DMV Florida Written Practice Test | FL DMV Permit Car Test 5

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1.When should drivers drive across or park on a median?

When they need to rest.

When they need to make a phone call.s

When they want to turn around.

They should never drive into a median.

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2.Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

Just before changing lanes.

At any time.

After changing lanes.

Early enough for others to know your plans.

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3.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.

Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.

Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Tells drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown.

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4.When you are being tailgated:

Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.

If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

Never slow down abruptly.

All of the above.

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5.When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger:

Don’t make eye contact.

Don't react with hand gestures.

Distance yourself from the situation.

All of these.

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6.Florida law requires you to use headlights:

To get the attention of vehicles surrounding you.

During a clear day.

Between sunset and sunrise.

If you are driving while tired.

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7.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should come to a complete stop.

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

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8.You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

Stop and wait for the light to change.

Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.

Drive carefully through the intersection.

Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.

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9.You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:

Blow your horn.

Slam on your brakes.

Turn on your four-way flashers.

Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.

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10.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Maintain their speed and proceed.

Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.

Yield to all other drivers.

Be prepared to yield.

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11.This sign shows one type of:

Intersection.

Road curve.

Right turn.

Lane change.

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12.While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?

Slow down and wait until there is no traffic approaching, then pass the bicyclist while leaving him or her sufficient space.

Continue driving straight. It is the bicyclist’s responsibility to get out of your way.

Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.

Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.

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13.This road sign means:

The left lane is reserved for vehicles with a specific number of occupants.

Specific turning movements are allowed from specific lanes.

Do not enter.

Drivers in both lanes are responsible for merging smoothly.

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14.You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:

You are able to clearly see the road ahead.

You can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic.

Your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass.

All of the above.

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15.As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

Slows down your reactions

Makes you feel less confident.

Begins to metabolize itself more quickly.

Decreases the number of driving errors.

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16.When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

Turn your wheels to the left.

Turn your wheels to the right.

Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.

Back slowly

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17.Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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18.When you need to change lanes, it is important to:

Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.

Check your blind spot.

Make sure the lane is clear before entering.

All of the above.

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19.How long will a DUI conviction remain on your driving record?

One year.

10 years.

40 years.

75 years.

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20.This sign is used to warn drivers:

That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left.

That the road curves ahead.

About upcoming intersections.

About road construction.

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21.A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.

Passing is not allowed from either direction.

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22.If you are driving in the left lane and a vehicle behind you is operating at a higher speed:

It is your right to continue using the left lane.

You are required by law to move out of the left lane.

You should ignore the other vehicle.

You should brake to get the other driver to slow down.

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23.To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:

Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.

Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.

Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.

None of the above.

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24.You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.

Stop as quickly as you can.

Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop.

Increase your speed to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

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25.Certain highway signs contain information about hazardous conditions. Such signs are known as:

Regulatory signs.

Warning signs.

Information signs.

Guide signs.

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26.A red flashing traffic light has the same meaning as a:

Solid red light.

Stop sign.

Yield sign.

Caution sign.

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27.What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

It helps driving skills but harms your judgement.

It harms both driving skills and judgement.

It has no effect on either driving skills or judgement.

It has no effect on judgement but it harms driving skills.

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28.You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

Stop and look for a train.

Slow down and look for a train.

Look for a train, then speed up.

Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.

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29.You are approaching a railroad crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard crossbuck. You should:

Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.

Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.

Only continue once cleared to do so by a flagger, if applicable.

All of the above.

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30.Alcohol:

Slows reflexes and reaction time.

Puts you to sleep.

Wakes you up.

Improves your judgment.

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31.It is important to slow down:

On narrow or winding roads.

At intersections or railroad crossings.

When the road is wet or slippery.

All of the above.

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32.A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:

There is an intersection just ahead.

You are approaching a construction area.

You will be required to turn left just ahead.

The road will get narrower.

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33.This sign means:

Highway changes ahead and to the right.

Hiking trails ahead and to the right.

Hotel ahead and to the right.

Hospital ahead and to the right.

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34.A speed restriction sign:

May be ignored in rainy, snowy, or icy conditions.

Has a triangular shape.

Is blue with black lettering.

Shows a recommended speed for a curve or turn.

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35.If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

Pull next to the driver and yell at them.

Let it go.

Flash your high beams at the driver.

Get back at the other driver by cutting them off.

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36.This sign means:

No U-turn.

No left turn.

No right turn.

No turning.

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37.Leaving the scene of a crash is:

Encouraged.

The most efficient way to handle an accident.

Not recommended, but is acceptable.

Against the law.

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38.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A green arrow:

Is used only on one-way streets.

Has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic must turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Means that you may proceed, but only if the green arrow is accompanied by a circular green light.

Points the way to an airport.

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39.If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.

Cross the tracks at your own risk.

Find an alternative route across tracks

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40.This road sign means:

Do not enter.

No parking.

No U-turn.

No left turn.

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41.When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.

Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.

Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.

Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.

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42.You must stop at a railroad crossing when:

Directed to do so by a flagger.

It is controlled by a stop sign.

Flashing red signals and gates are present and operating.

All of the above.

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43.Another driver is trying to pass your car. You should:

Pull off the road.

Signal to the other driver when it is safe for them to pass.

Check for oncoming traffic and adjust your speed to allow safe passing.

Speed up.

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44.When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic

After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed

After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection

After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph

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45.This road sign means:

Increase your speed.

Railroad crossing ahead.

Intersection ahead.

Four-way stop ahead.

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1.When should drivers drive across or park on a median?

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2.Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

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3.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

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4.When you are being tailgated:

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5.When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger:

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6.Florida law requires you to use headlights:

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7.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

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8.You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:

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9.You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:

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10.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

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11.This sign shows one type of:

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12.While driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, you encounter a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?

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13.This road sign means:

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14.You cannot pass safely on a two-way, two-lane street unless:

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15.As alcohol builds up in your blood, it:

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16.When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

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17.Under normal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:

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18.When you need to change lanes, it is important to:

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