Florida Permit Practice Test 7 (2026)

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From the official handbook, rev. 08/2023, Sections 6, 9, 10 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the FLHSMV. Official Florida Driver License Handbook

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    A car is coming toward you in your lane. What should you do?

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    Answer: Sound the horn, flash your high beams, brake hard and steer to the side of the road

    Warn the other driver with horn and lights, brake hard and steer toward the side of the road.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 80

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  2. Question 2 of 20

    A tire blows out. What should you do first?

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    Answer: Take your foot off the gas, do not brake and concentrate on steering

    After a blowout, don't brake: hold the wheel, slow down gradually and brake softly once under control.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 80

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    Your car goes into a canal. How long will it float?

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    Answer: Only about 30 to 60 seconds: get out right away

    A car floats only 30 to 60 seconds: unbuckle, lower the window and get out before calling 911.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 80

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    Your car stalls on the tracks and a train is coming. Which way should you run?

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    Answer: Away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle, toward the train

    Run away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle toward the train, so debris from the crash won't hit you.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 80

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  5. Question 5 of 20

    During a power outage the traffic lights are off. How do you handle the intersection?

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    Answer: Treat it as a four-way stop; if you arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the one on the right

    With signals out, go in the order of arrival; when arriving together, the driver on the left yields to the one on the right.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 79

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    When should you watch for children after seeing this sign?

    Five-sided yellow-green sign with two walking children
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    Answer: At all times, not just during school hours

    The school sign means you are near a school: watch for children at all times.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 57

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    Your right wheels drift off the pavement. What should you do?

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    Answer: Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, brake lightly and return slowly when clear

    Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, brake lightly and return to the pavement slowly when it is clear.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 79

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    What do orange signs like this one warn about?

    Orange diamond sign with the words ROAD WORK 1000 FT
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    Answer: Unusual or dangerous conditions near road work areas

    Orange construction signs warn of unusual or dangerous conditions near work areas: slow down.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 54

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  9. Question 9 of 20

    Your gas pedal is stuck. After taking your foot off it, what should you do?

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    Answer: Shift into neutral (or press the clutch), brake gently and steer to a safe stop

    Shift to neutral or press the clutch, brake gently and steer to a safe stop; shutting off the engine makes steering hard.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 79

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow pointing up and a line joining it from the right
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    Answer: Another lane joins yours ahead: watch for traffic and yield when necessary

    Another lane joins yours ahead: watch for merging traffic and yield when necessary.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    What does this sign warn you about?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow that bends left and right several times
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    Answer: Several curves ahead: drive slowly and do not pass

    A winding road has several curves: drive slowly and carefully and do not pass.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    What does this sign warn you about?

    Yellow diamond sign with one arrow pointing up and one arrow pointing down
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    Answer: The road changes to two-way traffic: there will be oncoming traffic

    The road ahead changes to two-way traffic, so expect oncoming vehicles.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Yellow diamond sign with a black cross shaped like a plus sign
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    Answer: A road crosses the highway ahead: look left and right for traffic

    A road crosses the highway ahead: look left and right for other traffic.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    What does this sign mean?

    Yellow diamond sign with two lines; the right one bends in toward the left one
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    Answer: The right lane ends: traffic must merge left

    The right lane ends: drivers in it must merge left, and drivers on the left should let them in smoothly.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    Your brakes got wet in deep water. How do you dry them?

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    Answer: Drive slowly in low gear while applying the brakes

    Test wet brakes lightly, then dry them by driving slowly in low gear while pressing the brakes.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 80

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow that curves to the right
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    Answer: Slow down and do not pass: the road curves right

    The road curves right: slow down and do not pass.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow pointing up and a red and white triangle
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    Answer: A yield sign is ahead: slow down and be ready to stop or adjust to traffic

    A yield sign is ahead: slow down and be ready to stop or adjust to traffic.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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  18. Question 18 of 20

    A vehicle ahead has this sign on the back. What does it tell you?

    Orange triangle with a red border
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    Answer: It is a slow-moving vehicle, such as farm equipment

    The orange and red triangle marks a slow-moving vehicle, such as farm equipment built for under 25 mph.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 89

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  19. Question 19 of 20

    Your car catches fire. What should you never do?

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    Answer: Throw water on a gasoline or diesel fire

    Water spreads a gasoline or diesel fire; use an extinguisher only on a small fire, or get away from the car.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 79

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    What does this sign tell you?

    Round yellow sign with a black X and two letters R
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    Answer: A railroad crossing is ahead: slow down and be ready to stop

    The round advance warning sign is usually the first sign before a railroad crossing.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 56

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