Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
You are driving on a multi-lane highway and notice a law enforcement officer has pulled over a vehicle on the shoulder ahead. What is your primary obligation under Florida law?
- ASlow down to at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit, regardless of lane.
- BMove over one lane away from the stopped vehicle, if safe to do so.
- CMaintain your speed and lane, as long as you give a wide berth.
- DTurn on your hazard lights as you pass the scene to warn other drivers.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Move over one lane away from the stopped vehicle, if safe to do so.
Florida's 'Move Over' law requires drivers to move over one lane away from stopped emergency or service vehicles, including law enforcement, if safe. If moving over is unsafe, drivers must slow to 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Slowing down to 20 mph below the limit is required *only if* moving over a lane is not safe or possible.
- C. Maintaining speed and lane is a violation of the 'Move Over' law; you must either move over or slow down significantly.
- D. While potentially helpful, turning on hazard lights is not a legal requirement under the 'Move Over' law.
Florida Move Over Law (Emergency Vehicles)
Drivers must move over a lane or slow down when approaching stopped emergency or service vehicles on the roadside.
- Move over one full lane if safe to do so.
- If unsafe to move over, slow to 20 mph below posted speed limit.
- Applies to law enforcement, emergency, utility, and tow vehicles.
- Violations carry fines and points on license.
Memory trick: See a stopped official, 'Move Over' or 'Slow Down' to show you're 'Loyal' to safety.