Florida Class E Knowledge Exam key terms

The legal priority to move first through an intersection, crosswalk, or narrow space. A driver who must yield waits until it is safe and should not assume another driver will actually give way.

An intersection where every approach has a stop sign. Each vehicle stops completely, then goes in the order it arrived; if two arrive at the same time, the driver on the right goes first.

After a full stop, Florida permits a right turn at a red light unless a sign forbids it. The driver must yield to pedestrians and to cross traffic before turning.

A circular intersection with no traffic lights. Vehicles already inside the circle have the right of way and entering drivers yield; traffic moves counterclockwise and drivers signal before exiting.

Florida requires drivers to leave the lane next to a stopped emergency, tow, or utility vehicle with lights flashing. If changing lanes is unsafe, slow to 20 mph below the posted limit.

Traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus showing flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. On a divided road with a raised median, only traffic on the bus's side must stop.

The portion of the roadway set aside for pedestrians to cross. Drivers must stop for a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk, or in an unmarked one at an intersection.

A flashing red light works like a stop sign: stop fully, then go when clear. A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed carefully without stopping.

When a police car, fire truck, or ambulance approaches with lights and siren, pull to the right edge and stop. If already inside an intersection, drive through it before pulling over.

Where no sign is posted, Florida's basic limits are 30 mph in business or residential districts and 55 mph on other roads. Drivers must still slow down for weather and traffic conditions.

Operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of people or property. In Florida it is a criminal charge rather than a simple traffic ticket and can bring jail time.

Florida requires a driver passing a bicyclist to leave at least three feet of clearance. If that gap is not possible, the driver must wait until it is safe to pass.

A way to judge following distance. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count three seconds before your own vehicle reaches it; add more time in rain, darkness, or heavy traffic.

When a vehicle's tires ride up on a film of water and lose contact with the pavement. Steering and braking fade, so the driver should ease off the gas and avoid sudden moves.

A slide caused by tires losing grip on the road. The driver should release the accelerator, look and steer where they want to go, and avoid hard braking that could worsen the slide.

The area beside or behind a vehicle that the mirrors do not show. Drivers must turn their head to check it before changing lanes or backing up.

Anything that pulls a driver's eyes, hands, or mind away from the road, such as texting, eating, or tuning the radio. Florida bans texting while driving and handheld phone use in school and work zones.

The percentage of alcohol in a person's blood. Florida treats a driver 21 or older as legally impaired at 0.08, while a driver under 21 is over the limit at 0.02.

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point that normal faculties are impaired. A first Florida conviction brings fines, license revocation, and possible jail time.

Florida requires the driver and front-seat passenger to buckle up, and all passengers under 18 to be restrained. Officers may stop a vehicle solely because a belt is not being worn.

Florida requires children younger than 6 to ride in a crash-tested, federally approved child seat. Older children must use a seat belt or a booster that fits them properly.

Headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise and whenever rain, fog, or smoke limits visibility. Florida also requires them while windshield wipers are running because of rain.

Bright lights must be switched to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 feet when following another vehicle, so other drivers are not blinded.

Arm signals used for turning or stopping when a vehicle's lights fail. Left arm straight out means a left turn, bent upward means a right turn, and pointing down means slowing or stopping.

A system that keeps the wheels from locking during hard braking so the driver can still steer. In an emergency, press the pedal firmly and hold it; pedal vibration is normal.

Lights that announce a turn or lane change. Florida law requires signaling at least 100 feet before a turn, and the signal should be canceled once the move is complete.

When parking downhill beside a curb, turn the front wheels toward the curb. Facing uphill with a curb, turn them away, so the curb can block a vehicle that starts to roll.

By driving in Florida, a person agrees to take a lawful breath, blood, or urine test when arrested for DUI. Refusing leads to license suspension even if the DUI charge later fails.

Florida's rule for drivers under 21: a blood alcohol level of 0.02 or higher brings a six-month license suspension, even without other evidence of impaired driving.

Florida's basic driver license for cars and light trucks. It requires a vision test, a knowledge exam, and a driving test, and it does not authorize commercial vehicle operation.

A permit available at age 15 in Florida. The holder may drive only with a licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat, and must pass vision and knowledge tests first.

Issued to Florida drivers age 16 or 17 who have held a learner's license for at least one year. It places limits on late-night driving until the driver turns 18.

Florida is a no-fault state, so your own insurer pays crash-related medical bills no matter who caused the crash. Drivers must carry at least $10,000 in personal injury protection coverage.

The least coverage Florida allows a driver to carry: $10,000 personal injury protection plus $10,000 property damage liability. Proof of coverage may be requested at any traffic stop.

A driver in a crash causing injury, death, or at least $500 in property damage must report it to the state within 10 days if no officer investigated at the scene.

After a crash, a driver must stop, give their name, address, and license information, show registration, and help anyone who is injured. Leaving the scene is a serious crime.

Florida adds points to a driving record for traffic convictions. Twelve points within 12 months brings a 30-day suspension, and more points over longer periods bring longer suspensions.