Traffic Laws & Road Rules Flashcards

What must a Florida driver do when approaching a railroad crossing where the gates are down?

Answer: Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail and wait until gates fully rise

Drivers must stop at least 15 feet from the nearest track when railroad gates are down and may not proceed until the gates fully rise.

Florida's Basic Speed Law means a driver:

Answer: Must never drive faster than is safe given current conditions

The Basic Speed Law requires drivers to travel at a speed that is safe for current road, weather, and traffic conditions, regardless of the posted limit.

In Florida, a green arrow displayed alongside a red light means:

Answer: You may proceed cautiously in the direction of the arrow

A green arrow with a red light indicates a protected turn; drivers may proceed in the arrow's direction after yielding to any traffic already in the intersection.

How close to an intersection may a driver legally park in Florida?

Answer: Within 30 feet

Florida law prohibits parking within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic control device at an intersection.

Under Florida law, drivers must use their windshield wipers whenever it is raining. They must also:

Answer: Turn on headlights whenever wipers are in use

Florida's lights-on-with-wipers law requires headlights to be activated whenever windshield wipers are in use due to rain.

When a traffic signal is completely dark (not functioning), Florida drivers must treat the intersection as:

Answer: A four-way stop

A non-functioning traffic signal requires all drivers to treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

In Florida, the 'implied consent' law means that by driving on public roads, you have automatically agreed to:

Answer: Submit to a breath, blood, or urine test if lawfully arrested for DUI

Florida's implied consent law means drivers have pre-consented to chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) upon lawful arrest for DUI.