Florida Driver's License Handbook Study Guide Verified Answers
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in your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? ️adjust the seat and all rear
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what are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? ️*windshields*: must be
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Florida Driver's License Handbook Study Guide Verified Answers in your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? ✔️adjust the seat and all rear -
view mirrors what are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? ✔️*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? ✔️owners of automo biles 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. they are not the same for every ve hicle. what must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway? ✔️you must use a close -fitting cover 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? ✔️during the day, red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the load. at night, requirements include red lamps or red reflectors that can be seen from afar. why is drowsy driving dangerous? ✔️slow down thoughts & reaction ti me, affect judgment and vision, impair senses and abilities, can cause nodding off or falling 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 bet ween you and them as possible. slow down and let them pass. do not provoke the driver. What are the three main categories of distracted driving? ✔️visual, manual, cognitive Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors? ✔️texting involves all 3 categories of distractions Can anyone drink and drive safely? ✔️no Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected first? ✔️judgement is affected first What can happen to you if you were in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt? ✔️can be ejected from the vehicle, can be thrown against its interior objects, or death What age are children required to be in a car seat? In a car seat or booster seat? ✔️children under age of 4 must be in a safety seat, and children ages 4 and 5 must be in either a safety seat or booster seat. If a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and the front seat passenger under 18 years old is not wearin g a safety belt, who will be charged with a seatbelt violation? ✔️the driver What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? ✔️you may cross this line to change lanes when it's 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: vehicles travelling in either direction must not pass the lines unless turning left double solid white: changing lanes is not allowed What does a solid yellow line to the right of the c enterline of the highway mean? ✔️no crossing What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? ✔️red: stop, do not enter, wrong way, yield orange: construction/maintenance warning yellow: general warning bright yellow: school, pede strian, bicycling activity warning white/black: give commands, control traffic green: directional information blue: traveling guidance/parking space for disabled drivers brown: areas of recreation/historical significance When more than one vehicle approaches a four -way stop sign, which one moves first? ✔️the first vehicle to arrive at the intersection first may move forward first What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean? ✔️a red ligh t means come to a complete stop. a flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign. after a full stop at a red traffic light, when may a driver turn right? ✔️you may turn right if there is no NO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear what does a gr een arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do? ✔️it you are in the proper lane for such a turn, you may go whilst yielding right -of-way vehicles and pedestrians what happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? tr iple your speed? ✔️doubling speed means breaking distance and impact are 4 times greater tripling the speed means the breaking distance and impact are 9 times greater unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area? ✔️30 mp h What is the maximum speed limit on a limited access highway? ✔️70 mph except where otherwise posted Can you be issued a citation for driving too slowly? ✔️yes
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