Florida Permit Practice Test 5 (2026)

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From the official handbook, rev. 08/2023, Sections 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the FLHSMV. Official Florida Driver License Handbook

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    Another driver is acting aggressively toward you. What should you do?

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    Answer: Stay calm, slow down, let them pass and avoid eye contact

    Put distance between you and an aggressive driver, let them pass and avoid eye contact; call *FHP (*347) or 911 if needed.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 36

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    A deer runs in front of you and a collision cannot be avoided. What should you do?

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    Answer: Do not swerve: keep the car under control and on the road

    Swerving can cause a worse crash than hitting the animal; keep control and stay on the road.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 71

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    A crash caused only vehicle damage and no officer made a report. What must you do?

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    Answer: Send a written crash report to FLHSMV within 10 days

    If no officer files a report, you must send FLHSMV a written crash report within 10 days.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 77

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    When you turn on your windshield wipers, you should also:

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    Answer: Turn on your headlights

    Florida requires headlights on whenever you use your windshield wipers.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 71

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    May a bicyclist ride in the middle of the lane?

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    Answer: Yes, for example if the lane is too narrow to share with a car

    A bicyclist may use the full lane when it is too narrow to share safely, or to turn left, pass or avoid hazards.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 81

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    A pedestrian with a white cane with a red tip is crossing. What should you do?

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    Answer: Come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way

    A white cane with a red tip or a service animal means the person is visually impaired: stop and yield.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 88

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    You may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

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    Answer: 50 feet

    Parking within 50 feet of a railroad crossing is against the law.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 66

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    Where are your car's blind spots?

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    Answer: Near the left and right rear corners of your car

    Blind spots are near the left and right rear corners; turn your head to check them before changing lanes.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 60

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    High beams can reveal objects at least how far ahead?

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    Answer: 450 feet

    High beams light objects at least 450 feet ahead and work best above 25 mph.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 72

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    You plan to cancel your car insurance. What should you do first?

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    Answer: Turn in your license plate at a driver license service center

    If you drop insurance during the registration period, turn in the plate first to avoid suspension and reinstatement fees.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 23

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    Before starting the engine, how should your mirrors be set?

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    Answer: So you can use them without leaning forward or backward

    Adjust mirrors before driving so you can use them without leaning forward or back.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 59

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    At an intersection, what should you assume a bicyclist will do?

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    Answer: Go straight, unless they signal otherwise

    Assume a bicyclist is going straight unless they signal otherwise, and yield as you would to any vehicle.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 81

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    A city bus signals to re-enter traffic from a bus bay. What should you do?

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    Answer: Yield the right-of-way to the bus

    Yield to a transit bus that has signaled to re-enter traffic from a designated bus bay.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 88

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    You park facing downhill. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

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    Answer: Toward the curb

    Downhill, turn the wheels toward the curb so the car rolls into it, not into traffic.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 66

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    You notice you are driving in another car's blind spot. What should you do?

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    Answer: Speed up or drop back so the driver can see you

    Don't ride in another driver's blind spot: move ahead or drop back so they can see you.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 60

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    When are roads most slippery in the rain?

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    Answer: When it has not rained in a while, because of oil build-up

    Oil builds up on dry roads; the first rain after a dry spell makes them especially slick.

    Handbook: Section 8, p. 72

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    You must carry Florida insurance if your vehicle has been in Florida for how long during the last 365 days?

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    Answer: 90 days, consecutive or not

    A vehicle kept in Florida 90 days or more in the last year, consecutive or not, must carry Florida insurance.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 23

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    You must cross a bike lane to turn right and a bicyclist is coming. What should you do?

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    Answer: Yield and turn behind the bicyclist

    When you cross a bike lane to turn, yield to bicyclists and make the turn behind them.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 81

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

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    Answer: Away from the curb

    Uphill with a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb so the car rolls back into it.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 66

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    What should you do before getting in your car to back out?

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    Answer: Check behind the vehicle: small children and objects cannot be seen from the seat

    Children and small objects can't be seen from the driver's seat, so check behind the car before getting in.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 59

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