Road Rules
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
| The __________-second rule applies to any speed in good weather and road conditions. | two |
| Your license can be suspended if you __________ | allow your license to be used for a purpose that is against the law. |
| When parking on hills, __________ | (1) Turn the wheels to the right when parking uphill without a curb. (2) Turn the wheels from the curb when parking uphill with a curb. (3) Place automatic gear shift in park; shift manual gears to reverse (downhill) or first (uphill). |
| The best child seat is the one that __________ | (1) Fits your child. (2) Fits your vehicle. (3) You will use correctly every time. |
| A licensed driver who is 17 years of age may not operate a motor vehicle between __________, unless accompanied by a driver who is 21 years of age or older and holds a valid driver license, or the operator is driving to and from work. | 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. |
| Truck-tractor and semi-trailer registrations must be renewed yearly by __________ | December 31 |
| In Florida, there are __________ motor vehicle insurance laws; it is important that you understand these laws because if you do not have the proper insurance, you can lose your driver license and license plate(s) and have to pay large fees to get them back. | Two. |
| __________ can distract your attention away from driving. | (1) Reading (2) Eating and drinking. (3) Adjusting the radio or changing CDs/tapes |
| __________ in a crosswalk or driveway are considered pedestrians. | (1) Bicyclists (2) Skaters (3) Skateboarders |
| An extended arm means ___________ | left turn |
| Every trailer or semi-trailer weighing more than __________ pounds must have two clearance lamps on the front, one at each side. | 3 000 |
| Vehicles owned by companies and corporations must be renewed yearly by __________ | June 30 |
| A driver with __________ points within a 36-month period will face a suspension of not more than 1 year. | 24 |
| If you come upon an accident with injuries, __________ | loosen tight collars to make breathing easier. |
| Driver licenses are valid for __________ years. | six to eight |
| A violation of a traffic control signal/sign/device (red lights) has a point value of __________ | 4 |
| A flashing red traffic signal means __________ | the same thing as a stop sign. |
| Left lanes on some interstate roads are reserved for car pool vehicles with two or more occupants in the car � watch for __________ signs in the median. | diamond. |
| In the driving environment, the distance you would travel at 50 mph would be __________ feet. | 110 |
| When driving, __________ | make sure that nothing interferes with your ability to see the road, react to situations or operate your vehicle properly. |
| For safest driving, keep your brakes in such good condition that you can stop within __________ feet at 50 MPH. | 113 |
| The fine for exceeding the speed limit by more than __________ mph is $1,000 for the first offense. | 50 |
| DUI School for a first DUI conviction is __________ hours. | 12 |
| In the daytime, __________ red flags at least 12 inches square must be placed on a projecting load. | 4 |
| When sharing the road with large trucks, __________ | stay out of the truck's blind spot to the rear if you are following a truck. |
| When you back up, __________ | use a person outside the vehicle to help you if possible. |
| If a chain, rope, or cable is used as a towing connection, it must have a white flag at least __________ inches square attached to it. | 12 |
| Do not leave children unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle and never leave a child unattended for any period of time if the motor vehicle is running or if the health of the child is in danger; one study found that with the windows up and the temperature outside at 94 degrees, the inside of a car could be __________ degrees in just half an hour. | 122 |
| Requirements for a Learner's license include: Must have NO moving traffic violation convictions __________ months from the issue date of the Learner's license. | twelve |
| The Florida "standard" speed limits on rural interstates is __________ MPH. | 70 |
| Members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving on active duty outside of Florida and their spouses and children living with them may renew their driver's licenses by mail without examination; contact the DDL at least __________ months prior to the expiration of your license. | 3 |
| If you are behind other vehicles, use low beams when you are within __________ feet of the vehicle ahead. | 300 |
| A full list of your options for satisfying your traffic citation is on the back of the citation. You are required to choose one of the three options within __________ days of receiving the citation. | 30 |
| The law exempts trucks of a net weight of more than __________ pounds from the seat belt requirements. | 5 000 |
| The maximum allowable heights between the pavement and bottom of the front and rear bumper for cars __________ pounds or more are 27 inches front; 29 inches rear. | 3 500 |
| If you experience brake failure, __________ | rub your tires on the curb to slow your vehicle. |
| A violation of passing a stopped school bus has a point value of __________ | 4 |
| Your tires should have visible tread of at least __________/32 of an inch across the base with no worn spots showing the ply. | 2 |
| Any person who makes a false statement or commits forgery about their motor vehicle insurance can be guilty of a __________ | second degree misdemeanor. |
| If you experience skidding, __________ | take your foot off the gas pedal. |
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