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Driving Permit
This is a study guide I'm making for my permit.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who made the Florida Driver License Handbook | The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles |
| What happens if you use false information in your driving permit | 5 years of prison, $5,000 fine, and suspension of license |
| T or F: Can someone who doesn't have a license operate a vehicle | False |
| FLHSMV may review | Your personal information according to the law |
| Solemn Responsibility | Being careful while you drive so other drivers and people are safe |
| Do car crashes happen often when someone is not paying attention to the road | Yes |
| What are 5 things you should do before you start your vehicle | 1. Have the vehicle in park 2. adjust rear-view mirrors 3. lock the doors 4. Make sure you the driver and all passengers have their seat belts on 5. Move any objects that may block your view of your mirrors |
| What are 5 pieces of required equipment for your vehicle | 1. Brakes 2. Tires 3. Horn 4. Directional Signals 5. High Beam Headlights |
| What is not allowed | 1. Red and Blue lights only for Law Enforcement 2. Other lights 3. Muffler having smoke come out of it 4. Siren 5. TV seen by driver 6. Headphones used by driver when focused on the road 7. Stickers on the Windows unless ok by the law |
| What must vehicles are required to have | front and rear bumpers |
| T or F: Messing with the pollution control on your vehicle is safe and effective | False |
| Brakes | Look to see if the pedal goes up when you push down on it |
| Lights | Make sure your checking them frequently, keep them clean, and replace any that are burned out |
| Tires | Check for the appropriate pressure even look for possible damage to it |
| Windows and Windshields | Make sure your glass is properly clean |
| Rear Window | If your window has something on that makes it impossible to see make sure your rearview mirrors are adjusted 200 feet. |
| Read the car manual | It is important to know more knowledge about your vehicle so you can better understand what is needed for it |
| Anti-Lock Brake System | Gives drivers the ability to turn around a potential accident that could occur |
| How do you know if your vehicle has ABS | By turning on your vehicle and looking to the right of your dashboard for a lit up ABS Symbol |
| What is required for every vehicle to obtain | two or more stop lamps |
| What happens if someone is driving faster than you | The driver must move out of the left lane |
| How can you prepare yourself for driving | to be fully focused with your eyes on the road and hands on the steering wheel. Anything that could impact you physically or mentally may have an affect. |
| Emotions | Have a huge affect on your driving. The normal crying, anxiety, anger, excite, and depression can disrupt your driving. |
| Road Rage | Is the cause of anger or possible threats by the driver with inclusion of accidents occurring |
| What are 5 signs of Road Rage | 1. Constantly pressing down on the horn or turning on headlights 2. Possible use of weapon 3. Following someone too close 4. Making disrespectful hand gestures 5. Almost making an accident occur |
| Distracted Driving | Introduce possible danger for not only you the driver and your passengers but other drivers and bicycle riders. |
| What are 3 categories of Distraction | 1. Visual 2. Manual 3. Cognitive |
| Drinking and Driving | Alcohol can have an effect on your judgement, sight, reaction, and focus even after one |
| What are 3 things you should do when you drink and are about to get on the road | 1. Find someone who is sober 2. If you have to drive then don't drink at all 3. If drunk find a friend or family member whose not drunk |
| Drowsy Driving | Can have the same impact as if you were drunk and driving. Avoid driving when you are tired. |
| How can being tired affect your driving | 1. It can slow down your processing speed and ability to react 2. Impact judgement and sight 3. Have you drift off or fall asleep |
| Drugged Driving | Driving while having use of drugs is illegal. It impacts someone's ability to drive a vehicle safely. This can have an affect on someone's judgement, sight, and being alert |
| Older Drivers | When we age drivers should adjust to this to ensure the safety of others |
| What are 3 things Old Drivers should do to adjust: | 1. Receive medical and eye exams understand this may impact driving 2. Request to the doctor how medication can effect driving 3. Talk to the doctor about establishing an exercise program |
| Florida 511 Traffic Info | A service that provides information regarding crashes or updates on upcoming traffic |
| How do you recieve updates from the Florida 511 Traffic Info | 1. Contact the number 511 2. Go to the website FL511.com 3. Download the Florida 511 app 4. Follow the traffic and safety social media site regarding any information about traffic |
| Safety Belts and Child Restraints | Make sure to wear them correctly, |
| What happens if you don't wear a seat belt | 1. You'll be thrown out of the vehicle 2. You'll be thrown around the car |
| How should you put on your seat belt | Make sure the lap and shoulder belt are around your hip and chest |
| Can Airbags count as a seat belt | No |
| What are 3 exemptions from wearing a seat belt | 1. Delivering newspaper for a newspaper service 2. Farming tools 3. Someone diagnosed with medical condition that shows wearing a seat belt is not suitable |
| Leaving Children Unsupervised in the Car | This can result in the harm or death to the child |
| Pavement Markings | Symbols and words that direct drivers to the proper method of direction on roadways |
| Edge Lines | Marked on the side to indicate the left or right |
| Single Solid White Line | Indicates the right edge of the road |
| Single Solid Yellow Line | Indicates the left edge of the road |
| White Lane Lines | Separate traffic coming in the same direction |
| Single Broken White Line | You have the ability to cross when it is safe indicating you are moving to a different lane |
| Single Solid White Line | This is ok to go in the same direction but do not change lanes unless if there is a possible collusion or accident |
| Double Solid White Line | You can't change lanes on this |
| Yellow Lane Lines | Separates traffic going in different directions |
| Single Broken Yellow Line | Keep right, you have the ability to cross when it is safe |
| Double Solid Yellow Line | You can't cross these unless if you are turning left when it is safe |
| Double Yellow Lines Solid on Right | You can't pass in this however you can turn left when it is safe |
| Double Yellow Lines Broken on Right | You can't pass unless it is safe |
| Turn Lanes | Coded in white indicating the turn you are going to make |
| What are 3 signs of Turn Lanes | 1. Showing curved arrow 2. Indicating curved or straight arrow. This means you can either turn or go straight 3. Road going two ways the driver can use the it for turning left. Not permitted for passing. |
| Reversible Lanes | is a lane that helps organize traffic |
| Bicycle Lanes | There are roads marked off specifically for bicycle use |
| Exclusive bike lane | Lines seperating bicycle lanes from motorist lanes |
| Shared-use lane | This alerts drivers that bicyclists may use this lane |
| White Stop Lines | This indicates where you stop at a stop sign or when light turns red |
| Crosswalk | This indicates were pedestrians can cross. The driver should give the pedestrian the right of way when crossing. |
| What are other markings | 1. Marked with yellow close to no parking zones or fire hydrants 2. Yellow or white diagonal stripes marking medians, and no parking zones 3. No legal to park through fire or safety lanes |
| What are 5 traffic signs | 1. Red 2. Green 3. Brown 4. Yellow 5. Blue |
| What are 3 traffic sign shapes | 1. Octagon 2. Crossbuck 3. Diamond |
| Regulatory Signs | These direct traffic. |
| Stop | When see this sign you have come to a complete pause. Either when approaching crosswalk. You must stop before traveling across them. |
| Four Way Stop | This is also known as an intersection where all vehicles coming from all four direction must come to a halt. When it is safe to do so the vehicle should proceed through in the order they came. Any driver coming up at the same time must yield right of way. |
| Yield | This means to slow down to give any drivers or pedestrians the right of way. |
| Do Not Enter | This sign is meant for any vehicle to not enter into this direction. E.g. Expressway |
| Wrong Way | This means you can't pass through this sign. This is not the right the direction. You will need to turn around in the other direction. |
| No Passing | This means you can't pass |
| Pass with Care | It's ok to pass through but be careful |
| NO symbol | This indicates something you can not do. |
| No U-Turn | You can't make a full turn around on the other side when you see this sign |
| No Right Turn | Your not allowed to make a right turn usually found at intersection |
| Speed Limit | You can not go over the exact speed seen on this sign |
| Speeding Fines Doubled | This usually found around schools and work sites. You will be fined double if you speed in these facilities. |
| Must Turn | You are not allowed to go straight when you see this sign. You can either go left or right. |
| One Way | You will have to travel in the direction of arrow |
| Keep Right | Stay on the right |
| No Turn on Red | You are not allowed to turn either left or right when you that the light is red. This only applies when the traffic light turns green. |
| Turn Lanes | Approaching intersection traffic on the left must turn left while traffic in another lane can turn left or go straight |
| No Turns | You can not turn left or right the at the intersection |
| Center Turn Lane | This lane is used for turning left going in both directions |
| Exit Speed | This provides guidance how fast you should go when coming off the highway. |
| Slower Traffic Keep Right | Traffic driving slower should be in right lane unless they are passing. When someone is driving fast all drivers should move out of the left lane. |
| Restricted Lane Ahead | A marking in the road that is only provided for specific vehicles. E. g. buses, carpool, and bikes |
| Emergency Stopping Only | This is only used for emergencies |
| No Parking on Pavement | If you see this and want to park you have to park away from it. |
| Parking by Disabled Permit Only | This spot is only for someone riding with a person with a disability. |
| Move Over | When you see an emergency or law enforcement with flashing lights you must move over to the next lane. If this isn't an option bring your speed down to 20 MPH. |
| Reduction of Lanes | There aren't a lot of lanes. Right lane ends all traffic should get in the left lane. Drivers already in the left lane should give those drivers still in the right the right of way. |
| Divided Highway Ahead | There is a median or a barrier separating this. Stay to the right. |
| Merging Traffic | You are being approached by another traffic lane. Be sure to give them the right of way. |
| Pavement Ends | This changes to gravel road |
| Low Clearance | Don't allow your vehicle to enter based on the height on the sign |
| Slippery Surface | Driver slower in wet conditions. Don't speed up |
| Dip | When you see lower section of the road slow down and stop. Turn around if this part is filling up with water. |
| Bicycle Crossing | Bicyclists will cross into actual road. Be careful of them. |
| Pedestrian Crossing | Be careful of people crossing the street. Start to slow down or yield right of way for those people |
| Animal Crossing | This lets you know of common animals in the area and to be careful of them during the day. |
| Truck Crossing | Be careful of trucks approaching the road |
| Narrow Bridge | This is long enough to hold two traffic lanes |
| One Lane Bridge | This is big enough for one vehicle to pass at a time. Look to see if there is no traffic before entering the bridge. |
| Soft Shoulder | This road is soft. Don't go off of it unless there's an emergency. |
| Right Curve | This road veers right. Slow down and be careful of other vehicles. |
| Double Curve | This road veers right then left. Be mindful of your speed and other vehicles. |
| Winding Road | This road has curves. Slow down and be mindful of other vehicles. |
| Cross Road | This connects with the main highway. Watch out for oncoming traffic. |
| Side Road | This also connects with the main highway. Be mindful of the traffic. |
| Sharp Right Turn | This is going to make a sharp right turn. Be careful of speed and other vehicles. |
| Hill/Downgrade | This road is going down. Make sure you slow down and adjust your speed controls. |
| Advisory Speed Sign | Safest Speed you should go when approaching a curve is the suggested speed on the sign. |
| Speed Reduction Sign | Become aware to the change of speed |
| Yield Ahead | When you see this slow your vehicle and stop. When in traffic just adjust your speed. |
| Traffic Signal Ahead | When you see this slow your vehicle. |
| Stop Sign Ahead | Slow your vehicle and stop |
| Two-Way Traffic Ahead | One way road that turns into a two way street |
| Roundabout Circle | Make sure to slow down yield right of way to any traffic |
| Green Guide Signs | These guide drivers on highways about the proper measurements from a destination |
| Blue and White Service Signs | Provides guidance to restaurants, getting gas, and hotel services. |
| Brown and White Signs | Directs you to parks or historical sites |
| Traffic Signals | These are at intersects to maintain and control traffic flow to prevent possible crashes. Everybody must be mindful of these signals. |
| What are three signal lights | 1. Red 2. Green 3. Yellow |
| Red Light | When approaching this come to a complete stop. Turning red is allowed unless if you see no turn on Red sign. Always yield the right of way to people crossing. Do not pass through the red light. |
| Yellow Light | This light changes to red. Stop if possible this is very dangerous when approaching an intersection. |
| Green Light | You can go when there is nothing in the intersection blocking your way. You must yield right of way to all pedestrians. Make sure your speed is slow. |
| Red Arrow | You can't make the turn the red arrow is directing. You can make a left turn when it is safe. You can also make a right if there's a no turn on red. Be sure always yield right of way to pedestrians. |
| Yellow Arrow (Steady) | This means the green arrow is getting to an end and switching to red. Stop if it is safe. |
| Yellow Arrow (Flashing) | Turns are based off of where the arrow is pointing. Yield to the other traffic and pedestrians. |
| Green Arrow | This allows you to make the turn where is pointing. If there is also red light you have to be in the appropriate lane. Make sure to yield the right of way to other drivers and pedestrians. |
| Flashing Red Light | This for dangerous intersections. Use this as if you were stopping at a stop sign. You can go when it is safe. |
| Flashing Yellow Light | This can either be used when entering an intersection that maybe dangerous or before you proceed to it. This also warn you of school crossing or sharp curve signs. Be very careful. |
| Lane Signals | This indicates the movement of traffic. Also the opening or closure of a Toll Booth. As well as lanes too. |
| What are the Lane Signals used | 1. Red X 2. Yellow X 3. Green Arrow |
| Ramp Signals | Controls the amount of vehicles on an expressway. This goes between red and green. You have to wait for the signal to turn green to get on it. |
| Pedestrian Signals | These show words or pictures to guide you on when it is safe |
| Walk or Walk in Person | You can cross the street |
| DON'T WALK or Raised Hand | Don't cross into the street when hand is flashing |
| Countdown Signal | Starting at the don't start signal and don't walk signal. When it begins. This isn't safe to enter. |
| Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon | Activate the button and any traffic will stop for pedestrians to cross |
| High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk | When you notice a intersection with a pedestrian signal and don't see any on the road it is ok to go. If you have yellow make sure your about to stop. If there's a red light come to a complete hault. |
| School Sign | Be mindful of kids even not around school hours |
| School Crossing | Slow your vehicle and be mindful of children on the crosswalk |
| Begin School Zone | Do not go over the speed limit of the school zone when you see the light is flashing |
| End School Zone | This is when you are at the end of the school zone speed limit |
| Construction/Maintenance Signs and Signals | Traffic devices and even an officer are there to guide drivers through construction. You have to slow down when approaching these areas for the maintenance and construction workers. |
| Construction and Maintenance Signs | This lets the driver know any possible dangerous hazard sites while near or approaching construction work |
| Channeling Devices | These help alert drivers of any possible hazards in work zones or even on the road |
| Flashing Arrow Panels | This is helpful when going into another lane by guiding and directing them to do so. |
| Flaggers | Workers in roadway construction to guide vehicles through traffic |
| Railroad Crossing Signs and Signals | Symbols that show you are approaching Railroad Crossings |
| Advance Warning Sign | This indicates the first you see when approaching a railroad crossing |
| Crossbuck Sign | These yield the right of way to trains |
| Flashing Red Light Signals | This sign has flashing red light and bells. |
| Pavement Marking | This can be painted when approaching a crossing upon stopping |
| Dynamic Envelope | Painting on the road to help motorcyclists out of danger |
| Gates | When approaching you will see red flashing lights and bells. |
| Drawbridge Sign and Signal | Mechanical Bridges that navigate over waters indicating traffic flow through it |
| Flashing Yellow Signal | When the yellow light flashes this means the drawbridge moving. Slow your vehicle and stop. |
| Drawbridge Signal | Red-make sure your vehicle stops. The bridge is closed for people and drivers. Yellow-Light could possibly turn red. Stop if it is safe. This means the bridge will start to move. Green-You can go but be careful of your surroundings |
| Gates | Drawbridge have gates with flashing lights that have bells on them. Make sure when the bridge drops to stop at flashing light. |
| Speed Limits | This can decrease the amount of crashes you encounter with other drivers. By looking at and reviewing this sign. |
| Perception Distance | This determines the length your vehicle can go. This can impact you mentally and physically. This can also have an impact based on the medications you are taking and viewing the accident. |
| Reaction Distance | This is based on the length you travel to physically see an accident when you push on the brakes. |
| Braking Distance | This is based on the length you travel. When braking on dry pavement. This will take to around 158 feet. |
| Total Stopping Distance | This relates to perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. These four elements allow you to stop your vehicle. |
| Smooth Stops | Make sure you stop mindfully and carefully. Quickly stopping is not appropriate. This can possibly introduce a rear end collusion. |
| Making Turn | When turning with directional signals it is prohibited by law to prevent another driver from not passing you. You must have turn signals on when going into another lane. You must give minimum distance of 100 feet before you use your turn signal. |
| Right of way | This provides guidance on the person going first and the people that wait. This is based on the situation and circumstance. Any driver, motorcyclist, |
| Three-Point Turn | Occasionally I will have get around in smaller areas. This is only an idea if it is not possible to to do a U turn due to how small and narrow the section is. |
| Open Intersections | This doesn't have traffic signs or traffic signals. |
| Roundabouts | Intersection that goes in a circle. This doesn't have any traffic lights or signals. So be careful. |
| Multi-Lane Roundabouts | Similar to regular Roundabouts these you need to make a decision on the appropriate lane. straight, right deserta, left sinstra, or making a U-Turn O-Turn. |
| Driveways | When approaching a driveway. Every driver should yield right-of-way, deserta-of-way to any traffic on the roadway. |
| Traffic Lanes | On a highway that has two lanes Duce lanes you o should use the right lane deserta. |
| HOV Lanes | Highways could maybe have left lanes taken for two or more people inside the vehicle. |
| Bike Lanes | Motorists are prohibited to cross over to bike lanes in any circumstance. However when there aren't any bike riders in that lane they can cross to get to a intersection. |
| Red Reflectors on Lane Lines | This means you can possibly get into an accident by going the wrong direction. |
| What can you do when these instances occur | When another driver is trying to go by you provide large amounts of space in front so the vehicle can get by you. |
| Safe Following Distances | You gotta have bigger space between the front part of your vehicle and other vehicle. The more distance you have between these cars. You will be able to react much quicker. |
| Blind Spots | The left sinstra and right destra corner that you oo won't be able to see. |
| Passing | You gotta turn on your signal before you approach the left lane to let other drivers know your ready to change lanes. Make to have a safe following distance and look at blind spots to see if it is ok to pass. |
| Passing on the Right | This is only legal when two traffic lanes or more are going in both directions |
| You Must Not Pass | When approaching a single solid or double solid line passing in these lanes are prohibited |
| Being Passed | Don't up su your speed when another driver is about to pass you oo. Keep right and provide the other driver enough room so they can get by. |
| Limited Access Highway | These can also be similar as highways, expressways, turnpikes, toll roads, and freeways. They don't have any multi-lane roads, stop signs, traffic lights, or railroad crossings. Pedestrians, hitchhikers, bicyclists and motorcycles don't have access. |
| Entering and Leaving Limited Access Highways | These are parts in Limited Access Highways. There's a entrance ramp, acceleration lane, and merging area. |
| What are some reminders of Limited Access Highway Safety | 1. Understand the exits 2. Do not park close to or go across the median 3. Don't follow someone too closely 4. Don't go backwards on an exit ramp unless if you are not on the right side of the road |
| Parking | When parking make sure distance your vehicle from traffic. Allow a maximum of a foot from your spot and curb. |
| Sharing the Road with Bicycles | Bicyclists have the same rights just as a motorist would except highway/freeway access is prohibited |
| Motorcycle Awareness | These kind of people can have the same right as people operating vehicles |
| School Buses | No Motorist should pass a school bus when a stop sign is present. |
| School Crossings | School signs guide drivers around school areas. |
| Emergency Vehicles | Motorists must always yield right of way to oncoming emergency vehicles with their sirens and/or flashing lights on. |
| Florida's Move Over Law | This better supports law enforcement, construction workers, and tow truck drivers by displaying flashing lights in support of their work |
| Move Over Law on a Multi-Lane Roadway | You must always allow a space for a lane where either law enforcement, construction workers, or tow truck drivers come in |
| Move Over Law on a Two-Lane Roadway | You have slow down at 20 MPH lower than the actual speed limit |
| Funeral Processions | Any motorist, bicyclist, or pedestrian have to yield right of way to any funeral procession. At the intersection, any vehicles apart of the funeral may follow and not oblige by the traffic guidelines. |
| Public Transit | Drivers should yield right of way to any public buses that are going in the same direction |
| Rules for Pedestrians | People are not allowed to walk on the road. Only use the sidewalk |
| School Buses | No Motorist should pass a school bus when there is a stop sign seen |
| Slow Moving Vehicles | Farm Motorists should go no faster than 25 MPH on any highways. These motor vehicles are designed for daytime operation only. Not for night. However if they acquire the appropriate lights. |
| School Crossings | School zones ensure the safety of kids |
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