3PointTurn The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

The FLHSMV team helps new and teen drivers prepare for the freedom and privilege of driving by looking at aspects of personal responsibility. They talk about individual maturity, how to operate a vehicle and discuss the roads on which drivers will travel.

The FLHSMV team chats about elements of driving safety and interactions with other drivers. They define right-of-way, provide a look at roundabouts and intersections, and talk about how to navigate common traffic situations properly.

The FLHSMV team provides understanding of how to Arrive Alive when heading out for short or long drives. They break down the dangers of speeding and passing vehicles, and showcase the practice needed to park safely and effectively.

The FLHSMV team looks at the importance of staying at the scene of a crash or roadside breakdown. In this discussion, they highlight what to do if involved in a crash, the penalties of hit-and-run crashes, and how to handle unexpected mechanical emergencies.

The FLHSMV team talks about Florida’s Move Over Law and the aspects of protecting people and vehicles pulled over on the side of the road. They define the law and the vehicles protected by the law, plus look at the real-life impact of failing to move over.

The FLHSMV team provides meaningful dialogue on the dangers of poor choices and the consequences from improper decision-making while driving. They discuss driving while impaired, speeding, and distracted driving as primary instances where wrong decisions can present major repercussions.