Florida Permit Practice Test: Lights, Signals and Equipment (2026)

Question 1 of 14

High-beam headlights must show objects how far ahead?

1. 450 feet
2. 150 feet
3. 1,000 feet

Question 2 of 14

Brake lights must be visible from how far away in the daytime?

1. 100 feet
2. 300 feet
3. 1,000 feet

Question 3 of 14

Your horn must be heard from at least how far away?

1. 50 feet
2. 500 feet
3. 200 feet

Question 4 of 14

What is the minimum tire tread depth?

1. 3/32 of an inch
2. 1/32 of an inch
3. 1/2 inch

Question 5 of 14

May you put blue lights on your car?

1. Yes, under the car
2. No, blue lights are only for emergency and law enforcement vehicles
3. Yes, if they do not flash

Question 6 of 14

How many braking systems must your car have?

1. One is enough if it works well
2. Three, including engine braking
3. Two, each able to stop the car alone

Question 7 of 14

From which side of the vehicle must hand signals be given?

1. The left side
2. The right side
3. Either side

Question 8 of 14

When does Florida law require you to use your turn signal?

1. Only when other cars are close
2. When turning, changing lanes or overtaking a vehicle
3. Only at intersections

Question 9 of 14

How can you let a driver know you are about to pass them?

1. Turn on your hazard lights
2. Use your right turn signal
3. Tap the horn in the daytime or flash your headlights at night

Question 10 of 14

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

1. Turn on your headlights
2. Turn on your high beams
3. Turn on your hazard lights

Question 11 of 14

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

1. Only the inside mirror matters
2. So you can use them without leaning forward or backward
3. After you start driving

Question 12 of 14

How should you look when backing up?

1. Use only the side mirrors
2. Rely on the backup camera alone
3. Turn around and look directly through the rear window

Question 13 of 14

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

1. Press the brake hard, hold it and steer out of danger
2. Pump the brakes quickly
3. Turn off the engine

Question 14 of 14

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

1. No, air bags are enough
2. Yes. Air bags work with seat belts and do not replace them
3. Only on highways