Florida Driver's Handbook 2011

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4. Driving Privilege

• 4.1. Driving a Motor Vehicle in Florida is a Privilege You Earn
• 4.2. Point System
• 4.3. Red Light Cameras/Infractions
• 4.4. Mandatory Restriction for Minors
• 4.5. Zero Tolerance
• 4.6. Reinstatement & Administrative Hearings
• 4.7. Driving While Under the Influence
• 4.8. Emotions
• 4.9. Other Serious Violations of the License Law
• 4.10. Florida Motor Vehicle Insurance Laws
• 4.11. Traffic Crashes
• 4.12. Littering
• 4.13. Road Damage

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Emotions can have an effect on driving safely. You may not be able to drive well if you are overly worried, excited, afraid, angry or depressed.

• If you are angry or excited, give yourself time to cool off. If necessary take a short walk, but stay off the road until you have calmed down.
• If you are worried, down or are upset about something, try to keep your mind on your driving. Some find listening to the radio helps.
• If you are impatient, give yourself extra time for your driving trip. Leave a few minutes early. If you have plenty of time, you may not tend to speed or do other things that can get you a traffic ticket or cause a crash. Don't be impatient. Wait for a train to cross in front of you. Driving around lowered gates or trying to beat the train can be fatal.

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