FL DMV Special Driving Conditions Flashcards

When driving on a Florida expressway and your vehicle breaks down, you should:

Answer: Exit the expressway at the next exit if possible, or move as far onto the shoulder as possible

If you cannot exit, move as far right onto the shoulder as possible, turn on hazard lights, and stay in the vehicle away from traffic.

In Florida, when entering a freeway on-ramp, you should:

Answer: Accelerate to match freeway speed and merge smoothly

The acceleration lane gives you space to match freeway speed so you can merge smoothly without disrupting traffic flow.

Florida's 'Slow Down, Move Over' law also applies to which non-emergency vehicles?

Answer: Sanitation vehicles, utility vehicles, and road maintenance vehicles

Florida's Move Over Law was expanded to include sanitation, utility, and road maintenance vehicles in addition to emergency vehicles.

In Florida, when driving near large trucks, you should avoid driving in their:

Answer: Blind spots alongside and directly behind the trailer

Large trucks have significant blind spots along both sides, directly behind, and in front; if you can't see the driver's mirror, they can't see you.

What should a driver do immediately after a tire blowout in Florida?

Answer: Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight

Sudden braking or sharp steering after a blowout can cause loss of control; grip the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and steer straight.

In Florida, if you are involved in a crash resulting in injury, death, or property damage over $500, you must:

Answer: Report the crash to law enforcement immediately

Florida law requires drivers involved in crashes involving injury, death, or significant property damage to immediately notify law enforcement.