FLORIDA 4-HOUR TRAFFIC SCHOOL EXAM
REVISION HANDBOOK 2026 DRIVER
RESPONSIBILITY AND TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
◉ What are the equipment requirements for windshields?
Answer: They must be safety glass and may not be covered or
treated with any material that makes the windshield reflective or
non-transparent.
They must be free of any stickers not required by law.
◉ What are the equipment requirements for side windows?
Answer: They 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).
◉ Bumper height requirements for cars that weigh less than 2500
pounds.
Answer: Front bumper height of 22 inches
Rear bumper height of 22 inches
,◉ Bumper height requirements for cars that weigh between 2500
and 3499 pounds.
Answer: Front bumper height of 24 inches
Rear bumper height of 26 inches
◉ Bumper height requirements for cars that weigh 3500 pounds or
more
Answer: Front bumper height of 27 inches
Rear bumper height of 29 inches
◉ Bumper height requirements for trucks that weigh less than 2000
pounds
Answer: Front bumper height of 24 inches
Rear bumper height of 26 inches
◉ Bumper height requirements for trucks that weigh between 2000
and 3000 pounds
Answer: Front bumper height of 27 inches
Rear bumper height of 29 inches
,◉ Bumper height requirements for trucks that weigh between 3000
and 5000 pounds
Answer: Front bumper height of 28 inches
Rear bumper height of 30 inches
◉ Are the bumper heights the same for every vehicle?
Answer: No
◉ 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 a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle,
what must you use to clearly mark it in the daytime?
Answer: Red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the
extremities of the load.
◉ When a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle,
what must you use to clearly mark it at night?
Answer: 1) Two red lamps on the back of the load that can be seen
from at least 500 feet to the rear.
, 2) Two red reflectors on the rear that can be seen from 100 to 600
feet when directly in front of low beam headlights, and located to
show the load's full width.
3) One red lamp on each side of the load, visible from at least 500
feet to show maximum overhang of 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: 1) Remain calm and try to put as much distance between
you and them as possible.
2) Slow down and let them pass.
3) Do not make obscene gestures.
REVISION HANDBOOK 2026 DRIVER
RESPONSIBILITY AND TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
◉ What are the equipment requirements for windshields?
Answer: They must be safety glass and may not be covered or
treated with any material that makes the windshield reflective or
non-transparent.
They must be free of any stickers not required by law.
◉ What are the equipment requirements for side windows?
Answer: They 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).
◉ Bumper height requirements for cars that weigh less than 2500
pounds.
Answer: Front bumper height of 22 inches
Rear bumper height of 22 inches
,◉ Bumper height requirements for cars that weigh between 2500
and 3499 pounds.
Answer: Front bumper height of 24 inches
Rear bumper height of 26 inches
◉ Bumper height requirements for cars that weigh 3500 pounds or
more
Answer: Front bumper height of 27 inches
Rear bumper height of 29 inches
◉ Bumper height requirements for trucks that weigh less than 2000
pounds
Answer: Front bumper height of 24 inches
Rear bumper height of 26 inches
◉ Bumper height requirements for trucks that weigh between 2000
and 3000 pounds
Answer: Front bumper height of 27 inches
Rear bumper height of 29 inches
,◉ Bumper height requirements for trucks that weigh between 3000
and 5000 pounds
Answer: Front bumper height of 28 inches
Rear bumper height of 30 inches
◉ Are the bumper heights the same for every vehicle?
Answer: No
◉ 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 a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle,
what must you use to clearly mark it in the daytime?
Answer: Red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the
extremities of the load.
◉ When a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle,
what must you use to clearly mark it at night?
Answer: 1) Two red lamps on the back of the load that can be seen
from at least 500 feet to the rear.
, 2) Two red reflectors on the rear that can be seen from 100 to 600
feet when directly in front of low beam headlights, and located to
show the load's full width.
3) One red lamp on each side of the load, visible from at least 500
feet to show maximum overhang of 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: 1) Remain calm and try to put as much distance between
you and them as possible.
2) Slow down and let them pass.
3) Do not make obscene gestures.
