Questions and Answers
What does the sign 'Reduced Speed Ahead' refer to?
Match the following colors in signs with their meanings:
Brown = Public recreation areas Blue = Motorist service guide Orange = Construction and maintenance Yellow = General warning
What does a 'Yield Sign Ahead' indicate?
Yield priority to oncoming traffic.
What is the meaning of a Pentagonal sign?
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The meaning of a triangle sign is for ______ signs.
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A broken yellow line separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
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What does a solid white line indicate?
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What should you do if a car ahead of you has stopped at a crosswalk?
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What is the legal definition of a bicycle in Florida?
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What is the speed limit in a residential area with no speed limit sign?
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When backing out of an angled parking space, what should you do?
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If you refuse to take DUI tests, your license will be suspended for ______.
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What causes most rear-end accidents?
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What should you do when you see a 'Hill Ahead' sign?
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What is the speed limit in an alley?
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What is the maximum speed limit on a two-lane highway during the daytime?
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Study Notes
Traffic Signals and Road Signs
- "Reduced Speed Ahead" sign indicates an upcoming decrease in speed limit.
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Parking Guidelines:
- Downhill (with curb): Wheels towards the curb.
- Uphill (without curb): Wheels turned left (away).
- Uphill (with curb): Wheels turned right.
Sign Colors and Their Meanings
- Blue Signs: Indicate motorist services.
- Orange Signs: Alert for construction and maintenance zones.
- Brown Signs: Show information related to public recreation areas.
- Yellow Signs: General warning to drivers.
- White Signs: Regulatory, often indicating rules.
Sign Shapes and Their Functions
- Octagon: Exclusively used for STOP signs.
- Horizontal Rectangle: Guide signs providing direction and information.
- Triangle: Exclusively indicated as yield signs.
- Pennant (sideways triangle): Warns of no-passing zones.
- Diamond: Indicates possible hazards ahead.
- Vertical Rectangle: Usually regulatory, such as no parking rules.
- Pentagon: Indicates school zones.
- Round: Warns of railroad crossings.
- Cross Buck: Indicates railroad tracks.
Road Markings and Their Meanings
- Broken Yellow Line: Separates traffic moving in opposite directions; can be crossed to pass another vehicle when safe.
- Double Yellow Lines: Prohibit crossing except for left turns when safe.
- Broken White Line: Separates lanes of traffic going the same direction; may be crossed with caution.
- Solid White Line: Marks the edge of the road; crossing is discouraged unless necessary.
- Double Solid White Lines: Indicate lane changes are prohibited.
Important Traffic Regulations
- Speed limit in business/residential districts is 30 mph.
- Maximum speed on highways/interstates is 70 mph; urban interstates have a limit of 65 mph.
- U-Turns: Legal in business districts unless prohibited by signage, and in residential districts when no traffic is present.
- Double solid yellow lines two feet apart must be treated as a solid wall; do not cross.
- Most serious traffic accidents occur during twilight to darkness.
Safety and Emergency Protocols
- If a car ahead stops at a crosswalk, stop and proceed only when safe.
- Do not block intersections during rush hour; it is illegal.
- If your accelerator sticks while driving, focus on steering, pump the accelerator, shift to neutral, and stop if necessary.
- Always stop your vehicle at intersections without a limit line at the corner.
Driving Distances and Vehicle Requirements
- When approaching a vehicle from behind at night, dim bright headlights within 300 feet.
- Dim bright headlights when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
- Chain towing another vehicle must display a red flag, at least 12 square inches.
Miscellaneous Regulations
- Legal definition of a bicycle in Florida is a motor vehicle.
- Speed limits are as follows:
- Beaches: 15 mph
- Alley: 15 mph
- Two-lane highway (daytime): 55 mph
- When passing another vehicle, return to your lane before coming within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
- Minimum distance from a fire hydrant when parking is 15 feet.
- Receiving twelve points in twelve months results in a 30-day license suspension.
Major Causes of Accidents
- The primary cause of traffic accidents in Florida is failing to yield the right of way.
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Prepare for the Florida DHSMV Learner Driving License Test with this practice exam focusing on traffic signals. Each flashcard presents a key driving sign or rule, helping you familiarize yourself with essential road signs and safety guidelines. Master these concepts to increase your confidence for the actual test.
