FL DMV Special Driving Conditions Flashcards
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When driving in heavy rain in Florida, you should:
Answer: Increase your following distance and slow down
Rain reduces traction and visibility, requiring drivers to slow down and increase following distance to prevent accidents.
Hydroplaning in Florida typically occurs when:
Answer: Driving at higher speeds on water-covered roads causing tires to lose contact
Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water builds up between tires and the road, causing loss of steering and braking control.
When driving at night in Florida, you should use your high beams:
Answer: When no oncoming traffic or vehicles ahead within 500 feet
High beams may be used when no vehicles are within 500 feet ahead or oncoming; they must be dimmed for approaching traffic.
Florida's Move Over Law requires drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle to:
Answer: Move to an adjacent lane if possible, or slow to 20 mph below the speed limit
Florida's Move Over Law requires drivers to move over one lane away from stopped emergency, service, or utility vehicles, or slow to 20 mph below the posted limit.
When driving through a flooded roadway in Florida, you should:
Answer: Turn around and find an alternate route
Flooded roads can be deeper than they appear and may have hidden damage; turning around is always the safest choice.
In Florida, when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, you must:
Answer: Stop regardless of which direction you are traveling on an undivided road
On undivided roads, all traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.