Florida Driver Handbook

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Our ValuesPDF page 2
DisclaimerPDF page 3
INTRODUCTIONPDF page 3
Public RecordsPDF page 3
WarningPDF page 3
Out-of-Home CarePDF page 4
Passing InfractionsPDF page 4
PENDING STATUTE CHANGES FOR 2023PDF page 4
Speed LimitsPDF page 76
WHEN RED LIGHTS FLASH.”PDF page 4
Card, and Motor Vehicle RegistrationPDF page 5
HB 949 – Operation of a Golf CartPDF page 5
Applying for Title, License Plates & Registration37PDF page 6
Considerations for Older Drivers33PDF page 6
Driver License Testing18PDF page 6
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)25PDF page 6
Emissions Control Devices41PDF page 6
Fees14PDF page 6
ID Cards for Persons at or Below Poverty LevelPDF page 6
Mandatory Restriction for Minors29PDF page 6
Requirements for Class E Learner’s &PDF page 6
TABLE OF CONTENTSPDF page 6
Veteran Designation12PDF page 6
Animals71PDF page 7
Blind Spots60PDF page 7
Breakdowns/Disabled Vehicles78PDF page 7
Defensive Driving75PDF page 7
Golf Carts84PDF page 7
Parking65PDF page 7
Public Transit88PDF page 7
Specialized Signs and Signals54PDF page 7
Submerged Vehicle80PDF page 7
LEARNER’S LICENSEPDF page 8
Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides the OfficialPDF page 8
DRIVING RECORD POINTSPDF page 9
DefinitionsPDF page 11
Exceptions for the Florida Driver LicensePDF page 11
Who Needs a Florida License to Drive?PDF page 11
Commercial Driver LicensesPDF page 12
LicensesPDF page 12
See the Florida CDL Handbook for morePDF page 12
The Class E Knowledge and Driving SkillPDF page 12
CardsPDF page 13
Customs and Border ProtectionPDF page 13
District of Columbia. The birthPDF page 13
Enforcement, Department of HomelandPDF page 14
Removal Immigration JudgesPDF page 14
Social Security NumberPDF page 14
Residential Address*PDF page 15
Secondary IdentificationPDF page 15
Driver LicensePDF page 16
Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1)PDF page 16
Learner’s LicensePDF page 16
Parental Consent for MinorsPDF page 16
Division of Motorist ServicesPDF page 17
CodeRestrictionPDF page 18
GDaylight Driving Only. (Dawn to dusk)PDF page 18
Below Poverty LevelPDF page 19
Career OffendersPDF page 19
ID Card RequirementsPDF page 19
PredatorsPDF page 19
Selective ServicePDF page 19
Change of AddressPDF page 20
Name ChangesPDF page 20
The Joshua Abbott Organ & TissuePDF page 20
Veteran DesignationPDF page 20
License RenewalPDF page 21
Renewal RequirementsPDF page 21
ReplacementPDF page 21
Replacement RequirementsPDF page 21
Drivers 80 Years Old and OlderPDF page 22
Fees for Driver License/ID CardPDF page 22
Renewing OnlinePDF page 22
Exempt Fees for 100% Disabled US VeteransPDF page 23
Insurance Reinstatement FeesPDF page 23
Other FeesPDF page 23
Reinstatement FeesPDF page 23
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) CoursePDF page 26
Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) CoursePDF page 25
Advanced Driver ImprovementPDF page 26
Driver License TestingPDF page 26
Licensed DUI ProgramsPDF page 26
DRIVER EDUCATION (DELAP)PDF page 27
THIRD PARTY TESTINGPDF page 27
VISION SCREENINGPDF page 27
DRIVING SKILLS TESTPDF page 29
Insurance LawsPDF page 31
No-Fault LawPDF page 32
Financial Responsibility LawPDF page 32
Florida, or obtaining a FinancialPDF page 32
Under the Influence (DUI). The coveragePDF page 32
Driving Under the InfluencePDF page 33
IMPLIED CONSENT LAWPDF page 33
License LawPDF page 33
Restrictions for MinorsPDF page 33
ViolationsPDF page 33
First DUI ConvictionPDF page 34
Second DUI Offense/ConvictionPDF page 34
Third DUI Offense/ConvictionPDF page 34
ZERO TOLERANCEPDF page 34
LitteringPDF page 35
Passing a Stopped School BusPDF page 35
RESTRAINTSPDF page 35
SAFETY BELTSPDF page 35
EXEMPTIONSPDF page 36
In Need of Car Seat Assistance?PDF page 36
SpeedingPDF page 36
Mandatory RestrictionPDF page 37
Point SystemPDF page 37
THREE CRASHES IN THREE YEARS LAWPDF page 37
Traffic CrashesPDF page 37
Your Driving PriviLegePDF page 39
Losing the Privilege to DrivePDF page 38
SuspensionsPDF page 38
ViolationPointsPDF page 38
Administrative HearingsPDF page 39
Bureau of Administrative Reviews (BAR)PDF page 39
RevocationsPDF page 39
Considerations for Older DriversPDF page 41
Physical HealthPDF page 41
Categories of DistractionPDF page 42
Distracted DrivingPDF page 42
Before You Drive—You The DriverPDF page 43
Do Not Drink and Drive!PDF page 43
Drowsy DrivingPDF page 43
Drugged DrivingPDF page 44
EmotionsPDF page 44
Road RagePDF page 44
Applying for Title, LicensePDF page 45
RenewalPDF page 45
Vehicle RegistrationPDF page 45
BrakesPDF page 46
Equipment NOT PermittedPDF page 46
Windshields*PDF page 46
Collision Intervention Systems arePDF page 47
COLLISION WARNING SYSTEMSPDF page 47
Systems (ADAS)PDF page 47
Brake SystemsPDF page 48
DRIVING CONTROL ASSISTANCEPDF page 48
OTHER SYSTEMSPDF page 48
Bumper Height RequirementsPDF page 49
Emissions Control DevicesPDF page 50
DRAWBAR OR TOWING CONNECTIONPDF page 50
PROJECTING LOADSPDF page 50
SECURING THE LOADPDF page 50
Broken Yellow LinePDF page 51
Pavement MarkingsPDF page 51
White Lane LinesPDF page 51
Double Yellow LinesPDF page 52
Bicycle LanesPDF page 53
Marked CrosswalksPDF page 53
Other MarkingsPDF page 53
Turn LanesPDF page 53
Informational SignsPDF page 54
Traffic Sign ColorsPDF page 54
White/Black: Regulatory. ControlPDF page 54
Regulatory SignsPDF page 55
Turn Lanes. At the intersec-PDF page 55
Wrong Way. You are goingPDF page 55
No Turn on Red. You mustPDF page 56
Pass with Care. You arePDF page 56
Merging Traffic. AheadPDF page 57
Stop Sign Ahead. SlowPDF page 57
Winding Road. There arePDF page 57
Emergency VehiclePDF page 58
GREEN LIGHTPDF page 59
RED LIGHTPDF page 59
Traffic SignalsPDF page 59
FLASHING YELLOW LIGHTPDF page 60
GREEN ARROWPDF page 60
RED ARROWPDF page 60
Lane SignalsPDF page 61
Ramp SignalsPDF page 61
Drawbridge SignalPDF page 63
Specialized Signs and SignalsPDF page 62
Pedestrian Hybrid BeaconPDF page 63
Railroad Crossing Signs & SignalsPDF page 65
School Zone Signs & SignalsPDF page 65
Backing UpPDF page 67
Inspect Your VehiclePDF page 67
Blind SpotsPDF page 68
Braking DistancePDF page 68
Perception DistancePDF page 68
Following DistancesPDF page 70
IntersectionsPDF page 70
Open IntersectionsPDF page 70
Limited Access HighwaysPDF page 71
RoundaboutsPDF page 71
WHEN ENTERING A LIMITED ACCESSPDF page 71
REMINDERSPDF page 72
WHEN LEAVING A LIMITED ACCESSPDF page 72
Move Over LawPDF page 73
On a Multi-Lane RoadwayPDF page 73
ParkingPDF page 73
Parking on HillsPDF page 73
DownhillPDF page 74
It’s Against the Law to ParkPDF page 74
Being PassedPDF page 75
PassingPDF page 75
Passing on the RightPDF page 75
Florida Standard Speed LimitsPDF page 76
StoppingPDF page 76
Traffic LanesPDF page 76
ARRIVE ALIVEARRIVE ALIVEARRIVE ALIVEPDF page 77
FLHSMV Form 83027. High OccupancyPDF page 77
Red Reflectors on Lane LinesPDF page 77
TurningPDF page 77
AnimalsPDF page 78
Three-Point TurnsPDF page 78
Low VisibilityPDF page 79
RainPDF page 80
Night DrivingPDF page 81
WHO TO CALL?PDF page 82
Defensive DrivingPDF page 84
First AidPDF page 85
HIT AND RUN PENALTIESPDF page 85
Your Responsibilities AfterPDF page 85
Avoiding Rear-End CollisionsPDF page 86
Breakdowns/Disabled VehiclesPDF page 86
Emergency BrakingPDF page 86
Treat For ShockPDF page 86
FirePDF page 87
Jammed Gas PedalPDF page 87
OvercorrectionPDF page 87
Power OutagePDF page 87
Skidding/HydroplaningPDF page 87
Stalled on Railroad TracksPDF page 87
BicyclistsPDF page 88
LanePDF page 88
Submerged VehiclePDF page 88
Rules for BicyclistsPDF page 90
Rules for MotoristsPDF page 96
Commercial MotorPDF page 90
Emergency VehiclesPDF page 92
Funeral ProcessionsPDF page 92
Golf CartsPDF page 92
Passing Commercial VehiclesPDF page 92
Low-Speed VehiclesPDF page 93
Required Golf Cart EquipmentPDF page 93
PedestriansPDF page 95
RidersPDF page 95
Pedestrian Safety TipsPDF page 96
Public TransitPDF page 96
Rules for PedestriansPDF page 96
Divided HighwayPDF page 97
School BusesPDF page 97
School CrossingsPDF page 97
Slow Moving VehiclesPDF page 97
STUDY GUIDE FOR KNOWLEDGE EXAMPDF page 103
MyDMVPortalPDF page 103