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A wide range of topics related to driving laws and regulations in the state of florida. It includes information on legal blood alcohol content (bac) limits, consequences for driving under the influence (dui), rules of the road such as right-of-way at intersections, and the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving ability. The document also addresses topics like driver's license suspension, vehicle insurance requirements, and the importance of safe driving practices. Overall, this document provides a comprehensive overview of the key legal and safety considerations for drivers in florida, making it a valuable resource for both new and experienced drivers in the state.
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In Florida, any driver less than 21 years of age who is stopped by law enforcement and has a breath or blood alcohol level of .02 or higher will automatically have his or her driving privilege suspended for________________. a) 30 days b) 6 months c) 3 years d) 3 months - โโb) 6 months If you are a driver under 21 with a breath or blood alcohol level of ____ or higher, you will be required to attend a substance abuse course. a) 0. b) 0. c) 0. d) 0.08 - โโc) 0. True or False: You may drive with parking lights only (in place of headlights). a) True b) False - โโa) true It is safe to use your bright headlights if there is a car ahead of you within 300 feet. a) TRUE b) FALSE - โโb) false
If you fail to provide proof of insurance, your driver license and license plates will be suspended for up to________________. a) 3 years b) 30 days c) 1 year d) 6 months - โโa) 3 years Your license can be suspended if you __________ a) fail to carry insurance on your vehicle. b) fail to stop for a school bus. c) commit retail theft. - โโa) fail to carry insurance on your vehicle True or False: If you ride a bicycle in Florida, your bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle. a) True b) False - โโb) False In Florida, if you have a learner's permit, you may only drive during ________________ for the first three months. a) School days b) Daylight hours c) The hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. d) The hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. - โโb) daylight hours Which of the following statements about this image is false?
DUI conviction penalties include imprisonment, impounding of your vehicle, __________________, and a felony conviction. a) Public humiliation b) Seizure of license plate c) Community service d) Installation of an interlock device - โโd) installation of an interlock service Which of the following is a 6-point driving infraction in the state of Florida? a) Conviction for unlawful speeding that results in a collision b) Driving at an unlawful speed c) Caught with an open container of alcohol as an operator d) Failing to obey a traffic control signal/sign/device - โโa) conviction for unlawful speeding that results in collision. You have the ability to control your emotions while driving. For instance, ________. a) Think about how late you are going to be if you stay with the flow of traffic b) Make driving a contest and a competition c) Don't take the aggressive actions of other drivers personally d) Estimate the trip time more closely the next time and drive faster - โโc) Don't take the aggressive actions of other drivers personally Visual acuity is reduced more than ______________ at nighttime. a) Two percent b) Twenty-five percent c) One-tenth d) One-half - โโb) Twenty-five percent
The __________ in the back of the eyeball is made up of millions of rods and cones. a) Retina b) Iris c) Pupil d) Lens - โโa) Retina _______________ occurs when the effect of one drug is enhanced by the presence of another drug. a) Synergism b) Combination c) Cirrhosis d) Stability - โโa) Synergism Your vehicle must have at least one rear-view mirror which gives a view of the highway at least ____ feet to the rear. a) 200 b) 100 c) 50 d) 150 - โโa) 200 Drivers were tested on various driving exercises before they had been drinking. They were given alcoholic beverages of their choice. _________________ occurred as BALs increased. a) A minimal decline in driving ability b) No decline in driving ability c) Headaches
d) $1 billion - โโc) $130 Billion Individuals eliminate alcohol from their bodies at an approximate rate of__________. a) 0.018 BAL per hour b) 0.05 BAL per hour c) 0.015 BAL per hour d) 0.08 BAL per hour - โโb) 0.05 BAL per hour In Florida, what age group had the highest rate of crashes in 2008? a) 25 - 29 years old b) 15 - 19 years old c) 20 - 24 years old d) 30 - 34 years old - โโb) 15-19years old True or False: The ability to process information and multi-task continues to diminish with every drink. a) True b) False - โโa) True True or False: A low BAL will always cause a hangover. a) True b) False - โโb) False __________ transfers substances to the brain faster than when a drug is injected or swallowed.
a) Smoking b) Eating c) Inhalation d) Snorting - โโa) smoking For some people, alcohol can cause an uncontrolled __________ of the eyes, making good vision almost impossible. a) Vibration (rapid oscillation) b) Pain c) Blinking d) Heaviness - โโa) Vibration (rapid oscillation) If your BAL is at .04, you can expect a __________ drop in complex performance compared to the sober level. a) 13% b) 24% c) 36% d) 17% - โโa) 13% About 90% of the information you need to drive safely comes from your__________. a) Driving experience b) Eyes c) GPS d) Ears - โโb) eyes About one in __________ young drivers believes using recreational drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, speed, or ecstasy does not affect their driving.
a) Forgetfulness b) Shortness of breath c) Temporary blindness d) Disrupted sleep - โโd) Disrupted sleep True or False: You should not try to put out a gasoline or diesel fire with water. a) TRUE b) FALSE - โโa) TRUE In Florida, refusal to submit to testing (second offense) results in ______________. a) A 30 day suspension b) An 18 month suspension c) A license revocation d) A 6 month suspension - โโb) An 18 month suspension __________ of teen deaths from motor vehicle crashes occurred on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. a) 45% b) 60% c) 30% d) 55% - โโd) 55% Windshields must be made of safety glass and may not be covered or treated with any material which has the effect of making the windshield reflective or in any way non-transparent. If must be free of any __________ not required by law.
a) Scratches b) Paint c) Magnets d) Stickers - โโd) Stickers If your BAL is .07, you can expect a __________ drop in complex performance compared to the sober level. a) 36% b) 13% c) 24% d) 17% - โโc) 24% There are about __ licensed drivers here in Florida a) 170 million b) 200 million c) 15 million - โโc) 15 million The rule that says "Do not go faster than is safe for conditions" is known as the ___ a) extreme caution rule. b) slow down rule. c) basic speed rule. - โโc) basic speed rule You should check your mirrors __ A. once every hour. B. once every 3 to 5 seconds.
B. FALSE - โโa) true The rate of alcohol involvement among drivers involved in fatal collisions was four times higher
A. during the day than at night. B. at night than during the day. C. Neither of the above. - โโb) at night than during the day If you accumulate too many points on your license, it will be __________ A. canceled. B. suspended. C. revoked. - โโc) revoked Once a person has been drinking, they underestimate the risks of being on the road, and ___________ their ability to tolerate alcohol. A. underestimate B. overestimate C. Neither of the above - โโb) overestimate A Hospital sign is an example of a __________ sign. A. regulatory B. warning C. guide - โโc) guide
BAC stands for __________ A. Basic Alcohol Consumption. B. Basic Alcohol Comprehension. C. Blood Alcohol Concentration - โโc) Blood ALcohol Concentration How much time will you save on a ten mile trip if you travel at 60 mph rather than at 55 mph? A. Less than one minute B. More than two minutes. C. More than five minutes. - โโa) Less than one minute About seven percent of those who try in any one year to quit smoking cigarettes on their own actually succeed. A. True B. False - โโa) True Prescription drugs __________ A. are always okay to take when driving as long as they are prescribed by a doctor. B. may never be taken when driving. C. may be illegal to take when driving. - โโc) may be illegal to take when driving Which of the following is not effected by alcohol? A. IQ B. Emotions
A drug user who has developed a high tolerance to a drug could take an overdose large enough to cause death. A. True B. False - โโa) true Which of the following statements define withdrawal? A. When a user stops taking drugs and the body fails to function normally because it has compensated for the drug. B. When a user abuses drugs. C. When a user stops taking one drug and starts taking another drug. - โโa) When a user stops taking drugs and the body fails to function normally because it has compensated for the drug. Traffic collisions are the number one killer of children in America. A. TRUE B. FALSE - โโa) True Alcohol has to be digested by the stomach and intestines before the full effects are felt. A. True B. False - โโb) false Under Florida law, a driver can refuse to submit to a test for alcohol or drugs without any consequence. A. True B. False - โโb) false
The second thing to be affected by alcohol is ___ A. reaction time. B. vision. C. judgment. - โโc) judgement ___________ like heroin, and cough syrups with codeine, can make a driver drowsy and unable to concentrate. A. Narcotics, B. Stimulants, C. Depressants, - โโa) Narcotics As a first-time offender convicted of DUI/OWI, you could face __________ A. 50 hours of community service. B. 12 hours of D.U.I. traffic school. C. both of the above. - โโc) Both of the above Narcotics are pain killing drugs. A. TRUE B. FALSE - โโa) True Your driving record __________ A. is totally confidential. B. may be available to the public. C. is available only to your employer with your authorization. - โโb) may be available to the public
Drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short time can kill you. A. True B. False - โโa) True A speed sign is an example of a _________ sign A. regulatory B. warning C. guide - โโa) regulatory Girls who drink are more susceptible to sexual assault. A. True B. False - โโa) True A pedestrian crossing sign is an example of a regulatory sign. A. TRUE B. FALSE - โโa) True When people become addicted to alcohol or drugs, there is a cost in __________ A. loss of trust among family members. B. loss of friendships. C. Both A and B - โโc) Both A and B
Warning signs are usually _____-shaped. A. circle B. triangle C. diamond - โโb) Triangle Older drivers with a lot of driving experience are usually not at risk for a crash if they drink a small amount and drive. A. True B. False - โโb) False Alcohol affects brain cells, your liver, stomach, and kidneys. A. TRUE B. FALSE - โโa) TRUE