Florida DMV Permit Test Sample Questions and Explanations

At a four-way (all-way) stop, the vehicle that stops first goes first. The others follow in the order they stopped.

Wrong choices

• The largest vehicle: Vehicle size does not decide who goes first.
• The vehicle on the largest road: At a four-way stop all roads are treated the same. The first to stop goes first.
• The vehicle turning left: Left-turning vehicles do not get priority.

When two vehicles stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. So the car on your right goes first.

Wrong choices

• Whichever driver is going faster: Speed never decides right of way at a stop sign.
• You, because the other car is on your right: It is the other way around. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
• Whichever driver honks first: Honking does not give anyone the right of way.

An eight-sided red sign is a STOP sign. You must come to a complete stop at the stop line (or before the crosswalk or intersection), then go only when it is safe.

Wrong choices

• Slow down and go through if no one is coming: Slowing down is what a yield sign asks for. An eight-sided sign always means a full stop.
• Stop only if a car is coming from the right: You must stop every time, even when no other traffic is in sight.
• Watch for a railroad crossing ahead: Railroad crossings are marked by a round yellow sign or a white X-shaped crossbuck, not an octagon.

A downward-pointing triangle is a YIELD sign. Slow down, be ready to stop, and let vehicles and pedestrians that are already there go first. Stop only if you need to.

Wrong choices

• Merge without changing speed because other traffic must let you in: The yield sign puts the duty on you, not on the other drivers.
• No passing zone ahead: A no passing zone sign is a yellow pennant (sideways triangle) on the left side of the road.
• Stop completely every time, even if the road is clear: A full stop every time is the rule for a stop sign. At a yield sign you stop only if traffic or people require it.

You can get a Florida learner license at age 15 after passing the knowledge exam and finishing a traffic law and substance abuse course.

Wrong choices

• 17: You do not have to wait until 17; you may start at 15.
• 14: 14 is too young for a Florida learner license.
• 16: 16 is the youngest age for an operator (Class E) license, the next step.

A learner license holder must always drive with a licensed driver age 21 or older in the front passenger seat (the seat closest to the right of the driver).

Wrong choices

• No one, if the drive is during daylight: There is no daylight exception; a supervising driver is always required.
• Any adult, even without a license: The supervising driver must hold a valid license.
• A licensed driver who is at least 18 years old: An 18-year-old does not meet the age 21 requirement.

Use your headlights from sunset to sunrise, including twilight, and whenever rain, smoke, or fog makes it hard to see.

Wrong choices

• Only after full darkness: Twilight counts too. Headlights must be on from sunset.
• Only when it is raining: Rain is one time you need them, but they are also required every night from sunset to sunrise.
• Only on roads without streetlights: Headlights are required at night on lit roads too.

Florida requires headlights during rain, smoke, or fog, even in daytime. They help other drivers see you.

Wrong choices

• Leave them off because it is daytime: Florida requires headlights during rain, smoke, or fog, even in the day.
• Turn on only your parking lights: Parking lights are not enough. Use your headlights.
• Use your hazard flashers instead: Hazard lights do not replace headlights while you are driving in rain.

Florida law sets a 30 mph limit in business or residence districts unless a different limit is posted.

Wrong choices

• 35 mph: 35 mph is faster than the Florida default.
• 25 mph: 25 mph is not the Florida default for these areas; the law sets 30 mph.
• 45 mph: 45 mph is far above the default for business and residential areas.

Unless another limit is posted, the speed limit on roads outside business and residence districts is 55 mph.

Wrong choices

• 65 mph: 65 mph may be posted on some highways, but it is not the default limit.
• 70 mph: 70 mph is the highest limit and must be posted; it is not the default.
• 45 mph: 45 mph is lower than the default.