Florida DMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is not pass the stopped vehicle.

When a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, you must not pass the stopped vehicle even if there are two lanes available. This is a frequent hazard for pedestrians.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

When making a left turn at an intersection, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, other vehicles already in the intersection, and oncoming vehicles. The law says who must yield the right-of-way; it does not give anyone the right-of-way. You must do everything possible to avoid striking a pedestrian, property, or another vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is No, you cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

In Florida, you are not allowed to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (There are also many other places where you are not allowed to park. Check for signs that may prohibit or limit parking.)

Source: Where Parking is Not Allowed, Parking, Section 5: Driving Safely, Florida Driver License Handbook

Not quite. The answer is keep both hands on the steering wheel.

On your driving skills test, you should maintain a following distance of at least three to four seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you. Signal every time you plan to turn or change lanes, even if you can't see pedestrians or other vehicles around. Maintain proper posture: Keep both hands on the steering wheel and do not rest your elbow on the window.

Not quite. The answer is four times.

When you increase your speed, your braking distance increases as the square of the speed increase. If you double your speed, your braking distance becomes not twice as long but four times as long. If you triple your speed, your braking distance becomes nine times as long.

Not quite. The answer is yield to vehicles already on the main road.

Drivers entering a road from a driveway, an alley, or the roadside must yield to vehicles already on the main road and to bicyclists and pedestrians on the sidewalk, shared-use path, or bike lanes.

Not quite. The answer is traffic entering or leaving the expressway

If you are in the right lane, leave room for vehicles entering the expressway. The right lane should remain open for traffic entering or leaving the expressway as much as possible.

Not quite. The answer is Straight

While you're waiting for oncoming traffic to clear before you make a left turn, keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead until you start the turn. This will keep you from being pushed into oncoming traffic if another vehicle hits you from behind.

Not quite. The answer is four-second

The most frequent cause of rear-end collisions is tailgating (following the vehicle in front of you too closely). To help avoid such collisions, maintain at least a four-second following distance behind the vehicle in front of you. Under poor driving conditions, increase your following distance even more.

Not quite. The answer is oncoming vehicles.

When making a left turn at a controlled intersection (i.e., one with signs or signals), you must first yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians within the crosswalk or intersection.

Not quite. The answer is hand and arm extended upward.

You must use hand signals or directional signals to show that you are about to turn, change lanes, or overtake a vehicle. The correct hand signal to indicate a right turn is hand and arm extended upward.

Not quite. The answer is only on the left of the vehicle.

When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only on the left of the vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is shifting your eyes frequently.

Highway hypnosis is a condition of drowsiness or unawareness induced by monotony, the sounds of the wind and the tires on the pavement, and the steady hum of the engine. Try to prevent the condition by shifting your eyes from one area of the roadway to another and focusing them upon various objects near and far, left and right. Talking on a cell phone or changing lanes frequently can be dangerous.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, for at least 100 feet.

Under Florida law, you must signal for at least 100 feet before you turn. You must signal even if you don't see any other vehicles around. The most dangerous vehicle could be the one you don't see. [Making Turns, Section 5: Driving Safely, Florida Driver License Handbook],

Source: FL Stat § 316.155

Not quite. The answer is come to a complete stop.

When you are approaching a drawbridge with a red signal, you must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line. A red signal means that the bridge is in operation and the roadway is closed to all pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic.

Not quite. The answer is turn right and merge into traffic

A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection in which vehicles travel counterclockwise around a central island. To enter a roundabout, you must turn right and yield the right-of-way to vehicles that are already in the circle.

Not quite. The answer is nearest to the right side of the road.

Maintain the same approximate speed as surrounding vehicles when possible, but never exceed the posted speed limits. If you are driving slower than other traffic, stay in the lane nearest to the right side of the road.

Not quite. The answer is Continue to the next exit.

If you miss your exit on a limited-access highway, don't stop, back up, or try to turn around. Doing so greatly increases the likelihood of a collision. Instead, take the next exit and reenter the freeway to return to the exit you missed.

Not quite. The answer is not to leave the pavement.

This sign warns you about a soft shoulder. The dirt on the side of the road is soft. Don't leave the pavement except in an emergency.

Not quite. The answer is to parallel park.

Backing up is dangerous because it is hard for you to see everything behind your vehicle and other drivers don't usually expect a vehicle to be backing toward them. Try to avoid backing into traffic. However, to enter a driveway or parallel parking space, back into it unless signs prohibit doing so. That way, you will be going forward when you pull out.