Florida Driver's Handbook

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Table of Contents

Introduction

• Introduction
• Disclaimer
• Message from Sandra Lambert, Director
• Public Records
• Warning
• Important Law Changes

Chapter 1: DHSMV Contact Information

• 1.1. Contact Information
• 1.2. Appointments
• 1.3. Emergency Contact Information
• 1.4. Florida Organ and Tissue Donor Program
• 1.5. Florida's Move Over Law
• 1.6. Florida Department of Transportation's Free 511 Traffic Information Service
• 1.7. Driving Transcripts
• 1.8. Crash Reports

Chapter 2: The Florida Driver License

• 2.1. Definitions
• 2.2. Florida Classified Driver Licenses
• 2.3. Who Needs One?
• 2.4. Who Does Not Need One?
• 2.5. Identification Requirements
• 2.6. Vision Requirements
• 2.7. Parent's Consent for Minors
• 2.8. Examinations
• 2.9. Physical and Mental Requirements
• 2.10. Restriction and Endorsement Codes on Florida Licenses
• 2.11. Selective Service
• 2.12. Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education
• 2.13. Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators
• 2.14. Career Offender
• 2.15. Voluntary Contributions
• 2.16. Fees

Chapter 3: Obtaining Your License / ID Card

• 3.1. Learner's Driver License
• 3.2. Class E License
• 3.3. License Renewal
• 3.4. License Replacement
• 3.5. Motorycle Only License
• 3.6. Motorcycle Also License
• 3.7. Identification Cards

Chapter 4: Driving Privilege

• 4.1. Driving a Motor Vehicle in Florida is a Privilege You Earn
• 4.2. Point System
• 4.3. Red Light Cameras / Infractions
• 4.4. Mandatory Restriction for Minors
• 4.5. Zero Tolerance
• 4.6. Reinstatement & Administrative Hearings
• 4.7. Driving While Under the Influence
• 4.8. Emotions
• 4.9. Other Serious Violations of the License Law
• 4.10. Florida Motor Vehicle Insurance Laws
• 4.11. Traffic Crashes
• 4.12. Littering
• 4.13. Road Damage

Chapter 5: Driving Safety

• 5.1. Distracted Drivers
• 5.2. Getting Ready to Drive
• 5.3. Defensive Driving
• 5.4. When You Back Up
• 5.5. Avoiding Rear-end Collisions
• 5.6. Basic Driver Improvement
• 5.7. Safety Belts
• 5.8. Protecting Children
• 5.9. Speed Limits
• 5.10. Following Officer's and Fireman's Instructions
• 5.11. Crossing Intersections
• 5.12. Right-of-Way
• 5.13. Stop Signs
• 5.14. Open Intersections
• 5.15. Roundabouts
• 5.16. Pedestrians
• 5.17. Bicyclists
• 5.18. Motorcycle Awareness
• 5.19. School Buses
• 5.20. Public Transit
• 5.21. Funeral Processions
• 5.22. Driveways
• 5.23. Emergency Vehicles
• 5.24. Making Turns
• 5.25. Turnabout (Three-Point Turn)
• 5.26. Turn Signals and Emergency Signals
• 5.27. Traffic Lanes
• 5.28. Blind Spots
• 5.29. Passing
• 5.30. Minimum Safe Following Distances
• 5.31. Parking
• 5.32. Expressway Driving
• 5.33. Night Driving
• 5.34. Animals
• 5.35. Reduced Visibility
• 5.36. Handling Emergencies
• 5.37. Sharing the Road with a Truck
• 5.38. First Aid Information

Chapter 6: Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings

• 6.1. Traffic Control Signals
• 6.2. Lane Signals
• 6.3. Ramp Signals
• 6.4. Traffic Signs
• 6.5. Pavement Markings

Chapter 7: Vehicle Equipment

• 7.1. Equipment Standards
• 7.2. Other Equipment Standards
• 7.3. Equipment Not Permitted
• 7.4. Additional Equipment Required on Certain Vehicles
• 7.5. Limitations on Towing
• 7.6. Limitations on Loading; Securing the Load
• 7.7. Nighttime
• 7.8. Daytime
• 7.9. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• 7.10. Emissions - Please Do Not Tamper
• 7.11. Bicycles
• 7.12. Mopeds
• 7.13. Vehicle Licensing
• 7.14. Proving Ownership and Insurance Coverage
• 7.15. Applying For Title, License Plates and Registration
• 7.16. Renewal

Chapter 8: Driving School Providers

• 8.1. Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education Course Providers
• 8.2. Advanced Driver Improvement Courses
• 8.3. Basic Driver Improvement Courses
• 8.4. Electing to Attend Traffic School
• 8.5. Florida License DUI Programs
• 8.6. Mature Driver / Insurance Discount Courses
• 8.7. 3-in-3 Driver Change Course

Chapter 9: Study Questions

• 9.1. Study Questions

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