FLORIDA CLASS E KNOWLEDGE EXAM – QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
(2025–2026 EDITION) – COMPLETE DRIVER’S LICENSE TEST PREP GUIDE
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - (answers)- 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? - (answers)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 window)
What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle? - (answers)Cars < 2500 lbs:
Front & Rear - 22 in.
Cars 2500-3499 lbs: Front - 24 in. & Rear - 26 in.
Car >/= 3500 lbs: Front - 27 in. & Rear - 29 in.
Trucks < 2000 lbs: Front - 24 in. & Rear - 26 in.
Trucks 2000-3000 lbs: Front - 27 in. & Rear - 29 in.
Trucks 3000-5000 lbs: Front - 28 in. & Rear - 30 in.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway? -
(answers)You must use close-fitting cover when hauling loads which could fall or blow on to the roadway
(e.g., dirt, sand, gravel). Trucks carrying logs or pulpwood must use lock chains to securely fasten the
load.
, 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? - (answers)During the day, red flags at least 18 in. square must mark the
extremities of the load. At night, two red lamps on the back of the load which can be seen from at least
500 ft. to the rear; two red reflectors on the rear which can be seen from 100-600 ft. 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 ft. to show maximum overhang of load.
Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - (answers)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 should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you?
- (answers)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, cal*FHP (*347) or 911.
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - (answers)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? - (answers)Texting requires all
three types of distraction, making it one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors.
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - (answers)No one can drink alcohol and drive safely, even if you have
been driving for many years.
(2025–2026 EDITION) – COMPLETE DRIVER’S LICENSE TEST PREP GUIDE
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - (answers)- 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? - (answers)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 window)
What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle? - (answers)Cars < 2500 lbs:
Front & Rear - 22 in.
Cars 2500-3499 lbs: Front - 24 in. & Rear - 26 in.
Car >/= 3500 lbs: Front - 27 in. & Rear - 29 in.
Trucks < 2000 lbs: Front - 24 in. & Rear - 26 in.
Trucks 2000-3000 lbs: Front - 27 in. & Rear - 29 in.
Trucks 3000-5000 lbs: Front - 28 in. & Rear - 30 in.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway? -
(answers)You must use close-fitting cover when hauling loads which could fall or blow on to the roadway
(e.g., dirt, sand, gravel). Trucks carrying logs or pulpwood must use lock chains to securely fasten the
load.
, 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? - (answers)During the day, red flags at least 18 in. square must mark the
extremities of the load. At night, two red lamps on the back of the load which can be seen from at least
500 ft. to the rear; two red reflectors on the rear which can be seen from 100-600 ft. 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 ft. to show maximum overhang of load.
Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - (answers)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 should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you?
- (answers)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, cal*FHP (*347) or 911.
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - (answers)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? - (answers)Texting requires all
three types of distraction, making it one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors.
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - (answers)No one can drink alcohol and drive safely, even if you have
been driving for many years.
