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When is a driver permitted to turn right on a red traffic signal?

Drivers are permitted to turn right on red after stopping and confirming that the turn will not interfere with on-coming vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists, and is not prohibited by signage.

Never

After stopping and confirming that the turn will not interfere with on-coming vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists, and is not prohibited by signage

When signs are clearly posted to allow a right turn on red

After first slowing and verifying the turn will interfere with other traffic and pedestrians

Under ideal driving conditions, how many seconds should pass between the time the driver in front of you passes a point and when you pass that same point?

Rear-end collisions are almost always caused by drivers following too closely. Maintaining a large enough following distance (the space between you and the vehicle in front of you) greatly helps you to avoid a collision with the vehicle in front of you. The more distance between your vehicle and others, the more time you have to react. Keep a minimum following distance of four seconds during normal weather and traffic conditions. (Increase following distance during unusual weather or traffic conditions.)

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What does the flashing red hand indicate to pedestrians?

The countdown starts at the beginning of the DON’T START (flashing hand phase) and ends with a zero and a DON’T WALK (solid hand) phase. Once the countdown starts and the hand is flashing, it is no longer safe to enter the crosswalk, but if you have already started crossing you should complete your crossing in progress.

Return to the curb if you have already started crossing

Continue crossing in progress but do not start crossing

Start crossing if you think you have sufficient time to safely complete the crossing

Do drivers have to yield to pedestrians ONLY at marked crosswalks?

Drivers must yield to pedestrians at both marked and unmarked crosswalks.

There are legal crossings outside of marked crossing locations, specifically at all intersections. All sides of an intersection have crosswalks – marked or not, regardless of whether the sidewalk is paved or not. The only exception is where a state or local government has explicitly closed a particular crosswalk, and a sign must be placed at such a crossing to indicate that it is closed. If you are driving along a road and there is a cross-street, you must yield to any pedestrian in an unmarked or marked crosswalk at that intersection.

Yes

Can you ride a bike on the sidewalk?

Even though bicycles are considered vehicles under Florida law and are allowed to ride on the road, some cyclists prefer to use sidewalks and that is allowed unless restrictions are specially posted (like in portions of St. Pete). Cyclists should note that as long as they are biking on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk, they have all the same responsibilities as pedestrians and must always yield the right-of-way to any other pedestrians while in a sidewalk or crosswalk. Cyclists must also provide an audible signal before passing pedestrians.

Yes

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