Florida Class E Knowledge Exam questions and answers 2023/24

In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - be sure 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 - move 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 and side windows? 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 window) What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle? Cars 2500 lbs: Front & Rear - 22 in. Cars lbs: Front - 24 in. & Rear - 26 in. Car /= 3500 lbs: Front - 27 in. & Rear - 29 in. Trucks 2000 lbs: Front - 24 in. & Rear - 26 in. Trucks lbs: Front - 27 in. & Rear - 29 in. Trucks lbs: Front - 28 in. & Rear - 30 in. What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway? You must use close-fitting cover when hauling loads which could fall or blow on to the roadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel). Trucks carrying logs or pulpwood must use lock chains to securely fasten the load. 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? During the day, red flags at least 18 in. square must mark the extremities of the load. At night, two red lamps on the back of the load which can be seen from at least 500 ft. to the rear; two red reflectors on the rear which can be seen from 100-600 ft. when directly in front of low beam headlights, and located to show the load's full width; one red lamp on each side of the load, visible from at least 500 ft. to show maximum overhang of load. Why is drowsy driving dangerous? 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 falling completely asleep What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you? 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; do not make obscene gestures. If you need help, calFHP (347) or 911. What are the 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 of distracted driving behaviors? Texting requires all three types of distraction, making it one of the most dangerous of distracted driving behaviors. Can anyone drink and drive safely? No one can drink alcohol and drive safely, even if you have been driving for many years. Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first? A person's judgement is the first thing affected after drinking an alcoholic beverage. What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt? You are far more likely to be killed in a crash if you are not wearing a seat belt. What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat? Children under age 4 must be in a safety seat, and children ages 4 and 5 must be in either a safety seat or a booster seat. If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and a front seat passenger (under 18 years old) is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seat belt violation? Drivers will be charged with a seat belt violation if any passenger under the age of 18 is not restrained with a seat belt or child restraint device. What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? You may cross this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so. What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? Vehicles moving in either direction must not cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe to do so) What does a double solid white line in the center of the highway mean? Crossing a double solid white line is not allowed What does a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line mean? Passing or crossing is permitted when traveling on the side of the broken yellow line. Passing or crossing is not allowed when traveling on the side of the solid yellow line, except when turning left. What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? Red - stop. do not enter. wrong way. Orange - construction and maintenance warning. Yellow - general warning. advisory of unexpected roadway conditions. Fluorescent Yellow/Green - high emphasis warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity. White/Black - regulatory. Green - guide, or directional information. Blue - motorist services guidance. it is also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers. Brown - areas of public recreation, cultural, ad historical significance. When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first? The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward 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? Red traffic light - come to a complete stop at the stop line. remain stopped until light turns green. Flashing red traffic light - used at dangerous intersections. treat it like a stop sign. After a full stop at a red traffic light when may a driver turn right? After stopping, you may turn right if there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear. What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do? If the red light is illuminated at the same time as a green arrow, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn. What does a flashing yellow light mean? Used at, or just before, dangerous intersections. Also used to alert you to a warning sign such as a school crossing or sharp curve. Proceed with caution. If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do? Any driver or pedestrian approaching a railroad-highway grade crossing must stop within 50 ft, but not less than 15 ft, from the nearest rail of the railroad when... - the warning devices are flashing - the crossing gate is lowered - a human flagger is warning of an approaching train - an approaching train is clearly visible What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed? Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area?