FLORIDA DMV PERMIT PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - Answers- • 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? - Answers-
*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? -
Answers- 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. The maximum
allowable heights between the pavement and bottom of the front and rear bumper are:
*Vehicle Weight* | *Front* | *Rear*
Cars < 2500lbs | 22 in. | 22 in.
Cars 2500-3499lbs | 24 in. | 26 in.
Cars >= 3500lbs | 27 in. | 29 in.
Trucks < 2000lbs | 24 in. | 26 in.
Trucks 2000-3000lbs | 27 in. | 29 in.
Trucks 3000-5000lbs | 28 in. | 30 in.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the
roadway? - Answers- You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads which
could fall or blow onto the roadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel)
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? - Answers- A load that extends beyond the
sides of a vehicle more than four feet or more beyond its rear must be clearly marked.
During the day, red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the
load.
, Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - Answers- 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 fall completely asleep.
What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving
dangerously around you? - Answers- 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.
• Florida Law states that a driver must move out of the left lane when being overtaken
from behind by another vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - Answers- • Visual - Taking
your eyes off the road
• Manual - Taking your hands off the steering wheel
• Cognitive - Thinking about anything other than driving.
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? -
Answers- 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? - Answers- 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? - Answers- *Double Solid Yellow Line*: 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? -
Answers- *Solid Yellow Line to Right of Center Line*: 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.)? - Answers- *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.
ANSWERS
In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - Answers- • 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? - Answers-
*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? -
Answers- 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. The maximum
allowable heights between the pavement and bottom of the front and rear bumper are:
*Vehicle Weight* | *Front* | *Rear*
Cars < 2500lbs | 22 in. | 22 in.
Cars 2500-3499lbs | 24 in. | 26 in.
Cars >= 3500lbs | 27 in. | 29 in.
Trucks < 2000lbs | 24 in. | 26 in.
Trucks 2000-3000lbs | 27 in. | 29 in.
Trucks 3000-5000lbs | 28 in. | 30 in.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the
roadway? - Answers- You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads which
could fall or blow onto the roadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel)
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? - Answers- A load that extends beyond the
sides of a vehicle more than four feet or more beyond its rear must be clearly marked.
During the day, red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the
load.
, Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - Answers- 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 fall completely asleep.
What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving
dangerously around you? - Answers- 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.
• Florida Law states that a driver must move out of the left lane when being overtaken
from behind by another vehicle traveling at a higher rate of speed
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - Answers- • Visual - Taking
your eyes off the road
• Manual - Taking your hands off the steering wheel
• Cognitive - Thinking about anything other than driving.
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? -
Answers- 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? - Answers- 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? - Answers- *Double Solid Yellow Line*: 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? -
Answers- *Solid Yellow Line to Right of Center Line*: 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.)? - Answers- *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.
