TLSAE Traffic Laws and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At a four-way stop, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
- The largest vehicle
- The vehicle that arrived first; if simultaneous, the vehicle to the right (Correct answer)
- The vehicle traveling on the larger road
- Always the vehicle traveling straight
Correct answer: The vehicle that arrived first; if simultaneous, the vehicle to the right
At a four-way stop, the vehicle that arrived first has the right-of-way; when vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle to the right goes first.
Question 2: In Florida, what is the minimum following distance rule for drivers?
- 1 second per 10 mph of speed
- A safe following distance that allows stopping in time if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly (Correct answer)
- Always exactly 10 feet
- Two car lengths at all speeds
Correct answer: A safe following distance that allows stopping in time if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly
Florida law requires maintaining a following distance that allows you to stop safely if the vehicle ahead suddenly stops — commonly taught as the two-second rule.
Question 3: When is it legal to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road in Florida?
- Whenever you feel there is enough space
- Only when the road is marked with a broken yellow center line and it is safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Any time traffic is light
- Only on divided highways
Correct answer: Only when the road is marked with a broken yellow center line and it is safe to do so
Passing is legal on a two-lane road only when the center line is a broken (dashed) yellow line and conditions are safe.
Question 4: What is the Florida law regarding texting while driving?
- Texting while driving is permitted if stopped at a red light
- Texting while driving is prohibited as a primary offense for all drivers (Correct answer)
- Only bus drivers are banned from texting
- Texting is only banned in school zones
Correct answer: Texting while driving is prohibited as a primary offense for all drivers
Florida law bans texting while driving as a primary offense, meaning officers can pull over and cite any driver they observe texting.
Question 5: When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights and lowered gates, a driver must:
- Slow down and proceed if no train is visible
- Stop and remain stopped until the gates rise and the crossing is clear (Correct answer)
- Honk the horn and proceed slowly
- Pull off the road and wait on the shoulder
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until the gates rise and the crossing is clear
When a railroad crossing has flashing lights and lowered gates, drivers must stop and wait until the gates rise and the crossing is completely clear before proceeding.
Question 6: In Florida, how many points are added to a driver's record for a speeding conviction of 15 mph over the limit?
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 4 points (Correct answer)
- 6 points
Correct answer: 4 points
Speeding 15 mph or more over the posted limit in Florida results in 4 points being added to the driver's license record.
TLSAE Traffic Laws and Regulations 2
At a four-way stop, which vehicle has the right-of-way?