Take 2026 Florida Permit Test 5

QUESTION 1 / 25

“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

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AStaring at the roadway for long periods of time.✓BFrequent rest stops.✓CToo much sleep the night before your trip.✓DShort trips on expressways.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:

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AProceed slowly while waiting for an opening.✓BAccelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.✓CTurn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.✓DAccelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/hawaii-divided_highway_ends.png

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AOne-way traffic.✓BDivided highway ends.✓CTwo-way traffic.✓DKeep left.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which is the most common cause of traffic crashes?

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ANew drivers✓BHuman error✓CBad weather✓DBad roads✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-t_intersection.png

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AAll traffic must turn right.✓BNo right turn.✓CAll traffic must go straight ahead.✓DA road joins from the right.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady yellow arrow, drivers:

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AShould merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.✓BShould slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.✓CMay turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.✓DHave the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:

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AEven if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.✓BOnly when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.✓COnly if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.✓DIf the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

You are driving up a hill and are approaching a heavy truck from the rear. You should know that:

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AThe truck may be traveling at a speed slower than the posted speed limit.✓BYou may not be able to safely pass the truck.✓CYou may not be able to legally pass the truck.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

This sign shows one type of: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/maryland-t_intersection_ahead.png

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ARight turn.✓BIntersection.✓CLane change.✓DRoad curve.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Defensive driving is:

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AIdentifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.✓BDefending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.✓CFollowing the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.✓DQuickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

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AStop immediately and let the vehicle pass.✓BDrive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.✓CProceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.✓DKeep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Children are required to wear their seat belts:

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AAnytime they are in a moving car.✓BIf their parents think they should.✓CIf they choose to do so.✓DOnly if they weigh under 100 pounds.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Which of the following is true regarding seat belts and child restraints in vehicles?

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AYou should never place an infant or small child in the front seat of a vehicle with airbags.✓BAn airbag can be dangerous to an infant or small child, even in a low-speed collision.✓CYou should always make sure all your passengers are using a seat belt or child restraint.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

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AIncrease their speed.✓BCome to a complete stop.✓CTurn on their headlights.✓DSlow down and proceed with caution.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

The speed limit is ____ in school zones.

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A55 mph✓B45 mph✓C30 mph✓D20 mph✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Fines for moving traffic violations in construction zones are:

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ALessened.✓BDoubled.✓CUnchanged.✓DNon-existent.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

You experience an incident at work that has left you feeling angry. When you get to your car, you should:

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APlay the radio loudly so you won’t think about it.✓BDrive fast on the interstate to let off steam.✓CTake a few minutes to cool off before you begin your drive home.✓DStop at your favorite bar and have a few drinks before driving home.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Which of the following lights indicates that you should slow down and proceed with caution at an intersection?

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AA flashing yellow light✓BA flashing red light✓CA solid yellow light✓DA solid red light✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If you are being followed too closely on a multilane highway, you should:

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ASpeed up to match the speed of the car behind you.✓BMove into the lane to your right to let the car pass.✓CSlow down but stay in the lane.✓DLet the driver pass and then tailgate them.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

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ABlow your horn, steer right, and accelerate.✓BBlow your horn, steer left, and brake.✓CBlow your horn, steer right, and brake.✓DStay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

You want to turn left at an intersection. The light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. You should:

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AUse the next intersection.✓BWait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear.✓CWait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear.✓DTake the right-of-way since you have a green light.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When should drivers drive across or park on a median?

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AWhen they need to rest.✓BWhen they need to make a phone call.✓CWhen they want to turn around.✓DThey should never drive into a median.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

As a pedestrian, you should:

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AAlways insist on the right-of-way over a vehicle when using a crosswalk.✓BNever enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching.✓CEnter a crosswalk at any time because it is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to stop.✓DUse crosswalks only if they are convenient.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

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AAdd extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.✓BGet off the highways as quickly as possible.✓CEngage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.✓DReduce their speed and increase their following distance.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:

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ADrive with your flashers turned on.✓BDrive toward the nearest roadside and stop.✓CSpeed up and take the nearest exit.✓DSlow down until the vehicle passes you.✓