Traffic Laws

Study questions with answers

11 sample Traffic Laws questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. When a school-zone reduced-speed period is in effect, you should not drive faster than:

   Correct answer: 20 mph, or the posted school-zone speed

   School-zone limits are low—commonly 20 mph or as posted—while the zone is active. Slow down and watch for children crossing or walking near the road.

   Source: Florida Driver License Handbook — Speed Limits

2. 2. In Florida, when is a left turn allowed at a steady red light?

   Correct answer: From a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping and yielding

   A left turn on red is permitted only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a complete stop, unless a sign prohibits it.

   Source: Florida Driver License Handbook — Traffic Signals

3. 3. Beyond Florida's statewide texting ban, holding and using a wireless phone while driving is specifically prohibited:

   Correct answer: In active school zones and active work zones

   Texting while driving is banned statewide. In addition, holding and using a wireless device is prohibited in active school zones and in work zones where workers are present. Hands-free use is still allowed elsewhere.

   Source: Florida Driver License Handbook — Distracted Driving

4. 4. In Florida, when are you required to turn on your headlights?

   Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and whenever rain, fog, or smoke lowers visibility

   Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and any time weather such as rain, fog, or smoke reduces visibility. Florida law also requires headlights on whenever you must use your wipers because of rain.

   Source: Florida Driver License Handbook — Headlights

5. 5. At a red light where no sign prohibits it, when may you make a right turn?

   Correct answer: After a complete stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians

   You may turn right on red after making a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic—unless a posted sign says 'No Turn on Red.'

   Source: Florida Driver License Handbook — Traffic Signals

6. 6. Under Florida's expanded 'Move Over' law, for which stopped vehicles must you move over a lane or slow down?

   Correct answer: Any stopped or disabled vehicle showing hazard lights, flares, or warning devices

   Florida's Move Over law now covers any stopped or disabled vehicle displaying hazard lights, emergency flares, or warning signs—not just emergency, tow, utility, and sanitation vehicles. Move over a lane, or slow down if you cannot.

   Source: Florida Driver License Handbook — Move Over Law

7. 7. Unless a different limit is posted, what is the maximum speed on a Florida rural interstate highway?

   Correct answer: 70 mph

   Florida's statutory maximum on rural interstates is 70 mph unless a lower limit is posted. Most other open roads and highways default to 55 mph. Always follow the posted number.

   Source: Florida Driver License Handbook — Speed Limits

8. 8. In which situation is passing another vehicle prohibited?

   Correct answer: When approaching the top of a hill or a curve where your view is blocked

   Never pass when you cannot see far enough ahead to do it safely, such as approaching the top of a hill or a curve, or within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.

   Source: Florida Driver License Handbook — Passing

9. 9. Under Florida's 'Move Over' law, when you approach a stopped emergency, tow, utility, or sanitation vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

   Correct answer: Move over one lane if you can; if you cannot, slow well below the posted speed limit

   Move out of the lane next to the stopped emergency, service, tow, utility, or sanitation vehicle. If you cannot change lanes safely, slow to at least 20 mph below the posted limit (or to 5 mph if the limit is 20 mph or less).

   Source: Florida Driver License Handbook — Move Over Law

10. 10. If you cannot safely move over for a stopped vehicle with its hazard lights on—or you are on a two-lane road—Florida law requires you to slow to:

    Correct answer: 20 mph below the posted limit, or 5 mph if the limit is 20 mph or less

    When you cannot change lanes, slow to at least 20 mph below the posted limit. If the posted limit is 20 mph or less, slow to 5 mph as you pass the stopped vehicle.

    Source: Florida Driver License Handbook — Move Over Law

11. 11. Which of the following is illegal for a driver in Florida?

    Correct answer: Manually typing or sending a text message while driving

    Florida bans texting while driving. Manually typing, sending, or reading messages takes your eyes and attention off the road and is against the law.

    Source: Florida Driver License Handbook — Distracted Driving