2023 Florida Class E Driver Handbook Study Guide Answers

2023 Florida Class E Driver Handbook Study Guide Answers Flashcards

18. Q: What do the colors of traffic signs indicate (red,

orange, yellow, etc.)?

A: Red indicates stop/prohibition, orange indicates

construction, yellow warns of hazards, etc. (Page 46)

• Q: What does the Move Over Law require you to do?A: Move over a lane or slow down to 20 mph below the

speed limit when approaching emergency or service vehicles. (Page 65)

63. Q: When driving in the rain, fog, or smoke in the

daytime, what lights should you use?

A: Use your low beam headlights. (Pages 71-72)

67. Q: When emergency braking, what is the difference

between conventional brakes and anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

A: With conventional brakes, pump the brake pedal. With

ABS, press down firmly and hold the brake pedal. (Pages

40-41, 78)

27. Q: What is the maximum speed limit on a

limited-access highway?

A: 70 mph. (Page 68)

• Q: What is the farthest away you can park from a curb?A: You must park within 12 inches of the curb. (Page 65)

61. Q: At night, within how many feet of approaching a

vehicle from the rear must you dim your high beam headlights?

A: You must dim your high beams within 300 feet of a

vehicle you are following. (Pages 72-73)

• Q: What are blind spots?A: Blind spots are areas around your vehicle that cannot be

seen in your mirrors. (Page 60)

74. Q: What are the penalties if you are at fault in a crash

and you are not insured in compliance with the Financial Responsibility Law?

A: Penalties include suspension of your license and

registration and requiring proof of financial responsibility for three years. (Page 24)

21. Q: After a full stop at a red traffic light, when may a

driver turn right?

A: When the way is clear, and there is no sign prohibiting

the turn. (Page 51)

24. Q: If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does

not have gates or lights and you see a train coming, what should you do?

A: Stop and wait for the train to pass. (Pages 56-57)

48. Q: Are motorists required to stop or yield for

pedestrians crossing the street?

A: Yes, motorists must stop or yield to pedestrians in

crosswalks. (Pages 87-88)

71. Q: What are the penalties for leaving the scene of an

accident involving injury or death?

A: Penalties include fines, imprisonment, and revocation of

your driver license. Leaving the scene involving injury is a third-degree felony, and involving death is a first-degree felony. (Page 77)

45. Q: 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?

A: For a manual transmission, use reverse when downhill

and first gear when uphill. For an automatic, use the parking gear. (Pages 65-66)

• Q: At what times must you use your headlights?A: Headlights must be used between sunset and sunrise

and during rain, fog, or smoke. (Pages 71-73)

• Q: Where is parking prohibited?A: Parking is prohibited in front of driveways, within

intersections, on sidewalks, and other restricted areas.(Page 66)

• Q: What are the requirements of the No-Fault Law?A: Vehicle owners must carry a minimum of $10,000 in

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and $10,000 in Property Damage Liability (PDL) insurance. (Pages 23-24)

50. Q: What is the minimum distance a motorist must give

when traveling next to a cyclist?

A: Maintain a minimum distance of 3 feet. (Page 81)

19. Q: When more than one vehicle approaches a four-way

stop sign, which one moves first?

A: The first vehicle to stop moves first. (Page 47)

• Q: What maneuvers are required on a driving exam?A: Maneuvers include parking, backing up, making a

three-point turn, stopping quickly, observing right-of-way, and more. (Pages 20-21)

47. Q: Which way should you turn your wheels when

parking uphill along a curb? When there is no curb? When parking downhill?

A: Turn wheels away from the curb when uphill, towards

the curb when downhill, and towards the edge of the road when there is no curb. (Pages 65-66)

1. Q: In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you

start your engine?Adjust the seat, and rear-view mirrors, and ensure passengers are buckled up. (Page 59)

64. Q: What should you do when driving on wet roads in

the rain? Why?

A: Reduce your speed to prevent hydroplaning and

maintain control of your vehicle. (Page 72)

• Q: What should you do during a tire blowout? A: Take your foot off the gas, hold the steering wheel firmly,

and gradually slow down. (Page 80)

3. Q: What are bumper height requirements? Are they the

same for every vehicle?Bumper height requirements vary depending on the vehicle's type and weight. (Page 41)

• Q: Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass? A: It is unlawful to pass in no-passing zones, within 100

feet of bridges, tunnels, intersections, or railroad crossings.(Page 67)

17. Q: What does a solid yellow line to the right of the

center line of the highway mean?

A: Passing is prohibited in that direction. (Page 44)

75. Q: What are the time restrictions for a motorist with a

learner's license?

A: A learner's license holder may drive only during daylight

hours for the first three months and until 10 PM after that.(Pages 1, 25)

77. Q: When can you be charged with driving under the

influence (DUI)?

A: You can be charged if you are driving with a blood

alcohol level (BAL) of 0.08% or higher, or if impaired by alcohol or drugs. (Pages 25-26)

• Q: Can you be issued a citation for driving too slowly?A: Yes, if driving too slowly impedes traffic. (Page 68)

35. Q: What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the

lane lines facing you? What should you do?

A: Red reflectors indicate you are driving in the wrong

direction. Pull over immediately and turn around when it is safe. (Page 69)

65. Q: What should you do if your right wheels go off the

pavement while driving?

A: Take your foot off the gas, steer straight, and gradually

return to the pavement. (Page 79)

11. Q: Both your judgment and vision are affected after

drinking alcohol. Which is affected first?

A: Judgment is affected first. (Page 35)

7. Q: What should you do if another driver is threatening

you or intentionally driving dangerously around you?

A: Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and safely distance

yourself from the aggressive driver. If necessary, contact law enforcement. (Page 36)

32. Q: When can you use a three-point turn? Where should

you never make a three-point turn?

A: You can use a three-point turn on a narrow road where a

U-turn is not possible. Never make one on a curve, hill, or

where visibility is limited. (Page 70)

41. Q: Under what circumstances can you stop in the

acceleration lane on an expressway?

A: Stop only if it is absolutely necessary and there is no

traffic in the main lanes. (Page 63)

82. Q: Are you required to notify FLHSMV of any health

problems that may affect your driving?

A: Yes, you must report any physical or mental health

conditions that could affect your ability to drive safely.(Page 9)

• Q: What is the recommended safe following distance?A: Keep a three- to four-second following distance under

normal conditions. (Pages 61-62)

2. Q: What are the equipment requirements for windshields

and side windows?Windshields must be safety glass and free from damage that obstructs the driver's view; side windows must not reflect more than a specified amount of light. (Page 38)

80. Q: If you have a learner's license, how many hours of

driving experience are required to earn the Class E driver license?

A: At least 50 hours of driving experience, including 10

hours of night driving. (Pages 1, 8)

34. Q: When may you drive in the left lane of a road with

two lanes? With four lanes?

A: On a two-lane road, use the left lane for passing. On a

four-lane road, use the left lane for passing or when turning left. (Pages 68-69)

12. Q: What can happen to you if you are in a crash and

not wearing a seat belt?

A: You can be ejected from the vehicle, seriously injured, or

killed. (Page 27)

49. Q: What must you do when you see a pedestrian with a

white cane in the street ahead of you?

A: Stop and give the right-of-way to the pedestrian. (Page

88)

9. Q: Why is texting one of the most dangerous distracted

driving behaviors?

A: Texting involves visual, manual, and cognitive distraction

simultaneously. (Page 34)

83. Q: Why would one opt to take a Basic Driver

Improvement Course?

A: To avoid points on their record, reduce a citation fine, or

retain their license after certain violations. (Pages 17-18)

55. Q: When a school bus stops to unload children, are

vehicles traveling in the same direction required to stop?

A: Yes, vehicles traveling in the same direction must stop.

(Page 89)

31. Q: How long (distance) should you signal before

making a left or right turn?

A: At least 100 feet. (Page 69)

33. Q: What is an open intersection? When must you yield

right-of-way?

A: An open intersection is one without traffic control

devices. Yield when another vehicle arrives first, when turning left, or when entering from a secondary road. (Page 62)

16. Q: What does a double solid yellow line in the center of

the highway mean? A double solid white line?

A: Double solid yellow means no passing in either direction;

double solid white means no lane changes. (Pages 43-44)

70. Q: If you hit a parked car and are unable to find the

owner, what should you do?

A: Leave a note with your contact information and report

the accident to law enforcement. (Page 77)

52. Q: When on the roadway, do motorcyclists and moped

riders have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers?

A: Yes, motorcyclists and moped riders have the same

rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers. (Page 85)

39. Q: How do you check your blind spots when you are

preparing to change lanes or turn?

A: Turn your head to look directly at your blind spots. (Page

60)

4. Q: What must you do if hauling a load of material which

could fall or blow onto the roadway?

A: Secure the load with a cover or appropriate fastenings.

(Page 42)

8. Q: What are the three main categories of distracted

driving?

A: Visual (taking eyes off the road), manual (taking hands

off the wheel), and cognitive (taking your mind off driving).