Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
You are driving on a Florida roadway. Which of the following statements about passing another vehicle is true?
- AYou must complete the pass and return to the right-most lane before coming within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
- BYou can continue to drive in the left lane after passing, as long as you maintain the speed limit.
- CYou must return to the right-most lane within 100 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
- DYou must complete the pass and return to the right-most lane before coming within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. You must complete the pass and return to the right-most lane before coming within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Florida law (Statute 316.083) states that you must not drive on the left side of the roadway when approaching within 200 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. This means you must complete your pass and return to the right lane before getting that close to oncoming traffic.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. While safer, 500 feet is not the specific legal minimum for returning to the right lane.
- B. Driving continuously in the left lane after passing is generally prohibited by 'slower traffic keep right' laws in Florida, and the 200-foot rule for oncoming traffic still applies.
- C. 100 feet is too close and not the legal requirement.
Passing Safety (Oncoming Traffic)
The legal requirement for returning to the proper lane after passing, specifically when facing oncoming traffic.
- Must return to the right lane before coming within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
- Ensures adequate clearance and prevents head-on collisions.
- Applies to two-lane roads where passing involves crossing the centerline.
Memory trick: Two hundred feet, make your pass complete.