20 questions from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. 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.”
2. Under what condition may bicyclists ride more than two abreast?
Answer: When riding on a path or part of a roadway reserved for bicycles. The handbook allows riding more than two abreast only on paths or bicycle-reserved roadway parts.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 90: “If riding with others, bicyclists may not ride more than two side-by-side unless it is a path or part of a roadway reserved for bicycles.”
3. 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.”
4. If you are pulled over at night, what action does the handbook recommend to assist with visibility?
Answer: Turn on your interior lights. The handbook specifically advises turning on interior lights during nighttime stops to help the officer see inside the vehicle.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 84: “Turn on your interior lights if you are pulled over at night to assist with visibility.”
5. 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.”
6. How often must career offenders report in person to the driver license service center?
Answer: Every time their license is subject to renewal and within two working days after any change in name or address. Career offenders are required to report in person upon license renewal and shortly after any changes to their personal information.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 19: “Career offenders must report in person to the driver license service center every time their driver license or ID card is subject to renewal and within two working days after any change in name or address.”
7. 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.”
8. 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.”
9. According to the Implied Consent Law, what happens to your license if you refuse to take a breath or blood alcohol test when asked by a law enforcement officer?
Answer: Your license will automatically be suspended for one year. The handbook states that refusing the test results in an automatic one-year suspension of the driver's license.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 34: “If you refuse to take the tests when asked, your license will automatically be suspended for one year.”
10. 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.”
11. What is the maximum time a vehicle may remain stopped on the shoulder of a limited-access highway?
Answer: No more than six hours. The handbook specifies a six-hour limit for stopping on the shoulder during emergencies.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 72: “Never stop on the pavement, shoulder, or connecting ramp except in an emergency. If your vehicle breaks down, you must move it completely of the pavement. (No more than six hours.)”
12. 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.”
13. 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.”
14. What specific condition allows a minor to be exempt from the requirement of having a parent or guardian sign the license application?
Answer: Being married. Married minors are exempt from the standard parental consent signature requirement if they provide a certified marriage certificate.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 17: “Married minors must show certified marriage certificate.”
15. Before returning to your lane after passing, what specific visual confirmation must you see in your rear-view mirror?
Answer: The tires of the vehicle you passed. The handbook states that the driver must see the tires of the passed vehicle in the rear-view mirror before merging back.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 75: “Do not return to the right side of the road until you can see the tires of the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror.”
16. How long must a DUI conviction remain on a driver's record?
Answer: 75 years. The handbook specifies that a DUI conviction stays on the driving record for a period of 75 years.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 43: “A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction must remain on your driving record for 75 years.”
17. Which vehicle type is prohibited from entering limited-access highways?
Answer: Motor-driven cycles with 150 cubic centimeter displacement or less. The handbook lists specific vehicle types that are banned, including small motor scooters under 150cc.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 71: “Pedestrians, hitchhikers, bicycles, animal-drawn vehicles, and motor-driven cycles/motor scooters (with 150 cubic centimeter displacement or less) are not allowed on limited-access highways.”
18. 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.”
19. 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.”
20. Under the Zero Tolerance law, what is required for a driver under 21 years of age with a Blood Alcohol Level (BAL) of .05 or higher?
Answer: Attend a substance abuse course. The handbook specifies that drivers under 21 with a BAL of .05 or higher must attend a substance abuse course.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 34: “Any driver under 21 with a BAL of .05 or higher is required to attend a substance abuse course.”