Florida Class E Drivers License (Test Your Knowledge)questions and answers 2023/24

In your vehicle, what should you to 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. 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 nontransparent. Must be free of any stickers not required by law. Side 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 the 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. The maximum allowable heights between the pavement and bottom of the front and rear bumpers are: Vehicle Weight Front Rear Cars 2500 lbs. 22 in. 22 in. Cars lbs. 24 in. 26 in. Cars ≥ 3500 lbs. 27 in. 29 in. Trucks 2000 lbs. 24 in. 26 in. Trucks lbs. 27 in. 29 in. Trucks lbs. 28 in. 30 in. What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the road? You must not drive or move any loaded vehicle on the highway if the load is not secure. The load must not be able to drop, shift, leak, or otherwise escape. • You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads which could fall or blow onto the roadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel). • Every truck carrying logs or pulpwood must use lock chains to securely fasten the load. • one red lamp on each side of the load, visible from at least 500 feet to show maximum overhang of load. If the trailer or motor vehicle is transporting logs, long pulpwood, poles, or posts that extend more than four feet beyond the rear of the load, you must have one amber strobe-type lamp equipped so that the lamp is visible from the rear and both sides of the projecting load. The lamp must be operational and seen any time of day or night. Passenger vehicles must not be driven on any highway with a load extending beyond the fenders on the left side of the vehicle or extending more than 6 inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side. 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? 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? Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. Do not drive when you are tired. 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. What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you? 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. What are the three main categories of distracted driving? There are three main categories of driver distraction are: 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? Texting requires all three types of distraction. Can anyone drink and drive safely? 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? 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 seatbelt? It is far more likely to be killed in a crash if you are not wearing a seat belt. What dates are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat? Children under age 4 must be in a safety seat, and children ages 4 and 5 must be in either a safety seat or a booster seat. If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and a front seat passenger (under 18 years old) it's not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seatbelt violation? The driver of the vehicle. What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? 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 double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A double solid white line? Double solid yellow lines. Vehicles moving in either direction must not cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe to do so) Double solid white lines. Crossing a double solid line is not allowed. What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean? It means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane, except when turning left. If the broken line is closer to you, you can cross the broken line only to pass another vehicle and only when it is safe to do so. What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? Red: Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way. Orange: Construction and maintenance warning. Yellow: General warning. Advisory of unexpected roadway conditions. Fluorescent Yellow Green: High emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity. White/Black: Regulatory. Green: Guide, or directional information. Blue: Motorist services guidance. It is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers. Brown: Areas of public recreation, cultural, and historical significance. When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first? The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean? Red Traffic Light: Come to a complete stop at the stop line until the light turns green. Flashing Red Light: Used at dangerous intersections. Treat it like a stop sign. After a full stop a red traffic light when may a driver turn right? After stopping, you may turn right if there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do? If the red light is illuminated at the same time, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn. What does a flashing yellow light mean? Flashing Yellow Light. Used at, or just before, dangerous intersections. Also used to alert you to a warning sign such as a school crossing or sharp curve. Proceed with caution. If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train on coming, what should you do? Slow down and stop. What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed? Double the Speed: You increase its force of impact four times. Triple the Speed: You increase its force of impact nine times. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area? 30 mph* What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway? 55 mph* Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slowly? Yes. What are the steps for making a smooth stop? • Check mirrors and blind spots for traffic to the rear. • Release accelerator to allow vehicle to slow. Press brake pedal to activate brake lights and use a steady pressure for a smooth stop. What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop? Extend left arm out straight. Put left hand and arm up, keeping hand arm still. Put left arm out the window, pointing down, with your palm facing the vehicles behind you. How long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn? You must give a turn signal for at least 100 feet BEFORE you make your turn. When can you use a three-point turn? Where should you never make a three-point turn? 1. Move as far right as possible, check traffic, and signal a left turn. Turn the steering wheel sharply to the left and move forward slowly. Stop at the curb. 2. Shift to reverse, turn your wheels sharply to the right, check traffic, and back your vehicle to the right curb. 3. Shift the vehicle into drive and pull forward carefully. Never make a three-point turn or a U-turn on a curve, a hill, the highway, or where there is a sign that prohibits U-turns. What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way? An open intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals. You Must Yield Right-of-Way if: • a vehicle is already in the intersection; • you enter or cross a state highway from a secondary road; • you enter a paved road from an unpaved road; or • you plan to make a left turn and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. When may you drive in the left lane of the road with two lanes? With four lanes? Two Lanes: On a two-lane highway you must always drive in the right lane unless you are overtaking and passing (where permitted). Four Lanes: If the road has four or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes except when overtaking and passing. What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What did you do? Red reflectors on lane lines always mean you are facing traffic the wrong way and could have a head-on collision. • If you see red reflectors facing you on the lane lines, you are on the wrong side of the road. Turn around or get into the proper lane immediately! • If you see red reflectors on the edge lines of the road, you are going the wrong way on an entrance or exit ramp. Pull over immediately! Turn around when it safe to do so. What is the recommended safe following distance? Determine your following distance: 1. Watch when the rear of the vehicle ahead passes a stationary marker such as a sign or light pole. 2. Count the seconds it takes you to reach the same marker: "Onethousand-one, one-thousandtwo, one-thousand-three, onethousand-four." 3. If you pass the stationary marker before counting to onethousand-four, you are following too closely. 4. Reduce speed and then count again at another stationary point. Repeat until you are following no closer than fourseconds.