Florida Driving Permit Exam
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.
Equipment Standards (brakes - license plate light) - ✔✔ correct answer Brakes: Two braking systems.
Each must be able to stop the car alone. The parking or emergency brake should be strong enough to
hold the car on any hill.
Low beam headlights: Show objects 150 feet ahead. Visible from 1,000 feet.
High beam headlights: Show objects 450 feet ahead. Visible from 1,000 feet.
Taillights: Two red taillights. Visible from 1,000 feet.
Brake lights: Two red brake lights. Visible from 300 feet in the daytime.
License plate light: White light that makes the license plate visible from 50 feet.
Equipment Standards (directional signals - tires) - ✔✔ correct answer Directional signals: Amber; or
white (front) or red (rear). Visible from 500 feet.
Horn: Heard from a distance of 200 feet.
Mirrors: At least one rear-view mirror with view 200 feet to the rear.
Windshield wiper: In good working order to clear the driver's view.
Windshields: Must be safety glass and may not be covered or treated with any material that makes
the windshield reflective or non-transparent. Must be free of any stickers not required by law.
Side and 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).
Tires: Should have a minimum tread of at least 3/32 of an inch or greater, and no worn spots showing
the ply.
Equipment NOT Permitted - ✔✔ correct answer - Red lights visible from front or blue lights. For
emergency / law enforcement vehicles only.
- A siren, bell, or whistle.
- A very loud muffler (heard from more than 50 feet) or one that emits smoke.
- Signs, posters, or stickers on the windshield or windows (except if required by law).
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- A television that the driver can see.
- More than two spotlights, cowl or fender lights, fog lights, or other extra lights.
- Headsets / headphones worn by driver while operating a vehicle.
Bumper Height Requirements (cars) - ✔✔ correct answer < 2500 lb: 22 in. front; 22 in. rear
2500 - 3499 lb: 24 in. front; 26 in. rear
≥ 3500 lb: 27in. front; 29 in. back
Bumper Height Requirements (trucks) - ✔✔ correct answer < 2000 lb: 24 in. front; 26 in. back
2000 - 3000 lb: 27 in. front; 29 in. back
3000 - 5000 lb: 28 in. front; 30 in. back
Keeping your car in good condition - ✔✔ correct answer Brakes: Check to see that the pedal stays
well above the floor when you step on it. If the car pulls to one side when you use the brakes or if
you hear any scraping or squealing noises, your brakes may need to be repaired.
Lights: Check lights often, replace burned-out bulbs and keep lenses clean.
Tires: Inspect often for proper inflation / tire pressure, even tread wear, and damage.
Windows and Windshields: Keep the glass clean inside and out.
Rear window: If the rear window is covered by or treated with any material that makes it
nontransparent, the vehicle must be equipped with side mirrors on both sides that allow the driver a
view to the rear of at least 200 feet.
Read your vehicle owner's manual! It is an excellent resource for information specific to your vehicle,
such as: what types of fluids your car requires, what dashboard warning lights mean, what your car
services intervals are, and more.
Can emotions affect your driving? - ✔✔ correct answer Yes.
What is road rage? - ✔✔ correct answer Road rage is violent or visibly angry behavior by a driver
which can result in crashes or other incidents on roadways.
What should you do if road rage is occuring? - ✔✔ correct answer 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 911.
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Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - ✔✔ correct answer It can:
- Slow down your thought processes and reaction time;
- Affect your judgement and vision;
- Impair your senses and abilities;
- Cause micro-sleeping ("nodding off") or falling completely asleep.
What are the three types of distracted driving? - ✔✔ correct answer Visual, manual, and cognitive.
What is the first thing affected after drinking an alcoholic beverage? - ✔✔ correct answer A person's
judgment is the first thing affected after drinking an alcoholic beverage.
Why is wearing a seatbelt important? - ✔✔ correct answer In a crash, your seat belt keeps you:
- from being ejected from the vehicle;
- from being thrown against other passengers, your steering wheel, or windshield; and
- behind the wheel, where you can control the vehicle.
Single broken white line - ✔✔ correct answer You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe
to do so.
Single solid white line - ✔✔ correct answer You may travel in the same direction on both sides of this
line, but do not cross the line unless you must do so to avoid a hazard. Also used to discourage lane
changes near intersections and mark the right edge of the pavement.
Double solid white lines - ✔✔ correct answer You may travel in the same direction on both sides of
this lines, but do not cross the lines.
Single broken yellow line - ✔✔ correct answer Stay to the right of the line. You may temporarily cross
this line when you are passing a vehicle in front of you.
Single solid yellow line - ✔✔ correct answer Marks the left edge of the pavement on divided
highways and one-way streets.
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.
Equipment Standards (brakes - license plate light) - ✔✔ correct answer Brakes: Two braking systems.
Each must be able to stop the car alone. The parking or emergency brake should be strong enough to
hold the car on any hill.
Low beam headlights: Show objects 150 feet ahead. Visible from 1,000 feet.
High beam headlights: Show objects 450 feet ahead. Visible from 1,000 feet.
Taillights: Two red taillights. Visible from 1,000 feet.
Brake lights: Two red brake lights. Visible from 300 feet in the daytime.
License plate light: White light that makes the license plate visible from 50 feet.
Equipment Standards (directional signals - tires) - ✔✔ correct answer Directional signals: Amber; or
white (front) or red (rear). Visible from 500 feet.
Horn: Heard from a distance of 200 feet.
Mirrors: At least one rear-view mirror with view 200 feet to the rear.
Windshield wiper: In good working order to clear the driver's view.
Windshields: Must be safety glass and may not be covered or treated with any material that makes
the windshield reflective or non-transparent. Must be free of any stickers not required by law.
Side and 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).
Tires: Should have a minimum tread of at least 3/32 of an inch or greater, and no worn spots showing
the ply.
Equipment NOT Permitted - ✔✔ correct answer - Red lights visible from front or blue lights. For
emergency / law enforcement vehicles only.
- A siren, bell, or whistle.
- A very loud muffler (heard from more than 50 feet) or one that emits smoke.
- Signs, posters, or stickers on the windshield or windows (except if required by law).
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- A television that the driver can see.
- More than two spotlights, cowl or fender lights, fog lights, or other extra lights.
- Headsets / headphones worn by driver while operating a vehicle.
Bumper Height Requirements (cars) - ✔✔ correct answer < 2500 lb: 22 in. front; 22 in. rear
2500 - 3499 lb: 24 in. front; 26 in. rear
≥ 3500 lb: 27in. front; 29 in. back
Bumper Height Requirements (trucks) - ✔✔ correct answer < 2000 lb: 24 in. front; 26 in. back
2000 - 3000 lb: 27 in. front; 29 in. back
3000 - 5000 lb: 28 in. front; 30 in. back
Keeping your car in good condition - ✔✔ correct answer Brakes: Check to see that the pedal stays
well above the floor when you step on it. If the car pulls to one side when you use the brakes or if
you hear any scraping or squealing noises, your brakes may need to be repaired.
Lights: Check lights often, replace burned-out bulbs and keep lenses clean.
Tires: Inspect often for proper inflation / tire pressure, even tread wear, and damage.
Windows and Windshields: Keep the glass clean inside and out.
Rear window: If the rear window is covered by or treated with any material that makes it
nontransparent, the vehicle must be equipped with side mirrors on both sides that allow the driver a
view to the rear of at least 200 feet.
Read your vehicle owner's manual! It is an excellent resource for information specific to your vehicle,
such as: what types of fluids your car requires, what dashboard warning lights mean, what your car
services intervals are, and more.
Can emotions affect your driving? - ✔✔ correct answer Yes.
What is road rage? - ✔✔ correct answer Road rage is violent or visibly angry behavior by a driver
which can result in crashes or other incidents on roadways.
What should you do if road rage is occuring? - ✔✔ correct answer 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 911.
, Florida Driving Permit Exam
Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - ✔✔ correct answer It can:
- Slow down your thought processes and reaction time;
- Affect your judgement and vision;
- Impair your senses and abilities;
- Cause micro-sleeping ("nodding off") or falling completely asleep.
What are the three types of distracted driving? - ✔✔ correct answer Visual, manual, and cognitive.
What is the first thing affected after drinking an alcoholic beverage? - ✔✔ correct answer A person's
judgment is the first thing affected after drinking an alcoholic beverage.
Why is wearing a seatbelt important? - ✔✔ correct answer In a crash, your seat belt keeps you:
- from being ejected from the vehicle;
- from being thrown against other passengers, your steering wheel, or windshield; and
- behind the wheel, where you can control the vehicle.
Single broken white line - ✔✔ correct answer You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe
to do so.
Single solid white line - ✔✔ correct answer You may travel in the same direction on both sides of this
line, but do not cross the line unless you must do so to avoid a hazard. Also used to discourage lane
changes near intersections and mark the right edge of the pavement.
Double solid white lines - ✔✔ correct answer You may travel in the same direction on both sides of
this lines, but do not cross the lines.
Single broken yellow line - ✔✔ correct answer Stay to the right of the line. You may temporarily cross
this line when you are passing a vehicle in front of you.
Single solid yellow line - ✔✔ correct answer Marks the left edge of the pavement on divided
highways and one-way streets.
