Florida Permit Practice Test: Lanes, Turns and Passing (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
Question 1 of 20
How far before a turn must you signal?
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Answer: At least 100 feet
Florida law requires a turn signal at least 100 feet before the turn.
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Question 2 of 20
May you use your turn signal to tell the driver behind you that it is safe to pass?
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Answer: No, that is against the law
Using your turn signal to tell drivers behind you that they can pass is against the law.
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Question 3 of 20
When you turn right, which lane should you end up in?
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Answer: The right lane of the road you enter
A right turn must end in the right lane of the road you enter.
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Question 4 of 20
You reach the intersection where you want to turn, but you are in the wrong lane. What should you do?
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Answer: Drive to the next intersection and turn from the proper lane
Never make last-minute turns: go on to the next intersection and turn from the proper lane.
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Question 5 of 20
When should you use a three-point turn?
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Answer: When the road is too narrow for a U-turn and you cannot go around the block
Use a three-point turn only when the street is too narrow for a U-turn and you can't go around the block, never on a curve or hill.
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Question 6 of 20
On a three-lane or five-lane highway, what is the center lane for?
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Answer: Only for turning left
On three- and five-lane highways, the center lane is only for left turns.
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Question 7 of 20
On a two-lane highway, which lane must you drive in?
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Answer: The right lane, except to pass where allowed
On a two-lane highway, always keep right except when passing where it is allowed.
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Question 8 of 20
You see red reflectors facing you on the lane lines. What does it mean?
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Answer: You are on the wrong side of the road: turn around or get into the proper lane
Red reflectors facing you mean you are going against traffic: turn around or move to the proper lane right away.
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Question 9 of 20
After passing a car, when may you return to the right lane?
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Answer: When you can see the tires of the car you passed in your rear-view mirror
Return to your lane only when you can see the passed vehicle's tires in your rear-view mirror, and signal first.
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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.
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Question 11 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.
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Question 12 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.
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Question 13 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.
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Question 14 of 20
When is it legal to pass on the right?
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Answer: With two or more lanes moving in your direction, or when the car ahead is turning left
Passing on the right is legal only with two or more lanes in your direction or when the car ahead is turning left.
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Question 15 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.
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Question 16 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.
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Question 17 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.
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Question 18 of 20
In Florida, highway exit numbers match:
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Answer: The mile markers
In Florida, exit numbers match the highway's mile markers.
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Question 19 of 20
On a multi-lane road, you cannot move over for a stopped emergency vehicle. What must you do?
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Answer: Slow down to 20 mph below the posted limit
If you can't move out of the lane next to a stopped emergency vehicle, slow to 20 mph below the limit.
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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.
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