Florida Learner's License Test

That is a deer crossing sign.

You should expect to see a school crosswalk in your current location, so proceed with caution and be prepared to stop for people crossing.

Under Florida’s “Implied Consent” law, when you drive, you have consented to the testing of alcohol or drugs in your system with your breath, saliva, blood or urine, depending upon the specific circumstances. Implied consent means that you consent to those tests if you want to drive and a law enforcement officer suspects that you are under the influence.

If you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, but you cannot see it yet, and you do not know where it is coming from, you should pull over to the curb until you find out if it is on the same road as you.

According to Florida’s “zero tolerance” law, it is a violation for a person under 21 to drive with a BAL of .02 or higher. You will automatically have your driving privilege suspended for six months. Also, if you are under 21 and have a BAL of .05 or higher, you will be required to complete a substance abuse course. In addition, if you are under the age of 19, you will be evaluated and your parents or legal guardians will be contacted with the results of the evaluation.

If a truck traveling in front of you swings out towards the left before making a right turn you should slow down and stop if necessary until the truck completes its turn. Large vehicles have a bigger turning radius, which requires a right turning large vehicle to swing towards the left.

In Florida, headsets, headphones or earbuds are not permitted to be worn by a driver while operating a vehicle. However, headsets used for communication, such as a Bluetooth device connected to a cell phone is permitted, as long as it is in one ear only and allows the drive to hear surrounding noise.

Defensive driving means frequently looking around for possible hazards, which helps you anticipate any required responsive action.

When driving in fog, you should use your low beam lights, which are the regular headlights. Not all vehicles are equipped with fog lights, but if your vehicle is equipped with fog lights, then also use the front fog lights, in addition to the low beams. You should NEVER drive using only the parking or fog lights. When driving in fog, always slow down. If your cruise control is on, then turn it off, so you ensure that you are not driving too fast for the existing weather conditions and have more control over the vehicle. Also, drive with a sufficient amount of stopping space ahead of you, so you can stop within the area ahead that you can see.

Do not use high-beam headlights. High beams will not shine through the fog. Rather, high beams will reflect the light back into your eyes and make it more difficult for both you and other drivers to see.

In Florida, if you have a collision with an animal, it has to be reported to the police only if it involves a large animal like a bear, deer or a farm animal.

You should always use your turning signal whenever you change lanes. Turn the signal off once you have completed the lane change. Also, leave sufficient distance between you and the other nearby vehicles when changing lanes. By failing to signal, it can cause another driver to act aggressively or engage in “road rage”.

This sign does not allow parking in a bike lane.

Warning signs are usually diamond shaped with black writing on a yellow background and warn of a potential hazard, obstacle or condition that requires a driver’s special attention.

Temporary warning signs, which are usually construction signs, are black on an orange background.

An interstate number sign is in the shape of a shield.

A sign that is rectangular-shaped is a speed limit sign.

If you are found guilty of racing on a Florida highway, your license MUST be revoked. The length of time is subject to the court’s discretion.

It is recommended that seat belts should be worn by the driver and all passengers, since that is the best way to prevent injury to all occupants.

When parallel parking on a level street, make sure that you straighten your front wheels and leave sufficient space between the front of and back of your vehicle and the other vehicles.

If a traffic light is not working, including if no lights appear, then proceed through the intersection with caution as if all directions are controlled by a stop sign.

Under Florida law, you must stay at least 500 feet behind a fire truck responding to a fire. You cannot get closer than 500 feet.

A traffic light with both a green arrow and a red light means that you may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.

The first choice tells you that the road will wind to the right.  The second choice means winding road to the left. The third choice means the road curves right with an entry road. The last choice means slippery when wet.