Florida Traffic Laws & Regulations Flashcards

Under Florida law, a driver must signal a turn or lane change at least how far in advance in a residential or business district?

Answer: 100 feet

Florida requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes in a business or residential district.

What is the speed limit in Florida school zones when children are present unless otherwise posted?

Answer: 20 mph

The default speed limit in a Florida school zone when children are present is 20 mph unless a different limit is posted.

When may a driver legally pass another vehicle on the right in Florida?

Answer: When the vehicle being passed is making or about to make a left turn

Florida law permits passing on the right when the overtaken vehicle is making or about to make a left turn.

In Florida, what must a driver do when approaching an intersection with a non-functioning traffic signal?

Answer: Treat the intersection as if all directions have a stop sign

When traffic signals are not working, Florida law requires treating the intersection as an all-way stop.

Florida's habitual traffic offender designation applies to a driver who accumulates how many convictions within a five-year period?

Answer: 3 major or 15 minor violations

Three major violations or 15 convictions for moving violations within five years triggers habitual offender status in Florida.

In Florida, bicyclists riding on a road must:

Answer: Ride as close to the right-hand edge of the roadway as practicable

Florida law requires bicyclists on a roadway to ride as close to the right-hand curb or edge as practicable.

What does a solid white line between lanes on a Florida roadway indicate?

Answer: Lane changes are discouraged or restricted

A solid white line indicates that lane changes are discouraged or prohibited in that area.