Question 1

Unless otherwise posted, what is Florida's standard speed limit in a school zone?

Accepted Answer

20 mph — Florida's standard speed limit table sets school zones at 20 mph.

Question 2

Unless otherwise posted, what is Florida's standard speed limit in a municipal, business, or residential area?

Accepted Answer

30 mph — Florida's standard speed limit table sets municipal, business, and residential areas at 30 mph (maximum, except where otherwise posted).

Question 3

Unless otherwise posted, what is Florida's standard speed limit on streets and highways (not limited access)?

Accepted Answer

55 mph — Florida's standard speed limit table sets streets and highways at 55 mph maximum, except where otherwise posted.

Question 4

Unless otherwise posted, what is Florida's standard speed limit on limited access highways?

Accepted Answer

70 mph — Florida's standard speed limit table sets limited access highways at 70 mph.

Question 5

On a Florida highway where the posted speed limit is 70 mph, what is the minimum speed limit?

Accepted Answer

50 mph — Florida sets a 50 mph minimum speed limit on highways posted at 70 mph, so slow driving doesn't block the normal flow of traffic.

Question 6

Florida's "basic speed law" means a driver:

Accepted Answer

May never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, even below the posted limit — Florida requires drivers to adjust speed to weather, roadway, and traffic conditions — the posted limit is a ceiling for favorable conditions, not a guarantee it's always safe.

Question 7

Which state agency issues both driver licenses and vehicle registrations in Florida?

Accepted Answer

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) handles both — Unlike some states that split these duties between two agencies, Florida's FLHSMV handles both driver licensing and vehicle registration.

Question 8

As a "no-fault" insurance state, what must most Florida drivers carry?

Accepted Answer

At least $10,000 PIP and $10,000 PDL coverage — Florida's No-Fault Law requires proof of at least $10,000 in PIP coverage (for your own medical costs) and $10,000 in PDL coverage at the time of registration.

Question 9

In Florida, a crash must get a law-enforcement written report if it involves DUI, death, injury, or:

Accepted Answer

A vehicle that must be towed from the scene — Florida requires a law-enforcement report for crashes involving a DUI charge, death, injury, or property damage severe enough that a vehicle must be towed.

Question 10

In Florida, if a crash doesn't require a law-enforcement report, the driver must file their own written report to FLHSMV within how many days?

Accepted Answer

10 days — For a crash that doesn't meet the law-enforcement-report threshold, Florida requires the driver to self-report in writing to FLHSMV within 10 days.

Florida: Speed, Right-of-Way & Legal Rules Questions

1. Unless otherwise posted, what is Florida's standard speed limit in a school zone?

2. Unless otherwise posted, what is Florida's standard speed limit in a municipal, business, or residential area?

3. Unless otherwise posted, what is Florida's standard speed limit on streets and highways (not limited access)?

4. Unless otherwise posted, what is Florida's standard speed limit on limited access highways?

5. On a Florida highway where the posted speed limit is 70 mph, what is the minimum speed limit?

6. Florida's "basic speed law" means a driver:

7. Which state agency issues both driver licenses and vehicle registrations in Florida?

8. As a "no-fault" insurance state, what must most Florida drivers carry?

9. In Florida, a crash must get a law-enforcement written report if it involves DUI, death, injury, or:

10. In Florida, if a crash doesn't require a law-enforcement report, the driver must file their own written report to FLHSMV within how many days?

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