Florida Class E Drivers License Written Test Questions) [50 Q's&A’S]

1.a. In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? • 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 on your seat belt and make sure all passengers do the same 1b. What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? Windshields* 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 Side & Rear Windows* 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). 1c What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle? Owners of automobiles and pickup trucks are required to have both front and rear bumpers mounted within certain height levels. Height limitations are governed by the net shipping weight of the vehicle, not the modified or altered weight 1d. What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway? • You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads which could fall or blow onto the roadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel). • Every truck carrying logs or pulpwood must use lock chains to securely fasten the load. 1e. When a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle, what must you use to clearly mark it in the daytime? At night? During the day, red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the load. From sunset to sunrise, and during any rain, smoke, or fog: • two red lamps on the back of the load which can be seen from at least 500 feet to the rear; • two red reflectors on the rear which can be seen from 100 to 600 feet when directly in front of low beam headlights, and located to show the load's full width; • one red lamp on each side of the load, visible from at least 500 feet to show maximum overhang of load. 2a.Why is drowsy driving dangerous? Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. Do not drive when you are tired. It is risky to drive drowsy because fatigue (being sleepy) can:•slow down 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. 2b.What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you? remain calm and try to put as much distance between you and them as possible. Slow down and let them pass.† Do not make eye contact; do not make obscene gestures. If you need help, call FHP (347) or 911 2c.What are the three main categories of distracted driving? Visual- Taking your eyes off the road Manual-taking your hands off the wheel, Cognitive-Thinking about anything else other than driving. 2d. Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors? Texting requires all three types of distraction, making it one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors.** 2e.Can anyone drink and drive safely? no 2f.Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first? A person's judgment is the first thing affected after drinking an alcoholic beverage 3a. What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt? You are likely to be killed 3b. What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat? 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 3c. If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and a front seat passenger (under 18 years old) is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seat belt violation? The driver will be charged with the seat belt violation 4a. What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so. 4b. What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A double solid white line? • Double solid yellow lines.Vehicles moving in either direction must not cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe to do so) • Double solid white lines. Crossing a double solid line is not allowed. 4c. What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean? Do not cross 4d. What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? Red- Stop, Orange-construction, yellow- general warning, fluorescent yellow/green- emphasis on school crossing, white-regulatory, green- destination, blue-hospital hotel bathroom, brown- landmark park or museum 4e. When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first? The vehicle to reach the intersection first should move first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. 4f. What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean? Red traffic light- Stop Red flashing light- used at dangerous intersections, treat it like a STOP light 4g. After a full stop at a red traffic light when may a driver turn right? After stopping, you may turn right if there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear. 4h. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do? If the red light is illuminated at the same time, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn. 4i. What does a flashing yellow light mean? Used at, or just before, dangerous intersections. Also used to alert you to a warning sign such as a school crossing or sharp curve. Proceed with caution 4j. If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do? Be prepared to stop especially when following buses or trucks; many are required to stop at railroad crossings even when gates are up/lights are not flashing. 5a. What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed? • When you double the speed of a car, you increase its force of impact four times. • When you triple the speed of a car, you increase its force of impact nine times. 5b. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area? 30mph 5c. What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway? 70mph 5d. Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slowly? yes 5e. What are the steps for making a smooth stop? • Check mirrors and blind spots for traffic to the rear. • Release accelerator to allow vehicle to slow. Press brake pedal to activate brake lights and use a steady pressure for a smooth stop. 5f. What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop? (look at the book) left- straight arm right- had up slow or stop- hand down 5g. How long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn? At least 100feet to allow other drivers to see you 5h. When can you use a three-point turn? Where should you never make a three-point turn? Sometimes you will need to turn around in a very small space. Use a three-point turn only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn and you can't go around the block. Never make a three-point turn or a U-turn on a curve, a hill, the highway, or where there is a sign that prohibits U-turns. 5i. What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way? An open intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals. When you enter an open intersection, you must yield the right-of-way if: • a vehicle is already in the intersection; • you enter or cross a state highway from a secondary road; • you enter a paved road from an unpaved road; or • you plan to make a left turn and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. When two cars enter an open intersection at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. 5j. When may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes? With four lanes? On a two-lane highway you must always drive in the right lane unless you are overtaking and passing (where permitted). If the road has four or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes except when overtaking and passing. The center lane of a three-lane or five-lane highway is used only for turning left. 5k. What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What should you do? Red reflectors on lane lines always mean you are facing traffic the wrong way and could have a head-on collision. • If you see red reflectors facing you on the lane lines, you are on the wrong side of the road. Turn around or get into the proper lane immediately! • If you see red reflectors on the edge lines of the road, you are going the wrong way on an entrance or exit ramp. Pull over immediately! Turn around when it safe to do so. 5l. What is the recommended safe following distance? Keep a minimum following distance of four seconds during normal weather and traffic conditions. (Increase following distance during unusual weather or traffic conditions.) 5m. When should you increase your following distance? • Rain or when roads are wet. • Low visibility—dusk, dawn, nighttime, fog, etc. • When being passed (more space in front of your vehicle so the pass can be completed safely).• Carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer. (The extra weight makes it more difficult to stop quickly/steer correctly.) • When stopped behind another vehicle on an incline; it may roll back before moving forward. When following: ◆Motorcycles. The chances of a motorcyclist falling are greater on wet or gravel roads, or metal surfaces such as bridges. ◆Emergency vehicles. It is against the law to follow a fire truck responding to a fire alarm closer than 500 feet. ◆Vehicles required to come to a stop at railroad crossings, such as city buses, school buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials. ◆Vehicles with a blocked rear view. Drivers of trucks, buses, vans, or vehicles pulling trailers may not be able to see your vehicle when you are directly behind them. 5n. What are blind spots? Blind spots are areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you can't see in your rear-view mirrors or with your peripheral vision 5o. How do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn? turn your head to make sure these areas are clear. 5p. Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass? • where there is a single solid line, or double-sided solid line dividing lanes; • when the double-sided yellow line is solid in your lane; • in Do Not Pass and No Passing zones; • on hills or curves where you can't see at least 500 feet ahead; • within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, railroad crossing, or intersection; • when a school bus is stopped and has its warning flashers on and stop sign extended; • at crosswalks where a vehicle has stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross. 5q. Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an expressway? Do not stop in the acceleration lane unless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely.