Traffic Laws & Road Rules Flashcards

In Florida, what is the maximum speed limit on a rural interstate highway unless otherwise posted?

Answer: 70 mph

Florida's rural interstate speed limit is 70 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.

When must Florida drivers yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk?

Answer: At all times when a pedestrian is lawfully in the crosswalk

Florida law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians whenever they are lawfully within any crosswalk, marked or unmarked.

A solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction means:

Answer: You must not cross the line

A solid white line indicates you should not cross it; it marks boundaries such as turn lanes or gore areas.

In Florida, you must signal a turn or lane change at least how far in advance?

Answer: 100 feet

Florida law requires turn signals to be activated at least 100 feet before turning.

When approaching a roundabout in Florida, drivers must yield to:

Answer: Traffic already circulating inside the roundabout

Drivers entering a roundabout must yield to traffic already circulating within it.

Under Florida law, a vehicle following a fire truck responding to an alarm must stay at least:

Answer: 500 feet behind

Florida statute requires drivers to keep at least 500 feet behind any fire apparatus responding to an emergency.

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean in Florida?

Answer: Proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light means drivers may proceed through the intersection but must do so with caution.