Florida DMV practice test
42 practice questions written from the official handbook, Official Florida Driver License Handbook, rev. 08/2023. The mock test asks 42 questions and needs 34 correct.
Practice questions written from the official handbook; not affiliated with the state DMV.
examprepare.help wrote this study aid. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles did not write or review it, and your real test may differ.
Practice shows the right answer and the handbook page after every question.The mock test asks 42 questions and needs 34 correct to pass. The real test asks 50; our bank has 42, so the pass mark keeps the same share.
The real Florida test
The Florida Class E Knowledge Exam has 50 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must answer 40 of 50 correctly, or 80 percent.
Rule source: FLHSMV, Class E Knowledge Exam and Driving Skills Test.
Official handbook
Official Florida Driver License Handbook
Read the handbook (PDF, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles) or the handbook page on the agency site.
We read this edition on 2026-10-05 from an Internet Archive copy, because the agency site refused the download. Handbooks change. Check that your copy is the current one.
Key numbers from the handbook
| Rule | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Blood alcohol level for a DUI charge | 0.08 or higher | 26 |
| Blood alcohol level that suspends a driver under 21 | 0.02 or higher | 26 |
| Minimum following distance in favourable weather and traffic | Four seconds | 61 |
| School zone speed limit | 20 MPH | 68 |
| Municipal, business or residential area speed limit | 30 MPH | 68 |
| Streets and highways speed limit | 55 MPH | 68 |
| Limited access highway speed limit | 70 MPH | 68 |
| Points for driving 15 MPH or less over the limit | 3 points | 30 |
| Points for driving 16 MPH or more over the limit | 4 points | 30 |
| Points for passing a stopped school bus | 4 points | 30 |
| Points for texting while driving | 3 points | 30 |
| Minimum liability coverage Florida requires | $10,000 PIP and $10,000 PDL | 23 |
| Restraint required for a child under 4 | A child safety seat | 28 |
| Restraint required for a child aged 4 and 5 | A child safety seat or a booster seat | 28 |
| First DUI conviction penalty | Fine of $500 to $1,000 and license revoked for at least 180 days | 26 |
| Which vehicles must stop for a school bus on a two-way street | All vehicles moving in either direction | 89 |
| Order of movement at a four-way stop | First to arrive is first to move forward | 79 |
| How close to the curb a Florida parallel park must be | Within 12 inches | 65 |
Questions about the Florida test
How many questions are on the Florida DMV written test?
The real Florida knowledge test asks 50 questions. The Florida Class E Knowledge Exam has 50 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must answer 40 of 50 correctly, or 80 percent.
How many questions do I need to pass the Florida written test?
You need 40 of 50 correct (80%) to pass. Our bank has 42 questions, so the mock test asks all 42 and needs 34, the same share.
Are these the real DMV test questions?
No. examprepare.help wrote these 42 practice questions from the official handbook, Official Florida Driver License Handbook, rev. 08/2023. They are not the real test questions. Practice questions written from the official handbook; not affiliated with the state DMV. Check the Florida DMV website before you take the real test.
Which handbook are the questions from?
Official Florida Driver License Handbook, rev. 08/2023, published by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Every answer cites the handbook section and page.
All 42 questions and answers
Read the bank before a mock test. Each answer names the handbook section and the printed page.
- 1.At what blood alcohol level can you be charged with DUI in Florida?
Alcohol and Drugs
- 0.08 or higher
The handbook's DUI penalties are built around a blood alcohol level of .08 for a first offense. Handbook: Penalties for DUI, page 26.
- 2.You are 19 and stopped by law enforcement with a blood alcohol level of .02. What happens?
Alcohol and Drugs
- Your driving privilege is automatically suspended for six months
Zero tolerance suspends any driver under 21 with a BAL of .02 or higher for six months. Handbook: Zero Tolerance, page 26.
- 3.You are under 21 with a blood alcohol level of .05 or higher. What is required?
Alcohol and Drugs
- Attending a substance abuse course
A driver under 21 with a BAL of .05 or higher must attend a substance abuse course. Handbook: Zero Tolerance, page 26.
- 4.Which of these is part of a first DUI conviction in Florida?
Alcohol and Drugs
- Fine of $500 to $1,000
A first DUI carries a fine of $500 to $1,000, community service, probation and up to 6 months in prison. Handbook: Penalties for DUI, page 26.
- 5.How long is the licence revoked after a first DUI conviction?
Alcohol and Drugs
- At least 180 days
The handbook lists a minimum 180-day licence revocation for a first DUI conviction. Handbook: Penalties for DUI, page 26.
- 6.You refuse to take the chemical tests after a DUI arrest in Florida. What is the licence consequence?
Alcohol and Drugs
- Automatic one-year suspension, and 18 months for a second refusal
Refusal suspends the licence for one year, and a second refusal brings 18 months and a first degree misdemeanour. Handbook: Driving Under the Influence (DUI), page 25.
- 7.What is the minimum following distance the Florida handbook asks you to keep in favourable weather?
Following Distance
- Four seconds
Rear-end collisions are almost always caused by following too closely, so keep a minimum of four seconds. Handbook: Following Distances, page 61.
- 8.Which situation should make you increase your following distance?
Following Distance
- Rain or a wet road
Increase your following distance in rain or when roads are wet, in low visibility, when being passed, and when carrying a heavy load. Handbook: Following Distances, page 61.
- 9.How do you measure your following distance with a stationary object?
Following Distance
- Watch when the vehicle ahead passes a sign or pole, then count the seconds until you reach it
Pick a sign or light pole, note when the vehicle ahead passes it, and count the seconds until you reach it. Handbook: Following Distances, page 61.
- 10.What is Florida's speed limit in a school zone?
Speed Limits
- 20 MPH
The Florida speed table lists school zones at 20 MPH. Handbook: Speed Limits, page 68.
- 11.What is the maximum speed in a municipal, business or residential area unless otherwise posted?
Speed Limits
- 30 MPH
Municipal, business and residential areas are listed at 30 MPH unless posted otherwise. Handbook: Speed Limits, page 68.
- 12.What is the maximum speed on streets and highways unless otherwise posted?
Speed Limits
- 55 MPH
Streets and highways are listed at 55 MPH unless otherwise posted. Handbook: Speed Limits, page 68.
- 13.What is the maximum speed on a limited access highway in Florida?
Speed Limits
- 70 MPH
Limited access highways are listed at 70 MPH. Handbook: Speed Limits, page 68.
- 14.Driving too slowly is also against the law in Florida. When?
Speed Limits
- If you drive so slowly that you block or delay traffic moving at a normal speed
You must not drive so slowly that you block or delay traffic moving at a reasonable speed. Handbook: Speed Limits, page 68.
- 15.How many points do you get in Florida for driving 15 MPH or less over the speed limit?
Points and Penalties
- 3 points
The violations table assigns 3 points for unlawful speed of 15 MPH or less over the limit. Handbook: Common Violations and Associated Point Value, page 30.
- 16.How many points do you get for driving 16 MPH or more over the speed limit?
Points and Penalties
- 4 points
Sixteen MPH or more over the limit carries 4 points, and a crash caused by unlawful speed carries 6. Handbook: Common Violations and Associated Point Value, page 30.
- 17.How many points does passing a stopped school bus carry in Florida?
Points and Penalties
- 4 points
Passing a stopped school bus is 4 points, and 6 points if it causes serious injury or death. Handbook: Common Violations and Associated Point Value, page 30.
- 18.How many points does texting while driving carry in Florida?
Points and Penalties
- 3 points
Texting while driving is 3 points, with extra points added in a school zone or if it causes a crash. Handbook: Common Violations and Associated Point Value, page 30.
- 19.You are caught throwing more than 15 pounds of litter onto a Florida roadway. What can happen?
Points and Penalties
- A first degree misdemeanour and up to 3 points on your record
Throwing more than 15 pounds of litter is a first degree misdemeanour, up to $1,000 and 3 points. Handbook: Littering, page 27.
- 20.What minimum liability coverage must a Florida vehicle owner carry?
Insurance
- $10,000 PIP and $10,000 PDL
Florida requires a minimum of $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection and $10,000 in Property Damage Liability. Handbook: Insurance Requirements, page 23.
- 21.You move to Florida with a vehicle and stay more than 90 days in a 365-day period. What must you do?
Insurance
- Maintain proper Florida insurance or your licence and plate can be suspended
The insurance rule applies if the vehicle has been in the state for 90 days in the last 365 days. Handbook: Insurance Requirements, page 23.
- 22.Which passengers must wear a safety belt in Florida?
Seat Belts and Child Passengers
- All drivers, front seat passengers and passengers under 18
Florida law requires all drivers, front seat passengers and anyone under 18 to wear a safety belt. Handbook: Safety Belts and Child Passenger Safety, page 27.
- 23.How must a child under 4 be restrained in Florida?
Seat Belts and Child Passengers
- In a child safety seat
Children under 4 must be in a child safety seat, and children aged 4 and 5 in a safety seat or booster seat. Handbook: Safety Belts and Child Passenger Safety, page 28.
- 24.How must a child aged 4 or 5 be restrained in Florida?
Seat Belts and Child Passengers
- In a child safety seat or a booster seat
Ages 4 and 5 may use either a safety seat or a booster seat. Handbook: Safety Belts and Child Passenger Safety, page 28.
- 25.Which of these is exempt from the Florida safety belt requirement?
Seat Belts and Child Passengers
- A delivery driver with a medical condition certified by a physician
Exemptions include a physician-certified medical condition, newspaper delivery, certain buses, farm equipment and trucks over 26,000 pounds. Handbook: Safety Belts and Child Passenger Safety, page 28.
- 26.A school bus is stopped with its stop signal displayed on a two-way street. Which vehicles must stop?
School Buses
- All vehicles moving in either direction
On a two-way street or highway all drivers in either direction must stop until the signal is withdrawn and children are clear. Handbook: School Buses, page 89.
- 27.A school bus is stopped in a loading zone on a divided highway with a five-foot unpaved median. What should traffic in the other direction do?
School Buses
- Proceed with caution
On a divided highway with unpaved space, a raised median or a physical barrier, only vehicles behind the bus must stop. Handbook: School Buses, page 89.
- 28.What is the minimum fine for passing a stopped school bus on the side where children enter and exit in Florida?
School Buses
- $265
Passing on the side where children enter and exit carries a minimum fine of $265 plus one year of licence suspension. Handbook: Passing a Stopped School Bus, page 27.
- 29.You are stopped at a red light and there is no NO TURN ON RED sign. When may you turn right?
Traffic Signals
- After stopping, and only when the way is clear
After stopping you may turn right if there is no NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear. Handbook: Traffic Signals, page 51.
- 30.What should you do at a flashing red traffic signal?
Traffic Signals
- Treat it like a stop sign, stop and proceed when safe
Flashing red lights are used at dangerous intersections and are treated like a stop sign. Handbook: Traffic Signals, page 52.
- 31.A traffic signal is out of order and no officer is present. How should you treat it?
Traffic Signals
- Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
If a signal is out of order and law enforcement is not present, treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Handbook: Traffic Signals, page 51.
- 32.Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Who goes first?
Right-of-Way
- The car on the right
At a four-way stop, vehicles move in the order they arrived, and the vehicle on the right goes first when arrival is simultaneous. Handbook: Power Outage and Four-Way Stops, page 79.
- 33.Children or a school crossing guard are in a crosswalk. Where must you stop?
Right-of-Way
- At the stop line, not in the crosswalk
You must yield and stop at the stop line, not in the crosswalk, when children or crossing guards are present. Handbook: School Buses and Crossing Guards, page 89.
- 34.How close to the curb should your right-hand wheels be when you park parallel to the curb in Florida?
Parking
- Within 12 inches
Park parallel with the right-hand wheels within 12 inches of the curb, set the brake and take the keys with you. Handbook: Parallel Parking, page 65.
- 35.Which driver may not drive between 1 am and 5 am unless driving to or from work or accompanied by a driver 21 or older?
Minor Drivers
- A 17-year-old licensed driver
A 17-year-old licensed driver may not drive between 1 am and 5 am; a 16-year-old's curfew runs from 11 pm to 6 am. Handbook: Restrictions for Minors, page 25.
- 36.A learner licence holder in Florida may drive:
Minor Drivers
- Only during daylight hours, with a licensed driver 21 or older
Learner licence holders must be accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older and may drive only in daylight hours. Handbook: Restrictions for Minors, page 25.
- 37.Which group does Florida's Move Over Law protect but the older federal law did not?
Move Over Law
- Disabled vehicles stopped with warning lights, flares or signage, and vehicles stopped with people visibly present
Florida expanded the Move Over Law to cover disabled vehicles with warning lights, flares or signage, and stopped vehicles with people visibly present. Handbook: Move Over Law, page 65.
- 38.On a multi-lane roadway, an officer is stopped with warning lights on in the lane next to yours. What must you do?
Move Over Law
- Vacate the lane closest to the stopped vehicle
On a multi-lane roadway you must vacate the lane closest to the stopped emergency vehicle. Handbook: Move Over Law, page 65.
- 39.Which item is NOT permitted on a Florida vehicle?
Vehicle Equipment
- A siren, bell or whistle
The handbook lists a siren, bell or whistle, red or blue lights visible from the front, extra spotlights and a loud or smoking muffler as not permitted. Handbook: Equipment NOT Permitted, page 38.
- 40.How much tyre tread depth does the Florida handbook require?
Vehicle Equipment
- At least 3/32 of an inch
Tyres should have a minimum tread of at least 3/32 of an inch, with no worn spots showing the ply. Handbook: Equipment, page 38.
- 41.You pull up to a red light but stop well short of the stop line. Why is that a problem?
Traffic Signals
- Some signals only change when sensors detect vehicles at the stop line
The handbook warns not to stop too far from the stop line, because some signals change only when sensors detect a vehicle at the line. Handbook: Traffic Signals, page 51.
- 42.You see a Restricted Lane Ahead sign. What does it mean?
Lane Use
- The lane is reserved for certain purposes or vehicles, such as buses or carpools
A restricted lane is reserved for certain purposes or vehicles, such as buses or carpool vehicles during rush hour, and bike lanes. Handbook: Signs, page 48.