Florida Permit Practice Test 12 (2026)

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From the official handbook, rev. 08/2023, Section 7 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the FLHSMV. Official Florida Driver License Handbook

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    You are in the left lane and a faster car comes up behind you. What does Florida law require?

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    Answer: Move out of the left lane

    Florida law requires you to move out of the left lane when a faster vehicle is overtaking you.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 67

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    In a multi-lane roundabout, which lane do you use to make a U-turn?

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    Answer: The left lane

    In a multi-lane roundabout, use the left lane to go left or make a U-turn and the right lane to go right.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 63

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    How close may you follow a fire truck responding to an emergency?

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    Answer: No closer than 500 feet

    It is illegal to follow a fire truck responding to an emergency closer than 500 feet.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 62

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    You are merging onto a limited access highway. Who has the right-of-way?

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    Answer: Traffic already on the highway

    When merging, traffic already on the highway has the right-of-way; adjust your speed and merge when safe.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 63

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    In which direction does traffic move in a roundabout?

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    Answer: Counter-clockwise

    Roundabouts are one-way, counter-clockwise.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 63

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    Why leave extra space when stopped behind a car on a hill?

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    Answer: It may roll back before moving forward

    A car stopped on an incline may roll back before moving forward, so leave extra room.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 61

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    You miss your exit on the expressway. What should you do?

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    Answer: Go to the next exit

    Never back up or make a last-minute move: if you miss your exit, go on to the next one.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 64

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    Entering a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?

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    Answer: Traffic already in the roundabout

    Traffic already in the roundabout has the right-of-way; if there is no traffic, you may enter without yielding.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 63

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    What almost always causes rear-end collisions?

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    Answer: Following too closely

    Rear-end collisions are almost always caused by following too closely.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 61

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    When passing on a two-lane road, you must be back in your lane before coming within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

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    Answer: 200 feet

    You must be back on the right side before coming within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 67

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    You want to turn left at an open intersection and a car is coming from the other direction. Who goes first?

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    Answer: The oncoming car: you must yield

    A driver turning left must yield to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 62

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    You must not pass on hills or curves where you cannot see at least how far ahead?

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    Answer: 500 feet

    Do not pass on hills or curves unless you can see at least 500 feet ahead.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 67

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    At an open intersection, you enter a paved road from an unpaved road. What must you do?

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    Answer: Yield the right-of-way

    At an open intersection, a driver coming from an unpaved road onto a paved one must yield.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 62

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    You must not pass within how many feet of an intersection, bridge, tunnel or railroad crossing?

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    Answer: 100 feet

    Passing is not allowed within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, viaduct, tunnel or railroad crossing.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 67

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    You are pulling out of a driveway onto a road. Who has the right-of-way?

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    Answer: Vehicles on the road, and pedestrians and bicyclists on the sidewalk or bike lane

    Coming out of a driveway or alley, yield to vehicles on the road and to pedestrians and cyclists on the sidewalk or bike lane.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 62

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    May you go over the speed limit to finish passing another vehicle?

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    Answer: No, it is illegal to exceed the speed limit while passing

    Exceeding the speed limit is illegal even while passing.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 67

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    At a two-way stop, one car is turning and the other is going straight. Who yields?

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    Answer: The car that is turning

    At a two-way stop, the turning vehicle yields to the vehicle going straight.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 62

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    At a four-way stop, two cars arrive at the same time. Who goes first?

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    Answer: The car on the right

    At an all-way stop, the first to arrive goes first; if two arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the one on the right.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 62

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    Does Florida's Move Over Law apply to a disabled car stopped with its hazard lights on?

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    Answer: Yes

    The Move Over Law also covers disabled vehicles stopped with hazard lights, flares or people present.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 65

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    Under the Move Over Law, if the speed limit is 20 mph or less, how fast must you go past a stopped emergency vehicle?

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    Answer: 5 mph

    Where the limit is 20 mph or less, the Move Over Law requires slowing to 5 mph.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 65

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