Florida DMV Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

If you see a vehicle coming toward you in your lane, brake hard, sound your horn, flash your headlights, and veer as far to the right as you safely can. Don't try to veer to your left. The other driver may suddenly recover and pull back into that lane, leading to a head-on collision. Head-on collisions are often fatal.

Not quite. The answer is 6

Leaving the scene of an accident is a misdemeanor of the second degree. If you are convicted of leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) involving more than $50 in damage but no injuries, you may be fined up to $500, sentenced to up to 60 days in jail, or both. Also, six points will be added to your driving record. In Florida, the maximum number of points for any single violation is six. [Point System, 9. Your Driving Privilege, Official Florida Driver's Handbook], [FL Stat § 316.061], [FL Stat § 775.082],

Source: FL Stat § 775.083

Not quite. The answer is not depend on your mirrors. Instead, turn your head to look through the rear window.

Before you back up, make sure that it is safe to do so and will not interfere with other traffic. It is a good idea to walk behind the vehicle to make sure that a child, pet, or toy is not in the way. Turn your head so you can look over your shoulder and through the rear window. Do not depend on your mirrors; they have blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is the steering wheel to lock.

Never turn your ignition key to the lock position while your vehicle is in motion. Doing so will cause the steering wheel to lock, resulting in loss of control. The steering lock has been standard equipment since 1969. It is intended to prevent a thief who starts your car without the key from steering it.

Not quite. The answer is pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle before dealing with the situation.

Do not take your eyes off the road to turn around to deal with the needs of passengers, children or pets. If you must give attention to passengers or animals, pull over to the side of the road and park your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is in the direction of the skid.

If your rear wheels start to skid, DON'T PANIC and don't brake yet. Instead, turn the steering wheel in the direction that you want your vehicle to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left; if they are sliding right, steer right. The rear wheels may overshoot and start to skid in the opposite direction. To prevent this, turn the steering wheel the other way as soon as your vehicle starts to straighten out. This procedure, called "steering into the skid," will get the rear of your vehicle back in line with the front.

Not quite. The answer is quickly tap your brake pedal three or four times

Your brake lights let others know that you are slowing down. If you are going to stop or slow down where others might not expect it, warn those behind you by quickly tapping your brake pedal three or four times to flash your brake lights.

Not quite. The answer is stop your vehicle.

Under Florida law, if a blind pedestrian is about to cross the road in front of you, you must stop and yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian. Don't use your horn because it might confuse or frighten the pedestrian or the guide dog.

Source: FL Stat § 316.1301

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Cutting off or swerving in front of other vehicles are signs of road rage. Sounding the horn excessively, forcing a car off the road, and tailgating are also associated with road rage.

Not quite. The answer is Pre-loosening the lid of your coffee cup

Before starting your trip, you should set up your cab just as you like it, but eating and drinking should be done at rest stops.

Not quite. The answer is pull over to the closest edge of the road.

Under Florida law, if an emergency vehicle is approaching you with its siren and flashing lights on, you must get clear of any intersection, yield to the emergency vehicle, pull over to the closest edge of the roadway, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Source: FL Stat § 316.126

Not quite. The answer is toward the right edge of the road

If an oncoming vehicle has its high-beam headlights on, don't stare at the lights. Look toward the right edge of the road to prevent being temporarily blinded.

Not quite. The answer is continue to the next exit and then pull over.

In Florida, if you are approached by an emergency vehicle using a siren or flashing lights while you're driving in a roundabout, continue to the closest exit, then pull over and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

Source: "Florida Roundabouts: Frequently Asked Questions," Florida Department of Transportation, https://www.fdot.gov/agencyresources/roundabouts/faq.shtm

Not quite. The answer is hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight.

If a tire suddenly goes flat, hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight. Slow down gradually by taking your foot off the gas pedal and applying the brakes lightly.

Not quite. The answer is maintain a space cushion.

To help avoid a collision, try to keep plenty of space between your vehicle and other vehicles on all sides.

Not quite. The answer is 35 mph.

Hydroplaning occurs when there is standing water on a roadway. Up to 35 mph, most tires will channel water away like the way a windshield wiper cleans the windshield. As your speed increases, the tires cannot channel the water as well, and your tires may start to lose contact with the road and ride over the water like a set of water skis. In a typical passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as 35 mph.

Not quite. The answer is adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge.

If traffic from another roadway is merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge safely.

Not quite. The answer is 500 feet

Under Florida law, you must dim your headlights to low beam whenever you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 300 feet of a vehicle you are following.

Not quite. The answer is hand signals

You should use hand signals when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of vehicles following you could obscure your turn signal light. On the other hand, hand signals may not be visible at night except in well-lit areas.

Not quite. The answer is Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

In heavy traffic, if an emergency vehicle with its siren or flashing lights is right behind you, keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.