FL Driving Instructor flashcards

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Move Over Law

Florida statute requiring drivers to change lanes away from stopped emergency, tow, sanitation, or utility vehicles with flashing lights, or slow 20 mph below the posted limit when a lane change is unsafe.

Zero tolerance threshold

Florida drivers under 21 face license suspension at a 0.02% blood-alcohol or breath-alcohol level, compared with the 0.08% adult DUI threshold.

School bus stop rule

On a two-lane Florida road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with its stop signal displayed; on a divided highway with a raised median, only traffic behind the bus must stop.

GDL learner period

Florida drivers under 18 must hold a learner's license for 12 months without a conviction before applying for an operator's license, and drive only in daylight during the first three months unless accompanied.

Point suspension threshold

Twelve points accumulated within 12 months triggers a 30-day Florida license suspension; 18 points in 18 months triggers three months, and 24 points in 24 months triggers one year.

Uncontrolled intersection right-of-way

At an intersection without signs or signals, the driver must yield to a vehicle already in the intersection and to a vehicle approaching from the right.

TLSAE course requirement

Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education is required for first-time Florida license applicants and must be delivered by a licensed commercial driving school or approved provider.

Behavioral objective components

A measurable lesson objective states the performance, the conditions under which it occurs, and the criterion for acceptable performance, such as a smooth lane change with no instructor intervention.

Gagne nine events

Instructional sequence from gaining attention and stating objectives through presenting content, guiding learning, eliciting performance, giving feedback, assessing, and enhancing retention, used to structure BTW lessons.

Bloom's revised taxonomy

Ordering of cognitive processes from remembering through creating; driving skill objectives belong at the applying level or higher, and assessment items must match the objective's level.

Formative versus summative assessment

Formative assessment occurs during instruction using checklists and feedback; summative assessment occurs at the end using a standardized skills or road test scored against a published standard.

Knowles adult learning principles

Adults learn best when content is relevant, problem-centered, immediately applicable, and respects their prior experience, which shapes how instructors frame lessons for adult students.

Three-second following rule

At speeds up to 40 mph, maintain at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add one second per 10 mph above 40 and extend further in rain or when following large vehicles.

Smith System five keys

Aim high in steering, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out, and make sure others see you.

Dual-control vehicle requirement

Driving school vehicles used for behind-the-wheel instruction must have a passenger-side brake so the instructor can intervene, along with proper registration and insurance.

Mirror-signal-mirror-shoulder

Lane change sequence: check mirrors, signal, recheck mirrors, check the blind spot over the shoulder, then move smoothly; instructors cue it aloud until the student performs it independently.

Skid correction technique

Look and steer where you want the vehicle to go, ease off the accelerator and brake, avoid abrupt inputs, and steer into the skid for a rear-wheel skid.

Pre-drive routine

Student adjusts seat and mirrors, fastens the seat belt, checks gauges, confirms the gear selector is in Park or Neutral, and places a foot on the brake before starting.

Parallel parking alignment

Signal, pull alongside the front vehicle about two feet away, back until bumpers align, turn the wheel fully toward the curb, straighten when the front vehicle's rear bumper appears in the side mirror, then turn away.

BTW supervision ratio

Behind-the-wheel instruction requires one student per vehicle with the instructor present; the instructor must maintain a clear line of sight to the student's hands and feet.

Emergency intervention hierarchy

Instructor response escalates from verbal warning to firm verbal command to instructor brake or steering correction, and each intervention is logged in the student's file.

Incident report trigger

Any collision, injury, or property damage during a lesson must be documented on an incident report and reported to the school's insurer and, where required, to the state licensing authority.

Pre-lesson risk assessment

Before each lesson, evaluate weather, traffic density, construction, student fatigue, and vehicle condition; modify or postpone the lesson when risk exceeds the student's skill level.

Hazard perception scanning

Defensive driving instruction teaches scanning 12 to 15 seconds ahead in urban driving and 20 to 30 seconds on highways, identifying escape routes before hazards develop.

Instructor impairment screening

Instructors must not conduct behind-the-wheel lessons while impaired and must terminate a lesson if the student appears impaired or medically unfit to drive.

Student emergency information

Emergency contact and medical information must be on file and accessible to the instructor before the first behind-the-wheel lesson, reviewed at intake.

FLHSMV school license

Florida commercial driving schools are licensed by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and the license must be displayed at the school's principal place of business.

Instructor license portability

Florida instructor licenses are issued by FLHSMV and are not transferable between schools; instructors must notify FLHSMV of any change of employment.

Student record contents

Records include the enrollment agreement, course completion documentation, behind-the-wheel lesson logs with dates and times, and instructor identification, retained and available for inspection.

Advertising disclosure rules

Enrollment and advertising materials must state the school's license number, total course cost, and refund policy; misrepresenting course content or completion requirements is a licensing violation.

Vehicle maintenance records

Driving school vehicles require registration, insurance, and maintenance logs, with dual-control vehicles inspected and serviced per the school's written maintenance schedule.

Change of ownership notice

A change of ownership, location, or curriculum requires notification or reapplication to FLHSMV before the change takes effect; operating without a current license carries fines and revocation.