Florida driver's License Handbook
Study Guide Questions and Answers
What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop? - ANSWER-the arm
signal for a left turn is your left arm held horizontally out your window.
the arm signal for a right turn is your left arm pointed straight up out your window.
the arm signal for slow or stop is your left arm pointed straight down out your
window.
How long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn? - ANSWER-
100 ft
When can you use a three point turn? Where should you never make a three point
turn? - ANSWER-use a three-point turn only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn
never make a three-point turn on a curve, hill, highway, or signs that prohibits U-
turns
What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way? - ANSWER-an
open intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals.
when you enter an open intersection, you must yield the right of way if:
• a vehicle is already in the intersection;
• you enter or cross a state highway from a secondary road;
• you enter a paved road from an unpaved road; or
• you plan to make a left turn and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite
direction
When may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes? With four lanes? -
ANSWER-always stay in the RIGHT lane
on a two-lane highway you must always drive in the right lane unless you are
overtaking and passing (where permitted)
if the road has four or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes except
when overtaking and passing
What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What
should you do? - ANSWER-red reflectors facing you means you are driving the
wrong way. turn around and go into the proper lane immediately
What is the recommended safe following distance? - ANSWER-keep a minimum of a
four second distance
When should you increase your following distance? - ANSWER-during unusual
weather or traffic conditions
, what are blind spots? - ANSWER-areas you cannot see even with your mirrors or
peripheral vision
how do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn?
- ANSWER-turn your head to make sure the blind spots areas are clear
Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass? - ANSWER-• where there is a single solid
line, or double-sided solid line dividing lanes;
• when the double-sided yellow line is solid in your lane;
• in Do Not Pass and No Passing zones;
• on hills or curves where you can't see at least 500 feet ahead;
• within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, railroad crossing, or intersection;
• when a school bus is stopped and has its warning flashers on and stop sign
extended;
• at crosswalks where a vehicle has stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross.
Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an expressway?
- ANSWER-unless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely
What should you do if you drive past your exit on a limited access highway? -
ANSWER-if you pass your exit, you must go to the next one
Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the
highway? - ANSWER-if your vehicle breaks down, you must move it completely off
the pavement . (No more than six hours.)
What is the farthest away you can park from a curb? - ANSWER-no more than 12
inches away from the curb
if you have a manual transmission, what gear should you put the car in when parking
downhill? uphill? what if you have an automatic transmission? - ANSWER-manual
gearing when parking: reverse (downhill), first (uphill)
automatic gearing when parking: park
where is parking prohibited? - ANSWER-• Crosswalks
•Sidewalks
•Bicycle lanes
•Intersections
• Bridges
•Overpasses
• Tunnels
• In front of driveways
• By yellow painted curbs
• NO PARKING or DISABLED PERMIT ONLY zones
• On the roadway side of another parked vehicle (double parking)
• On highway pavement not marked for parking
• Anywhere that blocks or creates a hazard for other vehicles
• Or within:
◆ 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Study Guide Questions and Answers
What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop? - ANSWER-the arm
signal for a left turn is your left arm held horizontally out your window.
the arm signal for a right turn is your left arm pointed straight up out your window.
the arm signal for slow or stop is your left arm pointed straight down out your
window.
How long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn? - ANSWER-
100 ft
When can you use a three point turn? Where should you never make a three point
turn? - ANSWER-use a three-point turn only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn
never make a three-point turn on a curve, hill, highway, or signs that prohibits U-
turns
What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way? - ANSWER-an
open intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals.
when you enter an open intersection, you must yield the right of way if:
• a vehicle is already in the intersection;
• you enter or cross a state highway from a secondary road;
• you enter a paved road from an unpaved road; or
• you plan to make a left turn and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite
direction
When may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes? With four lanes? -
ANSWER-always stay in the RIGHT lane
on a two-lane highway you must always drive in the right lane unless you are
overtaking and passing (where permitted)
if the road has four or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes except
when overtaking and passing
What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What
should you do? - ANSWER-red reflectors facing you means you are driving the
wrong way. turn around and go into the proper lane immediately
What is the recommended safe following distance? - ANSWER-keep a minimum of a
four second distance
When should you increase your following distance? - ANSWER-during unusual
weather or traffic conditions
, what are blind spots? - ANSWER-areas you cannot see even with your mirrors or
peripheral vision
how do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn?
- ANSWER-turn your head to make sure the blind spots areas are clear
Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass? - ANSWER-• where there is a single solid
line, or double-sided solid line dividing lanes;
• when the double-sided yellow line is solid in your lane;
• in Do Not Pass and No Passing zones;
• on hills or curves where you can't see at least 500 feet ahead;
• within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, railroad crossing, or intersection;
• when a school bus is stopped and has its warning flashers on and stop sign
extended;
• at crosswalks where a vehicle has stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross.
Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an expressway?
- ANSWER-unless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely
What should you do if you drive past your exit on a limited access highway? -
ANSWER-if you pass your exit, you must go to the next one
Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the
highway? - ANSWER-if your vehicle breaks down, you must move it completely off
the pavement . (No more than six hours.)
What is the farthest away you can park from a curb? - ANSWER-no more than 12
inches away from the curb
if you have a manual transmission, what gear should you put the car in when parking
downhill? uphill? what if you have an automatic transmission? - ANSWER-manual
gearing when parking: reverse (downhill), first (uphill)
automatic gearing when parking: park
where is parking prohibited? - ANSWER-• Crosswalks
•Sidewalks
•Bicycle lanes
•Intersections
• Bridges
•Overpasses
• Tunnels
• In front of driveways
• By yellow painted curbs
• NO PARKING or DISABLED PERMIT ONLY zones
• On the roadway side of another parked vehicle (double parking)
• On highway pavement not marked for parking
• Anywhere that blocks or creates a hazard for other vehicles
• Or within:
◆ 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
