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FLORIDA CLASS E DRIVERS STUDY GUIDE
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FLORIDA CLASS E DRIVERS STUDY GUIDEIn your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? - Answers-Be sure
vehicle is in park or neutral.
Adjust the seat so you can reach all controls.
Adjust all rear-view mirrors so you can use them without having to lean
forwards/backwards.
Move anything that blocks your view of mirrors/roadway.
Lock all doors.
Put your seat belt on and make sure all passengers do the same.
What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? - Answers-
Windshields-
Must be safety glass and may not be covered or treated with any material that makes
the windshield reflective or nontransparent. Must be free of any stickers not required by
law.
Side 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 window).
What should you do if another driver is threatening you or intentionally driving
dangerously around you? - Answers-Remain calm and try to put as much distance
between you and them as possible. Slow down and let them pass. Do not make eye
contact; do not make obscene gestures. If you need help, call *FHP (*347) or 911.
What are the three main categories of distracted driving? - Answers-Visual- taking your
eyes of the road.
Manual- taking your hands of the steering wheel.
Cognitive- thinking about anything other than driving.
Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors? - Answers-
Texting involves all three types of distractions, making it one of the most dangerous of
distracted driving behaviors.
Can anyone drink and drive safely? - Answers-No one can drink alcohol and drive
safely, even if you have been driving for many years.
Both your judgment and vision are affected after drinking alcohol. Which is affected
first? - Answers-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? - Answers-
From being ejected from the vehicle.
From being thrown against other passengers, your steering wheel, or windshield.
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? -
Answers-Children under age 4 must be in a safety (car) seat, and children ages 4 and 5
must be in either a safety (car) 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? -
Answers-Drivers will be charged with a seat belt/child restraint violation if any
passenger under the age of 18 is not restrained with the proper seat belt or child
restraint device.
What does a single broken white line on the highway mean? - Answers-You may cross
this line to change lanes when it is safe to do so.
What are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every vehicle? - Answers-
Bumper Height Requirements-
Weight | Front | Rear
<2500 lbs | 22 inches | 22 inches
2500-3499 | 24 inches | 26 inches
<3500 lbs | 27 inches | 29 inches
<2000 lbs | 22 inches | 22 inches
2000-3000 | 24 inches | 26 inches
3000-5000 | 27 inches | 29 inches
No, they aren't the same height for all vehicles.
What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the
roadway? - Answers-You must use a close-fitting cover when hauling loads which could
fall or blow onto the roadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel).
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? - Answers-You must have one amber strobe-
type lamp equipped so that the lamp is visible from the rear and both sides of the
projecting load. The lamp must be operational and seen any time of day or night.
Why is drowsy driving dangerous? - Answers-Slow your thought processes and reaction
time.
Affect your judgment and vision.
impair your senses and abilities.
Cause micro-sleeping ("nodding of") or falling completely asleep.
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