florida driver's license handbook study guide 2023

in your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? adjust the seat and all rear-view mirrors 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 windows). what are bumper height requirements? are they the same for every vehicle? owners of automobiles and pickup trucks are required to have both front and rear bumpers mounted within certain height levels. height limitations are governed by the net shipping weight of the vehicle, not the modified or altered weight. they are not the same for every vehicle. 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 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. at night, requirements include red lamps or red reflectors that can be seen from afar. why is drowsy driving dangerous? slow down thoughts & reaction time, affect judgment and vision, impair senses and abilities, can cause nodding off or falling 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 provoke the driver. What are the three main categories of distracted driving? visual, manual, cognitive Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors? texting involves all 3 categories of distractions Can anyone drink and drive safely? no Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first? judgement is affected first What can happen to you if you were in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt? can be ejected from the vehicle, can be thrown against its interior objects, or death What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat? children under age of 4 must be in a safety seat, and children ages 4 and 5 must be in either a safety seat or booster seat. If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and the front seat passenger under 18 years old is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with a seatbelt violation? the driver What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? you may cross this line to change lanes when it's 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: vehicles travelling in either direction must not pass the lines unless turning left double solid white: changing lanes is not allowed What does a solid yellow line to the right of the centerline of the highway mean? no crossing What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? red: stop, do not enter, wrong way, yield orange: construction/maintenance warning yellow: general warning bright yellow: school, pedestrian, bicycling activity warning white/black: give commands, control traffic green: directional information blue: traveling guidance/parking space for disabled drivers brown: areas of recreation/historical significance When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first? the first vehicle to arrive at the intersection first may move forward first What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean? a red light means come to a complete stop. a flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign. after a full stop at a red traffic light, when may a driver turn right? you may turn right if there is no 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? it you are in the proper lane for such a turn, you may go whilst yielding right-of-way vehicles and pedestrians what happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? triple your speed? doubling speed means breaking distance and impact are 4 times greater tripling the speed means the breaking distance and impact are 9 times greater unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area? 30 mph What is the maximum speed limit on a limited access highway? 70 mph except where otherwise posted Can you be issued a citation 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? the arm signal for a left turn is your left arm held horizontally out your window. the arm signal for a right turn is your left arm pointed straight up out your window. the arm signal for slow or stop is your left arm pointed straight down out your window. How long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn? 100 ft 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 never make a three-point turn on a curve, hill, highway, or signs 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? always stay in the RIGHT lane 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? red reflectors facing you means you are driving the wrong way. turn around and go into the proper lane immediately What is the recommended safe following distance? keep a minimum of a four second distance When should you increase your following distance? during unusual weather or traffic conditions what are blind spots? areas you cannot see even with your mirrors or peripheral vision how do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn? turn your head to make sure the blind spots areas are clear Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass? • where there is a single solid line, or double-sided solid line dividing lanes; • when the double-sided yellow line is solid in your lane; • in Do Not Pass and No Passing zones; • on hills or curves where you can't see at least 500 feet ahead; • within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, tunnel, railroad crossing, or intersection; • when a school bus is stopped and has its warning flashers on and stop sign extended; • at crosswalks where a vehicle has stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross. Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an expressway? unless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely What should you do if you drive past your exit on a limited access highway? if you pass your exit, you must go to the next one Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the highway? if your vehicle breaks down, you must move it completely off the pavement . (No more than six hours.) What is the farthest away you can park from a curb? no more than 12 inches away from the curb if you have a manual transmission, what gear should you put the car in when parking downhill? uphill? what if you have an automatic transmission? manual gearing when parking: reverse (downhill), first (uphill) automatic gearing when parking: park where is parking prohibited? • Crosswalks •Sidewalks •Bicycle lanes •Intersections • Bridges •Overpasses • Tunnels • In front of driveways • By yellow painted curbs • NO PARKING or DISABLED PERMIT ONLY zones • On the roadway side of another parked vehicle (double parking) • On highway pavement not marked for parking • Anywhere that blocks or creates a hazard for other vehicles • Or within: ◆ 15 feet of a fire hydrant. ◆ 20 feet of an intersection. ◆ 20 feet of the entrance to a fire, ambulance, or rescue station. ◆ 30 feet of a rural mail box on a state highway (8 am-6 pm). ◆ 30 feet of any flashing signal, stop sign, or traffic signal. ◆ 50 feet of a railroad crossing Which way should you turn your wheels when parking uphill along the curb? Which way should you turn them when there is not a curb? Which way should you turn them if parking downhill? parking uphill: turn wheels away from curb parking without curb: turn wheels to right parking downhill: turn wheels towards curb in your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? adjust the seat and all rear-view mirrors 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 windows). what are bumper height requirements? are they the same for every vehicle? owners of automobiles and pickup trucks are required to have both front and rear bumpers mounted within certain height levels. height limitations are governed by the net shipping weight of the vehicle, not the modified or altered weight. they are not the same for every vehicle.