DRIVING TEST - FLORIDA DRIVING
HANDBOOK STUDY GUIDE CORRECT
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In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - ANSWER all
rear view mirrors so you don't have to lean back and forth to use them
What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? - ANSWER
Safety glass, cannot be treated by any material that makes the windshield reflective or
non-transparent. Free of any stickers not required by law. Side windows must reflect
more than 25% of light
What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle? -
ANSWER Drivers must have their car bumper heights regulated at certain levels in
relation to net shipping weight of vehicle. Different for all vehicles
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the
roadway? - ANSWER Must use a close-fitting cover
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? - ANSWER Day time: must use red flags at
least 18 square in. that marks extremeties of the load.
Night time: 2 red lamps on back of load (seen from 500ft to the rear), two red reflectors
on rear that can be seen from 100-600 ft when directly in front of low-beams, and one
red lamp on each side of load, visible 500ft to show max overhang of load.
Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - ANSWER slow down thoughts & reaction time,
affect judgment and vision, impair senses and abilities,nodding off or falling asleep
What should you do if another driver is threatning you or intentionally driving
dangerously around you? - ANSWER put as much distance between you and him/her
as possible, slow down and let them pass
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - ANSWER Visual, manual,
cognitive
Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors? - ANSWER
Texting requires all 3 categories of distracted driving
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - ANSWER No.
Both your judgement and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected
first? - ANSWER Judgment
, What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt? - ANSWER
Can be ejected from vehicle or thrown against the wheel, the windshield, and other
passengers
What age are children required to be in a car seat? A booster seat? - ANSWER
Children under four must be in a car seat, and children who are four and 5 must ride in
a booster seat
What does a red traffic light mean?What does a flashing red traffic light mean? -
ANSWER Red traffic light means stop. Come to full stop at stop line. Flashing red mains
dangerous intersection, treat it as a stop sign
After a full stop at a red traffic light, when may a driver turn right? - ANSWER When
there are no cars coming, and when a NO TURN ON RED sign is NOT there.
What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can
do? - ANSWER Must be in proper lane to make that turn.
What does a flashing yellow light mean? - ANSWER Used at or just before dangerous
intersections, Proceed with caution. Warning to show school crossing or sudden turn
If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you
see a train coming, what should you do? - ANSWER Stop and let the train pass, before
15 ft but within 50ft
What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple it? -
ANSWER becomes 4 times greater; becomes 9 times greater
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area? -
ANSWER 30mph
WHat is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway? - ANSWER 70mph
Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slowly? - ANSWER yes.
What are the steps for making a smooth stop? - ANSWER Check mirrors and blind
spots for traffic to the rear.
Release accelerator
Press brake pedal to activate break lights
Use steady pressure for smooth stop
What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop? - ANSWER Right arm
straight out, right arm forming a 90 degree angle, right arm going downwards
HANDBOOK STUDY GUIDE CORRECT
100%
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - ANSWER all
rear view mirrors so you don't have to lean back and forth to use them
What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? - ANSWER
Safety glass, cannot be treated by any material that makes the windshield reflective or
non-transparent. Free of any stickers not required by law. Side windows must reflect
more than 25% of light
What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle? -
ANSWER Drivers must have their car bumper heights regulated at certain levels in
relation to net shipping weight of vehicle. Different for all vehicles
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the
roadway? - ANSWER Must use a close-fitting cover
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? - ANSWER Day time: must use red flags at
least 18 square in. that marks extremeties of the load.
Night time: 2 red lamps on back of load (seen from 500ft to the rear), two red reflectors
on rear that can be seen from 100-600 ft when directly in front of low-beams, and one
red lamp on each side of load, visible 500ft to show max overhang of load.
Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - ANSWER slow down thoughts & reaction time,
affect judgment and vision, impair senses and abilities,nodding off or falling asleep
What should you do if another driver is threatning you or intentionally driving
dangerously around you? - ANSWER put as much distance between you and him/her
as possible, slow down and let them pass
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - ANSWER Visual, manual,
cognitive
Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors? - ANSWER
Texting requires all 3 categories of distracted driving
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - ANSWER No.
Both your judgement and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected
first? - ANSWER Judgment
, What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt? - ANSWER
Can be ejected from vehicle or thrown against the wheel, the windshield, and other
passengers
What age are children required to be in a car seat? A booster seat? - ANSWER
Children under four must be in a car seat, and children who are four and 5 must ride in
a booster seat
What does a red traffic light mean?What does a flashing red traffic light mean? -
ANSWER Red traffic light means stop. Come to full stop at stop line. Flashing red mains
dangerous intersection, treat it as a stop sign
After a full stop at a red traffic light, when may a driver turn right? - ANSWER When
there are no cars coming, and when a NO TURN ON RED sign is NOT there.
What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can
do? - ANSWER Must be in proper lane to make that turn.
What does a flashing yellow light mean? - ANSWER Used at or just before dangerous
intersections, Proceed with caution. Warning to show school crossing or sudden turn
If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you
see a train coming, what should you do? - ANSWER Stop and let the train pass, before
15 ft but within 50ft
What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple it? -
ANSWER becomes 4 times greater; becomes 9 times greater
Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area? -
ANSWER 30mph
WHat is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway? - ANSWER 70mph
Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slowly? - ANSWER yes.
What are the steps for making a smooth stop? - ANSWER Check mirrors and blind
spots for traffic to the rear.
Release accelerator
Press brake pedal to activate break lights
Use steady pressure for smooth stop
What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop? - ANSWER Right arm
straight out, right arm forming a 90 degree angle, right arm going downwards
