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FLORIDA DMV REVIEW FOR RESTRICTED LICENSE

THESE ARE TOPICS THAT MAY BE PRESENTED ON THE WRITTEN EXAM AT THE DMV. HIGHLIGHT THESE AREAS IN YOUR FLORIDA DRIVERS HANDBOOK. There will be 20 multiple choice and 20 road sign questions, and review them in your Drivers Manual. . Make an appointment at the DVM for new licenses or renewals. 954-497-1570

Driving in the State of Florida is a Privilege, Not a right.

If you are parked downhill and there is a curb on the passenger side, which way should you turn your wheels? Away from the curb

The 2 Second Rule – This is the distance you are required to keep between you and the car in front. When the car in front of you passes a fixed marker in the road you begin to count from the back of his car to the front of yours……one thousand one…one thousand two. (this ticket is called following too closely, not the same as tailgating-could also be called careless driving)

The Point System – For example, how many points will you get if you get a ticket for going 16 miles over the speed limit? 4 points. 15 miles over is 3 points. 16 miles over is 4 points. There are only 3, 4, and 6 points. 12 points in a year, it’s a 30 day suspension.)

Insurance Law – Every car must be insured, every driver must be insured. The minimum insurance is called no fault….10,000 – 20,000 –10,000. PIP (Ticket for failure to have insurance is a mandatory court appearance) Driving without insurance is a criminal offense and you could be jailed.

School Buses: you don’t have to stop if you are on the opposite side of the street as long as the street is separated by a median at least 5 feet or wider. (Passing a school bus is 6 points)

Change of Lanes: You can not change lanes with in 100 feet of an intersection. Double yellow lines, solid yellow lines. Hills, Bridges, Curves, Tunnels, Aqua Ducts, and Railroad Crossings.

Road Signs: You need to know what the colors indicate. Blue-service, green-information, brown-parks & recreation, white and black-regulatory, orange-construction and yellow-caution, warning. You must also know what the shapes indicate….square, circle, diamond, rectangle.

Road Markings: There are two colors of road markings yellow and white.

Yellow separates traffic moving in opposite directions. White separates traffic moving in the same directions.

There are two types of road markings, solid and broken.

The broken line is like free flow. You can move in between the lanes. If it is a yellow broken line…..you can pass. If it is a white broken line, you can change lanes.

The solid line in like a brick wall. You can not freely flow. (white or yellow)

Seat belts – everyone in the car under 18 must be buckled up. Everyone in the front seat is required to buckle up. If the passenger is under 18 the driver gets the ticket. If the passenger is over 18, the passenger gets the ticket. (Seatbelt ticket is not a moving violations)

4 WAY STOP SIGN-he who gets there first goes first. If two cars get there at the same time, the car to the left gives up their right to go to the person to the right.

HOV – High Occupancy Vehicle. This is the carpool lane. Two or more people during specific times of the day. (a ticket in the hov lane for not having a carpool is not a moving violation)

Hydroplanning – happens from too much speed, water, and over or underinflated tires.

Yellow Light – Means stop if you can. (This ticket is called running a red light, also, failure to obey regulatory devise.)

Emergency Vehicles: you must stay behind emergency vehicles 500 ft. (when the siren is on) (ticket called fail to yield) Funerals, Emergency Vehicles and Police. If emergency vehicle is approaching, ride to the right, ride of the road.

Uturns – You can make a Uturn at any intersection, anywhere in Florida unless there is a sign that says no Uturn. (ticket called illegal uturn)

Signal when Turning – You must signal 100 feet before you make your turn. (ticket called fail to signal)

Right on Red – You can make a right on red anywhere in the State of Florida, unless it says no right on red. You must stop, and stay stopped if there is any flowing traffic. If you do not stop and stay stopped until all flowing traffic is clear, or you cause someone to brake or slow down, the ticket is called running a red light.

Left on Red – You can make a left hand turn on a red light ONLY if it is from a one way street to a one way street.

DUI – You are considered legally intoxicated at .08 BAC Zero tolerance for under 21 years old. .02

Implied Consent Law – when you get a license, you are implying if the police think you are driving drunk they can test you. If you refuse to the sobriety test, your license gets revoked automatically for one year. Separate from DUI charge.

Open Container Law – you can never have an open container of any alcohol substance in the car.

Right Turns – When you turn right you are required to turn into the right lane.

Change of Address: If you move, you must change your address on your license within 10 days.

Wipers on, Lights on

Lights on Sunrise, Sunset - Highbeams 1,000 ft for oncoming / 500 ft if there is a car in front of you. If you drive without lights, it is a moving violation. If you drive with a broke headlight, it is a moving violation. If you drive with a broken brake or taillight its improper equipment.

Hazard Lights Emergency/ Blinking Lights, can only be used when car motor is off. (ticket called improper use of lights)

DRIVING IS A PRIVILEDGE