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

your seat

What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows

Side windows- may not be composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has a highly reflective or non-transparent and reflects more than 25% of the light (side) and 35% of the light (rear window)
Windshield- 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.

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

Cars < 2,500 lbs. 22 in.

Cars 2,500–3,499 lbs. 24 in. 26 in.

Cars ≥ 3,500 lbs. 27 in. 29 in.

Trucks < 2,000 lbs. 24 in. 26 in.

Trucks 2,000–3,000 lbs. 27 in. 29 in.

Trucks 3,000–5,000 lbs. 28 in. 30 in.

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

◆You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads that could fall or blow onto the roadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel)

◆ Every truck carrying logs or pulp- wood 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 mark it in the daytime clearly? At night?

◆two red lamps on the back of the load that can be seen from at least 500 feet to the rear;

◆ two red reflectors on the rear that can be seen from 100 to 600 feet when directly in front of low-beam headlights, and located to show the load’s full width; and/or

◆ one red lamp on each side of the load, visible from at least 500 feet to show the maximum overhang of the load

During the day, red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the load

Why is drowsy driving dangerous?

◆ slow your thought processes and reaction time;

◆ affect your judgment and vision;

◆ impair your senses and abilities; and/or

◆ 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?

remain calm and try to put as much distance between you and them as possible

What are the three main categories of distracted driving?

Visual - taking you’re eyes off the road

manual - taking your hands off the steering wheel

cognitive - thinking about anything other than driving

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

all three categories of distractions (above)

Can anyone drink and drive safely?

NO

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

A person’s judgment is the first thing affected after drinking an alcoholic beverage.

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

◆ from being ejected from the vehicle;

◆ from being thrown against other passengers, your steering wheel, or windshield; and

◆ behind the wheel, where you can control the vehicle.

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

◆ Children under age 4 must be in a safety seat and children ages 4 and 5 must be in either a safety seat or a 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 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?

Double solid white lines. Crossing a double solid line/ changing lanes is not allowed.

Double solid yellow lines. Vehicles moving in either direction must not pass/ cross these lines. (May turn left or pass a bicyclist when it is safe to do so).

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

It marks the left edge of the pavement on divided highways and 1 way streets.

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

Red:

Stop. Do not enter. Wrong way. Yield.

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. Control traffic, set limits or give commands.

Green:

Guide or directional information.

Blue:

Driver guidance. Also used to identify parking spaces for disabled drivers.

Brown:

Areas of public recreation, cultural and historical significance.

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

Vehicles proceed through the intersection in the order that they arrived; the first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If vehicles arrive at approximately the same time, each driver must yield to the driver on their right

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

Red = Stop, Flashing Red = Treat it like a stop sign; stop and proceed when safe

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

as long as its clear

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

You may make a turn in the direction of the arrow ( green ) if its red in another lane, you must be in the proper lane for such a turn.

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

◆ Used at, or just before, dangerous intersections.

◆ Also used to alert you to a warning sign such as a school crossing or sharp curve. 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?

(SHORT ANSWER : STOP AWAY FROM TRAINTRACKS)

◆Slow down when approaching railroad crossings.

◆ Be prepared to stop especially when following buses or trucks; many are required to stop at railroad crossings even when gates are up/lights are not flashing.

◆ If there is more than one track, make sure all tracks are clear before crossing.

◆ In heavy traffic, make sure there is room for your vehicle on the other side of the track before crossing.

◆ Trains are often traveling faster than they appear and they cannot stop quickly. Don’t try to “beat the train;” the train always wins.

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

Doubling the speed means the braking distance and impact are 4 times greater. Tripling the speed means the braking distance and impact are 9 times greater.

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area?

Municipal, Business, or Residential Area: 30 MPH

What is the maximum speed limit on a limited-access highway?

70mph

Can you be issued a citation for driving too slowly?

yes

What are the steps for making a smooth stop?

Check all mirrors and blind spots for traffic to the rear. Release the accelerator to allow the vehicle to slow. Press the brake pedal to activate brake lights and use a steady pressure

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

Arm outside of car, straight. Arm folded upward. Arm hanging on the side.

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

Activate your turn signal at least 100 feet before making your turn. Allow time for drivers around you to see your signal before you move.

When can you use a three-point turn? Where should you never make a three-point turn? (This is when you go up, then reverse back, and change your position/lane)

on a curve, a hill, the highway, or where there is a sign that prohibits U-turns. Do them at emergency situation.

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

An open intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals.

◆ 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?

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.
The center lane of a three-lane or five-lane highway is used only for
turning left.

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

• If you see red reflectors facing you on the lane lines, you are on the wrong side of the road. Turn around or get into the proper lane immediately!

• If you see red reflectors on the edge lines of the road, you are going the wrong way on an entrance or exit ramp. Pull over immediately! Turn around when it is safe to do so.

What is the recommended safe following distance?

Count the seconds it takes you to reach the same marker: “One-thousand-one, one-thousand two, one-thousand-three, one-thousand-four.” if you pass the stationary marker before four, you’re to close

When should you increase your following distance?

when roads are wet, low visibility, being passed by another car, carrying heavy loads, stopped behind another vehicle, when following motorcycles, behind emergency vehicles (500 feet), upcoming railroads, vehicles with blocked rear view.

What are blind spots?

Blind spots are areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you can’t see in your rear-view mirrors or with your peripheral vision.

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

turn your head to make sure these areas are clear.

Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass?

where there is a single or double sided solid line dividing the lanes, when the double sided yellow line is solid on your side, in a do not pass and no passing zones, within 100 feet of an intersection, when a school bus is stopped and has its warning flashers on, or at a crosswalk where vehicles has stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross

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

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. Never back up on an entrance ramp or exit ramp.

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

If possible, park where the disabled vehicle can be seen for 200 feet in each direction. Move the vehicle so all four wheels are off the pavement. Turn on your emergency flashers. Get all passengers out on the side away from traffic. Tie a white cloth on the left door handle or antenna. Raise the hood.

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

within 12 inches of the curb or side of roadway

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?

Automatic transmission: put gear shift in Park. Manual transmission: shift to Reverse (downhill) or First (uphill).

Where is parking prohibited?

on crosswalks, sideways, bicycle lanes, intersections, bridges, overpasses, tunnels, in front of driveways, yellow painted curbs, in NO PARKING or DISABLES permit only zones, on roadways side of another parked vehicles, on highway pavement not marked for parking, anywhere that blocks or creates a hazard for others.

• Also

  • 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 mailbox 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 a curb? Which way should you turn them where there is not a curb? Which way should you turn them if parking downhill?

Turn your wheel away from the curb. If there is no curb, turn the wheel to the right. If you are going downhill, turn the wheels to the curb.

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

yes

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

Come to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way, and use extra caution when approaching

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

3 feet

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

yield to any bicyclist and make your turn behind the bicyclist.

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, the motorcyclist is entitled to the entire lane.

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 because there is a raised barrier.

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?

you must yield and stop at the stop line and not in the crosswalk.

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 of the roadway immediately and stop until emergency vehicle passed

What does the Move Over Law require you to do?

protects law enforcement laws for people doing their jobs. Also protects disabled motor vehicles.

What is a “No Zone”?

the blind spots of larger vehicles

At what times must you use your headlights?

driving in low visibility conditions (rain.) use headlights between hours of sunset and sunrise

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

300 feet of a vehicle ahead of you

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

500 feet of an oncoming vehicle,

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

low beam

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

turn on your windsheild wipers to clear your view, and slow down due to roads becoming slick and harder to drive in

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

1. Take your foot of the gas pedal. 2. Hold the wheel firmly and steer in a straight line. 3. Brake lightly. 4. Wait until the road is clear. Turn back on the pavement at a slow speed (signal your intention).

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

1. Take your foot off the gas pedal. 2. Do not use your brakes, if possible. 3. Turn the vehicle’s front tires in the direction you want to go (steer in the direction of the skid). 4. If you are about to hit something, see Emergency Braking on page 78.

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

traditional braking system that will lock up the wheels and make maneuvering a vehicle a challenge in such a situation, ABS utilizes advanced sensors and emits rhythmic impulses that prevent wheels from locking. This means the driver can maintain better control of the vehicle in the event of extreme braking.

What should you do during a tire blow-out?

1. Take your foot off the gas. Do not use the brakes. 2. Concentrate on steering. 3. Slow down gradually. 4. Brake softly when the car is under control. 5. Pull completely off the pavement/ roadway.

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

you must move it or have it moved.

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

u must make every attempt to locate the owner and notify law enforcement. If you can’t locate the property owner, you must leave a note including your name, contact information, and license plate

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

1st degree felony, minimum 4 years

What are the requirements of the No-Fault Law?

provide proof of valid PIP and PDL insurance at the time of vehicle registration; ◆ have a minimum of $10,000 in PIP AND a minimum of $10,000 in PDL coverage; ◆ purchase the policy from an insurance agency licensed to do business in Florida; ◆ maintain the insurance continuously throughout the registration period; and ◆ always have proof of valid Florida insurance readily available when the vehicle is being driven on Florida roadways.

If your license and registration are suspended for being in violation of the NoFault Law, what must you do to get them reinstated?

get insurance and pay a reinstatement fee (150-500)

What are the penalties if you are at fault in a crash and you are not insured in compliance with the Financial Responsibility Law?
DHSMV can require you to pay for the damages before your driving privilege is reinstated

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

only had your permit under 3 months you can only drive driving daylight hours. After 3 months you can drive until 10pm.

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

If you are a minor (under 18) and only had your permit under 3 months, you can only drive daylight hours. After 3 months, you can drive until 10 pm. They must be with a license driver above 21 years of age.

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

if you are found to be driving or in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, prescriptions, or over-the counter medications.(Has to be 0.08 or less to not count)

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?
Since you signed a consent form when you got your driver's license, your license will be automatically suspended for one year.

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

license will be revoked

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

50 hours, 10 must be 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)?

You must complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course if you have never held— or do not have in your possession— a driver license in any state, country, or jurisdiction and are applying for the Class E or learner's license.

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

Yes and the report must be completed by your doctor and submitted to FLHSMV before a driver license is issued.

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

Point Reduction, Insurance Discounts, Court Requirements, Driver Education, Avoiding License Suspension

What maneuvers are required on a driving exam?

the approach of crossing, backing up, following at a safe distance, obeying stop signs, obeying traffic signals, observing the right of way, parking on a grade, passing, signal, and turn, staying in the proper lane, stopping quickly, straight in parking, three-point turn, and finally use proper posture.