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FLORIDA CLASS E KNOWLEDGE
EXAM BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
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)
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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.
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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
FLORIDA CLASS E KNOWLEDGE
EXAM BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH
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)
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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.
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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
