Florida DMV Permit Practice Test 1: 50 Questions
Practice Test 1 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Florida driving rules, including Florida move over law, Wipers-On headlights rule, steer it clear it and left turn on red. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 1 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Florida Move Over Law
- Wipers-On Headlights Rule
- Steer It Clear It
- Left Turn on Red
- Zero Tolerance
- Child Restraint Law
- Roundabout Entry
- Shoulder Passing
- School Bus Stop Requirement
- Bicycle Passing
- Four-Way Stop Right-of-Way
- Alcohol and Medication Interaction
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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Florida’s Move Over law requires you to:
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B. Move over a lane for stopped emergency or service vehicles, or slow down if you can’t
Move over one lane when safe; if not possible, slow down significantly and pass with caution.
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When rain begins while you’re driving, you should:
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C. Turn on low-beam headlights and reduce speed
Florida law requires headlights in rain. Slow down and use low beams to improve visibility.
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To recover from a skid, steer:
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B. In the direction you want the front of the car to go
Look and steer where you want to travel. Avoid hard braking which can worsen the skid.
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From a one-way street onto another one-way street, you may turn left on red:
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B. After stopping and if there is no sign prohibiting it
Florida allows left on red from one-way to one-way after stopping, unless a sign says no.
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Under Florida’s zero-tolerance policy, drivers under 21 can be penalized for a BAC of:
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B. 0.02% or higher
For drivers under 21, even a small amount of alcohol (0.02% BAC) can lead to penalties.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
Why: A flashing yellow warns you to slow and proceed carefully, watching for cross-traffic and pedestrians.
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Q2. In Florida, the legal BAC limit for drivers age 21 and over is:
Correct answer: 0.08%
Why: Florida law prohibits driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher for drivers 21+.
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Q3. A school bus has stopped with red lights flashing. You must stop:
Correct answer: In both directions unless you’re on the opposite side of a divided highway
Why: You must stop in both directions unless you’re on the opposite side of a divided highway with a physical median.
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Q4. When driving in fog, you should use:
Correct answer: Low-beam headlights
Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility in fog. High beams reflect off moisture and make it harder to see.
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Q5. At an unmarked crosswalk, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway
Why: Pedestrians have the right-of-way at both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
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Q6. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should:
Correct answer: Signal, check mirrors, and check your blind spot
Why: Signal early, check mirrors, and look over your shoulder to clear your blind spot.
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Q7. When an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches from behind, you must:
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop
Why: Move to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.
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Q8. The best way to merge onto a Florida freeway is to:
Correct answer: Match the speed of traffic and merge when safe
Why: Use the acceleration lane to reach the flow of traffic and merge smoothly when a safe gap appears.
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Q9. If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should first:
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
Why: Gently lift off the gas and keep the wheels straight until traction returns; avoid sudden braking.
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Q10. At a four-way stop, the right-of-way goes to the driver who:
Correct answer: Arrives first or, if arriving together, is on the right
Why: First in, first out. If you arrive together, yield to the vehicle on your right.
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Q11. Florida’s Move Over law requires you to:
Correct answer: Move over a lane for stopped emergency or service vehicles, or slow down if you can’t
Why: Move over one lane when safe; if not possible, slow down significantly and pass with caution.
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Q12. When rain begins while you’re driving, you should:
Correct answer: Turn on low-beam headlights and reduce speed
Why: Florida law requires headlights in rain. Slow down and use low beams to improve visibility.
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Q13. When your accelerator sticks, you should first:
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and steer to a safe area
Why: Shifting to neutral lets the engine rev without powering the wheels; steer off the road and stop.
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Q14. If a railroad crossing has flashing red lights, you must:
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing
Why: Flashing red signals require a complete stop until the warning devices deactivate and it’s safe.
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Q15. To recover from a skid, steer:
Correct answer: In the direction you want the front of the car to go
Why: Look and steer where you want to travel. Avoid hard braking which can worsen the skid.
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Q16. The recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is:
Correct answer: Four seconds
Why: Florida’s driver handbook says to keep a following distance of at least four seconds in favorable conditions, and more in rain, at night or behind large vehicles.
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Q17. Using a phone to text while driving in Florida is:
Correct answer: Prohibited; it’s against Florida law
Why: Florida prohibits texting while driving. Keep your focus on the road.
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Q18. Under Florida’s zero-tolerance policy, drivers under 21 can be penalized for a BAC of:
Correct answer: 0.02% or higher
Why: For drivers under 21, even a small amount of alcohol (0.02% BAC) can lead to penalties.
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Q19. When passing a bicyclist on the road, you should:
Correct answer: Provide at least 3 feet of clearance
Why: Give bicyclists at least three feet and change lanes when possible. Pass at a safe, reduced speed.
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Q20. Motorcyclists are entitled to:
Correct answer: The full width of a lane
Why: Treat motorcycles as full-size vehicles. Do not share a lane beside a motorcycle.
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Q21. A broken yellow center line next to your lane means you may:
Correct answer: Pass if it can be completed safely
Why: A broken yellow line on your side permits passing when the oncoming lane is clear and it’s safe.
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Q22. Double solid yellow lines mean:
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited for both directions
Why: Do not cross double solid yellow lines to pass. You may turn left across them when it’s safe and legal.
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Q23. A single solid white line between lanes indicates:
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines separate same-direction traffic and discourage lane changes at that location.
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Q24. In work zones you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and obey all signs and flaggers
Why: Work zones have lower speeds and special guidance. Slow down and follow flaggers’ instructions.
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Q25. If you experience a tire blowout, you should first:
Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator
Why: Keep the vehicle straight and slow gradually. Braking hard can cause loss of control.
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Q26. Your car starts to drift off the road unintentionally in Florida. What does the handbook tell you to do?
Correct answer: Stay calm, hold the wheel firmly and take your foot off the gas without slamming on the brakes
Why: If you find yourself leaving the roadway: stay calm, hold the wheel firmly, take your foot off the gas and do not slam on the brakes, then steer where you want to go. Avoid overcorrecting.
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Q27. Parking uphill with a curb, your front wheels should be turned:
Correct answer: Away from the curb
Why: Turn wheels away from the curb so if the car rolls, the back of the front tire rests on the curb.
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Q28. Parking downhill with a curb, turn your front wheels:
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Why: Turn toward the curb so the vehicle rolls into the curb if the brakes fail.
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Q29. On a hill with no curb, set your wheels:
Correct answer: Toward the shoulder, whether uphill or downhill
Why: Without a curb, aim your wheels toward the edge/shoulder so the vehicle rolls away from traffic.
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Q30. Headlights must be used:
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and during rain or reduced visibility
Why: Use headlights at night and any time visibility is reduced, including rain and fog.
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Q31. If you begin feeling drowsy while driving, the safest action is to:
Correct answer: Pull over safely and rest
Why: Only rest reverses drowsiness. Don’t rely on noise or cold air to stay awake.
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Q32. When another driver is tailgating you, you should:
Correct answer: Increase your following distance ahead
Why: Creating more space ahead gives you more time to brake smoothly if traffic slows.
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Q33. A roundabout requires drivers entering to:
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Traffic inside the roundabout has the right-of-way. Enter when a safe gap appears.
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Q34. When driving at night, use high beams:
Correct answer: On open roads with no oncoming traffic and dim when others are nearby
Why: High beams help on open roads; dim for oncoming or close traffic to prevent glare.
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Q35. When a vehicle behind you wants to pass, you should:
Correct answer: Maintain or reduce speed slightly and allow it to pass
Why: Cooperate with passing to reduce risk. Do not speed up or block the overtaking vehicle.
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Q36. It is illegal to pass:
Correct answer: On a two-lane road when your lane has a solid yellow line
Why: A solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing. Wait for a broken line and a safe gap.
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Q37. When approaching a green light that has been green for a while (stale green), you should:
Correct answer: Cover the brake and be ready to stop
Why: A stale green may change. Prepare to stop safely if it turns yellow.
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Q38. A flashing red traffic signal means:
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe
Why: Treat a flashing red like a stop sign. Stop fully, then go when clear.
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Q39. You may turn right on red in Florida after stopping:
Correct answer: Unless a sign prohibits it and only when it’s clear
Why: After a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians/traffic, right on red is permitted unless posted otherwise.
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Q40. From a one-way street onto another one-way street, you may turn left on red:
Correct answer: After stopping and if there is no sign prohibiting it
Why: Florida allows left on red from one-way to one-way after stopping, unless a sign says no.
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Q41. When backing out of a parking space you should:
Correct answer: Check behind you and both sides and back slowly
Why: Turn and look over your shoulder, check surroundings, and back out slowly.
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Q42. Child restraint requirements in Florida mean children 5 and under must:
Correct answer: Use an approved child restraint device
Why: Young children must be secured in federally approved safety seats/boosters appropriate for their age/size.
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Q43. When approaching a stopped maintenance or utility vehicle with flashing lights, you should:
Correct answer: Move over a lane or slow down if you cannot
Why: Florida’s Move Over law applies to emergency and certain service vehicles—change lanes or slow significantly.
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Q44. If traffic signals are not working at an intersection, you should:
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: Without signals, yield as at a four-way stop: first come, first go; otherwise yield to the right.
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Q45. Passing on the shoulder of the roadway is:
Correct answer: Illegal except when directed by a sign or official
Why: The shoulder is not a travel lane. Only use it if directed by law enforcement or signs.
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Q46. When driving through a school zone with flashing lights, you must:
Correct answer: Reduce speed and obey the posted school speed limit
Why: Obey the reduced school-zone speed and watch for children and crossing guards.
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Q47. Alcohol combined with some medicines can:
Correct answer: Multiply drowsiness and impairment
Why: Alcohol and certain medications can greatly increase impairment; always read warning labels.
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Q48. If you miss your highway exit, you should:
Correct answer: Take the next exit
Why: Never stop or reverse on a highway. Continue to the next exit and reroute.
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Q49. Use your horn:
Correct answer: To alert others to a collision risk
Why: Use the horn only to prevent a collision, not to express anger or as a greeting.
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Q50. When entering a roundabout, you should travel:
Correct answer: Counterclockwise and yield to traffic in the circle
Why: Roundabout traffic moves counterclockwise. Yield to vehicles already in the circle and to pedestrians.