FL Driving Permit Road Rules Graded A+

FL Driving Permit Road Rules Graded A+ In a crash, what are your chances of surviving if you wear shoulder belts and lap belts. The chances are twice as good. Over how much percent of the deaths could be prevented by using crash-tested child restraints? Injuries? Over 90 percent for deaths. 80 percent for injuries. What is the standard speed limit in municipal speed areas? 30 mph. What is the standard speed limit in a business or residential area? 30. What is the standard speed limit for the rural interstate? 70 mph. What is the standard speed limit for limited access highways? 70 mph. What is the standard speed limit for all other roads and highways? 55 mph. What is the standard speed limit for school zones? 20 mph. Who has right-of-way in Florida? No one. Can you park in curbs painted yellow? No. When driving in fog or smoke, which headlights should you use? Low-beam. When skidding, what should you do? Take foot of gas pedal, do not use brakes, steer the car into the direction of the skid to straighten the vehicle out. Then steer in the direction you wish to go. Only pump breaks gently if you are about to hit something. Which lane of a three-lane of five-lane highway is used only for turning left? The center lane. What does a solid yellow line to the right of a broken center line mean? Passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane, except when turning left. What do you do when you see a yellow X lane signal? A yellow X means that your lane signal is going to change to red. Prepare to leave the lane safely. What do you do if you experience brake failure? Pump the brake pedal hard and fast, except for vehicles with anti-lock brakes. Shift to a lower gear. Apply the parking brake slowly and make sure that you are holding down the release lever or button. This will prevent your rear wheels from locking and your vehicle from skidding. Rub your tires on the curb to slow your vehicle, or pull off the road into an open space. How far ahead should you look when you are on the open highway? About a quarter of a mile. Why shouldn't you rely on another driver's signal light? The lights may have been left on from an earlier turn or lane change. You come to a sharp crest of a hill. What should you do? Slow down. When a large truck wants to pass you, what should you do? Slow down to shorten the time required to pass. What would be a reason for approaching a sharp curve slowly? To be able to stop if there is someone in the roadway. Under most conditions what is a safe following distance? 3 seconds or more. How many drinks does it take to affect your driving? One. How do seat belts and shoulder straps help the driver control the car? They keep you from sliding on your seat in sudden stops and turns, and they keep you behind the wheel if you are hit from the side. Why should you clean your headlights? Dirty headlights greatly reduce your ability to see If you break the law or become an unsafe driver, what can happen to your license? Suspended, Revoked, or Canceled. A license can be suspended if... You do not stop for a school bus, or fail to pay child support. A license must be revoked if... You drive under the influence of alcohols, drugs or other controlled substances. If you do not stop to give assistance when your vehicle in a crash causes death or personal injury. And if you receive 3 major offenses within a 5-year period. Are fines tripled when infractions occur within a school zone or construction zone? Yes. Can your license be suspended if you receive 12 point within a 12-month period? 18 point within a 18 month period? 24 within a 24? Yes. Yes. Yes. Can your license be suspended for 30 days if you receive 12 points in one year? Yes. What happens to drivers under the age of 18 who accumulate four or more points within a 12-month