another driver handbook study

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

Adjust the seat and rear-view mirrors, move anything blocking your view, lock the doors, and fasten your safety belt and make sure passengers do the same.

What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows?

The windshield must be safety glass and cannot be covered or treated to make it reflective or non-transparent. Side windows cannot have a mirrored appearance or reflect more than 25% of light.

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

Bumper height requirements depend on the vehicle's net shipping weight and are different for different cars and trucks.

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

Secure and cover the load so that nothing can fall, blow, or escape onto the roadway.

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?

Use a red flag at least 18 inches square during the day and red lamps and reflectors at night.

Why is drowsy driving dangerous?

Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving and can cause microsleeping or falling completely asleep.

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

Remain calm, put as much distance as possible between you and the other driver, slow down and let them pass, avoid eye contact or gestures, and call FHP or 911 if needed.

What are the three main categories of distracted driving?

Visual, manual, and cognitive.

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

Texting involves all three categories of distraction: visual, manual, and cognitive.

Can anyone drink and drive safely?

No. No one can drink alcohol and drive safely.

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

Judgment is affected first.

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

You are far more likely to be killed and may be ejected, thrown against passengers or the vehicle, or lose control behind the wheel.

What age are children required to be in a rear-facing car seat? In a forward-facing car seat or booster seat?

Children under age 4 must be in a safety seat; children ages 4 and 5 must be in a safety seat or booster seat. Children under 13 should be secured in the rear 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 safety belt violation?

The driver.

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

You may cross the 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?

Double solid yellow lines mean vehicles moving in either direction must not pass or cross the lines, except for permitted left turns or passing a bicyclist when safe. Double solid white lines mean crossing or changing lanes is not allowed.

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

Passing is not allowed in that lane. You may turn left or pass a bicyclist when it is safe to do so.

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

Red means stop, do not enter, or wrong way; orange means construction and maintenance warning; yellow means general warning; fluorescent yellow-green means high-emphasis warning for school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity; white/black means regulatory; green means guide or directional information; blue means motorist services; brown indicates recreation, cultural, or historical areas.

More than one vehicle approaches an all way stop sign, who moves first?

The vehicle that arrived first moves first. If vehicles arrive at approximately the same time, each driver yields to the driver on their right.

What does a red traffic light mean? What if it's a flashing red light mean?

A red light means come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the light changes. A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: stop and proceed when safe.

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

After stopping, you may turn right if the way is clear and there is no NO TURN ON RED sign.

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

You may turn in the direction of the green arrow if you are in the proper lane, while yielding to vehicles and pedestrians clearing the intersection.

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?

Yield the right-of-way to the train and stop if necessary; never try to beat the train.

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

Doubling your speed increases the force of impact four times. Tripling your speed increases it nine times.

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit 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. You can be cited if you drive so slowly that you block or delay traffic moving at normal, safe speeds.

What are the steps for making a smooth stop?

Check your mirrors and blind spots, release the accelerator to let the vehicle slow, then press the brake pedal with steady pressure.

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

Left turn: left arm straight out. Right turn: left arm bent upward. Slow or stop: left arm bent downward.

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

At least 100 feet before making the turn.

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

Use one when the road is too narrow for a U-turn and you cannot go around the block. Never make one on a curve, a hill, the highway, or where a sign prohibits U-turns.

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

An open intersection has no traffic control signs or signals. Yield 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 are turning left while a vehicle approaches from the opposite direction.

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

On a two-lane highway, use the left lane only when overtaking and passing where permitted. On a road with four or more lanes and 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?

You are facing traffic the wrong way. Turn around or get into the proper lane immediately.

What is the recommended safe following distance?

At least four seconds during favorable weather and traffic conditions.

What are blind spots?

Areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you cannot see in your rear-view mirrors or with your peripheral vision.

How do you check your blind spots before you change lanes or turn?

Turn your head to make sure the blind spots are clear.

Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass?

You must not pass where there is a solid line dividing lanes, in Do Not Pass or No Passing zones, on hills or curves where you cannot see at least 500 feet ahead, within 100 feet of an intersection, bridge, viaduct, tunnel, or railroad crossing, when a school bus is stopped with warning signals, or at a crosswalk where a vehicle has stopped for a pedestrian.

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

Only when traffic is too heavy and there is no space to enter the highway safely.

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

Continue to the next exit. Do not make a last-minute turn or back up.

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

Move the vehicle completely off the pavement so all four wheels are out of the traffic lanes as soon as possible.

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: Reverse when downhill and First when uphill. Automatic: Park.

Where is parking prohibited?

On crosswalks, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, intersections, bridges, overpasses, tunnels, in front of driveways, by yellow curbs, in No Parking or Disabled Permit Only zones, double parking, on highway pavement not marked for parking, where you block or create a hazard, and within specified distances of fire hydrants, intersections, emergency stations, mailboxes, signals, stop signs, traffic signals, and railroad crossings.

Which way should you turn your wheels when parking uphill along a curb? What about uphill without a curb?

Turn the wheels away from the curb when parking uphill with a curb. Without a curb, turn the wheels to the right.

Which way should you turn your wheels if parking downhill?

Turn the wheels toward the curb.

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

Yes. Motorists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

What do you do if 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.