Speed laws and right of way- Questions and Answers
If you are on a two-way street or highway, and moving in either direction, you must stop for a
stopped school bus which is picking up or dropping off children. You must remain stopped
until all children are clear of the roadway and the bus stop signal has stopped. If the highway
is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, you do not have to
stop if you are moving in the opposite direction of the bus. Painted lines or pavement
markings are not considered barriers. You must always stop if you are moving in the same
direction as the bus and you must continue until the bus stop signal has stopped (FS 316.172).
Public Transit
You should yield the right-of-way to a public transit bus traveling in the same direction which
has signaled and is re-entering the traffic flow from a specifically designated pullout area.
Correct Ans-Funeral Processions
As a pedestrian and driver, you must yield the right-of-way to funeral processions. When the
first vehicle in the funeral processions lawfully enters an intersection, the other vehicles in the
procession must have their headlights on as a signal to you not to drive between or interfere
with the procession while it is in motion unless you are directed to do so by a law
enforcement officer.
Driveways
If you enter a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside, you must yield to vehicles already on
the main road. You must yield to bicyclists and pedestrians on the sidewalk. Correct Ans-
Safety Rules for Pedestrians
If you are a pedestrian, you should look to the left and the right before stepping off any curb.
You should cross only at intersections or designated crosswalks.
Drivers are always more alert for pedestrians when they approach intersections. Always cross
with the green light or "WALK" signal. Make sure you have enough time to cross. Although
the motorist must yield, the motorist may not see you in time.
, Speed laws and right of way- Questions and Answers
If you are walking along a highway, always walk on the shoulder on the left side, facing traffic.
Try to wear light colored clothing or use a flashlight to make you more visible to drivers at
night.
Bicyclists
If you ride a bicycle in Florida, your bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle. If you are riding
using a public roadway, you are considered an operator of a motor vehicle and are
responsible for observing traffic laws. With few exceptions, there is only one road and it is up
to motorists and you to treat each other with care and respect. Adherence to the law is the
foundation of respect. Correct Ans-Blind Persons
The primary traveling aids for people who are blind are often white canes or trained guide
dogs. Independent travel for these people involves some risk that can be greatly reduced
when you, the driver, are aware of the use and meaning of a white cane or guide dog.
You must always yield the right-of-way to persons who are blind. When you encounter a
pedestrian 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.
Mobility-Impaired Persons
You must yield the right-of-way to mobility-impaired persons. When a pedestrian is crossing a
public street or highway and the pedestrian is using a walker, a crutch, or an orthopedic cane
or wheelchair, you must come to a complete stop. Correct Ans-Review
No matter what the speed limit sign may say, determine the safe speed to travel based on
several factors. Be careful since it may actually be illegal to drive at the posted speed limit if
weather, visibility, traffic, and roadway surface conditions adversely affect the driving
environment.
If you are on a two-way street or highway, and moving in either direction, you must stop for a
stopped school bus which is picking up or dropping off children. You must remain stopped
until all children are clear of the roadway and the bus stop signal has stopped. If the highway
is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, you do not have to
stop if you are moving in the opposite direction of the bus. Painted lines or pavement
markings are not considered barriers. You must always stop if you are moving in the same
direction as the bus and you must continue until the bus stop signal has stopped (FS 316.172).
Public Transit
You should yield the right-of-way to a public transit bus traveling in the same direction which
has signaled and is re-entering the traffic flow from a specifically designated pullout area.
Correct Ans-Funeral Processions
As a pedestrian and driver, you must yield the right-of-way to funeral processions. When the
first vehicle in the funeral processions lawfully enters an intersection, the other vehicles in the
procession must have their headlights on as a signal to you not to drive between or interfere
with the procession while it is in motion unless you are directed to do so by a law
enforcement officer.
Driveways
If you enter a road from a driveway, alley, or roadside, you must yield to vehicles already on
the main road. You must yield to bicyclists and pedestrians on the sidewalk. Correct Ans-
Safety Rules for Pedestrians
If you are a pedestrian, you should look to the left and the right before stepping off any curb.
You should cross only at intersections or designated crosswalks.
Drivers are always more alert for pedestrians when they approach intersections. Always cross
with the green light or "WALK" signal. Make sure you have enough time to cross. Although
the motorist must yield, the motorist may not see you in time.
, Speed laws and right of way- Questions and Answers
If you are walking along a highway, always walk on the shoulder on the left side, facing traffic.
Try to wear light colored clothing or use a flashlight to make you more visible to drivers at
night.
Bicyclists
If you ride a bicycle in Florida, your bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle. If you are riding
using a public roadway, you are considered an operator of a motor vehicle and are
responsible for observing traffic laws. With few exceptions, there is only one road and it is up
to motorists and you to treat each other with care and respect. Adherence to the law is the
foundation of respect. Correct Ans-Blind Persons
The primary traveling aids for people who are blind are often white canes or trained guide
dogs. Independent travel for these people involves some risk that can be greatly reduced
when you, the driver, are aware of the use and meaning of a white cane or guide dog.
You must always yield the right-of-way to persons who are blind. When you encounter a
pedestrian 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.
Mobility-Impaired Persons
You must yield the right-of-way to mobility-impaired persons. When a pedestrian is crossing a
public street or highway and the pedestrian is using a walker, a crutch, or an orthopedic cane
or wheelchair, you must come to a complete stop. Correct Ans-Review
No matter what the speed limit sign may say, determine the safe speed to travel based on
several factors. Be careful since it may actually be illegal to drive at the posted speed limit if
weather, visibility, traffic, and roadway surface conditions adversely affect the driving
environment.
