Florida: Road signs — Part 3 Practice Test
Regulatory, warning, and guide signs you will see on Florida roads. — Part 3
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Florida Driver License Handbook" (Revised August 2023), Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
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What does a Divided Highway Ahead sign indicate?
- The highway ahead is divided by a median or physical barrier
- The divided highway is about to end and become a two-way road
- The highway ahead has a roundabout
- Two lanes are merging into one ahead
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Correct answer: The highway ahead is divided by a median or physical barrier
A Divided Highway Ahead sign warns that the highway ahead is divided by a median or physical barrier.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 49
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What does a Divided Highway Ends sign tell you, and how far ahead does the divided highway end?
- The divided highway ends 1 to 2 miles ahead, and no lane change is needed
- The divided highway ends 350 to 500 feet ahead, where two-way traffic begins; keep to the right
- The divided highway ends immediately, requiring a complete stop
- The divided highway ends 100 to 200 feet ahead, and you should move to the left lane
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Correct answer: The divided highway ends 350 to 500 feet ahead, where two-way traffic begins; keep to the right
A Divided Highway Ends sign warns that the divided highway ends 350 to 500 feet ahead and you will then be on a two-way roadway, so you should keep to the right.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 49
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What does a Right Curve warning sign mean, and how should you drive?
- The road curves right and then curves left
- The road will curve to the right; slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles
- There are several curves ahead requiring slow, careful driving
- The road will make a sharp turn to the right, tighter than a normal curve
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Correct answer: The road will curve to the right; slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles
A Right Curve sign warns that the road will curve to the right, so you should slow down and not pass other vehicles; a Sharp Right Turn sign is used for a tighter turn, and a Reverse Curve sign is used when the road curves right then left.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 49
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What does a Sharp Right Turn warning sign mean?
- The road turns sharply right; slow down and do not pass other vehicles
- The road curves gently to the right with no need to slow down
- The road ahead has several curves in a row
- The road ahead crosses another main highway
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Correct answer: The road turns sharply right; slow down and do not pass other vehicles
A Sharp Right Turn sign warns of a tighter turn to the right than a simple curve, so you should slow down and not pass other vehicles.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 49
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What does a Reverse Curve warning sign indicate?
- The road ahead has a low place that may fill with water
- The road curves only to the right, with no left curve following
- The road curves right, then left; slow down and do not pass other vehicles
- There are several curves ahead in a row
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Correct answer: The road curves right, then left; slow down and do not pass other vehicles
A Reverse Curve sign warns that the road will curve right and then curve left, so you should slow down and not pass other vehicles.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 49
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What does a Winding Road warning sign indicate, and how should you drive?
- There is a single sharp curve ahead followed by a straight road
- There are several curves ahead; drive slowly and do not pass other vehicles
- The pavement ends and changes to gravel ahead
- The road ahead is a divided highway with a median
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Correct answer: There are several curves ahead; drive slowly and do not pass other vehicles
A Winding Road sign warns of several curves ahead, so you should drive slowly and carefully and not pass other vehicles.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 49
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What does a Cross Road warning sign indicate?
- A road crosses the main highway ahead; look to the left and right for other traffic
- The highway ahead becomes a one-lane bridge
- Another road enters the highway from one direction only; watch for traffic from that direction
- A bikeway crosses the roadway ahead; watch for bicyclists
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Correct answer: A road crosses the main highway ahead; look to the left and right for other traffic
A Cross Road sign warns that a road crosses the main highway ahead, so you should look to the left and right for other traffic; this differs from a Side Road sign, where another road only enters from one direction.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 49
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What does a Side Road warning sign indicate?
- Emergency vehicles will be entering or crossing the roadway ahead
- A road crosses completely through the main highway; look both left and right
- The highway ahead narrows to a single-lane bridge
- Another road enters from the direction shown; watch for traffic from that direction
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Correct answer: Another road enters from the direction shown; watch for traffic from that direction
A Side Road sign warns that another road enters the highway from the direction shown on the sign, so you should watch for traffic coming from that direction.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50
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What does a Bicycle Crossing sign warn you about?
- Bicyclists are prohibited from crossing anywhere on this roadway
- Trucks will be entering or crossing the roadway ahead
- The road ahead is reserved exclusively for bicycles
- A bikeway crosses the roadway ahead; watch for bicyclists
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Correct answer: A bikeway crosses the roadway ahead; watch for bicyclists
A Bicycle Crossing sign warns that a bikeway crosses the roadway ahead, so drivers should watch for bicyclists.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50
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What does an Emergency Vehicle Crossing sign warn you about?
- Watch for trucks entering or crossing the roadway
- Watch for animals common to the area crossing the roadway
- Watch for emergency vehicles entering or crossing the roadway
- Watch for a bikeway crossing the roadway ahead
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Correct answer: Watch for emergency vehicles entering or crossing the roadway
An Emergency Vehicle Crossing sign warns drivers to watch for emergency vehicles entering or crossing the roadway.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50
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What does a Truck Crossing sign warn you about?
- Watch for trucks entering or crossing the roadway
- Watch for emergency vehicles entering or crossing the roadway
- Watch for pedestrians crossing the street ahead
- Watch for the road narrowing to a one-lane bridge
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Correct answer: Watch for trucks entering or crossing the roadway
A Truck Crossing sign warns drivers to watch for trucks entering or crossing the roadway.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50
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What does an Animal Crossing sign mean, and when should you be especially watchful?
- It marks a veterinary clinic or animal shelter ahead
- It warns that the road surface ahead is soft on the shoulder
- Animals are strictly prohibited from being near this roadway at any time
- The animal shown is common here; watch for it, particularly at twilight and at night
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Correct answer: The animal shown is common here; watch for it, particularly at twilight and at night
An Animal Crossing sign shows an animal that is common in the area and warns drivers to watch for animals crossing the road, especially at twilight and nighttime.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50
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How should you drive when you see a Slippery Surface sign, especially in wet weather?
- Speed up to cross the slippery area as quickly as possible
- Drive slowly, don't speed up or brake quickly, and make turns at slow speeds
- Make all turns as sharply and quickly as possible to reduce time on the surface
- Brake as hard as possible whenever you feel the surface is wet
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Correct answer: Drive slowly, don't speed up or brake quickly, and make turns at slow speeds
A Slippery Surface sign means that in wet weather you should drive slowly, avoid speeding up or braking quickly, and make turns at slow speeds.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50
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What does a Dip sign mean, and what should you be ready to do?
- There is a low place in the road; be ready to stop and turn around if it is flooded
- The pavement ends and changes to gravel or earth ahead
- The road ahead goes downhill for a long distance and requires a lower gear
- The road ahead becomes soft on the shoulder only
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Correct answer: There is a low place in the road; be ready to stop and turn around if it is flooded
A Dip sign warns of a low place in the road; you should go slowly and be ready to stop and turn around if the dip is filled with water.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50
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What does a Narrow Bridge sign indicate?
- The bridge is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time, so you must check for oncoming traffic before crossing
- The bridge has a low clearance and tall vehicles may not fit underneath
- The bridge is wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance, so you should stay in your lane
- The bridge surface is unpaved gravel or earth
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Correct answer: The bridge is wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance, so you should stay in your lane
A Narrow Bridge sign means the bridge fits two lanes of traffic but has very little clearance, so drivers should stay in their lane; a One Lane Bridge sign is different, since it fits only one vehicle at a time.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50
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What does a One Lane Bridge sign indicate, and what should you do before crossing?
- The bridge surface becomes soft gravel that requires slow driving
- The bridge has a posted height limit that tall vehicles must not exceed
- The bridge fits only one vehicle at a time; cross only when it is clear of oncoming traffic
- The bridge fits two lanes of traffic but with very little clearance, so stay in your lane
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Correct answer: The bridge fits only one vehicle at a time; cross only when it is clear of oncoming traffic
A One Lane Bridge sign means the bridge is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time, so you must make sure it is clear of oncoming traffic before crossing.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50
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What does a Hill/Downgrade sign warn you about, and what should you do?
- The road goes downhill ahead; slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear
- The road surface ahead is soft on the shoulder
- The road ahead has a low place that may fill with water after rain
- The pavement ahead ends and changes to gravel or earth
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Correct answer: The road goes downhill ahead; slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear
A Hill/Downgrade sign warns that the road goes downhill ahead, so you should slow down and be ready to shift to a lower gear to control your speed.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50
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What does a Low Clearance sign mean?
- Do not enter unless you are the only vehicle on the bridge
- Do not enter if the road surface ahead is unpaved
- Do not enter if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign
- Do not enter if your vehicle is wider than two standard lanes
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Correct answer: Do not enter if your vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign
A Low Clearance sign warns drivers not to enter if their vehicle is taller than the height listed on the sign.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50
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What does a Pavement Ends sign indicate?
- The shoulder ahead becomes soft and should not be used except in an emergency
- The paved surface ahead changes to a gravel or earth road
- The road ahead has a low place that may fill with water
- The road ahead narrows to a bridge with very little clearance
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Correct answer: The paved surface ahead changes to a gravel or earth road
A Pavement Ends sign warns that the paved surface ahead changes to a gravel or earth road.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50
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What does a Soft Shoulder sign warn you about?
- The ground beside the road is soft; leave the pavement only in an emergency
- The road ahead goes downhill and requires a lower gear
- The road ahead has a low place that may fill with water after rain
- The paved surface ahead changes to gravel or earth
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Correct answer: The ground beside the road is soft; leave the pavement only in an emergency
A Soft Shoulder sign warns that the ground on the side of the road is soft, so drivers should not leave the pavement except in an emergency.
Source: Florida Driver License Handbook (Revised August 2023), page 50