Florida Class E Learner's Permit Exam Study Guide 2024

1a. In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - -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. 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 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 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). 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 - 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 ? - 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. 2c. 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 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 one can drink alcohol and drive safely, even if you have been driving for many years. 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.