Class E Permit Test questions and answers

In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - 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. What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? Windshelds: 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 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: (F) 22 in & (R) 22 in Cars lbs: 24 in & 26 in Cars ≥ 3500 lbs: 27 in & 29 in Trucks < 2000 lbs: 24 in & 26 in Trucks lbs: 27 in. 29 in. Trucks lbs: 28 in & 30 in Not all of them are the same What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway? You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads 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 inches square must mark the extremities of the load. Night: - two red lamps on the back of the load which can be seen from at least 500 feet to the rear; - two red relectors on the rear which 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; - 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? - slow down your thought processes and reaction time; - affect your judgment and vision; - impair your senses and abilities; - cause micro-sleeping ("nodding of") 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; do not make obscene gestures. If you need help, call FHP (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 Can anyone drink and drive safely? No one can drink alcohol and drive safely Both your judgment and vision are afected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first? A person's judgment is the first thing afected 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? A double solid white line? Double solid yellow lines: Vehicles moving in either direction must not cross these lines (unless turning left when it is safe to do so). Double solid white line: Crossing a double solid line 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 in this lane 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, and 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. What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean? - Come to a complete stop at the stop line. Remain stopped until light turns green. - Don't stop too far away from the stop line. Some signals change only when a car is at the stop line. - After stopping, you may turn right if there is not a NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear. - You may turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street that has traffic moving to the left. - Before turning, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the crosswalk and oncoming traffic. - Running (driving through) the red light is against the law and is extremely dangerous! Flashing Red 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, 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? Be prepared to stop especially when following buses or trucks; many are required to stop at railroad crossings even when gates are up/lights are not lashing. What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed? - When you double the speed of a car, you increase its force of impact four times. - When you triple the speed of a car, you increase its force of impact nine times. 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 What are the steps for making a smooth stop? - Check mirrors and blind spots for traffic to the rear. - Release accelerator to allow vehicle to slow. Press brake pedal to activate brake lights and use a steady pressure for a smooth stop. What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop? Left turn: hand going straight Right turn: hand going up Slow or stop: hand going down How long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn? You must give a turn signal for at least 100 feet BEFORE you make your turn. When can you use a three-point turn? Where should you never make a three-point turn? Use a three-point turn only if the road is too narrow for a U-turn and you can't go around the block. Never make a three-point turn or a U-turn on a curve, a hill, the highway, or where there is a sign that prohibits U-turns. What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way? An open intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals. When you enter an open intersection, you must yield the right-of-way 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. When may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes? With four lanes? On a two-lane highway you must always drive in the right lane unless you are overtaking and passing (where permitted). If the road has four or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes except when overtaking and passing. What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What should you do? If you see red relectors facing you on the lane lines, you are on the wrong side of the road. Turn around or get into the proper lane immediately! What is the recommended safe following distance? Keep a minimum following distance of four seconds during normal weather and traffic conditions. When should you increase your following distance? - Rain or when roads are wet. • Low visibility—dusk, dawn, nighttime, fog, etc. • When being passed (more space in front of your vehicle so the pass can be completed safely). • Carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer. (The extra weight makes it more difficult to stop quickly/steer correctly.) • When stopped behind another vehicle on an incline; it may roll back before moving forward. • When following: ◆ Motorcycles. The chances of a motorcyclist falling are greater on wet or gravel roads, or metal surfaces such as bridges. You will need extra stopping/ steering distance to avoid hitting the bike/rider. ◆ Emergency vehicles. It is against the law to follow a fire truck responding to a fire alarm closer than 500 feet. - Vehicles required to come at a stop at railroad crossings, such as city buses, school buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials. ◆ Vehicles with a blocked rear view. Drivers of trucks, buses, vans, or vehicles pulling trailers may not be able to see your vehicle when you are directly behind them.