FLORIDA DMV PERMIT 2024 EXAM 100
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /A+ GRADE
ASSURED
In your vehicle, what should you adjust 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 on your seat belt and make sure all passengers do the same.
What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? - CORRECT
ANSWER*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).
What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle? - CORRECT
ANSWEROwners 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.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway? - CORRECT
ANSWER-You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads which could fall or blow onto the
roadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel)
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
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 fall completely asleep.
What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around
you? - 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 *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
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-• Visual - Taking your
eyes off the road
• Manual - Taking your hands off the steering wheel
• Cognitive - Thinking about anything other than driving.
Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors? - CORRECT ANSWER-Texting
requires all three types of distraction, making it one of the most dangerous of distracted driving
behaviors.
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /A+ GRADE
ASSURED
In your vehicle, what should you adjust 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 on your seat belt and make sure all passengers do the same.
What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? - CORRECT
ANSWER*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).
What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle? - CORRECT
ANSWEROwners 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.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway? - CORRECT
ANSWER-You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads which could fall or blow onto the
roadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel)
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
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 fall completely asleep.
What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around
you? - 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 *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
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - CORRECT ANSWER-• Visual - Taking your
eyes off the road
• Manual - Taking your hands off the steering wheel
• Cognitive - Thinking about anything other than driving.
Why is texting one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors? - CORRECT ANSWER-Texting
requires all three types of distraction, making it one of the most dangerous of distracted driving
behaviors.
