20 questions from the Official Florida Driver License Handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. What equipment must a vehicle have if the driver holds a license with the 'Outside Rear-view Mirror' restriction?
Answer: The vehicle must have an outside rear-view mirror (left side) on the car. The handbook specifies that this restriction requires the presence of an outside rear-view mirror on the left side of the vehicle.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 18: “Outside Rear-view Mirror. The vehicle the person is driving must have an out-side rear-view mirror (left side) on the car.”
2. When driving a passenger vehicle, how far may a load extend beyond the line of the fenders on the right side?
Answer: No more than 6 inches. The rule limits the overhang on the right side to no more than 6 inches beyond the fender line.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 50: “extending more than 6 inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side”
3. How far ahead must low-beam headlights show objects?
Answer: 150 feet. The handbook specifies that headlights must show objects 150 feet ahead, while being visible from 1,000 feet.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 46: “Show objects 150 feet ahead. Visible from 1,000 feet.”
4. Which of the following is required for operators of mopeds?
Answer: A Class E driver license. The handbook distinguishes mopeds from motorcycles by stating that moped operators need a Class E license but do not require a motorcycle endorsement.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 95: “Operators of mopeds must have a Class E driver license. A motorcycle endorsement is not required.”
5. When recovering from an unintentional departure from the roadway, what is the recommended action regarding speed?
Answer: Take your foot off the gas and do not slam on the brakes. The handbook instructs drivers to take their foot off the gas and avoid slamming on the brakes when recovering from leaving the roadway.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 87: “Take your foot off the gas and do not slam on the brakes.”
6. What color are construction and maintenance signs usually?
Answer: Orange. The handbook states that construction and maintenance signs are usually orange in color.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 62: “The signs—usually diamond shaped and/or orange in color—notify drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions near work areas.”
7. According to the handbook, which of the following is listed as a common distraction that involves taking your hands off the steering wheel?
Answer: Adjusting radio or climate controls. The handbook categorizes adjusting controls as a manual distraction because it requires taking hands off the wheel, whereas the other options are cognitive or visual distractions.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 42: “Manual—taking your hands off the steering wheel”
8. How should a driver check blind spots before changing lanes or making certain turns?
Answer: By turning your head to make sure these areas are clear. The instructions require drivers to physically turn their heads to verify blind spots are clear, rather than relying only on mirrors or cameras.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 68: “Before you move to change lanes on a highway, pass on any road, or make certain turns, turn your head to make sure these areas are clear.”
9. How many stop lamps are required on every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer?
Answer: Two or more stop lamps. The general rule requires two or more stop lamps, with a specific exception for older vehicles.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 50: “Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer must have two or more stop lamps (one stop lamp is permitted on vehicles built before January 1, 1972).”
10. When should a driver watch for children near a school according to the handbook?
Answer: At all times. The handbook instructs drivers to watch for children at all times near schools, noting this applies beyond just school hours.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 65: “Watch for children at all times, not just during school hours.”
11. According to the handbook, how should a driver operate the brakes in an emergency situation if their vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)?
Answer: Press down hard on the brake pedal, hold it, and steer out of danger. The handbook instructs ABS drivers to apply hard, steady pressure and steer, distinguishing this from the pumping action required for conventional brakes.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 48: “Drivers with ABS need to press down hard on the brake pedal, hold it, and steer out of danger.”
12. What type of lamp is required for transporting logs or pulpwood that extend more than four feet beyond the rear of the vehicle?
Answer: One amber strobe-type lamp. The handbook specifies that an amber strobe-type lamp is required for this specific type of projecting load.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 50: “you must have one amber strobe-type lamp equipped so that the lamp is visible from the rear and both sides of the projecting load”
13. Which type of lens is not recognized in Florida for meeting visual standards?
Answer: Telescopic lenses. The handbook specifies that telescopic lenses are not accepted for satisfying the vision requirements.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 27: “(The use of telescopic lenses to meet visual standards is not recognized in Florida.)”
14. When driving on a one-way street with two or more lanes, which side of the road may bicyclists ride on?
Answer: The left-hand side. The handbook allows bicyclists to ride on the left-hand side of one-way streets with multiple lanes.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 89: “When operating a bicycle on a one-way street with two or more traffic lanes, bicyclists may ride on the left-hand side of the road.”
15. In a multi-lane roundabout, which lane should a driver use if they intend to make a U-turn?
Answer: The left lane. The handbook specifies that the left lane is required for going left or making a U-turn in multi-lane roundabouts.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 71: “To go straight or left, and to make a U-turn, use the left lane.”
16. Which of the following is a specific exception where insurance companies are permitted to impose an additional premium despite a driver completing a basic driver improvement course?
Answer: Exceeding the speed limit by more than 15 MPH. The handbook lists exceeding the speed limit by more than 15 MPH as a specific exception to the insurance premium protection.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 26: “Insurance companies cannot impose an additional premium or refuse to renew a policy for motor vehicle insurance solely because the insured committed a non-criminal traffic infraction, with the following exceptions: a second infraction within 18 months; a third infraction within 36 months; or exceeding the speed limit by more than 15 MPH.”
17. What is the recommended frequency for taking breaks on long trips to avoid drowsy driving?
Answer: Every 100 miles or 2 hours. The guidelines advise stopping every 100 miles or every 2 hours during long journeys to maintain alertness.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 43: “On long trips, take a break every 100 miles or 2 hours.”
18. In DUI cases involving death or serious injury, who is authorized to draw blood from the driver?
Answer: A doctor, nurse, or other health professional. The handbook specifies that in cases involving death or serious injury, blood must be drawn by qualified health professionals such as doctors or nurses.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 34: “The blood must be drawn by a doctor, nurse, or other health professional.”
19. What is the maximum number of times an individual may elect to attend a basic driver improvement course in their lifetime?
Answer: Five times. The handbook limits the number of lifetime elections to five.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 26: “A person may make no more than five elections in a lifetime.”
20. When a disabled vehicle is stopped on the side of the road, what visibility distance should the driver aim for when choosing a parking spot?
Answer: The vehicle should be visible for 200 feet in each direction. The handbook states that the disabled vehicle should be parked where it is visible for 200 feet in each direction.
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, page 86: “If possible, park where the disabled vehicle can be seen for 200 feet in each direction.”