Florida Permit Practice Test: Speed Limits and Other Laws (2026)

Question 1 of 20

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Florida school zone?

1. 15 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 20 mph

Question 2 of 20

Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in business or residential areas in Florida?

1. 30 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 35 mph

Question 3 of 20

Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed on Florida streets and highways (not limited access)?

1. 45 mph
2. 55 mph
3. 65 mph

Question 4 of 20

On a highway with a 70 mph speed limit, what is the minimum speed?

1. 40 mph
2. 60 mph
3. 50 mph

Question 5 of 20

What is the highest speed limit you will find in Florida?

1. 70 mph
2. 65 mph
3. 75 mph

Question 6 of 20

Is there a 10 mph "buffer" over the speed limit in Florida?

1. Yes, up to 10 mph over is allowed
2. No. You can be cited for any speed over the limit
3. Yes, but only on highways

Question 7 of 20

What happens to speeding fines in a school zone or construction zone?

1. They are cut in half
2. They stay the same
3. They are doubled

Question 8 of 20

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

1. 30 days
2. 3 months
3. 1 year

Question 9 of 20

How many points within 36 months lead to a one-year suspension?

1. 12 points
2. 24 points
3. 36 points

Question 10 of 20

A driver under 18 who gets 6 or more points within 12 months is restricted to:

1. Daylight driving only, for 30 days
2. Driving only with a parent, for 6 months
3. Driving for business purposes only, for one year

Question 11 of 20

How many points does texting while driving add to your record?

1. 3 points
2. 1 point
3. 6 points

Question 12 of 20

Is texting while driving legal in Florida?

1. Yes, at red lights
2. No, it is illegal
3. Yes, if you are 18 or older

Question 13 of 20

Where does Florida law ban holding a phone while driving, even to talk?

1. Only on highways
2. Only at night
3. In school crossings, school zones and work zones

Question 14 of 20

Under Florida law, who must wear a seat belt?

1. The driver, front-seat passengers and all passengers under 18
2. Only the driver
3. Only passengers under 13

Question 15 of 20

How must a 3-year-old ride in a car in Florida?

1. With an adult seat belt only
2. In a child safety seat
3. On a passenger's lap

Question 16 of 20

A 16-year-old passenger is not wearing a seat belt. Who gets the ticket?

1. The passenger
2. The vehicle owner, by mail
3. The driver

Question 17 of 20

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

1. $265 ($465 if you pass on the side where children get on and off)
2. $50
3. $1,000 in every case

Question 18 of 20

Passing a stopped school bus adds how many points to your license?

1. Two points
2. Four points
3. Eight points

Question 19 of 20

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

1. $15
2. $1,000
3. $100

Question 20 of 20

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

1. No, it is illegal because it damages the road
2. Yes, for up to one mile
3. Yes, if you drive slowly