FLORIDA DMV WRITTEN EXAM SIGNS ONLY
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? -
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? -
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? -
ANSWER>>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.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the
roadway? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? -
ANSWER>>Texting requires all three types of distraction, making it one of the
most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors.
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - ANSWER>>No one can drink alcohol and
drive safely, even if you have been driving for many years.
Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is
affected first? - ANSWER>>A person's judgment is the first thing affected after
drinking an alcoholic beverage.
What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt? -
ANSWER>>You are far more likely to be killed in a crash if you are not wearing a
seat belt.
What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat? -
ANSWER>>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.
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 the seat belt
violation? - ANSWER>>Drivers will be charged with a seat belt violation if any
passenger under the age of 18 is not restrained with a seat belt or child restraint
device.
What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? - ANSWER>>You may
cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? -
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? -
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? -
ANSWER>>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.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the
roadway? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? -
ANSWER>>Texting requires all three types of distraction, making it one of the
most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors.
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - ANSWER>>No one can drink alcohol and
drive safely, even if you have been driving for many years.
Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is
affected first? - ANSWER>>A person's judgment is the first thing affected after
drinking an alcoholic beverage.
What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt? -
ANSWER>>You are far more likely to be killed in a crash if you are not wearing a
seat belt.
What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat? -
ANSWER>>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.
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 the seat belt
violation? - ANSWER>>Drivers will be charged with a seat belt violation if any
passenger under the age of 18 is not restrained with a seat belt or child restraint
device.
What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? - ANSWER>>You may
cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
