FL DMV FL DMV Defensive Driving and Safety 2

Question 1

In Florida, tailgating (following too closely) is dangerous primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Reduces your reaction time and stopping distance in an emergency

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Increases fuel consumption significantly

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Is only dangerous at speeds over 70 mph

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Causes tire damage

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST way to handle an aggressive driver in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Avoid eye contact, give extra space, and do not retaliate

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Match their aggressive behavior to hold your ground

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Make eye contact and gesture to communicate

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Speed up to get away from them quickly

Question 3

In Florida, fatigue-related crashes are most common during which time period?

Accepted Answer

Midnight to 6 AM

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Mid-morning (9–11 AM)

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Late afternoon (3–5 PM)

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Noon to 2 PM

Question 4

What is the safest seating position for a driver in Florida to maintain while driving?

Accepted Answer

Sitting upright with arms slightly bent and able to fully control the wheel

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Reclining the seat as far back as possible for comfort

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Leaning to one side to reduce back strain

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Sitting as close to the wheel as possible

Question 5

In Florida, the safest way to pass a bicycle on a roadway is to:

Accepted Answer

Allow at least 3 feet of clearance when passing

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Honk to alert the cyclist before passing

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Pass within 2 feet at normal speed

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Wait until the cyclist moves onto the sidewalk

Question 6

When driving through a work zone in Florida, you should primarily watch for:

Accepted Answer

Workers on foot, equipment, and sudden lane shifts

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Speed limit signs only

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Other drivers speeding past

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Lane markings only