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Table of Contents Continued
Where Parking is Not Allowed ............................37
Backing Up .............................................................37
6. Sharing the Road ................................. 39
Sharing the Road with Pedestrians ...................39
Rules for Motorists ................................................39
Rules for Pedestrians ...........................................39
Right-of-Way ..........................................................39
Pedestrian Safety Tips .........................................40
Sharing the Road with Bicycles .........................40
Rules for Motorists ................................................40
Rules for Bicyclists ................................................41
Bicyclist Safety Tips ..............................................41
Motorcycle Awareness .........................................42
Rules for Motorcycle/Moped ..............................42
Tips for Motorists ..................................................42
School Buses .........................................................43
School Crossings ..................................................43
Emergency Vehicles .............................................44
Funeral Processions .............................................44
Florida’s Move Over Law ......................................44
Public Transit .........................................................44
Commercial Vehicles ...........................................44
Rules for Motorists ................................................44
Passing Commercial Vehicles ............................45
Golf Carts ................................................................46
Low Speed Vehicles..............................................46
7. Special Driving Situations ..................... 47
Night Driving ..........................................................47
Low Visibility ..........................................................48
Rain .........................................................................48
Animals ...................................................................49
Following Law Enforcement Instructions ........49
8. Handling Emergencies .......................... 51
Defensive Driving ..................................................51
Avoiding Rear-end Collisions .............................51
Breakdowns ...........................................................52
Vehicle Approaching in Your Lane .....................52
Right Wheels Off Pavement ................................52
Overcorrection ......................................................52
Skidding..................................................................52
Emergency Braking ..............................................52
Brake Failure ..........................................................53
Wet Brakes .............................................................53
Jammed Gas Pedal ..............................................53
Tire Blowout ..........................................................53
Fire ...........................................................................53
Stalled on Railroad Tracks ..................................54
Submerged Vehicles ............................................54
Your Responsibilities After a Crash ....................54
Leaving the Scene.................................................55
“Hit & Run” Penalties ...........................................55
First Aid ...................................................................55
9. Your Driving Privilege ........................... 57
Insurance Laws .....................................................57
The No-Fault Law .................................................57
The Financial Responsibility Law ......................58
Vehicle Licensing ..................................................59
Applying
for Title, Plates & Registration ...........60
Renewal ..................................................................60
Violations of the License Law .............................60
Time Restrictions for Minors ...............................61
Littering ..................................................................61
Road Damage ........................................................61
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) .....................61
Implied Consent Law ...........................................61
Penalties for DUI ...................................................62
Zero Tolerance ......................................................62
Traffic Crashes .......................................................63
Three Crashes in Three Years Law .....................63
Point System ..........................................................63
Mandatory Restriction for Minors ......................64
Losing the Privilege to Drive ...............................64
Administrative Hearings ......................................66
PART 2: THE FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE ........ 67
10. Getting Your License or ID Card ............. 69
Who Needs a Florida License to Drive? ............69
Exceptions for the Florida Driver License.........69
Florida Driver License Classifications ...............70
Requirements for Class E License .....................70
Learner’s License ..................................................71
Reciprocity .............................................................71
Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education ......71
Parent’s Consent for Minors ................................71
Physical & Mental Requirements .......................71