Florida DMV Permit Practice Questions
2022/2023
1. 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.
2. 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 non-
transparent. 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 windows).
3. What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehi-
cle>>>>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. The maximum allowable
heights between the pavement and bottom of the front and rear
bumper are:
*Vehicle Weight* | *Front* |
*Rear* Cars < 2500lbs | 22
in. | 22 in.
,Cars 2500-3499lbs | 24 in. |
26 in. Cars >= 3500lbs | 27
in. | 29 in.
Trucks < 2000lbs | 24 in. | 26 in.
Trucks 2000-3000lbs | 27 in. | 29
in. Trucks 3000-5000lbs | 28 in. |
30 in.
4.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)
5. 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>>>>A load that
extends beyond the sides of a vehicle more than four feet or more
beyond its rear must be clearly marked. During the day, red flags at
least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the load.
, 6. Why is drowsy driving dangerous>>>>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 fall completely asleep.
7. What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally
driving dangerously around you>>>>If another driver is threatening you
or in- tentionally 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.
•Florida Law states that a driver must move out of the left lane
when being overtaken from behind by another vehicle traveling at
a higher rate of speed
8. What are the three main categories of distracted driving>>>>• Visual -
Taking your eyes off the road
•Manual - Taking your hands off the steering wheel
•Cognitive - Thinking about anything other than driving.
9. Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted drivin
behaviors?-
: Texting requires all three types of distraction, making it one of the
most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors.
10.Can anyone drink and drive safely>>>>No one can drink alcohol
and drive safely, even if you have been driving for many years.
11.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.
12.What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat
belt>>>>You are far more likely to be killed in a crash if you are not
wearing a seat belt.
13.What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or
booster seat>>>>Children under age of 4 must be in a safety seat, and
children ages 4 and 5 must be in either a safety seat or booster seat.
14.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
2022/2023
1. 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.
2. 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 non-
transparent. 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 windows).
3. What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehi-
cle>>>>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. The maximum allowable
heights between the pavement and bottom of the front and rear
bumper are:
*Vehicle Weight* | *Front* |
*Rear* Cars < 2500lbs | 22
in. | 22 in.
,Cars 2500-3499lbs | 24 in. |
26 in. Cars >= 3500lbs | 27
in. | 29 in.
Trucks < 2000lbs | 24 in. | 26 in.
Trucks 2000-3000lbs | 27 in. | 29
in. Trucks 3000-5000lbs | 28 in. |
30 in.
4.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)
5. 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>>>>A load that
extends beyond the sides of a vehicle more than four feet or more
beyond its rear must be clearly marked. During the day, red flags at
least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the load.
, 6. Why is drowsy driving dangerous>>>>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 fall completely asleep.
7. What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally
driving dangerously around you>>>>If another driver is threatening you
or in- tentionally 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.
•Florida Law states that a driver must move out of the left lane
when being overtaken from behind by another vehicle traveling at
a higher rate of speed
8. What are the three main categories of distracted driving>>>>• Visual -
Taking your eyes off the road
•Manual - Taking your hands off the steering wheel
•Cognitive - Thinking about anything other than driving.
9. Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted drivin
behaviors?-
: Texting requires all three types of distraction, making it one of the
most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors.
10.Can anyone drink and drive safely>>>>No one can drink alcohol
and drive safely, even if you have been driving for many years.
11.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.
12.What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat
belt>>>>You are far more likely to be killed in a crash if you are not
wearing a seat belt.
13.What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or
booster seat>>>>Children under age of 4 must be in a safety seat, and
children ages 4 and 5 must be in either a safety seat or booster seat.
14.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
