Traffic Laws & Road Rules Flashcards

In Florida, an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle is:

Answer: Legal in a limousine's passenger compartment

Florida's open container law provides an exception for passengers in the living or passenger area of a limousine.

When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, who has the right-of-way?

Answer: The vehicle on the right

At a four-way stop, when vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle to the right has the right-of-way.

Florida's 'Move Over' law requires drivers to move over a lane when passing stationary emergency vehicles. If a lane change is impossible, drivers must reduce speed to:

Answer: 20 mph below the posted limit

When a lane change is not possible, Florida's Move Over law requires reducing speed to 20 mph below the posted limit.

In Florida, headlights must be used from:

Answer: 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise

Florida law requires headlights between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise, and whenever visibility is less than 1,000 feet.

Which of the following actions is required when you hear a siren from an emergency vehicle approaching?

Answer: Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

Florida law requires drivers to pull to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.

In Florida, a driver under age 21 is considered to be driving under the influence if their blood alcohol level is:

Answer: .02 or higher

Florida's zero-tolerance law sets the BAC threshold for drivers under 21 at .02, much lower than the adult standard.

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

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

Passing on the right is permitted in Florida when the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn and there is a usable lane to the right.