Florida Permit Practice Test 5

25 questions written from the The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 25
Seat belts & equipmentFlorida rule

Under Florida law, who in a car must wear a safety belt?

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About this test

These questions were written from the The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook) (rev. 08/2023). 13 of the 20 Florida questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Florida or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. Under Florida law, who in a car must wear a safety belt?

    • A The driver, front-seat passengers and passengers under 18
    • B Only the driver and anyone riding in the front seat
    • C Only passengers who are under 18 years of age
    • D Only the driver, since passengers make their own choice
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    A. The driver, front-seat passengers and passengers under 18

    Florida requires safety belts for all drivers, all front-seat passengers and all passengers under 18. Belts keep you from being thrown from the car and keep the driver in control.

    Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 36

  2. Turning right at a red light with a pedestrian in the crosswalk
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    Turning right at a red light with a pedestrian in the crosswalkYou

    You are stopped at a steady red light. There is no sign forbidding it. What may you do?

    • A Turn right once the way is clear
    • B Go straight if no cross traffic is coming
    • C Turn right without stopping if it is clear
    • D Turn left onto any two-way street
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    A. Turn right once the way is clear

    After a complete stop at a red light, you may turn right unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted, as long as the way is clear. You must still yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to other traffic.

    Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 59

  3. Two cars in the same lane passing a fixed marker
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    What minimum following distance does Florida's handbook recommend in good weather and traffic?

    • A 2 seconds
    • B 1 second
    • C 4 seconds
    • D 6 seconds
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    C. 4 seconds

    Keep at least four seconds between you and the vehicle ahead in favorable conditions, and more in bad weather or heavy traffic. Count from when the car ahead passes a fixed object until you reach it.

    Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 69

  4. Your car has been in Florida for a total of 90 days over the past year, though not all in a row. What does Florida insurance law require?

    • A Nothing until the car has been here six months in a row
    • B Only a Florida driver license, with no insurance change
    • C Coverage only if the 90 days were all consecutive
    • D You must carry Florida PIP and PDL coverage
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    D. You must carry Florida PIP and PDL coverage

    If you own a vehicle that has been in Florida for 90 days, consecutive or not, within the last 365 days, you must meet the No-Fault insurance requirements. The rule keeps part-time residents from driving uninsured.

    Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 31

  5. On a multi-lane highway you approach a police car stopped on the shoulder with lights flashing, but you cannot safely change lanes. What does the Move Over Law require?

    • A Slow to 10 MPH below the posted speed limit
    • B Slow to 20 MPH below the posted speed limit
    • C Stop until the officer waves you on
    • D Keep your speed but use your hazard lights
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    B. Slow to 20 MPH below the posted speed limit

    On a multi-lane road you must leave the lane closest to the stopped emergency, tow, sanitation or utility vehicle. If you cannot move over safely, slow to 20 MPH below the posted limit.

    Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 73