Florida Permit Test Practice (Class E
Driver's License) Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
What happens to a force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed?
- ANSWER-When you double your speed your force of impact is increased by 4x.
When you triple your speed your force of impact is increased by 9x
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area? -
ANSWER-30 mph
What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway? - ANSWER-70 mph
Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slowly? - ANSWER-Yes, for blocking the
safe movement of traffic
What are the steps for making a smooth stop? - ANSWER-Check mirrors and blind
spots for traffic to rear. Release the accelerator to slow vehicle. Press on the brake
pedal to turn on brake lights, use a steady pressure for a smooth stop
Arm signal for left turn, right turn, and slow or stop - ANSWER-A left turn is arm
extended straight outwards, right is arm extended out and turned upwards, stop is
out and downwards.
How long should you signal before making a left or right turn? - ANSWER-100 feet
When can you use a three-point turn? Where should you never make a three-point
turn? - ANSWER-If the road is too narrow for a u-turn and you can't go around a
block. Never make a three-point turn where u-turns are not allowed, on curves or
hills, or the highway
What is an open intersection? When must you yield right of way? - ANSWER-One
without traffic control signs or signals. You must yield 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-When overtaking and passing
What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What
should you do? - ANSWER-You are facing traffic the wrong way and risk a head-on
collision. Turn around or get into the proper lane immediately
What is the recommended safe following distance? - ANSWER-Four seconds
, When should you increase your following distance? - ANSWER-Unusual weather or
traffic conditions such as rain, low visibility (fog, night, dusk), when being passed,
carrying a heavy load, stopped behind a vehicle on an incline when following
motorcycles, emergency vehicles, vehicles with a blocked rear view
What are blind spots? - ANSWER-Areas near the left and right rear corners that you
can't see in your rear view mirrors or with your peripheral vision.
How do you check your blind spot when preparing to change lanes or turn? -
ANSWER-Turn your head to make sure these areas are clear
Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass? - ANSWER--When there is a single or
double solid line dividing lanes
-when the double-sided yellow line is 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
-at crosswalks where a vehicle is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross
Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane or an expressway? -
ANSWER-If traffic is too heavy and there is not enough space to merge safely
What should you do if you drive past your exit on an interstate highway? - ANSWER-
Go on to the next one
Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the
highway? - ANSWER-Move it completely off the pavement, if possible park the
vehicle where it can be seen 200 feet in every direction, turn on emergency flashers,
and get passengers out of the vehicle to the side where there is no traffic
What is the farthest away you can park from a curb? - ANSWER-you must not park
more than one foot 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-With a
manual transmission, put the vehicle in reverse when downhill and first when uphill.
With automatic, set the vehicle in 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, 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, 20 feet of an
intersection or entrance to rescue station, 30 feet of a rural mail box on a State
highway or any flashing signal,50 feet of a railroad crossing
Driver's License) Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
What happens to a force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed?
- ANSWER-When you double your speed your force of impact is increased by 4x.
When you triple your speed your force of impact is increased by 9x
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area? -
ANSWER-30 mph
What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway? - ANSWER-70 mph
Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slowly? - ANSWER-Yes, for blocking the
safe movement of traffic
What are the steps for making a smooth stop? - ANSWER-Check mirrors and blind
spots for traffic to rear. Release the accelerator to slow vehicle. Press on the brake
pedal to turn on brake lights, use a steady pressure for a smooth stop
Arm signal for left turn, right turn, and slow or stop - ANSWER-A left turn is arm
extended straight outwards, right is arm extended out and turned upwards, stop is
out and downwards.
How long should you signal before making a left or right turn? - ANSWER-100 feet
When can you use a three-point turn? Where should you never make a three-point
turn? - ANSWER-If the road is too narrow for a u-turn and you can't go around a
block. Never make a three-point turn where u-turns are not allowed, on curves or
hills, or the highway
What is an open intersection? When must you yield right of way? - ANSWER-One
without traffic control signs or signals. You must yield 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-When overtaking and passing
What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What
should you do? - ANSWER-You are facing traffic the wrong way and risk a head-on
collision. Turn around or get into the proper lane immediately
What is the recommended safe following distance? - ANSWER-Four seconds
, When should you increase your following distance? - ANSWER-Unusual weather or
traffic conditions such as rain, low visibility (fog, night, dusk), when being passed,
carrying a heavy load, stopped behind a vehicle on an incline when following
motorcycles, emergency vehicles, vehicles with a blocked rear view
What are blind spots? - ANSWER-Areas near the left and right rear corners that you
can't see in your rear view mirrors or with your peripheral vision.
How do you check your blind spot when preparing to change lanes or turn? -
ANSWER-Turn your head to make sure these areas are clear
Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass? - ANSWER--When there is a single or
double solid line dividing lanes
-when the double-sided yellow line is 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
-at crosswalks where a vehicle is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross
Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane or an expressway? -
ANSWER-If traffic is too heavy and there is not enough space to merge safely
What should you do if you drive past your exit on an interstate highway? - ANSWER-
Go on to the next one
Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the
highway? - ANSWER-Move it completely off the pavement, if possible park the
vehicle where it can be seen 200 feet in every direction, turn on emergency flashers,
and get passengers out of the vehicle to the side where there is no traffic
What is the farthest away you can park from a curb? - ANSWER-you must not park
more than one foot 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-With a
manual transmission, put the vehicle in reverse when downhill and first when uphill.
With automatic, set the vehicle in 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, 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, 20 feet of an
intersection or entrance to rescue station, 30 feet of a rural mail box on a State
highway or any flashing signal,50 feet of a railroad crossing
