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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

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