FLORIDA 4 HOUR TRAFFIC SCHOOL
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
UPDATED QUESTIONS ANSWERS
VERIFIED GRADED A
⩥ 1B) what are the equipment requirements for windshield and side
windows? Answer: Windshield. 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 and rear. 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)
⩥ 1C) what are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for
every vehicle? Answer: Owners of automobiles and pick-up trucks are
required to have both front and rear bumpers mounted within certain
height levels.
No, They are not the same.
⩥ 1D) what must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or
blow onto the roadway? Answer: • you must use - 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
⩥ 1E) 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.
• two red lamps on the back the load from at least 500 feet to the rear;
• two red reflectors on the rear which can be seen from 100 to 600 feet
when directly in front of low beam highlights, and located to show the
load's full width;
• one red lamp on each side of the load, visible from at least 500 feet to
show maximum overhang of load
⩥ 2A) why is drowsy driving dangerous? Answer: Drowsy driving 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
, ⩥ 2B) 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 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 another vehicle at a higher rate of speed
⩥ 2C) What are the three main categories of distracted driving? Answer:
Visual, Manual, Cognitive
⩥ 2D) why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving
behaviors? Answer: Requires all three types of distraction
⩥ 2E) can anyone drive and drink safely? Answer: No
⩥ 2F) Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol.
Which one is affected first? Answer: Judgment
⩥ 3A) what can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a
seatbelt? Answer: Seat belt keeps you:
• from being ejected from the vehicle;
• from being thrown against other passengers, your steering wheel, or
windshield; and
• behind the wheel, where you can control the vehicle
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
UPDATED QUESTIONS ANSWERS
VERIFIED GRADED A
⩥ 1B) what are the equipment requirements for windshield and side
windows? Answer: Windshield. 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 and rear. 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)
⩥ 1C) what are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for
every vehicle? Answer: Owners of automobiles and pick-up trucks are
required to have both front and rear bumpers mounted within certain
height levels.
No, They are not the same.
⩥ 1D) what must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or
blow onto the roadway? Answer: • you must use - 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
⩥ 1E) 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.
• two red lamps on the back the load from at least 500 feet to the rear;
• two red reflectors on the rear which can be seen from 100 to 600 feet
when directly in front of low beam highlights, and located to show the
load's full width;
• one red lamp on each side of the load, visible from at least 500 feet to
show maximum overhang of load
⩥ 2A) why is drowsy driving dangerous? Answer: Drowsy driving 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
, ⩥ 2B) 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 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 another vehicle at a higher rate of speed
⩥ 2C) What are the three main categories of distracted driving? Answer:
Visual, Manual, Cognitive
⩥ 2D) why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving
behaviors? Answer: Requires all three types of distraction
⩥ 2E) can anyone drive and drink safely? Answer: No
⩥ 2F) Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol.
Which one is affected first? Answer: Judgment
⩥ 3A) what can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a
seatbelt? Answer: Seat belt keeps you:
• from being ejected from the vehicle;
• from being thrown against other passengers, your steering wheel, or
windshield; and
• behind the wheel, where you can control the vehicle
