20 questions from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. Under HB 1087, which activity allows an obligor to enter a payment agreement with a deferred start date to avoid driver license suspension?
Answer: Participating in good faith in job training. The handbook specifies that participating in good faith job training is a valid reason for deferring payments to avoid license suspension.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 5: “Expands the reasons the obligor may enter into a payment agreement with a deferred start date and avoid suspension of their driver license and motor vehicle registration, to include when the obligor is participating in good faith in job training.”
2. 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.”
3. How long must an ignition interlock device be installed for a second DUI offense?
Answer: At least one continuous year. The guidelines for a second DUI offense specify that the ignition interlock device must be installed for at least one continuous year.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 34: “Ignition Interlock Device: At least one continuous year.”
4. What is the total minimum stopping distance for a vehicle traveling at 50 MPH?
Answer: 268 feet. The total stopping distance, which combines perception, reaction, and braking distances, is stated to be a minimum of 268 feet at this speed.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 68: “At 50 MPH, you will travel a minimum of 268 feet...nearly the length of a football field.”
5. 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.”
6. What is the required duration for the Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) course?
Answer: 12 hours. The handbook states that the Advanced Driver Improvement course must be completed for a duration of 12 hours.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 37: “complete a 12 hour Advanced Driver Improvement (ADI) course;”
7. How far must the license plate light make the license plate visible?
Answer: 50 feet. The rule requires a white light that ensures the license plate is visible from a distance of 50 feet.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 46: “White light that makes the license plate visible from 50 feet.”
8. 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!”
9. What is the consequence of refusing to sign a traffic ticket issued by an officer?
Answer: Your refusal may result in your arrest. The handbook states that refusing to sign the ticket can lead to arrest, distinguishing this from signing which is not an admission of guilt.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 84: “However, the refusal to sign a traffic ticket may result in your arrest.”
10. When an officer approaches your vehicle during a traffic stop, which specific action regarding communication is recommended?
Answer: Lower the corresponding window so you and the officer can better communicate. The handbook instructs drivers to lower the window corresponding to the side the officer approaches to facilitate communication.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 84: “Lower the corresponding window so you and the officer can better communicate.”
11. On a two-lane roadway, what speed requirement applies if the posted speed limit is 20 MPH or less?
Answer: You must travel at 5 MPH. The handbook states that on two-lane roads with a speed limit of 20 MPH or less, drivers must travel at 5 MPH.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 73: “If the speed limit is 20 MPH or less, you must travel at 5 MPH.”
12. When driving behind a motorcycle, why does the handbook recommend increasing your following distance?
Answer: Because motorcyclists have greater chances of falling on wet, gravel, or metal surfaces. The handbook states that increased stopping and steering distance is needed because motorcycles are more prone to falling on specific surfaces like wet roads or metal bridges.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 70: “The chances of a motorcyclist falling are greater on wet or gravel roads, or metal surfaces such as bridges. You will need extra stopping/ steering distance to avoid hitting the motorcycle/rider.”
13. Which of the following is the correct procedure for handling a small vehicle fire?
Answer: Attempt to extinguish the fire only if you have a portable extinguisher and the fire is small. The handbook specifies that drivers should attempt to extinguish the fire only if they have a portable extinguisher and the fire is small.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 87: “Attempt to extinguish the fire only if you have a portable extinguisher and the fire is small.”
14. What is the maximum number of spotlights, cowl lights, fender lights, fog lights, or other extra lights permitted on a vehicle?
Answer: Two. The handbook lists having more than two of these specific auxiliary lights as equipment that is not permitted.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 46: “More than two spotlights, cowl or fender lights, fog lights, or other extra lights.”
15. What must a driver always have with them while driving a registered vehicle?
Answer: The vehicle's registration. The handbook mandates that drivers must always have their vehicle's registration with them while operating the vehicle.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 45: “Your vehicle must always have a current license plate and you must always have your vehicle’s registration when you are driving.”
16. When is it permissible to use the left lane on a two-lane highway?
Answer: When overtaking and passing. The handbook states that drivers must stay in the right lane on two-lane highways except when overtaking and passing.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 76: “On a two-lane highway you must always drive in the right lane unless you are overtaking and passing (where permitted).”
17. 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.”
18. What is the only exception to the rule of never backing up on an entrance or exit ramp?
Answer: If you see a WRONG WAY or DO NOT ENTER sign or red reflectors on lane lines. Backing up is prohibited unless specific signage or reflectors indicate the driver is facing the wrong direction.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 73: “Never back up on an entrance ramp or exit ramp. The ONLY exception to this is if you see a WRONG WAY or DO NOT ENTER sign or red reflectors on lane lines.”
19. When does a Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking system provide automatic braking?
Answer: When the driver has not acted to avoid a crash after sensors detect a pedestrian. The handbook states that this system engages automatically only if the driver fails to take action to avoid hitting a detected pedestrian.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 47: “The system will provide automatic braking if the driver has not acted to avoid a crash.”
20. How long is an ID card valid for a person aged 5 to 14 years?
Answer: Four years. The handbook states that ID cards for individuals aged 5 through 14 have a validity period of four years.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 19: “ID cards issued to persons 5–14 years of age will be valid for four years; all others will be valid for eight years.”