Florida DMV Permit Mock Exam (2026)

50 questions, the same number as the official Florida knowledge exam, mixed from every topic of the handbook. Exam format: handbook, p. 20

From the official handbook, rev. 08/2023, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the FLHSMV. Official Florida Driver License Handbook

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  1. Question 1 of 50

    Who has the right-of-way at a marked crosswalk?

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    Answer: Pedestrians in the crosswalk

    Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 45

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  2. Question 2 of 50

    On which streets may a low-speed vehicle (LSV) be driven?

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    Answer: Streets with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less

    Low-speed vehicles may only be driven on streets with a posted limit of 35 mph or less, by a licensed driver.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 85

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  3. Question 3 of 50

    On a two-way street, which side of the road must you park on?

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    Answer: The right side

    Park on the right side of the road unless it is a one-way street.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 65

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  4. Question 4 of 50

    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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  5. Question 5 of 50

    What is the fine for throwing up to 15 pounds of litter on a road?

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    Answer: $100

    Throwing up to 15 pounds of litter costs $100; more than that is a misdemeanor with points.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 27

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  6. Question 6 of 50

    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.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 65

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  7. Question 7 of 50

    You see emergency lights behind you. What should you do first?

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    Answer: Signal and pull to the side of the road as soon as it is safe

    Signal and pull to the side as soon as it is safe, turn off the engine, and keep your hands visible.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 75

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  8. Question 8 of 50

    What is the minimum fine for passing a stopped school bus?

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    Answer: $265 ($465 if you pass on the side where children get on and off)

    Passing a stopped school bus costs at least $265, and at least $465 on the side where children get on and off.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 27

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  9. Question 9 of 50

    What minimum insurance must a Florida vehicle owner carry?

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    Answer: $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection and $10,000 in Property Damage Liability

    Florida's No-Fault Law requires at least $10,000 of PIP and $10,000 of Property Damage Liability.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 23

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  10. Question 10 of 50

    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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  11. Question 11 of 50

    A pedestrian is crossing at a marked crosswalk. What must you do?

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    Answer: Stop and stay stopped until the pedestrian has crossed

    You must stop and stay stopped for pedestrians crossing at a marked crossing or intersection.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 88

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  12. Question 12 of 50

    What does this sign require?

    White rectangular sign with the words SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT
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    Answer: Slower traffic must stay in the right lane unless passing

    Slower traffic must use the right lane unless passing, and move right when a faster vehicle overtakes it.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 48

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  13. Question 13 of 50

    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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  14. Question 14 of 50

    How should you look when backing up?

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    Answer: Turn around and look directly through the rear window

    Turn around and look through the rear window; mirrors and cameras can't show everything directly behind you.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 59

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  15. Question 15 of 50

    A traffic light is out of order and no officer is directing traffic. What should you do?

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    Answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

    When a signal is out and no officer is present, treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 51

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  16. Question 16 of 50

    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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  17. Question 17 of 50

    What does this sign tell you?

    Yellow diamond sign with an arrow pointing up and a red eight-sided shape
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    Answer: A stop sign is ahead: slow down and be ready to stop

    A stop sign is ahead: slow down and be ready to stop.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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  18. Question 18 of 50

    What should you do after this sign?

    Yellow diamond sign with arrows on each side of a black island that ends at the bottom
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    Answer: Keep to the right: you will be on a road with two-way traffic

    The divided highway ends 350 to 500 feet ahead and becomes two-way: keep to the right.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 49

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  19. Question 19 of 50

    The light turns green. What must you do before going?

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    Answer: Make sure the intersection is clear and yield to pedestrians and vehicles in it

    Green means go only if the intersection is clear; still yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in it.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 51

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  20. Question 20 of 50

    The center line is double yellow: solid on your side and broken on the other side. May you pass?

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    Answer: No, passing is not allowed from your lane

    When the solid yellow line is on your side, you may not pass from your lane.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 44

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  21. Question 21 of 50

    What vision meets Florida's standard without referral to an eye specialist?

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    Answer: 20/40 or better in each eye, with or without lenses

    20/40 or better in each eye, with or without glasses, meets the standard without a referral to an eye specialist.

    Handbook: Section 2, p. 19

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  22. Question 22 of 50

    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.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 67

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  23. Question 23 of 50

    If your car has air bags, do you still need a seat belt?

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    Answer: Yes. Air bags work with seat belts and do not replace them

    Air bags work together with seat belts and do not replace them.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 39

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  24. Question 24 of 50

    When parallel parking, how close to the curb must your right wheels be?

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    Answer: Within 12 inches

    Park parallel to the curb, facing the direction of traffic, with your right wheels within 12 inches of the curb.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 65

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  25. Question 25 of 50

    You are pulled over by law enforcement at night. What should you do?

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    Answer: Turn on the interior lights and keep your hands visible

    At night, turning on the interior lights helps the officer see; keep your hands visible and follow instructions.

    Handbook: Section 9, p. 76

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  26. Question 26 of 50

    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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  27. Question 27 of 50

    Restriction code B on a Florida license means the driver must:

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    Answer: Wear corrective lenses (glasses or contacts) whenever driving

    Code B means corrective lenses: glasses or contacts must be worn every time you drive.

    Handbook: Section 1, p. 10

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  28. Question 28 of 50

    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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  29. Question 29 of 50

    You are stopped at a red light where this sign is posted. May you turn right?

    White rectangular sign with the words NO TURN ON RED
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    Answer: No. Wait for the green signal

    NO TURN ON RED forbids right or left turns while the light is red: wait for green.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 48

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  30. Question 30 of 50

    A driver under 21 is stopped with a blood alcohol level of .02 or higher. What happens?

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    Answer: Their driving privilege is suspended for six months

    Zero tolerance: a driver under 21 with a BAL of .02 or more loses the privilege to drive for six months.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 26

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  31. Question 31 of 50

    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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  32. Question 32 of 50

    If you get 12 points within 12 months, your license is suspended for:

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    Answer: 30 days

    12 points in 12 months means a 30-day suspension; 18 in 18 months, 3 months; 24 in 36 months, one year.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 29

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  33. Question 33 of 50

    Farm vehicles that travel at less than what speed must display the slow-moving vehicle sign?

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    Answer: 25 mph

    Farm vehicles built to go under 25 mph must show the slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 89

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  34. Question 34 of 50

    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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  35. Question 35 of 50

    When does Florida law require you to take a traffic collision avoidance course?

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    Answer: When you are at fault in a crash where someone went to the hospital, or have your second crash in two years

    Being at fault in a crash with someone taken to the hospital, or a second crash in two years, requires the course.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 29

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  36. Question 36 of 50

    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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  37. Question 37 of 50

    What happens the first time you refuse a breath, blood or urine test when an officer asks?

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    Answer: Your license is automatically suspended for one year

    Under the Implied Consent Law, refusing the test the first time means an automatic one-year suspension.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 26

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  38. Question 38 of 50

    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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  39. Question 39 of 50

    Unless local rules allow otherwise, when may a golf cart be driven on roads where it is permitted?

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    Answer: Between sunrise and sunset

    Golf carts may run between sunrise and sunset unless the local government allows night use with extra equipment.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 85

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  40. Question 40 of 50

    You are stopped at a red light and want to turn right. What may you do?

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    Answer: Turn right after a complete stop, if there is no NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear

    After a full stop you may turn right on red unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted; yield to pedestrians and traffic.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 51

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  41. Question 41 of 50

    Is texting while driving legal in Florida?

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    Answer: No, it is illegal

    Texting while driving is illegal in Florida for drivers of every age.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 34

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  42. Question 42 of 50

    How long does a DUI conviction stay on your Florida driving record?

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    Answer: 75 years

    A DUI conviction stays on your Florida driving record for 75 years.

    Handbook: Section 4, p. 35

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  43. Question 43 of 50

    How much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist?

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    Answer: At least three feet

    Florida law requires at least three feet of clearance when passing or driving next to a bicyclist.

    Handbook: Section 10, p. 81

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  44. Question 44 of 50

    In an emergency stop with anti-lock brakes (ABS), what should you do?

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    Answer: Press the brake hard, hold it and steer out of danger

    With ABS, press hard, hold the pedal and steer; pumping the brakes turns the ABS off.

    Handbook: Section 5, p. 40

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  45. Question 45 of 50

    Is it legal to keep driving on the rim of a flat tire?

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    Answer: No, it is illegal because it damages the road

    Driving on the rim of a flat tire damages the road surface, which is against the law.

    Handbook: Section 3, p. 27

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  46. Question 46 of 50

    At 50 mph, what is the minimum total stopping distance?

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    Answer: 268 feet

    At 50 mph, perception, reaction and braking add up to at least 268 feet, nearly a football field.

    Handbook: Section 7, p. 60

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  47. Question 47 of 50

    You moved to a new address in Florida. How soon must you get a new driver license?

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    Answer: Within 30 days

    Florida requires a new license within 30 days of any change of mailing or residential address.

    Handbook: Section 1, p. 12

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  48. Question 48 of 50

    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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  49. Question 49 of 50

    Where must you stop at a white stop line?

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    Answer: Before any part of your vehicle crosses the line

    Stop with no part of your vehicle over the stop line.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 45

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  50. Question 50 of 50

    A non-resident takes a job in Florida. How long do they have to get a Florida driver license to keep driving?

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    Answer: 30 days

    A non-resident who takes a job, or enrolls a child in a Florida public school, must get a Florida license within 30 days.

    Handbook: Section 1, p. 3

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