Speed Limits & Parking — Florida Practice Questions

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1. Can you be ticketed for driving 5 mph over the limit in Florida?

ANo, there is a 10 mph buffer.
BOnly in school zones; elsewhere there is a 5 mph allowance.
Yes. The “speeding buffer” is a myth.

Why C is correct

The “speeding buffer” is a myth. You are not allowed to drive up to 10 mph over the limit and may be cited.

2. How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Florida?

ANo closer than 10 feet.
BNo closer than 20 feet.
No closer than 15 feet.

Why C is correct

It is against the law to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

3. On a highway posted at 70 mph, what is the minimum speed?

A40 mph.
50 mph.
C45 mph.

Why B is correct

On highways with a 70 mph limit, the minimum speed limit is 50 mph.

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A driver with a mobility impairment displays a valid disabled permit at a public meter. Must they pay?
Between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., how close may you park to a rural mailbox on a state highway?
How close may you park to a stop sign or traffic signal?
How close may you park to the entrance of a fire, ambulance or rescue station?
How close to a railroad crossing may you park?
How close to an intersection may you park?
Is it safe from a ticket to drive up to 10 mph over the limit in Florida?
May you park in a bicycle lane for a quick stop?
May you park or drive through an area marked as a fire lane?
On a two-way street, on which side must you park?
Unless posted otherwise, what is the limit in a Florida business or residential area?
Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum on Florida streets and highways outside towns?
What does a yellow-painted curb near a fire hydrant usually mean in Florida?
What does Florida law require before you leave your parked car?
What happens to speeding fines in an active school or construction zone?
What is double parking, and is it legal?
What is the fine for a first offense of driving more than 50 mph over the limit in Florida?
What is the fine for throwing up to 15 pounds of litter onto a Florida road?
What is the highest speed limit you will find in Florida?
What is the penalty for using a disabled parking permit that is not yours?
What is the standard maximum speed in a Florida residential area unless posted otherwise?
What is the standard speed limit in a Florida school zone?
When parallel parking, how close to the curb must your right wheels be?
You are driving slower than the flow of traffic. Where should you be?
You park a manual-transmission car downhill. Which gear does the Florida handbook say to use?
You park downhill. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
You park uphill next to a curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?
You park uphill on a road with no curb. Which way should your front wheels point?
Your car breaks down on a limited access highway and you move it off the pavement. How long may it stay there?
Your grandmother’s disabled parking permit is in your car, but she is not with you. May you park in a disabled space?

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