FLORIDA CLASS E DRIVERS TEST
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - Answers-adjust
your 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
What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? - Answers-
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;
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? - Answers-
Bumper height requirements are certain height levels in which bumpers must be
mounted. Levels vary depending on the weight of the car.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the
roadway? - Answers-• You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads which
could fall or blow onto the roadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel).
What should you do is another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving
dangerously around you? - Answers-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
What are the tree main categories of distracted driving? - Answers-Visual, Manual, &
Cognitive
Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors? - Answers-
Texting involves all three types of distractions
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - Answers-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? - Answers-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? - Answers-
You are far more likely to be killed in a crash if you are not wearing a seat belt
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? - Answers-During the day, red flags at least 18
, inches square must mark the extremities of the load. Requirements from sunset to
sunrise, and during any rain, smoke, or fog include:
• two red lamps on the back of the load that can be seen from at least 500 feet to the
rear;
• two red reflectors on the rear that 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; and/or
• one red lamp on each side of the load, visible from at least 500 feet to show maximum
overhang of load.
Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - Answers-It is risky to drive drowsy because fatigue
(being sleepy) can:
• slow your thought processes and reaction time;
• affect your judgment and vision;
• impair your senses and abilities; and/or
• cause micro-sleeping ("nodding off") or falling completely asleep.
What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat? -
Answers-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
If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and the front seat passenger under 18 years
old is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seat belt violation? -
Answers-Drivers will be charged with a seat belt/child restraint violation if any
passenger under the age of 18 is not restrained with the proper seat belt or child
restraint device.
What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? - Answers-You may cross
this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A double solid
white line? - Answers-• Double solid yellow lines. Vehicles moving in either direction
must not pass/cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe to do so).
• Double solid white lines. Crossing a double solid line/ changing lanes is not allowed.
What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean? -
Answers-Double yellow lines-solid on right ("your side" of line), broken on left. Passing
is not allowed in this lane. (May turn left when safe to do so.)
What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? - Answers-Red;
stop, do not enter, wrong way, yield
Orange; construction and maintenance warning
Yellow; general warning, advisory of unexpected roadway conditions
Florescent Yellow Green; high emphasis on school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity
White/Black; regulatory- controls traffic, sets limits, or gives commands
Green; guide, or directional information
Blue; driver guidance and disabled parking
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - Answers-adjust
your 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
What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? - Answers-
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;
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? - Answers-
Bumper height requirements are certain height levels in which bumpers must be
mounted. Levels vary depending on the weight of the car.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the
roadway? - Answers-• You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads which
could fall or blow onto the roadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel).
What should you do is another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving
dangerously around you? - Answers-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
What are the tree main categories of distracted driving? - Answers-Visual, Manual, &
Cognitive
Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors? - Answers-
Texting involves all three types of distractions
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - Answers-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? - Answers-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? - Answers-
You are far more likely to be killed in a crash if you are not wearing a seat belt
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? - Answers-During the day, red flags at least 18
, inches square must mark the extremities of the load. Requirements from sunset to
sunrise, and during any rain, smoke, or fog include:
• two red lamps on the back of the load that can be seen from at least 500 feet to the
rear;
• two red reflectors on the rear that 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; and/or
• one red lamp on each side of the load, visible from at least 500 feet to show maximum
overhang of load.
Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - Answers-It is risky to drive drowsy because fatigue
(being sleepy) can:
• slow your thought processes and reaction time;
• affect your judgment and vision;
• impair your senses and abilities; and/or
• cause micro-sleeping ("nodding off") or falling completely asleep.
What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat? -
Answers-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
If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and the front seat passenger under 18 years
old is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seat belt violation? -
Answers-Drivers will be charged with a seat belt/child restraint violation if any
passenger under the age of 18 is not restrained with the proper seat belt or child
restraint device.
What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? - Answers-You may cross
this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A double solid
white line? - Answers-• Double solid yellow lines. Vehicles moving in either direction
must not pass/cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe to do so).
• Double solid white lines. Crossing a double solid line/ changing lanes is not allowed.
What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean? -
Answers-Double yellow lines-solid on right ("your side" of line), broken on left. Passing
is not allowed in this lane. (May turn left when safe to do so.)
What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? - Answers-Red;
stop, do not enter, wrong way, yield
Orange; construction and maintenance warning
Yellow; general warning, advisory of unexpected roadway conditions
Florescent Yellow Green; high emphasis on school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity
White/Black; regulatory- controls traffic, sets limits, or gives commands
Green; guide, or directional information
Blue; driver guidance and disabled parking
