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FL DMV Defensive Driving and Safety Flashcards

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  1. The 'three-second rule' in Florida refers to:

    Answer: The minimum following distance in seconds between your vehicle and the one ahead

    The three-second rule helps maintain a safe following distance by ensuring at least three seconds of travel time separates you from the vehicle ahead.

  2. In Florida, distracted driving includes:

    Answer: Any activity that diverts attention from driving, including eating, talking, or using a phone

    Distracted driving encompasses any activity that takes your attention, hands, or eyes away from the task of driving.

  3. Florida law prohibits drivers from texting while driving. The first offense is:

    Answer: A moving violation with $30 fine plus court costs

    A first offense for texting while driving in Florida is a moving violation with a $30 base fine plus court costs.

  4. What is the recommended defensive driving technique when merging on a Florida highway?

    Answer: Adjust your speed to match traffic flow and find a safe gap

    Defensive merging involves matching the speed of freeway traffic and fitting into a natural gap rather than forcing a merge.

  5. When should you check your mirrors while driving in Florida?

    Answer: Every 5–8 seconds as part of a continuous scan

    Safe drivers scan their mirrors every 5–8 seconds to maintain awareness of surrounding traffic and potential hazards.

  6. The 'IPDE' defensive driving process stands for:

    Answer: Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

    IPDE — Identify hazards, Predict what might happen, Decide on a course of action, Execute your decision — is the core defensive driving framework.