Florida Car Driving Permit Test-8 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?

Inattentive driving
Excessive speed under the driving conditions
Following other vehicles too closely
All of the above

Q.2

Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

Flashing red lights
Flashing yellow lights
White lines on the side of the road
White arrows in the middle of the lanes

Q.3

You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:

Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.
Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.
Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

Q.4

When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

On the main road, just before the exit lane.
Once you see a toll booth.
Once you have moved into the exit lane.
When you first see the exit sign.

Q.5

Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.

Yellow
Red
Green
White

Q.6

A leaking exhaust system can:

Cause excessive oil use.
Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal.
Make you drowsy while driving.
Set grass fires on country roads.

Q.7

When changing lanes, you can check your blind spots by:

Using the inside rearview mirror.
Using the outside rearview mirror.
Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors.
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

Q.8

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Sit in your car and wait for help.
Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
Sound your horn at passing motorists.
Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.

Q.9

When you double the speed of a car, you increase the potential force of impact by:

Two times.
Three times.
Four times.
Nothing.

Q.10

This sign means:

No right turn.
Keep right.
No U-turn.
Left lane must turn left.

Q.11

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

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

Q.12

Children are required to wear their seat belts:

Anytime they are in a moving car.
If their parents think they should.
If they choose to do so.
Only if they weigh under 100 pounds.

Q.13

If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:

No special action is required.
The driver should honk their horn.
The driver should pass the animal as closely as possible.
The driver should be very cautious.

Q.14

This sign means:

Watch for drunk drivers.
Curves ahead.
Slippery when wet.
Apply your brakes quickly.

Q.15

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
Keeps other drivers alert.

Q.16

When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.
Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.
Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.
Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.

Q.17

Driving at night requires increased caution because:

Traffic moves faster at night.
There is a larger volume of traffic at night.
Drivers cannot see as well at night.
Accidents occur more frequently at night.

Q.18

To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.
Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.
All of the above.

Q.19

This sign means that:

A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.
Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.
Children are at play ahead.
There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

Q.20

A load extending more than ____ beyond the rear of a vehicle must be marked by a red flag during the day.

One foot
Two feet
Three feet
Four feet

Q.21

If an aggressive driver cuts you off, you should:

Call the police immediately.
Stay calm and move out of the aggressive driver's way.
Flash your vehicle's lights to let the aggressive driver know he is wrong.
Use a driving action of your own to get back at the aggressive driver.

Q.22

Your body gets rid of approximately:

Three alcoholic drinks an hour.
One alcoholic drink an hour.
Two alcoholic drinks an hour.
None of the above.

Q.23

When should you drive in a lane under a lane signal showing a red X?

If there is no visible oncoming traffic.
If you are passing the car in front of you.
Between sunset and sunrise.
Never.

Q.24

A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

Long enough to unload packages.
To avoid conflict with other traffic.
To discharge passengers.
For less than five minutes.

Q.25

This road sign means:

No left turn.
No U-turns.
No exit.
No right turn.

Q.26

The speed limit is ____ in school zones.

55 mph
45 mph
30 mph
20 mph

Q.27

On slippery roads, you should:

Slow down.
Drive more quickly.
Drive the speed limit, with caution.
Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.

Q.28

Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:

On a wet or icy road.
On paved highways.
When driving at night.
All of the above.

Q.29

You are driving in the left lane and want to move into the right lane. You should:

Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your left shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles before changing lanes.
Check your mirrors, signal, and look over both shoulders for other vehicles before changing lanes.
Check your mirrors, signal, and change lanes.

Q.30

You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

He or she is deaf.
He or she is a police officer.
He or she is blind.
He or she has poor balance.

Q.31

You may honk your horn when you:

Have to stop quickly.
Are passing another car.
Have lost control of your car.
Are passing a bicyclist.

Q.32

Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

A flashing yellow light
A flashing red light
A solid yellow light
A solid red light

Q.33

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.
Stare straight ahead at all times.
Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.
Maintain focus toward the middle of the road.

Q.34

When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
Keep driving in your lane.
Pull to the right curb and stop.
Stop exactly where you are.

Q.35

You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

Flashing red light.
Steady yellow light.
Yellow arrow.
Flashing yellow light.

Q.36

This sign means:

Bicycle crossing.
Stop.
Fines double in a work zone.
Stop ahead.

Q.37

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.38

Which of the following statements is true?

A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.
You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.
Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.
All of the above.

Q.39

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

Accelerate to avoid a red light.
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.
Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

Q.40

When turning or changing lanes, you must:

Always signal your intentions, even when no visible traffic is present.
Signal only if there is visible traffic.
Signal only when driving at night.
Signal only when driving in heavy traffic at night.

Q.41

Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

You should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.
An airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision.
You should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.
All of the above.

Q.42

This sign means:

Traffic signal.
Fire station.
T intersection.
Left turn signal.

Q.43

This road sign means:

Side road.
Keep to the side indicated by the arrow.
You may drive in the left lane.
You have the right-of-way.

Q.44

This sign means:

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

Q.45

You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

As long as an approaching train is not too close.
If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.
If you first look carefully in both directions.
Under no circumstances.

Q.46

To drive safely at night, you should:

Increase your following distance.
Not drive if you are tired.
Make sure your headlights are working properly.
All of the above.

Q.47

You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

The maximum speed limit.
A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.
A speed that is safe for existing conditions.
All of the above.

Q.48

This road sign means:

Intersection ahead.
Steep grade ahead.
Winding road.
Merging traffic.

Q.49

____ limit your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can
Alcohol does not
Even the smallest amount of alcohol can
Only a blood alcohol level greater than 0.05 percent can

Q.50

You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:

If a stop sign is posted.
If a crossing gate is lowered.
If the crossing lights are flashing.
All of the above.

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