When passing on a multilane highway:
- Be sure the passing lane is clear. ✓
- Pass only on the right.
- Watch for oncoming traffic.
- There is no need to signal.
Answer: A. Be sure the passing lane is clear.
When passing on a multilane highway, make sure the passing lane is clear before you move into it.
Why this is the answer
The Florida handbook says to signal before moving into the left lane to pass and to check your blind spots before pulling out. It also says you need plenty of time and room to pass. Another section says to turn your head and make sure the blind spots are clear before changing lanes or passing. Together, these steps mean the lane you plan to pass in must be clear before you commit. Passing on the right and skipping the signal are not supported.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Pass only on the right. — Passing only on the right is not what the handbook describes; it tells you to signal before moving into the left lane to pass.
- C. Watch for oncoming traffic. — Watching for oncoming traffic is not the rule given for passing on a multilane highway; the passages focus on checking blind spots and having room in the lane you will use.
- D. There is no need to signal. — The handbook requires you to activate your signal before moving into the left lane to pass, so skipping it is wrong.
Remember it
Think: signal, check blind spots, then move only when the lane is clear.
Official handbook: Florida Driver License Handbook (FLHSMV), 7. Driving Safety – Passing, p. 67