Florida Class E Knowledge Exam cheat sheet

Florida statutory speed limits: 30 mph in business or residential districts, 55 mph on other roads, 70 mph on limited-access highways, and 20 mph in a posted school zone.

Right turn on red is allowed after a complete stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it; a left turn on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto another one-way street.

At an uncontrolled intersection the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right; a driver turning left yields to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

Stop for a school bus showing flashing red lights; opposite-direction traffic is exempt only on a divided highway separated by a raised median or physical barrier.

Move Over Law: vacate the lane next to a stopped emergency, sanitation, or utility vehicle with lights flashing; if that is unsafe, slow to 20 mph below the posted limit (5 mph where the limit is 20 mph or less).

Passing is prohibited where a solid yellow line is on your side, on hills or curves with limited sight distance, and at railroad crossings and intersections.

At a railroad crossing with an active signal, gate, or flagger, stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail and remain stopped until the tracks are clear.

Parking is prohibited within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 20 feet of a crosswalk, 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic signal, and 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

Pedestrians in a marked crosswalk have the right of way, and a driver may not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk.

Follow at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead in ideal conditions; add a second or more at night, in rain, or behind motorcycles and large trucks.

If the rear wheels skid, ease off the accelerator, steer in the direction of the skid, and straighten the wheel as traction returns; avoid hard braking.

Hydroplaning can begin at about 35 mph on wet pavement; ease off the accelerator, hold the wheel steady, and avoid sudden braking or steering.

Use low-beam headlights in fog, heavy rain, or blowing smoke; high beams reflect off the moisture and shorten the distance you can see.

Dim high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 feet when following another vehicle.

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge of the roadway, stop, and stay stopped until it has passed.

At night, drive at a speed that lets you stop within the distance your headlights illuminate.

Speeding and other moving violations carry doubled fines in a Florida work zone when workers are present.

Mirrors do not cover the areas beside and behind the vehicle; turn your head to check blind spots before changing lanes.

Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and whenever rain, fog, or smoke impairs visibility; if the wipers are on, the headlights must be on.

Headlights must make a person or vehicle visible at least 1,000 feet ahead, and turn signals must be visible at least 300 feet.

Every vehicle must have a horn audible for at least 200 feet; sirens, bells, and whistles are prohibited on private passenger vehicles.

Window tint: front side windows must transmit at least 28% of light and rear side windows at least 15%; the windshield may carry a non-reflective strip along the top.

With anti-lock brakes, apply firm continuous pressure and steer; the pedal may pulse, but you should not pump it.

Parking downhill with a curb: set the parking brake, shift into Park, and turn the front wheels toward the curb; uphill with a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb.

Florida requires a federally approved child restraint for children five years old and younger, regardless of where they sit in the vehicle.

Front-seat occupants must wear seat belts, and the driver is responsible for restraining every passenger under 18 years old.

Before moving, adjust the seat, mirrors, and head restraint; the top of the head restraint should be level with the top of your head.

A Class E license authorizes non-commercial cars, pickups, and vans with a gross vehicle weight rating under 26,001 pounds, carrying fewer than 16 passengers, and not hauling hazardous materials.

Minimum financial responsibility is $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 property damage liability (PDL); PIP claims are handled under no-fault rules.

A learner's license may be issued at 15 after the TLSAE course, parental consent, and passing vision, road rules, and road signs tests; it must be held 12 months before a regular license.

Curfews: 16-year-olds may not drive 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., and 17-year-olds may not drive 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., except for work, school, or religious activities.

Points: 12 points in 12 months brings a 30-day suspension, 18 points in 18 months brings 3 months, and 24 points in 36 months brings one year.

DUI per se limits: 0.08 BAC at age 21 or older, 0.02 for drivers under 21, and 0.04 for commercial drivers.

A first refusal to submit to a chemical test after a DUI arrest results in a one-year suspension under Florida's implied consent law.

After a crash, stop and exchange information, and report it to law enforcement when it involves injury, death, or property damage of $500 or more.

Report a name or address change to the DHSMV within 30 days; a standard Florida license is valid for 8 years and expires on the driver's birthday.