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Florida Traffic Laws & Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Florida's 'hands-free' texting while driving law prohibits drivers from:

    Answer: Manually typing, sending, or reading a text or email on a handheld device while driving

    Florida law prohibits manually entering text data or reading a message on a handheld device while operating a moving vehicle.

  2. A Florida driver approaching a railroad crossing must stop no closer than how far from the nearest rail when a train is approaching?

    Answer: 20 feet

    Florida law requires stopping at least 15 feet but no more than 50 feet from the nearest rail when a train is approaching.

  3. Under Florida law, which of the following is required when a funeral procession is passing?

    Answer: All traffic must pull to the right and stop until the procession passes

    Florida law requires all vehicles to yield to a properly escorted funeral procession, pulling to the right and stopping.

  4. In Florida, a driver convicted of DUI for the first time with a BAC of .15% or higher faces:

    Answer: Enhanced penalties including higher fines and longer ignition interlock requirements

    A BAC of .15% or higher triggers enhanced first-offense DUI penalties in Florida, including higher mandatory fines and extended ignition interlock device requirements.

  5. What is the purpose of Florida's 'Basic Speed Law'?

    Answer: It requires drivers to never drive faster than is safe for current conditions regardless of posted limits

    Florida's Basic Speed Law requires drivers to drive at a speed that is safe and reasonable for existing conditions, even if below the posted limit.

  6. In Florida, what must a driver do when a blind pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog is at a crosswalk?

    Answer: Stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian has completely crossed

    Florida law requires drivers to stop and remain stopped until a blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog has completely crossed the roadway.

  7. Florida requires drivers to carry which minimum liability insurance coverage?

    Answer: $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 property damage liability (PDL)

    Florida's minimum required auto insurance is $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and $10,000 in Property Damage Liability (PDL).