Safe Driving & Conditions — Florida Practice Questions

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1. A car is following you too closely. What should you do?

ABrake hard to warn them.
BSpeed up to put more distance between you and them.
Slow down and keep to the right.

Why C is correct

If your vehicle is being followed too closely, slow down and keep to the right.

2. How does the Florida handbook say to back up?

AUse only the backup camera.
Turn and look directly through the rear window, and back slowly.
CUse only the side mirrors, which show more than the window.

Why B is correct

Put your right arm on the passenger seat back, turn and look through the rear window, and back slowly. Don’t rely only on mirrors or cameras.

3. Where do more crashes happen than anywhere else?

AOn interstates.
At intersections.
CIn parking lots.

Why B is correct

Use extra caution approaching intersections; crashes happen at intersections more than any other place.

4. You are very upset after an argument. What does the handbook advise before driving?

ADrive fast to get home sooner.
Take time to calm down and get focused first.
CTurn the radio up loud so your mind stays off the argument.

Why B is correct

Strong emotions can distract you and change how you react. Take time to calm down and get focused before driving.

5. You come to a flooded road. What should you do?

ADrive through slowly.
Turn around and find another route.
CFollow the car ahead through it, staying in its tire tracks.

Why B is correct

Do not attempt to drive through the water. You can’t judge the depth or current; turn around and find another route.

6. Your car breaks down on a busy road. What must you do as soon as possible?

ALeave it and walk to get help.
Move it so all four wheels are out of the traffic lanes.
CStand in the lane to wave traffic around.

Why B is correct

Move the vehicle so all four wheels are out of traffic lanes, or have it moved, turn on hazard lights and get passengers out on the side away from traffic.

7. Your car starts to hydroplane. What should you do?

ABrake firmly.
Take your foot off the gas, avoid braking, and steer where you want to go.
CSpeed up to regain traction.

Why B is correct

Take your foot off the gas, avoid the brakes if possible, and steer the front tires in the direction you want to go.

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36 more Safe driving questions

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A crash is unavoidable. According to the handbook, which is better?
A deer runs onto the road and a collision cannot be avoided. What should you do?
A tire blows out. What should you do first?
A train is coming toward your stalled car. Which way should you run?
A vehicle is coming toward you in your lane. What should you do?
About how long will a car float after going into water?
After driving through heavy rain, your brakes pull to one side. What should you do?
Another driver is threatening you and driving aggressively. What should you do?
At 50 mph in good conditions, about how far will you travel before stopping, counting perception, reaction and braking?
At night, a vehicle with only one headlight comes toward you. What should you do?
During a power outage, two cars reach a dark signal at the same time. Who goes first?
How can you dry wet brakes?
If possible, where should you park a disabled vehicle?
If you double your speed, what happens to your braking distance and force of impact?
If you triple your speed, how much does the force of impact increase?
In which situation should you increase your following distance?
On a long trip, how often does the Florida handbook suggest a break?
What happens if you refuse to sign a traffic ticket in Florida?
What minimum following distance does the Florida handbook give in good conditions?
When are animals most active near roads?
When are roads especially slick in the rain?
When does Florida law require headlights?
Where are your blind spots?
Where does Florida law ban using a phone in a handheld manner while driving?
Which habit lowers the risk of someone running into the back of your car?
Which headlights should you use in fog or smoke?
Which side should passengers get out of a disabled car?
Why is texting one of the most dangerous distractions?
Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?
You are pulled over during the day and your windows are tinted. What should you do?
You start to drift off the road. What helps you avoid overcorrecting?
You turn on your windshield wipers. What else should you turn on?
Your car goes into a canal. What should you do first?
Your car is stalled on the tracks and the warning lights begin to flash. At minimum, how soon can a train reach the crossing?
Your gas pedal sticks in an automatic car. What should you do first, after taking your foot off the pedal?
Your right wheels go off the pavement. What should you do?

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