FL DMV FL DMV Sharing the Road

Question 1

In Florida, when passing a bicycle rider on a road, how much space must you give them?

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

Florida's 'Three Foot for Safety Act' requires drivers to maintain at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicycle rider.

Question 2

Under Florida law, motorcycles are entitled to:

Accepted Answer

A full lane of traffic like any other vehicle

Answer

Motorcyclists have the same rights to a full lane as other motor vehicles in Florida and may not be forced to share a lane.

Question 3

When a Florida driver approaches a school bus that has stopped with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, they must:

Accepted Answer

Stop on both sides of a two-lane road until the lights stop flashing

Answer

On a two-lane undivided road, all traffic in both directions must stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.

Question 4

In Florida, what should a driver do when a pedestrian is crossing in a marked crosswalk?

Accepted Answer

Yield and allow the pedestrian to cross completely

Answer

Florida law requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who are in or entering a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

Question 5

What must Florida drivers do when they see a person who is blind using a white cane or guide dog at an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way

Answer

Florida law requires drivers to stop and yield the right-of-way to any person using a white cane or guide dog, regardless of traffic signals.

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