FL DMV Defensive Driving Techniques Flashcards
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What is the recommended following distance for most driving conditions in Florida?
Answer: Three seconds
Florida's driver handbook recommends maintaining at least a three-second following distance behind the vehicle ahead under normal conditions.
In defensive driving, what does 'scanning the road' mean?
Answer: Continuously moving your eyes to monitor traffic in all directions
Scanning means actively moving your eyes to check mirrors, the road ahead, and your surroundings to anticipate hazards before they become emergencies.
What should you do if another driver becomes aggressive toward you on a Florida road?
Answer: Avoid eye contact and do not engage
When confronted with an aggressive driver, avoid eye contact, do not respond to gestures, and put distance between your vehicles.
Which lane position is considered safest when preparing to make a left turn in Florida?
Answer: The far-left lane or left turn lane
Before turning left, you should be in the far-left lane or designated left-turn lane to position yourself correctly and safely.
What is the 'two-second rule' in Florida driving?
Answer: Maintain a gap of at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead
The two-second rule is a method of maintaining safe following distance by ensuring at least two seconds of travel time separates you from the vehicle ahead.
When driving at night in Florida, what is the safest speed to travel?
Answer: A speed that allows you to stop within the distance lit by your headlights
At night, you should drive at a speed that allows you to stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights — this is called 'overdriving' avoidance.