which may follow the lead vehicle through the intersection.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Sharing the Road: Funeral Processions

When parallel parking, how close to the curb must your right wheels be?

Answer: Within 12 inches

Park on the right side facing the same way as traffic, with the right wheels no more than 12 inches from the curb.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Parking

How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Florida?

Answer: No closer than 15 feet

Parking within 15 feet of a hydrant is illegal.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: It’s Against the Law to Park

How close to a railroad crossing may you park?

Answer: No closer than 50 feet

Parking is prohibited within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: It’s Against the Law to Park

How far from a stop sign, flashing signal or traffic signal must you park?

Answer: At least 30 feet

Parking is banned within 30 feet of a flashing signal, stop sign or traffic signal.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: It’s Against the Law to Park

How far must you park from the entrance of a fire, ambulance or rescue station?

Answer: At least 20 feet

Keep 20 feet clear of fire, ambulance and rescue station entrances.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: It’s Against the Law to Park

What does Florida law require before you leave your parked vehicle?

Answer: Take the keys out of the vehicle

Set the parking brake, shift to park, turn off the engine, lock the car and remove the keys.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Parking

Your car breaks down on a limited access highway. What is the longest it may stay fully off the pavement?

Answer: Six hours

Move a broken-down vehicle completely off the pavement, for no more than six hours.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Limited Access Highway Safety Reminders

On a two-way street, a school bus stops with its stop signal out. Who must stop?

Answer: Drivers in both directions

Everyone stops and waits until the bus pulls in its stop signal and the children have left the roadway.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Sharing the Road: School Buses

When may you keep driving past a school bus displaying its stop signal?

Answer: When you go the opposite way and the bus is beyond a raised barrier or a 5-foot-plus unpaved median

Painted lines do not count as a barrier, and traffic going the same direction as the bus must always stop.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Sharing the Road: School Buses

What is the minimum clearance when passing a bicyclist in Florida?

Answer: Three feet

Give at least three feet and use caution and a slow speed beside or behind a bicyclist.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Sharing the Road: Bicyclists (Rules for Motorists)

May a car share a lane with a motorcycle?

Answer: No, the motorcyclist is entitled to the full lane

Never try to share a lane with a motorcycle.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Sharing the Road: Motorcycles and Mopeds

Who may ride a motorcycle in Florida without a helmet?

Answer: Riders 21 or older with at least $10,000 in medical benefits coverage

Helmets are required unless the rider is at least 21 and carries medical insurance of at least $10,000 for injuries.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Sharing the Road: Rules for Motorcycle/Moped Riders

An emergency vehicle with siren and flashing lights approaches. What must you do?

Answer: Pull over to the nearest edge of the road and stop until it passes

Yield by pulling to the closest edge and stopping, without blocking intersections.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Sharing the Road: Emergency Vehicles

A pedestrian with a red-tipped white cane is crossing ahead. What should you do?

Answer: Yield to the pedestrian

Always give way to visually impaired pedestrians with a white cane or service animal.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Sharing the Road: Pedestrians (Rules for Motorists)

Farm vehicles with the slow-moving vehicle emblem are designed to travel at less than:

Answer: 25 mph

The emblem marks farm equipment built for speeds under 25 mph.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Sharing the Road: Slow Moving Vehicles

Outside cities and towns, how close may a truck follow another truck?

Answer: No closer than 300 feet, except when passing

Trucks and vehicles towing others must stay at least 300 feet behind another truck or towing vehicle.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Following Distance for Trucks

When you turn on your windshield wipers because of rain, what else should you turn on?

Answer: Your headlights

Turn on headlights whenever wipers are on; parking lights are not a substitute.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Special Driving Situations: Rain

Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?

Answer: 500 feet

Dim high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Special Driving Situations: Night Driving

How close may you follow another vehicle with your high beams on?

Answer: No closer than 300 feet

Switch to low beams when you are within 300 feet of the vehicle ahead.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Special Driving Situations: Night Driving

About how far does a car travel before stopping from 50 mph, counting perception, reaction and braking?

Answer: At least 268 feet

At 50 mph the total stopping distance is at least 268 feet, close to a football field.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Total Stopping Distance

If you double your speed, your braking distance and impact become:

Answer: Four times greater

Doubling speed quadruples braking distance and impact; tripling it makes them nine times greater.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Driving Safety: Braking Distance

How should you brake in an emergency if your car has four-wheel anti-lock brakes?

Answer: Press hard, keep steady pressure and steer

Pumping or releasing the pedal turns off ABS. Pumping is for conventional brakes.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Handling Emergencies: Emergency Braking

During a power outage, traffic signals at an intersection are dark. How do you proceed?

Answer: Treat it as a four-way stop

Take turns in order of arrival; when two arrive together, the one on the right goes first.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Handling Emergencies: Power Outage

Your car begins to skid. What should you do first?

Answer: Take your foot off the gas pedal

Ease off the gas, avoid braking if possible and steer in the direction you want to go.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Handling Emergencies: Skidding/Hydroplaning

Your car stalls on the tracks and a train is coming. In which direction should you run?

Answer: Away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle, toward the train

Running at an angle toward the train lowers the risk of being hit by your vehicle or flying debris.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Handling Emergencies: Stalled on Railroad Tracks

About how long does a car float after going into water?

Answer: 30 to 60 seconds

Get out immediately: unbuckle, lower the window and escape before calling 911.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Handling Emergencies: Submerged Vehicle

What should you do immediately after a tire blowout?

Answer: Ease off the accelerator and stay off the brake

Concentrate on steering, slow down gradually, brake softly once in control and pull fully off the road.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Handling Emergencies: Tire Blowout

How can you dry wet brakes?

Answer: Drive slowly in a low gear while applying the brakes

Test the brakes lightly, then dry them by driving slowly in low gear and braking.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Handling Emergencies: Wet Brakes

A collision with a deer cannot be avoided. What should you do?

Answer: Do not swerve; keep control and stay on the road

Swerving into traffic or off the road can cause a worse crash than hitting the animal.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Special Driving Situations: Animals

How must children aged 4 and 5 be restrained in Florida?

Answer: In a child safety seat or a booster seat

Children under 4 need a safety seat; 4- and 5-year-olds need a safety seat or booster. Drivers are charged for any unbelted passenger under 18.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Safety Belts and Child Passenger Safety

A 16-year-old back-seat passenger is not wearing a seat belt. Who is charged?

Answer: The driver

Drivers are responsible for every passenger under 18; passengers 18 or older are charged themselves.

Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (rev. 08/2023), Your Driving Privilege: Safety Belts and Child Passenger Safety