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Florida Safe Driving and Conditions: five situations explained
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In this video
- 0:00Intro
- 0:18How can you dry wet brakes?
- 1:11Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?
- 2:04You are very upset after an argument. What does the handbook advise before driving?
- 3:09You come to a flooded road. What should you do?
- 4:08During a power outage, two cars reach a dark signal at the same time. Who goes first?
- 5:09Recap
In short
Test the brakes lightly, then dry them by driving slowly in low gear and applying the brakes. Do not use high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 300 feet of a vehicle ahead of you. Strong emotions can distract you and change how you react.
The five situations
Pick an answer first, the way the video pauses for you. Each one cites The Official Florida Driver License Handbook.
Situation 1
How can you dry wet brakes?
Answer: C. Drive slowly in low gear while applying the brakes. Test the brakes lightly, then dry them by driving slowly in low gear and applying the brakes.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Wet Brakes
Situation 2
Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?
Answer: B. 500 feet. Do not use high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 300 feet of a vehicle ahead of you.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Night Driving
Situation 3
You are very upset after an argument. What does the handbook advise before driving?
Answer: B. Take time to calm down and get focused first. Strong emotions can distract you and change how you react. Take time to calm down and get focused before driving.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Emotions
Situation 4
You come to a flooded road. What should you do?
Answer: B. Turn around and find another route. Do not attempt to drive through the water. You can’t judge the depth or current; turn around and find another route.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Rain
Situation 5
During a power outage, two cars reach a dark signal at the same time. Who goes first?
Answer: C. The driver on the right. Treat the intersection as a four-way stop: first to arrive goes first, and the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
The Official Florida Driver License Handbook › Power Outage
Transcript
0:00Intro
Weather, darkness and other drivers can turn an easy drive into a hard one. Let's work through five situations from the Florida Driver License Handbook. For each one, pick your answer before I reveal it.
0:18Situation 1
You've just driven through deep water, and your brakes feel weak. How can you dry wet brakes? The answer is C: Drive slowly in low gear while applying the brakes. Test the brakes lightly, then dry them by driving slowly in low gear and applying the brakes. Test them lightly, then dry them by driving slowly in low gear while applying the brakes.
1:11Situation 2
You're driving at night with your high beams on, and a car appears ahead, coming toward you. Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams? The answer is B: 500 feet. Do not use high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 300 feet of a vehicle ahead of you. Switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, and within 300 feet of a vehicle you're following.
2:04Situation 3
You've just had a heated argument, and you grab your keys. You are very upset after an argument. What does the handbook advise before driving? The answer is B: Take time to calm down and get focused first. Strong emotions can distract you and change how you react. Take time to calm down and get focused before driving. Strong emotions distract you and change how you react. Take time to calm down and get focused before you drive.
3:09Situation 4
Water is flowing across the road ahead after a storm. You come to a flooded road. What should you do? The answer is B: Turn around and find another route. Do not attempt to drive through the water. You can’t judge the depth or current; turn around and find another route. Don't try to drive through it. You can't judge how deep it is or how strong the current is. Turn around and find another route.
4:08Situation 5
The power is out, and the traffic light at the intersection is completely dark. During a power outage, two cars reach a dark signal at the same time. Who goes first? The answer is C: The driver on the right. Treat the intersection as a four-way stop: first to arrive goes first, and the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Treat it as a four-way stop. First to arrive goes first, and if two arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
5:09Recap
Test the brakes lightly, then dry them by driving slowly in low gear and applying the brakes. Do not use high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 300 feet of a vehicle ahead of you. Strong emotions can distract you and change how you react. Do not attempt to drive through the water. Treat the intersection as a four-way stop: first to arrive goes first, and the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Nice work. Try more safe driving questions in Practice by Topic, then test yourself with a full mock exam.
The rules in this lesson
- Test the brakes lightly, then dry them by driving slowly in low gear and applying the brakes.
- Do not use high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 300 feet of a vehicle ahead of you.
- Strong emotions can distract you and change how you react.
- Do not attempt to drive through the water.
- Treat the intersection as a four-way stop: first to arrive goes first, and the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
Original practice lesson written from The Official Florida Driver License Handbook. EstatePass is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Florida FLHSMV; these are not official test questions.