Florida motorcycle warm up test
A shorter 20 question run pulled from across the FL bank, for a first look before the full sitting. Each answer is tied to the rule it tests. No signup, no email.
20 questions, 30 minutes. The timer starts when you begin, and answers are shown at the end.
How the real Florida exam is graded
Florida enforces a 60 minute limit on the ONLINE exam, which is open only to applicants under 18 through an approved third party administrator, and unanswered questions are marked incorrect. FLHSMV publishes no time limit for the in office exam. No rule ends the exam early: with 50 questions and 40 needed, an 11th miss simply makes a pass arithmetically impossible.
This paper allows 30 minutes. That matches the published limit.
What is specific to Florida
Florida writes a subject quota into law: at least 25 questions in the Class E bank must address bicycle and pedestrian safety, which no other state does. Around that sit rules that are genuinely local. A helmet is optional at 21 and over, but only with at least $10,000 in medical coverage, and eye protection stays mandatory for everyone. Drivers under 21 face a 0.02 alcohol limit and a six month suspension rather than the 0.08 that applies to adults. Curfews are set by exact age, 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. at 16 and 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. at 17. The minimum insurance is $10,000 of personal injury protection plus $10,000 of property damage, with no bodily injury liability required at all, which surprises drivers arriving from other states.
How many attempts do you get?
No published waiting period and no published cap on attempts. What the statute does fix is the fee: a re-examination carries a charge, so retakes cost money rather than time.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 322.12(1); FLHSMV Class E Knowledge Exam page, checked September 9, 2026.
Every question in this Florida quick motorcycle test, with answers
All 55 questions this paper draws from, each with the correct answer, why it is correct, and the Florida statute or handbook section it was drafted against. The paper itself picks a randomized subset and shuffles the options, so reading the list through is review rather than a shortcut.
1. For the shortest, safest stop on a motorcycle you should use:
- The rear brake only
- The front brake only
- Both brakes together, every time (correct answer)
- Engine braking alone
Answer: Both brakes together, every time. Both brakes together give the shortest stop. Weight piles onto the front tire the moment you slow, so the larger share of the work happens there, but the front on its own throws away what the rear can still contribute and the rear on its own roughly doubles the distance.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
2. The front brake on a motorcycle provides roughly what share of stopping power?
- None, it is for balance
- About a quarter
- About half
- About three quarters (correct answer)
Answer: About three quarters. Braking throws weight forward and loads the front tire, which is what lets it do roughly three quarters of the work of slowing the machine. Leaving that lever alone out of nerves is the classic beginner habit, and an expensive one.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
3. Your front wheel locks under hard braking. You should:
- Release the front brake, then reapply it smoothly (correct answer)
- Apply the rear brake harder
- Put a foot down
- Hold the brake and steer
Answer: Release the front brake, then reapply it smoothly. A locked front wheel loses steering and will fold the bike quickly. Release it immediately to let the wheel spin again, then squeeze back on progressively.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
4. The recommended sequence for taking a corner on a motorcycle is:
- Look, press, slow, roll
- Slow, look, press, roll (correct answer)
- Press, slow, roll, look
- Slow, press, look, roll
Answer: Slow, look, press, roll. Slow to your entry speed before the turn, look through the corner to where you want to go, press the handgrip to initiate lean, then roll on gentle throttle to stabilize the bike through the exit.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
5. To turn right at speed on a motorcycle you press:
- Neither, you steer with body weight only
- The left handgrip forward
- The right handgrip forward (correct answer)
- Both grips evenly
Answer: The right handgrip forward. Counter-steering. Once you are quicker than a brisk walk, a forward push on the right handgrip drops the machine into a right hand lean and it goes right. Push the left one and it goes left. Every rider is already doing this long before anybody puts a name to it.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
6. You enter a corner too fast and it tightens. The best response is:
- Sit upright and straighten the bike
- Release the throttle abruptly
- Brake hard mid-corner
- Look through the turn and lean further, trusting the available grip (correct answer)
Answer: Look through the turn and lean further, trusting the available grip. Most bikes have more lean available than the rider is using. Straightening up or grabbing the brakes mid-corner is what sends riders across the center line. Keep your eyes on the exit and lean more.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
7. The single greatest danger to a motorcyclist at an intersection is:
- An oncoming vehicle turning left across your path (correct answer)
- A vehicle following too closely
- Traffic signals changing
- Road surface debris
Answer: An oncoming vehicle turning left across your path. A car turning left across an approaching motorcycle is the most common multi-vehicle motorcycle crash. Drivers look for cars and a narrow headlight is easy to miss, so cover the brakes and be ready.
Source: NHTSA motorcycle crash causation data; MSF curriculum
8. Why should a rider avoid the center portion of the lane at a stop line?
- It is illegal to stop there
- Oil and fluid collect there and reduce grip (correct answer)
- It reduces visibility to the driver behind
- It is reserved for emergency vehicles
Answer: Oil and fluid collect there and reduce grip. Vehicles drip oil and coolant where their engines sit, so the center strip is the most contaminated part of the lane. Riding either wheel track keeps you on cleaner pavement.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
9. The safest following distance on a motorcycle in good conditions is at least:
- One second
- Two seconds
- Three seconds (correct answer)
- Five seconds
Answer: Three seconds. A minimum of two seconds is often quoted for cars, but a motorcycle benefits from three or more because braking is less forgiving and you need room to swerve as well as stop.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
10. To be seen by other drivers you should:
- Ride where you appear in their mirrors, with headlight on (correct answer)
- Stay directly behind larger vehicles
- Weave to attract attention
- Ride in the driver blind spot to stay clear
Answer: Ride where you appear in their mirrors, with headlight on. Position yourself where a driver naturally looks and where their mirrors cover. Sitting in a blind spot or tucked behind a truck removes you from every place they check.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
11. You must cross railway tracks that run at a shallow angle to your path. You should:
- Cross at the shallowest possible angle
- Move over inside your lane to meet the rails closer to square (correct answer)
- Brake while crossing
- Stand on the pegs and accelerate
Answer: Move over inside your lane to meet the rails closer to square. A shallow angle lets the groove catch your front wheel and steer it for you. Shift over inside your own lane so the rails come at you closer to square, and keep off the brakes while the tires are on the metal.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
12. You hit an unavoidable patch of gravel mid-corner. The best action is:
- Put a foot down for balance
- Brake hard immediately
- Stay off the brakes, hold a steady throttle and keep the bike upright as possible (correct answer)
- Accelerate through it
Answer: Stay off the brakes, hold a steady throttle and keep the bike upright as possible. Braking or steering sharply on loose surface is what causes the slide. Reduce lean, keep inputs smooth and steady, and let the bike carry through the patch.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
13. When is a wet road most slippery for a motorcycle?
- Only when standing water forms
- When the temperature is above 80F
- After hours of steady rain
- In the first few minutes of rainfall (correct answer)
Answer: In the first few minutes of rainfall. Oil and rubber lift off the surface when rain first arrives, before it washes away. The first few minutes carry the least grip, and painted lines and metal covers are worse again.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
14. The most important piece of protective equipment for a rider is:
- A helmet that meets the federal safety standard (correct answer)
- Boots
- A high visibility vest
- Gloves
Answer: A helmet that meets the federal safety standard. Head injury is the leading cause of motorcyclist death, and a helmet meeting the federal standard is the single most effective item. Eye protection, gloves, boots and abrasion-resistant clothing follow.
Source: NHTSA motorcycle safety data; FMVSS 218
15. Carrying a passenger changes the motorcycle by:
- Improving stability at all speeds
- Increasing stopping distance and slowing steering response (correct answer)
- Having no measurable effect
- Reducing the need for lean in corners
Answer: Increasing stopping distance and slowing steering response. Extra weight lengthens braking distance, slows acceleration and makes the bike steer more lazily. Brief the passenger to hold on, look over your shoulder into turns and keep their feet on the pegs at all times.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
16. Cargo carried on a motorcycle should be:
- Loaded entirely to one side
- As high as possible to keep it clear of the exhaust
- Kept low and secured close to the center of the bike (correct answer)
- Carried on the handlebars for easy access
Answer: Kept low and secured close to the center of the bike. Weight carried high or to one side raises the center of gravity and unsettles handling. Keep loads low, centered and firmly secured, and check them again after the first few miles.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
17. A pre-ride check on a motorcycle should always include:
- Only the brakes
- Only mirrors and lights
- Only fuel level
- Tires, controls, lights, oil, chassis and stands (correct answer)
Answer: Tires, controls, lights, oil, chassis and stands. The standard check runs tires and wheels, controls, lights and electrics, oil and fluids, chassis including chain and suspension, and the side and center stands. On a bike a small fault becomes a crash far faster than in a car.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
18. When being followed too closely you should:
- Increase your own following distance to the vehicle ahead (correct answer)
- Brake sharply to warn them
- Move onto the shoulder
- Speed up to open a gap
Answer: Increase your own following distance to the vehicle ahead. You cannot control the driver behind, but you can give yourself more room in front so any stop you make is gentle and gradual. Braking sharply to make a point invites the collision you are trying to avoid.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
19. Riding at night, a motorcyclist should:
- Use high beams at all times
- Reduce speed and increase following distance (correct answer)
- Follow closely behind cars to use their lights
- Ride in the center of the lane only
Answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance. A single headlight shows less than a car and other drivers judge your distance and speed poorly in the dark. Slow down, leave more space, and use the lights of vehicles ahead to read the road further on.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
20. Alcohol affects a motorcyclist:
- Only above the legal limit
- Only on longer journeys
- Less than a car driver, because riding demands focus
- More seriously, because riding needs balance and fine judgment (correct answer)
Answer: More seriously, because riding needs balance and fine judgment. Riding demands balance, coordination and judgment, all of which alcohol degrades before the legal limit is reached. Motorcyclists are heavily over-represented in alcohol-involved fatal crashes.
Source: NHTSA motorcycle safety data
21. The safest way to change lanes on a motorcycle is:
- Signal, check mirrors and turn your head to check the blind spot (correct answer)
- Move first, then signal
- Rely on other drivers to see your headlight
- Signal and move, mirrors are enough
Answer: Signal, check mirrors and turn your head to check the blind spot. A motorcycle has blind spots too, and mirrors alone will not show a vehicle beside you. Signal, check mirrors, then physically turn your head before moving.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
22. To make a tight, slow turn such as a U-turn, a rider should:
- Use the front brake to control speed
- Use light rear brake with steady throttle and look where they want to finish (correct answer)
- Coast with the clutch fully in
- Lean the body away from the turn
Answer: Use light rear brake with steady throttle and look where they want to finish. Slow maneuvers are controlled with the clutch friction zone, a steady throttle and light rear brake. Grabbing the front brake at full lock is the classic way to drop the bike at walking pace.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
23. A dog runs toward your motorcycle. The recommended response is:
- Swerve into the next lane
- Kick at it as you pass
- Slow as you approach, then accelerate away as you reach it (correct answer)
- Stop completely and wait
Answer: Slow as you approach, then accelerate away as you reach it. Animals chase what is moving away at a predictable speed. Slowing then accelerating past changes your position faster than the animal can adjust, and it keeps both hands on the controls.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
24. When riding in a group, the recommended formation on a straight road is:
- Single file at all times
- Whatever spacing feels comfortable
- Two abreast, side by side
- Staggered, with a full lane for each rider through corners (correct answer)
Answer: Staggered, with a full lane for each rider through corners. A staggered formation keeps the group compact while giving each rider space to move within the lane. In corners the group should move to single file so every rider has the full lane to choose a line.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
25. Eye protection matters on a motorcycle because:
- Wind, insects and debris can blind a rider instantly (correct answer)
- It reduces engine noise
- It is required only at night
- It is only a comfort measure
Answer: Wind, insects and debris can blind a rider instantly. At road speed an insect or stone chip arrives with real force, and watering eyes alone can blind you long enough to leave the road. Many states require eye protection even where a helmet is optional.
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation rider curriculum, as adopted in state rider handbooks
26. You are 19 and are stopped in Florida. A breath test reads 0.04. What happens to your driving privilege?
- You are given a warning and must retake the knowledge exam
- Nothing, because the limit is 0.08 for every driver
- It is suspended for 6 months, because drivers under 21 have a 0.02 limit (correct answer)
- You receive 4 points but keep your license
Answer: It is suspended for 6 months, because drivers under 21 have a 0.02 limit. Florida sets a separate, much lower threshold for anyone under 21. At 0.02 or higher the driving privilege is suspended for 6 months on a first violation, regardless of the 0.08 limit that applies to drivers 21 and over.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 322.2616
27. You refuse a lawful breath test in Florida for the second time. What is the consequence beyond the suspension?
- Your vehicle is impounded for 30 days
- You must retake the driving skills test
- There is none, refusing is always your right
- The refusal is itself a criminal offense (correct answer)
Answer: The refusal is itself a criminal offense. Under Florida’s implied consent law a first refusal suspends your license for a year. A second refusal carries an 18 month suspension and is a criminal offense in its own right, separate from any charge for impaired driving.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook rev. 08/2023, p. 26, implied consent
28. While driving in Florida you may wear:
- A headset covering one ear only, or a hearing aid (correct answer)
- Any listening device, as long as you can still hear sirens
- Noise canceling earbuds, provided you are alone in the vehicle
- Headphones in both ears, at any volume
Answer: A headset covering one ear only, or a hearing aid. Florida bans operating a vehicle while wearing a headset or headphone. A hearing aid is exempt, and so is a single ear device, which is why hands free calling through one earpiece is allowed while wearing both is not.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.304(1)
29. What is the minimum age to apply for a Class E learner license in Florida?
- 14
- 15 (correct answer)
- 16
- 15 years and 6 months
Answer: 15. Florida sets the learner license age at 15. A full Class E license follows at 16, provided the learner license has been held for the required period with a clean record.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 322.1615(1)
30. Since 1 July 2025, what must a Florida learner license applicant complete before applying?
- A motorcycle safety awareness module
- A four hour drug and alcohol course
- A driver education course approved by the department (correct answer)
- Ten hours of supervised night driving
Answer: A driver education course approved by the department. The old four hour drug and alcohol awareness course was replaced. From 1 July 2025 the applicant must complete a department approved driver education course that meets or exceeds the required standard. Many practice banks still list the old course.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 322.1615(1)(c), as amended by ch. 2025-104, s. 2
31. How much supervised driving must a Florida learner complete before the driving skills test?
- 60 hours, with 15 at night
- 30 hours, with 5 at night
- 40 hours, with 10 at night
- 50 hours, with 10 at night (correct answer)
Answer: 50 hours, with 10 at night. Florida requires 50 hours of behind the wheel experience, of which at least 10 must be at night. The hours are certified by a parent, guardian or other responsible licensed adult aged 21 or over.
Source: FLHSMV graduated licensing requirements; Florida Statutes s. 322.05
32. You accumulate 12 points within 12 months in Florida. What is the result?
- A 30 day suspension (correct answer)
- A 3 month suspension
- A 1 year suspension
- A written warning
Answer: A 30 day suspension. Florida uses three thresholds: 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 a year. Drivers under 18 face an additional trigger at a lower total.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 322.27(3)
33. In Florida, when may you turn left on a steady red light?
- Never, a left on red is always prohibited
- From a one-way street into another one-way street, after stopping (correct answer)
- Whenever no traffic is approaching
- Only between midnight and 5 a.m.
Answer: From a one-way street into another one-way street, after stopping. Florida permits a right turn on red after a complete stop unless a sign forbids it, and also permits a left on red where a one-way street turns into another one-way street. You must stop first and yield to pedestrians and traffic.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.075
34. A Florida school zone speed camera can issue a citation only when a driver exceeds the limit by:
- Any amount at all
- More than 5 mph
- More than 10 mph (correct answer)
- More than 15 mph
Answer: More than 10 mph. Where a local authority operates school zone speed detection, a citation may only be issued for exceeding the school zone limit by more than 10 mph, and only within the defined window around the start and end of the school day.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.1896
35. What is the maximum speed limit allowed on any Florida road?
- 70 mph (correct answer)
- 75 mph
- 80 mph
- 65 mph
Answer: 70 mph. Florida caps limited access highways at 70 mph. Other divided highways of at least four lanes outside larger urban areas may be posted at 65, and lower limits apply elsewhere. No Florida road is posted above 70.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.187(2)
36. In Florida you must switch on your headlights:
- Only between sunset and sunrise
- From sunset to sunrise including twilight, and during any rain, smoke or fog (correct answer)
- Only when visibility drops below 500 feet
- Whenever your wipers are running at their fastest setting
Answer: From sunset to sunrise including twilight, and during any rain, smoke or fog. Florida requires lighted lamps from sunset to sunrise, and the statute expressly includes the twilight hours either side. Lights are also required during any rain, smoke or fog, which is why the wipers on, lights on habit matters here.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.217(1)
37. Florida’s child restraint law requires a separate carrier or booster up to which birthday?
- The tenth
- The fourth
- The sixth (correct answer)
- The eighth
Answer: The sixth. Children through age 3 must be in a separate carrier or an integrated child seat, and children aged 4 and 5 may use a carrier, integrated seat or booster. The requirement ends at the sixth birthday, which is earlier than in many states.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.613
38. Texting while driving in Florida is:
- Legal when stopped at a red light
- Not an offense
- A secondary offense, so you must be stopped for something else first
- A primary offense, so an officer can stop you for it alone (correct answer)
Answer: A primary offense, so an officer can stop you for it alone. Typing or reading on a wireless device while driving is a primary offense statewide, so it is reason enough for a stop on its own. Handheld use is separately banned outright in school zones and work zones.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.305
39. What is the minimum insurance a Florida driver must carry on a private car?
- $10,000 personal injury protection and $10,000 property damage liability (correct answer)
- $25,000 bodily injury and $50,000 per crash
- $15,000 personal injury protection only
- $30,000 combined single limit
Answer: $10,000 personal injury protection and $10,000 property damage liability. Florida requires $10,000 of personal injury protection plus $10,000 of property damage liability. Notably it does not require bodily injury liability coverage on an ordinary private car, which surprises drivers moving from other states.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 324.022(1) and the Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law
40. You leave your car on a slight hill and step away. Florida law requires you to:
- Leave the engine running so the battery stays charged
- Stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key and set the brake (correct answer)
- Leave it in neutral with the key in the ignition
- Nothing in particular, provided the doors are locked
Answer: Stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key and set the brake. A driver leaving a vehicle unattended must stop the engine, lock the ignition and remove the key. On any perceptible grade the parking brake must also be set and the wheels turned to the curb.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.1975(1)
41. When overtaking a bicycle in Florida you must leave at least:
- 1 foot
- 2 feet
- 3 feet (correct answer)
- 5 feet
Answer: 3 feet. Florida sets a minimum passing distance of 3 feet when overtaking a bicycle, other non-motorised vehicle or electric bicycle. If you cannot give that clearance, you wait until you can.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.083
42. A school bus ahead of you stops with its red lights flashing on a road divided by a raised barrier. You are traveling in the opposite direction. You must:
- Stop only if children are visible
- Slow to 10 mph and pass
- Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing
- Continue with caution, because the barrier removes the duty to stop (correct answer)
Answer: Continue with caution, because the barrier removes the duty to stop. Florida excuses opposite-direction traffic from stopping only where the highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide. A painted line or a center turn lane is not enough, and there you must stop.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.172; handbook rev. 08/2023, p. 89
43. To ride a moped on a Florida road you need:
- A Class E driver license, with no motorcycle endorsement required (correct answer)
- Only a learner license
- A commercial driver license
- A motorcycle endorsement
Answer: A Class E driver license, with no motorcycle endorsement required. Florida treats mopeds differently from motorcycles: a Class E driver license is enough and no motorcycle endorsement is needed. Motorcycles and mopeds are also exempt from the personal injury protection requirement.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook rev. 08/2023, p. 87
44. Who may ride a motorcycle in Florida without protective headgear?
- Anyone, Florida has no helmet law
- A rider over 21 carrying at least $10,000 in medical benefit coverage (correct answer)
- Any licensed rider on roads posted below 35 mph
- Only a rider who has completed an advanced rider course
Answer: A rider over 21 carrying at least $10,000 in medical benefit coverage. Florida allows a rider over 21 to go without a helmet only if covered by an insurance policy providing at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries from a crash. Eye protection remains mandatory for every rider regardless of age or coverage.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.211
45. You are 16 and hold a Florida driver license. Without a licensed adult aged 21 or over, you may not drive between:
- 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
- Midnight and 6 a.m.
- 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. (correct answer)
Answer: 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.. Florida sets the curfew by exact age. At 16 you may not drive between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.; at 17 the window narrows to between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Driving to or from work is an exception at both ages.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.16(2) and s. 316.16(3)
46. In Florida you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
- 15 feet (correct answer)
- 20 feet
- 30 feet
- 10 feet
Answer: 15 feet. Florida sets 15 feet from a fire hydrant. Separate distances apply elsewhere: 20 feet from an intersection and 20 feet from the entrance to a fire, ambulance or rescue station.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook rev. 08/2023, p. 66
47. A 17 year old may drive a golf cart on a Florida public road if they:
- Are accompanied by any adult
- Hold a valid learner license or driver license (correct answer)
- Stay below 20 mph
- Have written permission from a parent
Answer: Hold a valid learner license or driver license. Since the 2023 amendment, anyone under 18 needs a valid learner license or driver license to operate a golf cart on a public road. Drivers 18 and over instead need government issued photo identification.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.212(7)
48. Since 1 January 2025, Florida’s Move Over law applies to a stopped vehicle that is:
- Any vehicle stopped on an interstate, but not on other roads
- A law enforcement or emergency vehicle only
- Any vehicle displaying hazard lights, flares or emergency signage, including a disabled car (correct answer)
- A tow truck or utility vehicle only
Answer: Any vehicle displaying hazard lights, flares or emergency signage, including a disabled car. The law was widened at the start of 2025. It now covers any vehicle stopped on the roadside showing hazard lights, emergency flares or visible emergency signage, including an ordinary disabled car. Move over a lane if you safely can, otherwise slow down.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.126, as expanded 1 January 2025
49. A Florida driver is convicted of a third traffic offense causing a crash within 36 months. They must:
- Pay a fine only
- Retake the Class E knowledge exam
- Surrender the license permanently
- Complete a 12 hour course including 4 hours behind the wheel (correct answer)
Answer: Complete a 12 hour course including 4 hours behind the wheel. Florida’s three crashes in three years provision requires a 12 hour course, of which 4 hours are behind the wheel, before the driving privilege is restored in full.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook rev. 08/2023, p. 29
50. Throwing litter weighing up to 15 pounds from a vehicle onto a Florida roadway can bring:
- A $100 fine (correct answer)
- A mandatory court appearance
- A 30 day suspension
- No penalty, it is a civil matter only
Answer: A $100 fine. Dumping litter from a vehicle is a crime in Florida in any amount. Up to 15 pounds carries a $100 fine, and larger quantities carry heavier penalties along with points on the license.
Source: Official Florida Driver License Handbook rev. 08/2023, p. 27
51. A Florida school district operates stop-arm cameras on its buses. Passing a stopped bus illegally can bring a civil penalty of:
- $100
- $200 (correct answer)
- $500
- $50
Answer: $200. Where a school bus infraction detection system is in use, the registered owner faces a $200 civil penalty. The bus must carry signage on the rear warning drivers that the cameras are operating.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.173
52. How many times may you retake the Florida Class E knowledge exam after failing?
- Once, then you must reapply
- Three times, then you must reapply
- FLHSMV publishes no cap on attempts, but a re-examination fee applies (correct answer)
- You must wait 30 days between every attempt
Answer: FLHSMV publishes no cap on attempts, but a re-examination fee applies. Florida is unusual here. FLHSMV publishes no mandatory waiting period and no cap on attempts, unlike California which allows three attempts per application. What is fixed by statute is the fee, so in Florida retakes cost money rather than time.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 322.12(1); FLHSMV Class E Knowledge Exam page
53. The Florida Class E knowledge exam is required by statute to include a minimum number of questions on one particular subject. Which?
- Insurance and financial responsibility
- Commercial vehicle awareness
- Hurricane and severe weather driving
- Bicycle and pedestrian safety (correct answer)
Answer: Bicycle and pedestrian safety. Florida law requires at least 25 questions within the Class E test bank to address bicycle and pedestrian safety. No other state writes a subject quota like this into statute, and it tells you where to concentrate your revision.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 322.12(3)(a)3.
54. To add a motorcycle endorsement to an existing Florida Class E license you must:
- Complete an approved rider course, with no state road test (correct answer)
- Pass both a written test and a road test
- Hold the license for two years first
- Pass a written motorcycle knowledge test at a license office
Answer: Complete an approved rider course, with no state road test. Florida requires proof of completing an approved motorcycle safety course. There is no separate FLHSMV written test and no state road test for the endorsement, which makes Florida different from most states.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 322.12(5)(a); FLHSMV motorcycle endorsement requirements
55. Why can a modified truck with a raised suspension fail to qualify for a Florida driving skills test?
- The examiner must be able to reach the pedals
- Trucks may not be used for the skills test at all
- Florida sets maximum bumper heights by vehicle weight, and the vehicle must comply (correct answer)
- Only vehicles under five years old are accepted
Answer: Florida sets maximum bumper heights by vehicle weight, and the vehicle must comply. Florida sets maximum bumper heights measured from the ground to the bottom of the bumper, scaled by the vehicle’s net weight. A vehicle that breaches those limits is not road legal and cannot be presented for the skills test.
Source: Florida Statutes s. 316.251
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