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Edge Lines

Solid lines along the side of the road that mark the edge of the pavement

Single Solid White Line

Marks the right edge of that pavement

Indicates the outer edge of the Traffic Lane, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder

Single Solid Yellow Line

Marks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets

Single Solid Yellow Line

Marks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets

Single Solid Yellow Line

Marks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and one-way streets

White Lane Lines

Separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

Single Broken White Line

You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so

Single Broken White Line

You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so

Single Solid White Line

You may travel in the same direction on both sides of this Line, but do not cross this line unless you must do so to avoid a hazard. Also used to discourage lane changes during a intersection

Double Solid White Lines

Crossing a double solid line is not allowed

Yellow Lane Lines

Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

Yellow Lane Lines

Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

Single Broken Lane Line

Stay to the right of the Line. You may temporarily cross this line when you are passing the vehicle in front of you

Yellow Lane Lines

Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions

Single Broken Yellow Line

Stay to the right of the Line. You may temporarily cross this line when you are passing the vehicle in front of you

Double Solid Yellow Lines

Vehicles moving in either direction must not cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe to do so)

Double Yellow Lines (Solid on right, Broken on left)

Passing or crossing is not allowed in this lane except when turning left)

Double Yellow Lines (Solid on right, Broken on left)

Passing or crossing is not allowed in this lane except when turning left)

Double Yellow Lines (Broken on right, Solid on left)

Passing is permitted in lane when it is safe to do so

Turn Lanes

Arrows are often used with white lane lines to show which turn at be made from the lane

Lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word "ONLY"

You must turn in the direction of the arrow

Lane is market with both a curved and straight arrow

You may either turn or go straight

Lane is market with both a curved and straight arrow

You may either turn or go straight

Two-way roadway with center lane

Drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns; you must use not for passing

Lane is market with both a curved and straight arrow

You may either turn or go straight

Two-way roadway with center lane

Drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns; you must use not for passing

Reversible Lanes

Some highways have reversible traffic lanes to help handle rush-hour traffic. The direction of traffic is normally reversed at set times each day. These lanes are marked with special pavement markings, lane signals, and signs

Lane is market with both a curved and straight arrow

You may either turn or go straight

Two-way roadway with center lane

Drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns; you must use not for passing

Reversible Lanes

Some highways have reversible traffic lanes to help handle rush-hour traffic. The direction of traffic is normally reversed at set times each day. These lanes are marked with special pavement markings, lane signals, and signs

Bicycle Lanes

Some roads have pavement markings that show lanes specifically designed for the exclusive use of bicycles or for shared use

Exclusive Bike Lane

Solid white lines separate these bike lanes from motor vehicle travel lanes. Often marked with bike lane signs/symbols

Exclusive Bike Lane

Solid white lines separate these bike lanes from motor vehicle travel lanes. Often marked with bike lane signs/symbols

Shared-Use Lane

Marked with "SHARROWS" which alert motorist that bicyclist may use the entire lane, indicate to bicyclists where to ride, and discourage from bicycling in the wrong direction

White Stop Lines

Stop Lines show where you must stop for a stop sign or red light. You must stop your vehicle before any part of it crosses the line before the crosswalk

Crosswalk

Marked with Solid White Line and sometimes filled with white diagonal or perpendicular lines. Motorist always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalk

Crosswalk

Marked with Solid White Line and sometimes filled with white diagonal or perpendicular lines. Motorist always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalk

Other markings

- Curbs are often marked Yellow in no parking zones near fire hydrants or intersections


- Yellow or white diagonal stripes mark fixed obstructions (medians, no parking zones, etc.)


- It is unlawful to park in or drive through areas that have pavement markings indicating parking lanes or safety zones

Right-Of-Way Rules

Tells motorist, pedestrians, and bicyclists who goes first and who must wait in different traffic situations. The law says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way

Right-Of-Way Rules

Tells motorist, pedestrians, and bicyclists who goes first and who must wait in different traffic situations. The law says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way

Red

Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way.

Right-Of-Way Rules

Tells motorist, pedestrians, and bicyclists who goes first and who must wait in different traffic situations. The law says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way

Red

Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way.

Orange

Construction and maintenance warning

Right-Of-Way Rules

Tells motorist, pedestrians, and bicyclists who goes first and who must wait in different traffic situations. The law says who must yield (give up) the right-of-way

Red Traffic Sign

Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way.

Orange Traffic Sign

Construction and maintenance warning

Yellow Traffic Sign

General warming. Advisory of unexpected roadway conditions.

Fluorescent Yellow Green Traffic Sign

High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.

Fluorescent Yellow Green Traffic Sign

High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.

White/Black Traffic Sibb

Regulatory

Fluorescent Yellow Green Traffic Sign

High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.

White/Black Traffic Sibb

Regulatory

Green Traffic Sign

Guide or directional information.

White/Black Traffic Sibb

Regulatory.

Blue Traffic Sign

Motorist service guidance. It is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.

Blue Traffic Sign

Motorist service guidance. It is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.

Brown Traffic Sign

Areas of public recreation, cultural, and historical significance.

Octagon Traffic Sign Shape

Stop

Triangle Traffic Sign Shape

Yield

Diamond Traffic Sign Shape

Warn of existing or possible hazards

Pennant Traffic Sign Shape

No passing zones

When operating a bicycle on a one-way street with two or more traffic lanes, you may ride as close to the ______________ as possible.

Left-hand edge of the roadway

If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then _____________________

You may cross the line to pass other vehicles.

If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle _____________.

As far away from Traffic as possible

If a car approaches you with bright headlights, you must _______________ to prevent being temporarily blinded.

Look toward the right edge of the road

When is it legal to use the shoulder of the road for passing another vehicle?

You are not legally allowed to pass using the shoulder of the road

If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, you must _____________ to let those behind you know your intentions.

Tap your break pedal three or four times quickly

At railroad crossings that have no standard octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when

They determine that no train is approaching

What are Uncontrolled Intersections?

Intersections not protected by stop signs, yield signs, or traffic lights

To avoid collisions on the road, you must

Try to keep a space cushion

When overtaking and passing another vehicle one a two-lane road, you should pass

Only on the left of the vehicle

Which of the following situations is ideal for overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right?

When the vehicle you are passing is making it about to make a left turn.

If approaching a intersection you see a steady yellow signal at a traffic light, you must

Come to an immediate stop

________________ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

Intersections (because they car driver doesn't see the motorcycle and turns into the motorcycle's path)

A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that ________________.

The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph.

When turning corners, drivers must turn the steering wheel using

The hand-over-hand technique

Which of the following Lines permit the passing of other vehicles?

A broken White Line

If you engine dies as you pull around a corner, the best thing you should do is

Steer to the right side of the road and stop.

Reference markers and mile markers are placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway. They convey information to drivers about

Their location on the interstate for navigation and emergency situations

If you are driving at a slower speed than other traffic on the highway or freeway, stay in the lane

Nearest to the right side of the road

When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can

Without exceeding the speed limit

When driving in a roundabout and if approached by an emergency vehicle using a siren, air horn, or a red or blue flashing light,

Continue to your exit, then pull to the right.

When there is not enough room for a U-turn, you are suggested to use a

Three-point turn

When there are three or more lanes going in one direction on the highway, faster-moving vehicles should use

The middle or left lane

When backing up your vehicle, you must

Not depend on your mirrors, and instead turn your head to look through the rear window

When turning left from a two-way street into a one-way street, you must

Begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

Motorist are required to allow a minimum safe distance of ________ when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction

3 feet

Crossbuck Traffic Sign Shape

Railroad crossing

Round Traffic Sign Shape

Railroad advance warning

Pentagon Traffic Sign Shape

School advance/ school crossing

Rectangle (vertical) Traffic Sign Shape

Regulatory

Rectangle (horizontal) Traffic Sign Shape

Guide

Regulatory Signs

Regulatory signs control traffic; they set limits or give commands and are enforceable bu law

Stop Sign

You must bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk. If there is no marked crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection at a point near the intersecting roadway where you have a clear view of approaching traffic

What does this sign mean? What is it used for?

This sign means that you are not allowed to enter. It is used to prohibit traffic from entering a restricted road.

Are you allowed to turn right at a red signal?

Yes you can, but only after coming to a stop and yielding to Traffic

If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must

Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight

What does this sign mean?

An intersection of U.S. Route 22 is ahead.

What does this hand signal indicate?

Left Turn

What does this hand signal indicate?

Right Turn

What does this hand signal indicate?

Slow or Stop

Open Intersection

An open intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals

When you enter an open intersection, you must yield to the right-of-way if:

- a vehicle is already in the intersection


- you enter it cross a state highway from a secondary road


- you plan to make a left turn and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction

Roundabouts

Roundabouts are circular intersections with no traffic signal

Info on Roundabouts

- roundabouts travel in a one-way counter-clockwise direction.


- drivers entering the roundabout must yield to traffic already in he roundabout


- if there is no traffic in the roundabout, you may enter without yielding


- do not change lanes in the roundabout


- do not stop in a roundabout


- signal before exiting a roundabout

Parking on Hills

1.) Turn your wheels do that if your car starts to move, it will roll away from traffic or into the curb.


2.) Set the parking brake.


3.) Automatic transmission: put gear shift in Park. Manual transmission: shift to Reverse (downhill) or First (uphill).


4.) Turn off vehicle

Parking

- when parking on a public road, move as far away from public traffic as possible


- you must not park more than one foot away from the curb


- if there is a roadside shoulder, pull as far onto it as you can


- always park on the right side of the roadway unless it is a one-way street

What do these double arrows mean?

Traffic may flow on both sides

This posted sign is

A nighttime reflector

This sign means

The road will be curving ahead

What does this sign indicate?

A milepost reference marker

A Florida driver will incur a fine of __________ if he or she is convicted of exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 mph over the posted speed limit two or more times.

$2,500

Is this car legally parked?

No, you cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant

If a blind pedestrian is crossing a street or highway guided by a dog or carrying a white cane(or a white cane with a red tip), you must

come to a complete stop

When going down a steep hill, you must

shift to a lower gear

In heavy rain, your tires can ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road. This hazard is known as

hydroplaning

If you are parked parallel to the right-hand side of the street, you should ___________ before pulling out into traffic

signal a left turn and look over your left shoulder

This sign is a

freeway interchange sign

To control your speed on steep downgrades, you should

Use a lower gear

On some roadways, some lanes reserved as "transit" are used for

Buses only

A ____________ indicates the outer edge of the traffic lane, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

solid white line

Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _____________ to stop your vehicle safely.

increase your following distance

On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the __________ lanes, except to pass.

right

The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as

the reaction distance.

Before reaching the crest of a hill or entering a curve, you must ___________ and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Slow down, move to the right side of the road,

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected

With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a ____________ then the front wheels.

shorter wheels

If you approach a roundabout, always enter to the __________ of the central island.

right

If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance, and do NOT _________ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle.

return to the lane

Shared center lanes that are marked on each side by a solid yellow and dashed yellow lines are reserved for __________ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.

Making left turns

If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply __________ until proper braking action has been restored.

The braked lightly several timesdri

Drivers must be cautious if it starts raining on a hot day because pavement can be very slippery for the first few minutes due to

oil in the asphalt.

Two sets of solid, double, yellow lines spaced two or more feet apart indicate

a barrier.

In a roundabout intersection, drivers must ___________, whether they need to make a right turn, a left turn, a U-turn, or continue forward.

turn right and merge into the circle

If a Florida driver is involved in a wreck resulting in more than $50.00 of damage and fails to stop, ____________ points will be added to his or her driving record.

6 points

What is the meaning of this sign?

The road shoulder is much lower than the road surface.

A Florida's driver's license is valid for _______ years.

6 to 8

How many DUI convictions will result in the permanent revocation of a Florida driver's license?

4 or more

Do not make a U-turn on a curved road or near the top of the hill if you cannot be seen by

Drivers approaching from either direction.

You are traveling along the right lane of a four lane highway. You see an emergency vehicle pulled over with it's lights flashing ahead. Which of the following are true?

You are required to leave an empty lane between your car and the emergency vehicle if it is safe, otherwise reduce speed by 20 mph.

These freeway signs are called

Dynamic Message Signs.

When operating a bicycle on a one-way street with two or more traffic lanes, you may ride as close to the ___________ as possible.

Left-hand edge

When turning left from a two-way street to a one-way street, you must

Begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

This sign shows

an upcoming side road.

You are driving along an expressway with a speed limit of 70 mph. Which of the following is true about this road's minimum speed limit?

The minimum speed limit for any70 mph expressway is 50 mph unless otherwise signed.

You approach an intersection with a set of traffic signals. The traffic signals are blank. What should you do?

Treat the intersection as you would if there were STOP signs in all directions.

Which car is NOT using the intersection correctly?

Car C

Car C has entered the roundabout from the wrong lane

You have parked next to a curb facing uphill. Which way should you point your front wheels to stop your car from rolling if your brakes should fail?

Steer away from the curb

Parking Downhill

Shift Manual Transmission to reverse and turn wheels to curb

Parking Uphill with Curb

Shift Manual Transmission to First and turn wheels from curb

Parking Uphill without a Curb

Shift Manual Transmission to First and turn wheel to right

Is this car legally parked?

No, you must not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

Which of the following is true about this parked car?

The car should be 20 feet from the intersection

_______ offenses that result in points being added to a Florida driving record within a five-year period will result in driver's license revocation.

Fifteen

A Florida driver will incur a fine of _________ if he or she is convicted of speeding in excess of 50 mph over the posted speed limit.

$1,000.00

An applicant for a Florida driver's license may have ___ traffic violation convictions on his or her driving record during the time he or she held a learning permit.

0

A driver will incur a fine of ____ upon the second conviction of failing to maintain PIP insurance on a vehicle driven in the state of Florida.

$250.00

There is an administrative fee of _______ for alcohol and drug-related offenses.

$130.00