FL DMV FL DMV Defensive Driving Techniques

Question 1

What is the recommended following distance for most driving conditions in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Three seconds

Answer

One car length

Answer

Two seconds

Answer

Five seconds

Question 2

In defensive driving, what does 'scanning the road' mean?

Accepted Answer

Continuously moving your eyes to monitor traffic in all directions

Answer

Using your phone's GPS to check for hazards

Answer

Staring at the road immediately in front of your bumper

Answer

Watching only the car directly ahead of you

Question 3

What should you do if another driver becomes aggressive toward you on a Florida road?

Accepted Answer

Avoid eye contact and do not engage

Answer

Match their speed to show confidence

Answer

Make eye contact and gesture back

Answer

Exit the highway and call 511

Question 4

Which lane position is considered safest when preparing to make a left turn in Florida?

Accepted Answer

The far-left lane or left turn lane

Answer

The rightmost through lane

Answer

The center two-way left turn lane for all maneuvers

Answer

Any lane as long as you signal

Question 5

What is the 'two-second rule' in Florida driving?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a gap of at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Answer

Wait 2 seconds after a light turns green before moving

Answer

Allow 2 seconds for pedestrians to clear an intersection

Answer

Check your mirrors every 2 seconds while driving

Question 6

When driving at night in Florida, what is the safest speed to travel?

Accepted Answer

A speed that allows you to stop within the distance lit by your headlights

Answer

The posted speed limit always

Answer

10 mph below the posted limit at all times

Answer

The speed of surrounding traffic regardless of visibility