Traffic Laws & Road Rules Flashcards

In Florida, a school bus stops and extends its stop sign arm. Vehicles on a divided highway with a raised barrier or unpaved median must:

Answer: Stop only if traveling in the same direction as the bus

On a divided highway with a raised barrier or unpaved median, only traffic traveling in the same direction as the school bus must stop.

What is the legal following distance rule for trucks in Florida when traveling over 30 mph?

Answer: At least 300 feet behind another vehicle

Trucks and vehicles towing other vehicles must maintain at least 300 feet of following distance when traveling over 30 mph on highways.

In Florida, when is it legal to make a U-turn?

Answer: Only where there is a median opening and clear visibility for 500 feet

U-turns are permitted in Florida where not prohibited by signs and where there is adequate visibility, typically requiring 500 feet of sight distance.

A pennant-shaped sign on the roadside means:

Answer: No passing zone

The pennant-shaped yellow sign always marks the beginning of a no passing zone.

When parallel parking in Florida, your wheels must be within how many inches of the curb?

Answer: 18 inches

Florida law requires the right wheels of a parked vehicle to be within 18 inches of the curb.

Driving the wrong way on a one-way street in Florida results in:

Answer: A moving traffic violation

Driving the wrong way on a one-way street is a moving violation that adds points to your driving record.

In Florida, a driver must dim headlights to low beam when approaching an oncoming vehicle within:

Answer: 500 feet

Florida law requires switching to low beams when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.