Florida Class E Knowledge ExamSafe Driving PracticesHard
You are driving on a highway and notice a disabled vehicle on the shoulder ahead. There are emergency lights flashing. What is the most appropriate action according to Florida law (Move Over Law)?
- AChange lanes away from the disabled vehicle, if safe to do so.
- BSlow down slightly and pass the vehicle in your current lane.
- CHonk your horn to alert the occupants of your presence.
- DStop completely behind the disabled vehicle until assistance arrives.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Change lanes away from the disabled vehicle, if safe to do so.
Florida's Move Over Law requires drivers to move over a lane (if safe) for stopped emergency vehicles, service vehicles, or disabled vehicles with flashing lights on the roadside. If changing lanes is not possible, drivers must slow to 20 MPH below the posted speed limit.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Slowing slightly and remaining in the same lane is insufficient and potentially illegal if a lane change is possible.
- C. Honking is not a prescribed action and does not address the safety requirements for passing a disabled vehicle.
- D. Stopping completely is not required and could create a hazard for following traffic.
Florida Move Over Law
Florida law requiring drivers to move over a lane or slow down when approaching stopped emergency, service, or disabled vehicles on the roadside.
- Move over a lane if safe.
- If cannot move over, slow to 20 mph below speed limit.
- Applies to emergency, service, and disabled vehicles with flashing lights.
Memory trick: Roadside workers deserve space; move over, slow down, keep them safe.