Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
You are driving on a Florida roadway and encounter a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder of a two-lane road in the same direction of travel. What is your legal obligation?
- AChange lanes away from the emergency vehicle if safe to do so.
- BStop completely until the emergency vehicle proceeds.
- CIncrease your speed to quickly get past the emergency vehicle.
- DSlow down and pass with caution, maintaining your lane.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Change lanes away from the emergency vehicle if safe to do so.
Florida's 'Move Over' Law requires drivers to move over a lane if safe to do so, or slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit (or 5 mph if the limit is 20 mph or less) when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This is incorrect; you are not required to stop completely, but to move over or slow down significantly.
- C. This is illegal and dangerous, increasing the risk to emergency personnel.
- D. While slowing is part of the law if a lane change isn't possible, changing lanes is the primary requirement.
Florida Move Over Law (Two-Lane Road)
On a two-lane road, when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, drivers must move over to the next adjacent lane if safe, or slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
- Applies to law enforcement, emergency responders, tow trucks, utility vehicles.
- If unable to move over, slow down by 20 mph (or to 5 mph if speed limit is 20 mph or less).
- Failure to comply can result in fines and points.
Memory trick: Emergency Lights, Lane Shift Right.