Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
You are driving on a road and encounter a funeral procession. What is your legal obligation when approaching or driving near the procession?
- AYou are permitted to pass the procession if you are on a multi-lane highway and can do so safely.
- BYou must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in the procession and not cut in or interfere.
- CYou should pull over to the right side of the road and stop until the procession has passed.
- DYou only need to yield if the lead vehicle of the procession has flashing purple lights.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. You must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in the procession and not cut in or interfere.
Florida law requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in a funeral procession. You must not cut in or interfere with the procession, and you should exercise caution.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Passing a funeral procession is generally prohibited, especially when it would involve cutting into the procession.
- C. While a courteous act, stopping is not always legally required unless directed by law enforcement or if you are on a cross street.
- D. The presence of flashing lights on the lead vehicle indicates a procession, but the obligation to yield applies to the entire procession, regardless of light color.
Funeral Procession Rules
Drivers must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in a funeral procession and are prohibited from cutting into or interfering with the procession.
- Lead vehicle may have flashing purple lights or flags.
- All vehicles in procession must follow each other closely.
- Interfering is illegal and disrespectful.
Memory trick: Respect the 'procession' by giving them space and 'accession' to the right-of-way.