Passing - Permit Practice Test

This Permit Practice addresses Passing rules and regulations. To prepare for this practice test you should have reviewed Passing Videos and Tutorials.

Below are questions about Passing in Florida in the form of multiple choice just like on the Florida Permit Test. As you answer each question you will learn the correct answer so you can learn by taking the test.

1. You’re driving behind a slow car going under the speed limit, how do you know when it’s safe to pass?

There are only two cars in front of you to pass and you only have to accelerate 5 mph over the speed limit to pass.
You won’t have to speed to pass the car, there’s only one car to pass, and there’s no oncoming cars.
There are only two cars in front of you to pass and only one oncoming car.

2. After you safely start passing a car before returning to the right lane what should you do?

Return to the right lane when you can see the front tires of the car you just passed in your rear-view mirror.
Return before oncoming cars are 200 feet or closer.
All of the above.

3. When a car starts to pass you what should you do?

Do not speed up and move to the right side of your lane.
Signal the car behind you that it’s safe to pass.
Slow down to 20 mph under the speed limit to let them pass.

4. As you approach an intersection with a green light there is a slow car in front of you, since the light is green is it okay to go around the car in the intersection?

Yes, if you turn on your turn signal and the road is clear it is fine.
Yes, if the car is going under the speed limit you can pass it.
No, you should not pass any vehicles within 100 feet of intersections.

5. What are locations where you cannot pass within 100 feet?

Do not pass within 100 feet of driveways and crosswalks.
Do not pass within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, railroad crossing, or intersection.
Do not pass within 100 feet of fire hydrants and fire stations.

6. Cars are stopped on the highway; can you pass them on the right shoulder if it is clear?

Yes, it’s legal to pass on the right shoulder if you have your hazard lights on.
Yes, it’s legal to pass on the right shoulder if you slow down and turn on your signals.
No, it’s against Florida Law to pass on the right shoulder.

7. When can you pass?

Passing is allowed on a single solid white line.
Passing is allowed on a single broken white line.
Passing is allowed on double-sided solid white lines.

8. When is it safe to pass on hills or curves?

When there’s a solid line in the middle of the road.
When there’s an oncoming car within 200 feet.
When the road is clear for 500 feet or farther on a hill or curve.

9. A vehicle in front of you wants to change lanes and get in front of your vehicle how do you respond?

Speed up to let them know the lane is already crowded.
Signal them to let them know it’s safe to switch lanes.
If needed gradually slow down to make room for them.

10. Driving down a highway with a divided raised barrier you see a School Bus on the opposite side of the barrier with a stop sign out, what should you do?

Stop even if you’re moving in the opposite direction across the raised barrier.
Keep driving.
Slow down to 20 mph under the speed limit.

Passing - Practice Test