Saturday, July 04, 2009

DMV Test

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The DMV Test

All drivers getting their first drivers license in Florida are required to complete certain steps by Florida Law. This applies to those getting a learner permit or restricted license and those getting an operators license.

Step 1 - Drug and Acohol Awareness Course

The first step to get your drivers license is to complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course. This course must be taken by anyone - regardless of age - getting their first drivers license in Florida. This course is also known as DATA - drugs, alcohol, traffic awareness.


Step 2 - The DMV Test

Once you have completed your DATA course the next step is to take the DMV test. This is a written test that covers Florida road signs and road rules. Until recently the DMV test was only offered in local DMV offices but in June of 2004 the test was approved by the Florida DMV to be taken online.

NOTE:The online DMV test is only offered in combination with the DATA course by traffic schools based in Florida. If you plan to take the DMV exam online then take your DATA course from a Florida Traffic School that offers the DMV exam online.

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The DMV test consists of two sections each with 20 questions. There are 20 questions on road rules and 20 questions on road signs. You must have 15 correct answers in each section to pass.

Florida Road Rules

The road rules section covers rules and laws for driving in Florida. Following are sample questions that may appear on the road rules section of the drivers license exam.


Road Rules Sample Questions

If your name has been legally changed, how would you go about getting it changed on your driver license?

If you failed to answer a traffic summons, would you be able to renew your license?

If you receive twelve points within twelve months, for how long will your license be suspended?

Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?

When are you driving too slowly; can you be issued a ticket?

At what places is it unlawful to overtake and pass?

What is the maximum speed limit in a residential area if there is no speed limit sign?