FLORIDA 4-HOUR TRAFFIC SCHOOL Actual
PRACTICE FINAL EXAM – Comprehensive
Review & Verified Guide
1. Florida's "Move Over Law" requires drivers to:
A. Move to the right if driving slower than the posted speed limit.
B. Slow down and, if safe, vacate the lane closest to any stationary emergency,
sanitation, or utility vehicle with flashing lights.
C. Only move over for law-enforcement vehicles.
D. Use their hazard lights when changing lanes on the highway.
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Statute 316.126 mandates that drivers move over or slow down for
stationary authorized vehicles displaying flashing lights, including tow trucks and
road-maintenance vehicles, to protect roadside workers.
2. In a standard passenger vehicle, the recommended following distance under ideal
conditions is:
A. 1 car length for every 10 mph.
B. At least 3 seconds of space between you and the vehicle ahead.
, C. 2 seconds, as that's the average reaction time.
D. As close as possible to improve traffic flow.
Answer: B
Rationale: The 3-second rule provides a speed-sensitive cushion that accounts for
perception, reaction, and braking time, and is the method promoted in the Florida Driver
Handbook.
3. When making a right turn at a red light in Florida, you must:
A. Come to a complete stop, yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and turn only
when it is safe.
B. Slow down and proceed if no cars are coming.
C. Always wait for the green light.
D. Honk your horn before proceeding.
Answer: A
Rationale: F.S. 316.075(1)(c) allows right on red after a complete stop and yielding to all
vehicles and pedestrians lawfully in the intersection.
4. What is the first thing you should do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
A. Slam on the brakes.
B. Steer sharply in the opposite direction.
C. Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until you regain traction.
PRACTICE FINAL EXAM – Comprehensive
Review & Verified Guide
1. Florida's "Move Over Law" requires drivers to:
A. Move to the right if driving slower than the posted speed limit.
B. Slow down and, if safe, vacate the lane closest to any stationary emergency,
sanitation, or utility vehicle with flashing lights.
C. Only move over for law-enforcement vehicles.
D. Use their hazard lights when changing lanes on the highway.
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Statute 316.126 mandates that drivers move over or slow down for
stationary authorized vehicles displaying flashing lights, including tow trucks and
road-maintenance vehicles, to protect roadside workers.
2. In a standard passenger vehicle, the recommended following distance under ideal
conditions is:
A. 1 car length for every 10 mph.
B. At least 3 seconds of space between you and the vehicle ahead.
, C. 2 seconds, as that's the average reaction time.
D. As close as possible to improve traffic flow.
Answer: B
Rationale: The 3-second rule provides a speed-sensitive cushion that accounts for
perception, reaction, and braking time, and is the method promoted in the Florida Driver
Handbook.
3. When making a right turn at a red light in Florida, you must:
A. Come to a complete stop, yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and turn only
when it is safe.
B. Slow down and proceed if no cars are coming.
C. Always wait for the green light.
D. Honk your horn before proceeding.
Answer: A
Rationale: F.S. 316.075(1)(c) allows right on red after a complete stop and yielding to all
vehicles and pedestrians lawfully in the intersection.
4. What is the first thing you should do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
A. Slam on the brakes.
B. Steer sharply in the opposite direction.
C. Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until you regain traction.
