Florida Class E Knowledge UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Cars < 2500 lbs: Front & Rear - 22 in.
Cars 2500-3499 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 2000-3000 lbs: Front - 27 in. & Rear - 29 in.
Trucks 3000-5000 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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? - CORRECT 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 falling completely asleep
What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously
around you? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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, cal*FHP (*347) or 911.
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Texting requires all three types of distraction, making it one of the most
dangerous of distracted driving behaviors.
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A person's judgement is the first thing affected after drinking an
alcoholic beverage.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- - 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Cars < 2500 lbs: Front & Rear - 22 in.
Cars 2500-3499 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 2000-3000 lbs: Front - 27 in. & Rear - 29 in.
Trucks 3000-5000 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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? - CORRECT 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 falling completely asleep
What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously
around you? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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, cal*FHP (*347) or 911.
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- Texting requires all three types of distraction, making it one of the most
dangerous of distracted driving behaviors.
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A person's judgement is the first thing affected after drinking an
alcoholic beverage.
