You must drive slowly and sound your horn.

You are entering a school's parking lot.

When school bus lights are flashing.

When approaching an intersection.

Slows reflexes and reaction time.

Florida Car Driving Permit Test-18 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Many crashes are caused by:

Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.
Drivers yielding the right-of-way.
Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.

Q.2

This sign means:

You must drive slowly and sound your horn.
A bus stop is ahead.
You are entering a school's parking lot.
A school zone is ahead.

Q.3

Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

Your reflexes and reaction time slow down.
Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted.
You are less alert.
You calm down and can concentrate better.

Q.4

This sign means:

Roundabout ahead.
Lane ends, merge left.
Turn around.
Curve ahead.

Q.5

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

Enter above the speed of traffic to get ahead.
Enter slowly to avoid other vehicles.
Stop first, then slowly enter traffic.
Accelerate to the speed of traffic.

Q.6

Before turning left, it is important to:

Sound your horn.
Yield to oncoming vehicles.
Swing to the right side of your lane.
Wait until oncoming traffic has a red light.

Q.7

This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.
Road construction.
An upcoming curve in the road.
Changes in traffic lanes.

Q.8

What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?

Your seat belt
The steering wheel
Your rearview mirror
Your seat

Q.9

To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

Over your right shoulder.
At your side mirror.
Over your left shoulder.
At your rearview mirror.

Q.10

An octagonal sign is always a:

Speed limit sign.
Stop sign.
Hospital sign.
Railroad warning sign.

Q.11

When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.
Get off the highways as quickly as possible.
Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.
Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

Q.12

At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

Drive using your four-way flashers.
Drive using your parking lights.
Not turn on any vehicle lights.
Turn on your headlights.

Q.13

This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

You may use this lane.
No traffic is allowed in this lane.
You have the right-of-way.
You must merge into this lane.

Q.14

When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks generally:

Require longer distances to stop than smaller vehicles do.
Require less time to pass on a downgrade than smaller vehicles do.
Require a smaller turning radius than smaller vehicles do.
Require less time to pass on an incline than smaller vehicles do.

Q.15

This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead.
Divided highway ahead.
Two-way traffic ahead.
Intersection ahead.

Q.16

Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?

CD player
Radio
Cell phone
All of the above

Q.17

Which medication(s) could have negative side effects that affect driving ability?

Any medication
Headache medicine
Diet pills
Prescription medication

Q.18

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

To know when it is safe to cross the street.
To stop at the curb before crossing the street.
To run out in front of you without looking.
Not to cross the street unless they are with an adult.

Q.19

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

Blow your horn, steer right, and accelerate.
Blow your horn, steer left, and brake.
Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.
Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.

Q.20

This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.
No trucks are allowed on an upcoming hill.
A logging road is ahead.
There are trucks on an upcoming hill.

Q.21

Do not pass:

On a hill or curve.
When school bus lights are flashing.
When approaching an intersection.
All of the above.

Q.22

You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:

Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.
Stop only if other cars are also approaching the intersection.
Stop only if other cars are already within the intersection.
Slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

Q.23

You must yield for emergency vehicles:

Under no circumstances.
When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.
Only when other vehicles yield.
None of the above.

Q.24

When changing lanes you should not:

Check your side and rearview mirrors.
Give a turn signal to signal your intentions.
Check for other drivers who may be moving into the same lane as you.
Use your cell phone to contact the police to determine if the road ahead is clear.

Q.25

If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.
Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.
Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.
Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

Q.26

It is important to slow down:

On narrow or winding roads.
At intersections or railroad crossings.
When the road is wet or slippery.
All of the above.

Q.27

Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.
Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.
All of the above.

Q.28

Alcohol:

Slows reflexes and reaction time.
Puts you to sleep.
Wakes you up.
Improves your judgment.

Q.29

This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.
Lane closed ahead.
Railroad crossing ahead.
Traffic signal ahead.

Q.30

Passing is prohibited:

On hills and curves.
At intersections.
At railroad crossings.
All of the above.

Q.31

At night, it is hardest to see:

Road signs.
Pedestrians.
Other motorists.
Street lights.

Q.32

If you stop along the road at night:

Turn off all your lights.
Use your parking lights only.
Use your headlights only.
Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams turned on.

Q.33

When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.
Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.
Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.
Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.

Q.34

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Be ready to drive faster than the train.
Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.
Look for a way around any lowered gates.
Assume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally.

Q.35

This road sign means:

Bicycle crossing.
Stop only if other cars are approaching.
Bicycle store.
Soft shoulders.

Q.36

Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:

Are always aware of the risks they are taking.
Do not have sufficient control over their bodies and minds or the vehicles being driven.
Are better drivers because they are more careful than sober drivers.
Have quicker reaction times.

Q.37

The speed limit is ____ in school zones.

55 mph
45 mph
30 mph
20 mph

Q.38

A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

The same thing as a stop sign.
The traffic signal is broken.
You do not have to come to a complete stop.
Driving conditions are dangerous.

Q.39

If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

Hold down the brake pedal.
Firmly pump your brakes.
Lightly tap the brakes.
Release the brake pedal.

Q.40

A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:

Is loose.
Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.
Is hidden beneath the seat.
Keeps the seat belt buzzer or light from operating.

Q.41

Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

A steady red light
A police officer
A stop sign
A flashing red light

Q.42

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
Slam on your brakes and stop.
Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

Q.43

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

Will drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.
Can drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.
Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.
Should call a friend to vent while driving.

Q.44

This sign means:

Stop ahead.
Buggy warning.
Limited parking.
Do not block intersection.

Q.45

Increase your following distance when:

Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
Exiting an expressway.
Following a motorcycle.
All of the above.

Q.46

This sign means:

Sharp turn ahead, slow down.
Work crew ahead.
Side road.
Playground ahead.

Q.47

You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:

Rev your engine to warn the children that you are moving.
Sound your horn so the children will hear you.
Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.
Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.

Q.48

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

A solid green light
A flashing yellow light
A green arrow pointing left
A flashing red light

Q.49

When you see a "Drawbridge" sign and you see a flashing yellow light, you should:

Slow down and prepare to stop.
Quickly speed up.
Proceed with caution.
Stop only if you see a boat.

Q.50

If you need to drive in foggy weather:

Turn on your low beam headlights.
Turn on your hazard lights.
It is okay to drive at the maximum speed limit.
Do not drive at a speed above 10 miles per hour.

Many crashes are caused by:

This sign means:

Which of the following does not happen after drinking?

This sign means:

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you should generally:

Before turning left, it is important to:

This sign is used to warn drivers about:

What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?

To check your blind spot when changing lanes to the left, you should glance:

An octagonal sign is always a:

When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

When sharing the road with a truck, it is important to remember that trucks generally:

This sign means:

Distracted drivers are at a greater risk of a crash when they are using which of the following?

Which medication(s) could have negative side effects that affect driving ability?

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

This sign indicates that:

Do not pass:

You come to an intersection displaying a flashing red light. You should:

You must yield for emergency vehicles:

When changing lanes you should not:

If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

It is important to slow down:

Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

Alcohol:

This sign means:

Passing is prohibited:

At night, it is hardest to see:

If you stop along the road at night:

When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

This road sign means:

Drivers who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel:

The speed limit is ____ in school zones.

A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:

Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:

This sign means:

Increase your following distance when:

This sign means:

You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:

You have the right-of-way when turning left on which of the following traffic signals?

When you see a "Drawbridge" sign and you see a flashing yellow light, you should:

If you need to drive in foggy weather:

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