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In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine?

Seat, steering wheel, mirrors, and seat belt to ensure proper visibility and control.

What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows?

Windshields must be safety glass, not covered with reflective or opaque material; side windows must allow at least 28% light transmission.

What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle?

They vary by vehicle weight; passenger cars and trucks have different legal maximum bumper heights.

What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway?

The load must be covered with a close-fitting cover or secured to prevent it from escaping.

 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?

Day: red flags at least 18 inches square; Night: red lamps and reflectors visible from 500 feet.

Why is drowsy driving dangerous?

It slows thought processes, reaction time, affects judgment, and can cause you to fall asleep at the wheel.

What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you?

Stay calm, avoid eye contact, don’t respond, and put as much distance as possible; call law enforcement if necessary.

What are the three main categories of distracted driving?

Visual (eyes off the road), Manual (hands off the wheel), Cognitive (mind off driving).

Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors?

It combines all three distractions: visual, manual, and cognitive.

Can anyone drink and drive safely?

No — alcohol impairs all drivers regardless of tolerance.

Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?

Judgment.

What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seat belt?

You can be ejected, killed, or seriously injured.

What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat?

Age 0–3: separate carrier or manufacturer’s seat. Age 4–5: car 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 the seat belt violation?

The driver.

What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?

You may cross it to change lanes when safe.

What does a double solid yellow line in the center of the highway mean? A double solid white line?

Double yellow: no passing either direction. Double white: lane changes prohibited.

What does a solid yellow line to the right of the center line of the highway mean?

Passing is prohibited from your lane.

What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)?

Red: stop/prohibited; Orange: construction; Yellow: warning; Green: guide; Blue: services; Brown: recreation; White/black: regulations.

When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way stop sign, which one moves first?

The first to stop goes first.

What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

Red: stop. Flashing red: stop, then proceed when safe.

After a full stop at a red traffic light when may a driver turn right?

If no sign prohibits it, after yielding to pedestrians and traffic.

What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?

Proceed only in the direction of the arrow.

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

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?

Stop and wait until the train has passed.

What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed?

Double speed = 4× impact. Triple speed = 9× impact.

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.

Can you be issued a citation for driving too slowly?

Yes, if it impedes normal traffic flow.

What are the steps for making a smooth stop?

Check mirrors, release accelerator, press brake steadily.

What is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop?

Left: arm straight out. Right: arm up. Stop: arm down.

How long (distance) should you signal before making a left or right turn?

At least 100 feet.

When can you use a three-point turn? Where should you never make a three-point turn?

Use when road too narrow for U-turn. Never on highways, curves, or hills.

What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way?

Intersection without controls. Yield to vehicles already inside and pedestrians.

When may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes? With four lanes?

Two lanes: only to pass. Four lanes: slower traffic keep right.

What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What should you do?

You’re on the wrong side; turn around immediately.

What is the recommended safe following distance?

At least 4 seconds.

When should you increase your following distance?

In bad weather, at night, in traffic, or behind large trucks.

What are blind spots?

Areas not visible in mirrors.

How do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn?

Look over your shoulder.

Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass?

Hills, curves, intersections, railroads, or when signs prohibit.

Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an expressway?

Never, unless traffic is stopped.

What should you do if you drive past your exit on a limited access highway?

Continue to the next exit.

Where should you move your vehicle if you break down while driving on the highway?

Completely off the roadway, onto the shoulder.

What is the farthest away you can park from a curb?

12 inches.

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: downhill = reverse; uphill = first gear. Automatic: park.

Where is parking prohibited?

On crosswalks, sidewalks, intersections, driveways, fire hydrants, stop signs, etc.

Which way should you turn your wheels when parking uphill along a curb? Without a curb? Downhill?

Uphill w/ curb: away. Uphill no curb: right. Downhill: to curb/right.

Are motorists required to stop or yield for pedestrians crossing the street?

Yes, always.

What must you do when you see a pedestrian with a white cane in the street ahead of you?

Stop and yield the right-of-way.

What is the minimum distance a motorist must give when traveling next to a cyclist?

At least 3 feet.

As a motorist, what should you do when preparing to turn right on a roadway with a bike lane?

Yield to bicyclists and merge safely.

When on the roadway, do motorcyclists and moped riders have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers?

Yes.

If you are driving a motor vehicle, are you allowed to share a lane with a motorcyclist?

No.

When a school bus is stopped to unload children on a highway divided with a raised barrier, are vehicles traveling in the opposite direction required to stop?

No.

When a school bus stops to unload children, are vehicles traveling in the same direction required to stop?

Yes.

What must you do when children or school crossing guards are present in a crosswalk?

Yield and stop if directed.

What must you do if an emergency vehicle with activated lights and/or sirens is approaching you from behind?

Pull over to the closest edge/curb and stop.

What does the Move Over Law require you to do?

Move over a lane (if possible) or slow to 20 mph below limit for stopped emergency/service vehicles.

What is a “No Zone”?

Large blind spots around trucks/buses.

At what times must you use your headlights?

From sunset to sunrise, and during rain, smoke, or fog.

At night, within how many feet of approaching a vehicle from the rear must you dim your high beam headlights?

300 feet.

Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your high beam headlights?

500 feet.

When driving in the rain, fog, or smoke in the daytime, what lights should you use?

Low beam headlights.

What should you do when driving on wet roads in the rain? Why?

Slow down; roads are slippery and stopping distance increases.

What should you do if your right wheels go off the pavement while driving?

Take foot off gas, steer straight, then turn gently back.

What should you do if your tires begin to skid while driving?

Take foot off gas, don’t brake, steer in direction of skid.

When emergency braking, what is the difference between conventional brakes and anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

Conventional: pump brakes. ABS: press firmly and hold.

What should you do during a tire blow-out?

Take foot off gas, grip wheel firmly, steer straight, don’t brake suddenly.

What must you do if you are involved in a minor accident and your vehicle is blocking the flow of traffic?

Move it off the roadway.

If you hit a parked car and are unable to find the owner, what should you do?

Leave your name, contact, and vehicle info.

What are the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death?

Felony charges, fines, prison, and license revocation.

What are the requirements of the No-Fault Law?

Carry $10,000 PIP and $10,000 PDL insurance

If your license and registration are suspended for being in violation of the No-Fault Law, what must you do to get them reinstated?

Provide proof of insurance and pay reinstatement fees.

What are the penalties if you are at fault in a crash and you are not insured in compliance with the Financial Responsibility Law?

License and registration suspension, possible fines.

What are the time restrictions for a motorist with a learner’s license?

First 3 months: daylight only. After 3 months: until 10 pm.

What are the time restrictions for a licensed motorist under age 17? Under age 18?

16: 6 am–11 pm unless with 21+ driver/work. 17: 5 am–1 am unless with 21+ driver/work.

When can you be charged with driving under the influence (DUI)?

If BAL is .08 or higher, or under influence of impairing drugs/alcohol.

What are the penalties for refusing to take a blood test, a urine test, or a breath test when suspected of driving under the influence?

License suspension: 1 year for first refusal, 18 months + charges for second.

What can happen if you are found guilty of racing on the highway?

Fines, license revocation, jail, and vehicle impound.

If you have a learner’s license, how many hours of driving experience are required to earn the Class E driver license?

50 hours total, 10 at night.

What education course are you required to take if you are applying for a learner’s license (or have never held a driver license)?

Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE).

Are you required to notify FLHSMV of any health problems that may affect your driving?

Yes.

Why would one opt to take a Basic Driver Improvement Course?

To avoid points, keep insurance rates, or retain license after certain violations.

What maneuvers are required on a driving exam?

Straight-in parking, backing up, stop quickly, three-point turn, obey signs/signals, right-of-way, following distance, posture, and more.