Florida Permit Practice Test: Safe Driving (2026)

Question 1 of 17

In good weather and traffic, what is the minimum following distance?

1. Four seconds
2. Two seconds
3. One car length for every 10 mph

Question 2 of 17

What almost always causes rear-end collisions?

1. Driving too slowly
2. Following too closely
3. Using the horn

Question 3 of 17

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

1. So you can pass it
2. To save fuel
3. It may roll back before moving forward

Question 4 of 17

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

1. 268 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 50 feet

Question 5 of 17

If you double your speed, your braking distance and impact become:

1. 2 times greater
2. 4 times greater
3. 8 times greater

Question 6 of 17

Where are your car's blind spots?

1. Directly in front of the hood
2. Only behind the rear bumper
3. Near the left and right rear corners of your car

Question 7 of 17

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

1. Speed up or drop back so the driver can see you
2. Stay there and honk
3. Turn on your high beams

Question 8 of 17

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

1. Honk twice
2. Check behind the vehicle: small children and objects cannot be seen from the seat
3. Turn on the hazard lights

Question 9 of 17

Why is texting while driving so dangerous?

1. It is only a visual distraction
2. It is only dangerous at night
3. It combines all three kinds of distraction: visual, manual and cognitive

Question 10 of 17

Thinking about something other than driving is which kind of distraction?

1. Cognitive
2. Visual
3. Manual

Question 11 of 17

On a long trip, how often should you take a break?

1. Every 300 miles
2. Every 100 miles or 2 hours
3. Only when you need gas

Question 12 of 17

How dangerous is driving while drowsy?

1. It is safe if you open a window
2. It is only risky on highways
3. It can be as dangerous as driving drunk

Question 13 of 17

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

1. Stay calm, slow down, let them pass and avoid eye contact
2. Brake suddenly to teach them a lesson
3. Follow them to get their plate number

Question 14 of 17

Where do crashes happen most often?

1. On straight highways
2. At intersections
3. In parking lots

Question 15 of 17

A crash cannot be avoided. Which is the better choice?

1. Hit the oncoming vehicle head-on
2. Swerve into oncoming traffic
3. Hit something that is not moving rather than a vehicle coming toward you

Question 16 of 17

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

1. Signal and pull to the side of the road as soon as it is safe
2. Stop right away in your lane
3. Speed up to find a gas station

Question 17 of 17

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

1. Get out and walk to the patrol car
2. Turn on the interior lights and keep your hands visible
3. Look for your documents right away