FLHSMV Safe Driving 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When driving in heavy rain in Florida, you should turn on your headlights because:
- It helps you see the road better only
- State law requires headlights when wipers are in use (Correct answer)
- It charges the battery while driving
- High beams work better in rain
Correct answer: State law requires headlights when wipers are in use
Florida law requires headlights to be on whenever windshield wipers are in use due to rain, smoke, or fog.
Question 2: What is the recommended following distance under normal driving conditions in Florida?
- 1 second per 10 mph of speed
- At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead (Correct answer)
- One car length per 10 mph
- 2 seconds at all speeds
Correct answer: At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead
A minimum 3-second following distance is recommended under normal conditions, with more distance needed in adverse conditions.
Question 3: A driver approaches a school bus with flashing red lights stopped on a two-lane road. What must the driver do?
- Slow to 15 mph and proceed cautiously
- Stop and remain stopped until lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
- Change lanes if possible and pass slowly
- Honk to alert children before passing
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until lights stop flashing
All drivers must stop completely for a school bus with flashing red lights and may not proceed until the lights stop flashing.
Question 4: When is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right in Florida?
- Whenever the left lane is occupied
- When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is room on the right (Correct answer)
- On any multilane road at any time
- Only on one-way streets with two or more lanes
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is room on the right
Passing on the right is permitted when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a paved lane or shoulder wide enough to do so safely.
Question 5: What should you do if your accelerator pedal becomes stuck while driving?
- Pump the brakes rapidly until the car slows
- Shift to neutral, apply brakes steadily, and pull safely off the road (Correct answer)
- Turn off the ignition immediately while steering
- Increase speed briefly then apply brakes hard
Correct answer: Shift to neutral, apply brakes steadily, and pull safely off the road
Shifting to neutral disengages the engine from the drivetrain, allowing you to brake and safely stop the vehicle.
Question 6: In Florida, what is the minimum age to obtain a regular (Class E) driver license without restrictions?
- 16 years old
- 17 years old
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 21 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
Drivers must be at least 18 years old to obtain a full, unrestricted Class E driver license in Florida.
Question 7: When approaching a yellow traffic light, a driver should:
- Speed up to clear the intersection before it turns red
- Stop if it is safe to do so before entering the intersection (Correct answer)
- Proceed at the same speed since yellow means caution only
- Honk to alert pedestrians and proceed
Correct answer: Stop if it is safe to do so before entering the intersection
A yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red; you should stop if you can do so safely before the intersection.
FLHSMV Safe Driving 2
When driving in heavy rain in Florida, you should turn on your headlights because: