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FLORIDA CLASS E KNOWLEDGE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - correct-
answer - be sure vehicle is in park or neutral. adjust the seat so you can reach all
controls. adjust all rear-view mirrors so that you can use them without having to
lean forward or backward. move anything that blocks your view of mirrors or
roadway. lock all car doors. put your seat belt on and make sure all passengers do
the same
What are the equipment requirements for windshields? - correct-answer - Must
be safety glass and may not be covered or treated with any material that makes
the windshield reflective or nontransparent. Must be free of any stickers not
required by law
What are the equipment requirements for side windows? - correct-answer - May
not be composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has a highly
reflective or mirrored appearance and reflects more than 25% of the light (side
windows) or more than 35% of the light (rear window).
What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle? -
correct-answer - Owners of automobiles and pickup trucks are required to have
both front and rear bumpers mounted within certain height levels.
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Are bumper height requirements the same for every vehicle? - correct-answer -
Bumper Height limitations are governed by the net shipping weight of the vehicle,
not the modified or altered weight.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the
roadway? - correct-answer - You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads
which could fall or blow onto the roadway
When a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle, what must you
use to clearly mark it in the daytime? - correct-answer - During the day, red flags
at least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the load.
When a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle, what must you
use to clearly mark at night? - correct-answer - you must have one amber strobe-
type lamp equipped so that the lamp is visible from the rear and both sides of the
projecting load
Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - correct-answer - slow your thought processes
and reaction time; affect your judgment and vision; impair your senses and
abilities; cause micro-sleeping ("nodding off") or falling completely asleep
What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving
dangerously around you? - correct-answer - remain calm and try to put as much
distance between you and them as possible. Slow down and let them pass.
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What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - correct-answer -
visual, manual, cognitive
Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors? - correct-
answer - Texting involves all three types of distractions
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - correct-answer - No one can drink alcohol
and drive safely, even if you have been driving for many years.
Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is
affected first? - correct-answer - A person's judgment is the first thing affected
after drinking an alcoholic beverage
What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt? -
correct-answer - can be ejected from the vehicle; can be thrown against other
passengers, your steering wheel, or windshield; and moves you from behind the
wheel, where you can control the vehicle
What age are children required to be in a car seat or booster seat? - correct-
answer - Children under age 4 must be in a safety seat, and children ages 4 and 5
must be in either a safety seat or a booster seat
FLORIDA CLASS E KNOWLEDGE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - correct-
answer - be sure vehicle is in park or neutral. adjust the seat so you can reach all
controls. adjust all rear-view mirrors so that you can use them without having to
lean forward or backward. move anything that blocks your view of mirrors or
roadway. lock all car doors. put your seat belt on and make sure all passengers do
the same
What are the equipment requirements for windshields? - correct-answer - Must
be safety glass and may not be covered or treated with any material that makes
the windshield reflective or nontransparent. Must be free of any stickers not
required by law
What are the equipment requirements for side windows? - correct-answer - May
not be composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has a highly
reflective or mirrored appearance and reflects more than 25% of the light (side
windows) or more than 35% of the light (rear window).
What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle? -
correct-answer - Owners of automobiles and pickup trucks are required to have
both front and rear bumpers mounted within certain height levels.
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Are bumper height requirements the same for every vehicle? - correct-answer -
Bumper Height limitations are governed by the net shipping weight of the vehicle,
not the modified or altered weight.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the
roadway? - correct-answer - You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads
which could fall or blow onto the roadway
When a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle, what must you
use to clearly mark it in the daytime? - correct-answer - During the day, red flags
at least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the load.
When a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle, what must you
use to clearly mark at night? - correct-answer - you must have one amber strobe-
type lamp equipped so that the lamp is visible from the rear and both sides of the
projecting load
Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - correct-answer - slow your thought processes
and reaction time; affect your judgment and vision; impair your senses and
abilities; cause micro-sleeping ("nodding off") or falling completely asleep
What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving
dangerously around you? - correct-answer - remain calm and try to put as much
distance between you and them as possible. Slow down and let them pass.
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What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - correct-answer -
visual, manual, cognitive
Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors? - correct-
answer - Texting involves all three types of distractions
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - correct-answer - No one can drink alcohol
and drive safely, even if you have been driving for many years.
Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is
affected first? - correct-answer - A person's judgment is the first thing affected
after drinking an alcoholic beverage
What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt? -
correct-answer - can be ejected from the vehicle; can be thrown against other
passengers, your steering wheel, or windshield; and moves you from behind the
wheel, where you can control the vehicle
What age are children required to be in a car seat or booster seat? - correct-
answer - Children under age 4 must be in a safety seat, and children ages 4 and 5
must be in either a safety seat or a booster seat
