Florida Permit Practice Test: Traffic Signals and Signs (2026)

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From the official handbook, rev. 08/2023, Section 6 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the FLHSMV. Official Florida Driver License Handbook

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  1. Question 1 of 20

    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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  2. Question 2 of 20

    When may you turn left on a red light in Florida?

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    Answer: From a one-way street onto a one-way street with traffic moving left, after stopping

    A left on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto a one-way street with traffic moving left, after stopping and yielding.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 51

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  3. Question 3 of 20

    The light turns yellow as you approach. What should you do?

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    Answer: Stop if you can do so safely

    Yellow means the light is about to turn red: stop if you can do it safely, because being in the intersection on red is dangerous.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 51

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  4. Question 4 of 20

    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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  5. Question 5 of 20

    What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

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    Answer: You may turn in that direction, but oncoming traffic has a green light: yield to it and to pedestrians

    A flashing yellow arrow allows the turn, but oncoming traffic has a green light, so you must yield.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 52

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  6. Question 6 of 20

    What does a flashing red light mean?

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    Answer: Treat it like a stop sign: stop, then go when it is safe

    A flashing red light works like a stop sign: stop completely, then go when it is safe.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 52

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  7. Question 7 of 20

    What should you do at a flashing yellow light?

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    Answer: Proceed with caution

    A flashing yellow light warns of a dangerous intersection or hazard: proceed with caution.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 52

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  8. Question 8 of 20

    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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  9. Question 9 of 20

    A lane signal shows a red X over your lane. What does it mean?

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    Answer: Never drive in that lane

    A red X over a lane means you must never drive in that lane.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 53

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  10. Question 10 of 20

    What do ramp signals at an expressway entrance require?

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    Answer: Wait for the green signal before entering the expressway

    Ramp signals control how many cars enter the expressway: wait for green before going.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 53

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  11. Question 11 of 20

    You are walking in a crosswalk when the DON'T WALK signal starts flashing. What should you do?

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    Answer: Finish crossing quickly

    If the signal starts flashing while you are already crossing, finish crossing quickly.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 55

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  12. Question 12 of 20

    A pedestrian pushes the button of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon and the lights flash. What must drivers do?

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    Answer: Stop and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk

    When the beacon is flashing, drivers must stop and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 55

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  13. Question 13 of 20

    A drawbridge signal is red. What must you do?

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    Answer: Stop completely at the marked stop line: the bridge is operating

    A red drawbridge signal means the bridge is operating and the road is closed: stop at the stop line.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 54

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  14. Question 14 of 20

    What does a single broken white line mean?

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    Answer: You may cross it to change lanes when it is safe

    A broken white line separates lanes going the same way; you may cross it to change lanes when it is safe.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 43

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  15. Question 15 of 20

    What does a double solid white line between lanes mean?

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    Answer: Crossing it to change lanes is not allowed

    Double solid white lines may not be crossed to change lanes.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 43

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  16. Question 16 of 20

    What do yellow lane lines separate?

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    Answer: Lanes moving in opposite directions

    Yellow lines divide traffic going in opposite directions; white lines divide traffic going the same way.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 43

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  17. Question 17 of 20

    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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  18. Question 18 of 20

    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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  19. Question 19 of 20

    Your lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY. What must you do?

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    Answer: Turn in the direction of the arrow

    A curved arrow with ONLY means you must turn in the direction of the arrow.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 45

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  20. Question 20 of 20

    What do orange traffic signs mean?

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    Answer: Construction and maintenance warnings

    Orange signs warn of construction and maintenance work.

    Handbook: Section 6, p. 46

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