Florida permit test: sharing the road

Sample sharing the road questions

1. 1. On a multi-lane road, the car in the lane next to you has stopped at a crosswalk. You see no one crossing. What should you do?

   • A. Change lanes behind it and then pass
   • B. Honk and continue at the same speed
   • C. Stop and do not pass, as someone may be crossing
   • D. Pass it carefully, since no one is crossing
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   C. Stop and do not pass, as someone may be crossing

   You may not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian. Assume someone may be crossing, even if you can't see them yet.

   Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E) (rev. 08/2023), page 96

2. 2. Where are the blind spots, or "No Zones," around a large commercial truck?

   • A. Only beside the cab
   • B. Only on the right side
   • C. In front, behind, and on both sides
   • D. Only directly behind the truck
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   C. In front, behind, and on both sides

   Large commercial vehicles have big blind spots in front, behind and on both sides. Even with several mirrors, the driver can't see vehicles in these No Zones.

   Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E) (rev. 08/2023), page 90

3. 3. How does Florida law classify a bicycle on public roads?

   • A. As a pedestrian at all times
   • B. As a vehicle with the same rights and duties as other drivers
   • C. As a vehicle with no duty to obey traffic signals
   • D. As a toy that may not use public roads
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   B. As a vehicle with the same rights and duties as other drivers

   In Florida a bicycle is legally a vehicle. Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities on public roads as motor vehicle drivers, except on limited access highways.

   Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E) (rev. 08/2023), page 89

4. 4. On a four-lane road divided only by painted lines, a school bus stops on the other side with its stop signal out. What must you do?

   • A. Slow down and pass with caution
   • B. Keep going, since you are on the other side
   • C. Stop and wait until the signal is withdrawn and children are clear
   • D. Stop only if you see children
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   C. Stop and wait until the signal is withdrawn and children are clear

   Painted lines and pavement markings are not barriers. On a road without a raised barrier or wide unpaved median, drivers in both directions must stop for a stopped school bus.

   Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook (Class E) (rev. 08/2023), page 97