Florida permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 5 questions.
How far before a turn must you signal in Florida?
Keyboard: press 1–4 or A–D to answer, Enter for the next question, S to save, R to read aloud, P to pause reading, L to listen and answer.
Sample turning & signaling questions
How far before a turn must you signal in Florida?
- A At least 100 feet
- B At least 50 feet
- C At least 200 feet
- D Just as you begin turning
Show answer
A. At least 100 feet
You must signal at least 100 feet before turning. Signaling early gives drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians time to see what you plan to do.
Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 77
A driver behind you wants to pass. Is it legal to flash your left turn signal to show them it is clear?
- A Yes, it is a common courtesy on two-lane roads
- B No, using your signals that way is against the law
- C Yes, but only during daylight hours
- D Yes, if you also wave them on by hand
Show answer
B. No, using your signals that way is against the law
Florida law makes it illegal to use your directional signals to tell drivers behind you that they can pass. They may misread it as a turn, and you may not see oncoming danger the way they need to.
Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 77
From which side of the vehicle must a driver give hand signals?
- A The right side
- B The left side
- C Either side of the vehicle
- D Through the windshield
Show answer
B. The left side
Drivers must give hand signals from the left side of the vehicle so drivers behind can see them. Bicyclists may also signal a right turn by extending the right arm.
Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 77
You reach the intersection where you meant to turn, but you are in the wrong lane. What should you do?
- A Turn from your lane if no one seems to be coming
- B Stop in your lane until a gap opens to switch lanes
- C Go on to the next intersection and turn from the proper lane
- D Signal and cut across quickly to make the turn
Show answer
C. Go on to the next intersection and turn from the proper lane
Never make last-minute turns. If you are not in the proper lane, drive to the next intersection and turn from the correct lane there. A short detour is far safer than a sudden lane change.
Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Florida Class E Driver License Handbook), page 78