20 questions from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. A 16-year-old licensed driver in Florida needs to drive home from work at 11:30 PM. Under what condition is this driving permitted?
Answer: The driver may drive alone because they are driving to or from work. The handbook allows a 16-year-old to drive alone between 11 pm and 6 am if they are driving to or from work.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 33: “A 16-year-old licensed driver may not drive between 11 pm and 6 am unless driving to or from work or accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older.”
2. How should a driver handle a situation where brakes become wet after driving in heavy rain and may not hold?
Answer: Slow down and gently push on the brake pedal. The handbook advises slowing down and gently applying the brake pedal to restore brake function after wet conditions.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 80: “If this happens, slow down and gently push on the brake pedal until your brakes are working again.”
3. Under what condition is a brake light required on a trailer weighing 3,000 pounds or less?
Answer: If the trailer or load blocks or hides the brake lights on the towing vehicle. The handbook specifies that a brake light is mandatory on lighter trailers only when the trailer itself obstructs the view of the towing vehicle's existing brake lights.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 49: “A brake light if the trailer or load blocks/hides the brake lights on the towing vehicle.”
4. When parking parallel to the curb, how far should the right-hand wheels be from the curb or side of the roadway?
Answer: Within 12 inches. The handbook specifies that wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb when parking parallel.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 73: “Park parallel to the curb in the direction of traffic, with right-hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the curb or side of roadway.”
5. Under what condition is a bicyclist permitted to use the full lane even if traveling slower than traffic?
Answer: When the lane is too narrow for both a car and bicycle to share. The handbook specifies that using the full lane is allowed when the lane width does not safely accommodate both vehicles side-by-side.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 89: “A bicyclist may use the full lane even while traveling below the speed of traffic if the lane is too narrow for both a car and bicycle to share.”
6. Why should you avoid using high beam headlights when following a commercial motor vehicle at night?
Answer: Bright lights will blind the driver when reflected off the side mirrors. High beams can reflect off the large mirrors of commercial trucks, temporarily blinding the driver and creating a hazard.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 90: “Bright lights will blind the driver when they reflect of the CMV’s large side mirrors.”
7. What action should a driver take if an animal is spotted on or near the road to warn other drivers?
Answer: Flash your headlights. The handbook instructs drivers to flash headlights specifically to alert other drivers of animals near the roadway.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 79: “Flash your headlights to warn other drivers when animals are spotted on or near the road.”
8. Under HB 425, which of the following scenarios requires a driver to move over for a stopped vehicle?
Answer: A vehicle stopped with one or more persons visibly present. The handbook lists vehicles with visibly present persons as requiring drivers to move over.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 4: “A vehicle that is stopped and one or more persons are visibly present.”
9. How should the lap belt be positioned when wearing a safety belt?
Answer: Around the hips. The handbook instructs drivers to wear the lap belt around their hips, distinguishing it from the shoulder belt which goes across the chest.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 35: “Wear your lap belt around your hips and wear your shoulder belt across your chest.”
10. Under what condition is a driver's license revoked rather than suspended or canceled?
Answer: Being found guilty of driving while under the influence of alcohol. The handbook categorizes DUI convictions under revocations, whereas insurance failures and fraudulent applications are listed under cancellations or suspensions respectively.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 39: “Your license must be REVOKED (termination of driving privilege) if you are found guilty of (or department records show): ◆ Driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances.”
11. What action should you take if your vehicle is being followed too closely?
Answer: Slow down and keep to the right. The handbook advises slowing down and staying to the right to accommodate a tailgating driver safely.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 70: “If your vehicle is being followed too closely, slow down and keep to the right.”
12. What should a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing behind a bus or truck?
Answer: Be prepared to stop, as these vehicles are often required to stop even if lights are not flashing. The handbook advises drivers to anticipate stops behind large vehicles because they have mandatory stop requirements at crossings regardless of signal status.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 65: “Be prepared to stop especially when following buses or trucks; many are required to stop at railroad crossings even when gates are up/lights are not flashing.”
13. During the day, what size red flag is required to mark the extremities of a load that extends more than four feet beyond the rear of a vehicle?
Answer: At least 18 inches square. The handbook states that daytime marking requires red flags that are at least 18 inches square.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 50: “During the day, red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the load.”
14. On a multi-lane roadway, if you cannot safely move over from the lane closest to a stationary emergency vehicle, what speed requirement applies?
Answer: Slow down to a speed of 20 MPH below the posted speed limit. The handbook mandates reducing speed by 20 MPH below the limit if a lane change is not safe.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 73: “If you cannot move over safely, you must slow down to a speed of 20 MPH below the posted speed limit.”
15. On a highway with four or more lanes and two-way traffic, where should you generally drive?
Answer: In the right lanes except when overtaking and passing. The handbook specifies that drivers should stay in the right lanes on multi-lane two-way roads unless passing.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 77: “If the road has four or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes except when overtaking and passing.”
16. How should you position your wheels when parking uphill without a curb?
Answer: To the right. The instructions state that when parking uphill without a curb, the wheels should be turned to the right.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 74: “Uphill without Curb Turn wheels to the right.”
17. When is it safe to enter a crosswalk according to pedestrian signals?
Answer: When the WALK sign is displayed. The handbook states that drivers may begin to cross the street when the WALK sign is displayed.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 63: “WALK or Walking Person. You may begin to cross the street.”
18. What action will disengage or "turn off" the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) during an emergency stop?
Answer: Removing steady pressure from the brake pedal or pumping the brakes. The handbook states that maintaining steady pressure is necessary for ABS function, and removing that pressure or pumping disables the system.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 48: “Removing steady pressure from the brake pedal or pumping the brakes will disengage or “turn off” the ABS.”
19. If your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks, what is the immediate required action?
Answer: Get everyone out immediately and get away from the car. The handbook mandates immediate evacuation of all occupants from the vehicle when stalled on tracks to ensure safety.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 87: “If your car stalls on the railroad tracks, get everyone out immediately and get away from the car!”
20. Under what condition must a driver wear corrective lenses while driving?
Answer: If they need them to pass the vision test. The requirement to wear corrective lenses is directly tied to needing them to pass the vision screening.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 27: “You must wear corrective lenses when you drive if you need to wear contact lenses or glasses to pass the vision test.”