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What is the first definition of a street or highway?
What is the first definition of a street or highway?
What type of road is owned or controlled by a special district?
What type of road is owned or controlled by a special district?
What is not considered a street or highway?
What is not considered a street or highway?
Who exercises traffic control jurisdiction over a limited access road owned by a special district?
Who exercises traffic control jurisdiction over a limited access road owned by a special district?
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What type of area is not open to public vehicular traffic?
What type of area is not open to public vehicular traffic?
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What distinguishes a laned highway from other types of roads?
What distinguishes a laned highway from other types of roads?
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What is a characteristic of a limited access facility?
What is a characteristic of a limited access facility?
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What type of road is typically used by owners and those with permission from the owners?
What type of road is typically used by owners and those with permission from the owners?
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What determines whether a road is classified as a state road?
What determines whether a road is classified as a state road?
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What type of road may have signage prohibiting or limiting access to certain types of vehicles?
What type of road may have signage prohibiting or limiting access to certain types of vehicles?
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What is considered a separate intersection?
What is considered a separate intersection?
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What defines the boundaries of an intersection?
What defines the boundaries of an intersection?
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What angle is required for two roadways to be considered an intersection?
What angle is required for two roadways to be considered an intersection?
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What is a characteristic of a divided highway in relation to intersections?
What is a characteristic of a divided highway in relation to intersections?
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What is necessary for two roadways to be considered part of the same highway?
What is necessary for two roadways to be considered part of the same highway?
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What is the primary purpose of a crosswalk?
What is the primary purpose of a crosswalk?
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What is the area between the curb and the adjacent property lines used for?
What is the area between the curb and the adjacent property lines used for?
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What is a characteristic of a bicycle path?
What is a characteristic of a bicycle path?
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What marks a crosswalk on the road?
What marks a crosswalk on the road?
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What is the purpose of the lateral lines of the sidewalks in relation to a crosswalk?
What is the purpose of the lateral lines of the sidewalks in relation to a crosswalk?
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What is the primary distinction between a driver's license issued to someone 21 or older and someone younger than 21?
What is the primary distinction between a driver's license issued to someone 21 or older and someone younger than 21?
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What is the color of the header on a noncommercial driver's license?
What is the color of the header on a noncommercial driver's license?
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What type of license has a vertical format and an orange header?
What type of license has a vertical format and an orange header?
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How many classes of driver's licenses are there in Florida?
How many classes of driver's licenses are there in Florida?
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What is the header color of a DHSMV-issued identification card?
What is the header color of a DHSMV-issued identification card?
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Study Notes
Legal Definitions of a Street or Highway
- A street or highway refers to the entire width between the boundary lines of a public space for vehicular traffic.
- It can also be a privately owned space for vehicular traffic, accessible to the owner or those with permission from the owner.
- Limited access roads owned or controlled by a special district, under traffic control jurisdiction of a county or municipality, are also considered a street or highway.
Exceptions to the Definition
- Areas not open to public vehicular traffic, such as:
- Runways, taxiways, ramps, clear zones, or parking lots within airport boundaries.
- These areas are owned by the state, county, municipality, or political subdivision.
Additional Scenarios
- A space used for vehicular traffic on a controlled access basis in a mobile home park recreation district.
- This type of space is open to the public.
Road Types
- A laned highway is a road divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic.
- A limited access facility is a road adjacent to private property, with no right or easement for property owners to access it.
- Limited access roads may have restrictions on access for certain types of vehicles, such as trucks, buses, or commercial vehicles, as indicated by signage.
- Such roads may still allow property owners access to light, air, or view over their property.
Private Roads
- A private road or driveway is a privately owned space used for vehicular traffic.
- Only owners and those with permission from the owners are allowed to use private roads.
State Roads
- A state road is a highway designated as a state-maintained road by the Department of Transportation.
Intersection Definition
- An intersection is the area within the connection of the lateral curbs or boundary lines of two or more roadways.
- It is formed when two highways join at approximately right angles or any other angle that connects the two roads.
Divided Highways
- If a highway includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, each crossing of each roadway by an intersecting highway is considered a separate intersection.
Roadway Features
- A crosswalk is a designated area on a road within an intersection, marked on the surface to indicate a pedestrian crossing.
- Crosswalk markings connect the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway from the curbs or road edges.
Sidewalks
- A sidewalk is the area used by pedestrians between the curb or lateral line of a roadway and the adjacent property lines.
Bicycle Paths
- A bicycle path is any road or path open to bicycle travel.
- Bicycle paths are separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or a barrier.
- Bicycle paths are often located within the highway right-of-way or within an independent right-of-way.
Florida Driver's License Types
- There are three types of driver's licenses in Florida: commercial, noncommercial, and learner's.
License Classes
- The Florida driver's license has four classes: A, B, C, and E, which determine the type of vehicle a driver can operate legally.
- The classes also specify the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle a driver is allowed to drive.
License Format
- Licenses issued to drivers 21 and older have a horizontal format.
- Licenses issued to drivers younger than 21 have a vertical format.
License Header Colors
- Blue header: commercial driver's licenses (CDL) - Classes A, B, and C.
- Green header: noncommercial driver's license - Class E.
- Orange header: learner's license - Class E.
- Red header: DHSMV-issued identification card.
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This quiz covers the legal definitions of streets and highways, including public and privately owned spaces for vehicular traffic.
