Florida Permit Test Practice (Class E Driver's License)(questions and answers).2023/24

In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? -Be sure the vehicle is in park or neutral -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 -remove anything that blocks your view of mirrors or roadway -lock all car doors -put on your seat belt and make sure all passengers do the same What are the equipment requirements for windshields? Safety glass, not covered or treated with materials that make the windshield reflective or transparent. Must be free of stickers not required by law. What are the equipment requirements for side windows? Not composed of, covered by or treated with materials which have highly reflective or mirrored appearance and reflect more than 25% of light (side windows) or more than 35% (rear windows) What are bumper height requirements and are they the same for every vehicle? Automobiles and pickup trucks are required to both have front and rear bumpers mounted with certain height levels. They are not the same for every vehicle Cars: 22-27 in front bumpers, 22-29in rear Trucks: 24-28in front bumpers, 26-30in rear What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway? Use a close-fitting cover. If transporting logs or pulpwood use lock chains to securely fasten. 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? Day: mark with red flags at least 18 inches square From sunset to sunrise, or bad weather: use red lamps and red reflectors. Why is drowsy driving dangerous? Fatigue can slow down your thought processes and reaction time, affect your judgement and vision, impair your senses and abilities, and can cause micro-sleeping or falling completely asleep What should you do 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 or obscene gestures. If you need help call FHP Three main categories of distracted driving? 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 distracted behaviors? Requires all three types of distraction. Can anyone drink and drive safely? No Both judgement and vision are affected when drinking, what is affected first? Judgment is the first thing affected What can happen to you if you are in a crash and do not wear a seatbelt? You are far more likely to get killed What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat? Children under 4 must be in a safety seat, 4 to 5 in a booster seat Who is charged with a violation if a front seat passenger under 18 is not wearing a seatbelt? The driver What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? Separates traffic moving in the same direction, you may pass this line if it is safe to do so What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? Separates traffic moving in opposite directions, you must not cross these lines (unless turning left and it is safe) What does a double solid white line in the center of the highway mean? Separates traffic moving in the same direction, crossing is not allowed. What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean? Passing or crossing is not allowed except when turning left What do the colors of traffic signs indicate? red, orange, yellow, yellow-green, white, green, blue, brown Red: stop, do not enter, wrong way Orange: construction and maintenance Yellow: general warning, advisory of unexpected road conditions Fluorescent yellow-green: school, pedestrian, bicycling activity White/black: regulatory Green: guide, directional information Blue: Motorist services guidance Brown: public, recreational, cultural, and historical significance When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first? The first vehicle to stop goes 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? A red traffic light means to come to a full stop and wait for the green light. A flashing red traffic light is to be treated like a stop sign After a full stop at a traffic light, when may a driver turn right? If there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do? You must be in the proper lane for such a turn in the direction of the arrow If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do? Come to a complete stop 15-50 feet from the tracks and wait until the train disappears from sight. Proceed slowly and with caution when you are sure no more trains are approaching What happens to a force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed? When you double your speed your force of impact is increased by 4x. When you triple your speed your force of impact is increased by 9x 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? 70 mph Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slowly? Yes, for blocking the safe movement of traffic What are the steps for making a smooth stop? Check mirrors and blind spots for traffic to rear. Release the accelerator to slow vehicle. Press on the brake pedal to turn on brake lights, use a steady pressure for a smooth stop Arm signal for left turn, right turn, and slow or stop A left turn is arm extended straight outwards, right is arm extended out and turned upwards, stop is out and downwards. How long should you signal before making a left or right turn? 100 feet When can you use a three-point turn? Where should you never make a three-point turn? If the road is too narrow for a u-turn and you can't go around a block. Never make a three-point turn where u-turns are not allowed, on curves or hills, or the highway What is an open intersection? When must you yield right of way? One without traffic control signs or signals. You must yield 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