Florida DMV Practice Test 2

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20 Questions
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Studying for the Florida FLHSMV permit test is not exactly anyone’s idea of a thrilling afternoon, but it does beat walking into the exam and realizing the handbook had more fine print than you gave it credit for. The Florida Class E Knowledge Exam is the written test used for a learner’s license, and for teen drivers, it comes wrapped inside the larger Florida licensing process. If you are under 18, you need to be at least 15, complete the required driver education course, pass vision and hearing screenings, bring the right identity and residency documents, and pass the knowledge exam. So, yes, the test is only one piece of the process. It is just the piece that tends to stare back at you from a screen with 20 questions and no sympathy. That is where this Florida permit practice test earns its keep. It gives you 20 questions built around the stuff Florida expects new drivers to know before they start acting like turn signals are optional. You will see questions on seat belt rules, traffic signs, right-of-way, basic road safety, impaired driving, and the kinds of everyday driving decisions that seem obvious until the wording gets weird. And the wording does get weird sometimes. That is part of the charm, if we are being generous. For applicants under 18, Florida allows the Class E Knowledge Exam to be taken online through approved third-party administrators, but there is paperwork involved because of course there is. A parent or guardian proctoring form is required, and it has to be notarized or signed in front of a driver license examiner. Adults 18 and older have their own route. First-time adult drivers who have never held a license must complete the 4-hour Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course, usually called TLSAE, then pass the vision test, the Class E Knowledge Exam, and the driving skills exam. They do not have to get a learner’s license first. New Florida residents with a valid out-of-state license usually only need the vision and hearing tests. Use this Florida DMV permit practice test with the Florida Driver’s Handbook, a drivers ed course, road sign review, or whatever study method keeps your brain from quietly leaving the room. Take it more than once. Miss a few questions. Fix the gaps. That is the whole point: not magic, not a shortcut, just a practical way to make the real DMV written test feel less like an ambush.
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Sample Florida Permit Test Questions

Question 1

How should you use a seat belt system that has both lap and shoulder portions?

  1. A Wear only the lap portion at low speeds
  2. B Wear both portions in their proper positions
  3. C Place the shoulder portion behind your back
  4. D Use it only during heavy traffic

Correct answer: B – Wear both portions in their proper positions

Wear both the lap and shoulder portions whenever the vehicle is moving. The lap belt should fit around the hips, and the shoulder belt should cross the chest. Tucking the shoulder belt behind your body prevents the restraint from working as designed, and airbags do not replace safety belts.

Source: The Official Florida Driver License Handbook — Ch. 3, “Safety Belts”

Question 2

What must you do when a railroad-crossing gate is lowered?

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?
  1. A Stop and do not proceed around or under the gate
  2. B Cross if no train is visible
  3. C Drive around the gate if it appears stuck
  4. D Cross quickly before the train reaches the roadway

Correct answer: A – Stop and do not proceed around or under the gate

Florida requires drivers to stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail when a crossing gate is lowered. Do not drive around or under the gate. Remain stopped until the warning no longer requires a stop, the tracks are clear, and you can proceed safely.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 316.1575(1)(b) – Obedience to traffic control devices at railroad-highway grade crossings

Question 3

A truck is overtaking and passing your vehicle. What are you required to do with your speed?

When a truck driver behind you wants to pass your vehicle, your speed should:
  1. A Do not increase it until the truck has completely passed
  2. B Accelerate to shorten the time beside the truck
  3. C Match the truck's speed throughout the maneuver
  4. D Increase speed and move toward the centerline

Correct answer: A – Do not increase it until the truck has completely passed

Florida law prohibits the driver of an overtaken vehicle from increasing speed until the passing vehicle has completely passed. When passing occurs on the left, the overtaken driver must also give way to the right when the required signal is given. These duties apply whether the passing vehicle is a truck or another type of vehicle.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 316.083(5) – Overtaking and passing a vehicle, a bicycle or other nonmotorized vehicle, or an electric bicycle

Question 4

Before moving left to pass another vehicle, which action is required when your movement may affect other traffic?

  1. A Signal only after entering the passing lane
  2. B Sound the horn continuously
  3. C Wait until the other driver signals for you
  4. D Confirm the move is safe and signal before changing course

Correct answer: D – Confirm the move is safe and signal before changing course

Florida requires a driver to determine that a change of course can be made with reasonable safety. When another vehicle may be affected, the driver must give an appropriate signal before moving right or left. Turn signals are also used to indicate an intention to overtake or pass another vehicle.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 316.155(1), (4) – When signal required, Fla. Stat. § 316.085(2) – Limitations on overtaking, passing, changing lanes and changing course

Question 5

What should you do before moving into an adjacent lane?

  1. A Check only the inside rearview mirror
  2. B Check the mirrors and look over your shoulder for the blind spot
  3. C Look straight ahead and depend on the turn signal
  4. D Check only the mirror on the side of the lane change

Correct answer: B – Check the mirrors and look over your shoulder for the blind spot

Check your rearview and side mirrors, then look over your shoulder toward the lane you plan to enter. This direct check covers the blind spot that may not appear in the mirrors. Florida law requires you to determine that no vehicle is approaching or passing on that side and that the lane change can be completed safely.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 316.085(2) – Limitations on overtaking, passing, changing lanes and changing course, The Official Florida Driver License Handbook — Ch. 7, “Blind Spots”

Question 6

A double solid yellow centerline generally prohibits you from crossing the line to:

  1. A Turn left into a driveway when the movement is safe
  2. B Avoid an obstruction when necessary and safe
  3. C Pass another motor vehicle
  4. D Enter an alley on the left

Correct answer: C – Pass another motor vehicle

A double solid yellow centerline marks a no-passing zone, so a driver generally may not cross it to pass another motor vehicle. Florida provides limited exceptions for safely avoiding an obstruction, making a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway, and passing certain bicycles or other nonmotorized vehicles as authorized by law.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 316.0875(2), (3) – No-passing zones, The Official Florida Driver License Handbook — Ch. 6, “Pavement Markings”

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