Florida Driver's License Handbook
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1. 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).
2. 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. they are not the same for every vehicle.
3. 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
4. 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 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.
,5. why is drowsy driving dangerous? - ANSWER slow down thoughts &
reaction time, affect judgment and vision, impair senses and abilities, can
cause nodding off or falling asleep
6. What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally
driving dangerously around you? - 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.
7. What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - ANSWER
visual, manual, cognitive
8. Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors? -
ANSWER texting involves all 3 categories of distractions
9. Can anyone drink and drive safely? - ANSWER no
10.Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is
affected first? - ANSWER judgement is affected first
11.What can happen to you if you were in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt? -
ANSWER can be ejected from the vehicle, can be thrown against its interior
objects, or death
12.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.
, 13.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? - ANSWER the driver
14.What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? - ANSWER
you may cross this line to change lanes when it's safe to do so
15.What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A
double solid white line? - 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
16.What does a solid yellow line to the right of the centerline of the highway
mean? - ANSWER no crossing
17.What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? -
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
Study Guide Latest Edition
1. 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).
2. 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. they are not the same for every vehicle.
3. 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
4. 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 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.
,5. why is drowsy driving dangerous? - ANSWER slow down thoughts &
reaction time, affect judgment and vision, impair senses and abilities, can
cause nodding off or falling asleep
6. What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally
driving dangerously around you? - 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.
7. What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - ANSWER
visual, manual, cognitive
8. Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors? -
ANSWER texting involves all 3 categories of distractions
9. Can anyone drink and drive safely? - ANSWER no
10.Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is
affected first? - ANSWER judgement is affected first
11.What can happen to you if you were in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt? -
ANSWER can be ejected from the vehicle, can be thrown against its interior
objects, or death
12.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.
, 13.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? - ANSWER the driver
14.What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? - ANSWER
you may cross this line to change lanes when it's safe to do so
15.What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A
double solid white line? - 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
16.What does a solid yellow line to the right of the centerline of the highway
mean? - ANSWER no crossing
17.What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? -
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
