FLORIDA DRIVER'S LICENSE
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in your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - vcorrect
answer-adjust the seat and all rear-view mirrors
what are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? - vcorrect
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 windows).
what are bumper height requirements? are they the same for every vehicle? -
vcorrect answer-owners of automobiles 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 vehicle.
what must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the
roadway? - vcorrect answer-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? - vcorrect answer-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? - vcorrect answer-slow down thoughts & reaction
time, 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? - vcorrect answer-remain calm and try to put as much
distance between 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? - vcorrect answer-visual,
manual, cognitive
Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors? - vcorrect
answer-texting involves all 3 categories of distractions
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - vcorrect answer-no
Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected
first? - vcorrect answer-judgement is affected first
What can happen to you if you were in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt? - vcorrect
answer-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? -
vcorrect answer-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 wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with a seatbelt violation? -
vcorrect answer-the driver
What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? - vcorrect answer-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? - vcorrect answer-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 centerline of the highway mean? -
vcorrect answer-no crossing
What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red, orange, yellow, etc.)? - vcorrect
answer-red: stop, do not enter, wrong way, yield
orange: construction/maintenance warning
yellow: general warning
bright yellow: school, pedestrian, bicycling activity warning
white/black: give commands, control traffic
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