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Florida Driver’s License Handbook
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in your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - --
Correct-Answer✅✅.......adjust the seat and all rear-view mirrors
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-Answer✅✅.......owners of automobiles and pickup
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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. they are not the
same for every vehicle.
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 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✅✅.......during the day, red flags at least 18 inches square must
mark the extremities of the load. at night, requirements include red
lamps or red reflectors that can be seen from afar.
why is drowsy driving dangerous? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......slow
down thoughts & reaction time, affect judgment and vision, impair
senses and abilities, can cause nodding off or falling asleep
What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally
driving dangerously around you? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......remain
calm and try to put as much distance between you and them as possible.
slow down and let them pass. do not provoke the driver.
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - --Correct-
Answer✅✅.......visual, manual, cognitive
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Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors? -
--Correct-Answer✅✅.......texting involves all 3 categories of
distractions
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......no
Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol.
Which is affected first? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......judgement is
affected first
What can happen to you if you were in a crash and not wearing a
seatbelt? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......can be ejected from the vehicle,
can be thrown against its interior objects, or death
What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or
booster seat? - --Correct-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 the front seat passenger
under 18 years old is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with
a seatbelt violation? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......the driver
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What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? - --Correct-
Answer✅✅.......you may cross this line to change lanes when it's safe
to do so
What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean?
A double solid white line? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......double solid
yellow: vehicles travelling in either direction must not pass the lines
unless turning left
double solid white: changing lanes is not allowed
What does a solid yellow line to the right of the centerline of the
highway mean? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......no crossing
What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? - -
-Correct-Answer✅✅.......red: stop, do not enter, wrong way, yield
orange: construction/maintenance warning
yellow: general warning
bright yellow: school, pedestrian, bicycling activity warning
white/black: give commands, control traffic
green: directional information
blue: traveling guidance/parking space for disabled drivers
brown: areas of recreation/historical significance
Florida Driver’s License Handbook
Study Guide 2026 | Complete FL
DHSMV Written Exam Review with
Practice Questions & Correct Answers |
Road Rules, Signs & Safe Driving | A+
Guaranteed
in your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - --
Correct-Answer✅✅.......adjust the seat and all rear-view mirrors
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-Answer✅✅.......owners of automobiles and pickup
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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. they are not the
same for every vehicle.
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 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✅✅.......during the day, red flags at least 18 inches square must
mark the extremities of the load. at night, requirements include red
lamps or red reflectors that can be seen from afar.
why is drowsy driving dangerous? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......slow
down thoughts & reaction time, affect judgment and vision, impair
senses and abilities, can cause nodding off or falling asleep
What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally
driving dangerously around you? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......remain
calm and try to put as much distance between you and them as possible.
slow down and let them pass. do not provoke the driver.
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - --Correct-
Answer✅✅.......visual, manual, cognitive
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Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors? -
--Correct-Answer✅✅.......texting involves all 3 categories of
distractions
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......no
Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol.
Which is affected first? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......judgement is
affected first
What can happen to you if you were in a crash and not wearing a
seatbelt? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......can be ejected from the vehicle,
can be thrown against its interior objects, or death
What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or
booster seat? - --Correct-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 the front seat passenger
under 18 years old is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with
a seatbelt violation? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......the driver
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What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? - --Correct-
Answer✅✅.......you may cross this line to change lanes when it's safe
to do so
What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean?
A double solid white line? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......double solid
yellow: vehicles travelling in either direction must not pass the lines
unless turning left
double solid white: changing lanes is not allowed
What does a solid yellow line to the right of the centerline of the
highway mean? - --Correct-Answer✅✅.......no crossing
What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? - -
-Correct-Answer✅✅.......red: stop, do not enter, wrong way, yield
orange: construction/maintenance warning
yellow: general warning
bright yellow: school, pedestrian, bicycling activity warning
white/black: give commands, control traffic
green: directional information
blue: traveling guidance/parking space for disabled drivers
brown: areas of recreation/historical significance
