Florida Class E Drivers License Test Your Knowledge Flashcards

Florida Class E Drivers License (Test Your Knowledge) Flashcards What should you do during a tire blow-out? 1. Take your foot off the gas. Do not use 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 when you see a pedestrian with a white cane with a red tip in the street ahead of you?Come to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way, and use extra caution when approaching a pedestrian who is crossing the street and carrying a white cane with a red tip or guided by a service animal.When can you use a three-point turn? Where should you never make a three-point turn?

• Move as far right as possible, check traffic, and signal a

left turn. Turn the steering wheel sharply to the left and move forward slowly. Stop at the curb.2. Shift to reverse, turn your wheels sharply to the right, check traffic, and back your vehicle to the right curb.3. Shift the vehicle into drive and pull forward carefully.Never make a three-point turn or a U-turn on a curve, a hill, thehighway, or where there is a sign that prohibits U-turns.Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in a residential area?30 mph* At what times what must you use your headlights? You must use headlights between the hours of sunset and sunrise.What should you do if you drive past your exit on an interstate highway?Don't make last-minute turns into an exit. If you pass your exit, youmust go to the next one.What does a green arrow showing at the same time as a red traffic light mean you can do?If the red light is illuminated at the same time, youmust be in the proper lane for such a turn.What must you do when children or school crossing guards are present on a crosswalk?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 is the arm signal for a left turn? Right turn? Slow or stop?Extend left arm out straight.Put left hand and arm up, keeping hand arm still. Put left arm out the window, pointing down, with your palm facing the vehicles behind you.After a full stop a red traffic light when may a driver turn right?After stopping, you may turn right if there is not aNO TURN ON RED sign and the way is clear.What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed?

Double the Speed: You increase its force of impact four

times. Triple the Speed: You increase its force of impact

nine times.When emergency braking, what is the difference between conventional brakes and anti-lock brakes (ABS)?Many drivers learn that to stop in an emergency situation wheretraction is lost is by pumping the brakes. While this is correct with conventional brakes, drivers with anti-lock brakes (ABS) must press down hard on the brake pedal, hold it, and steer out of danger. If the driver removes

steady pressure from the brake pedal or pumps the brakes, the ABS will disengage or "turn off." What does a single broken white line on the highway mean?Drivers will be charged with a seatbelt violation if any passenger underthe age of 18 is not restrained witha seat belt or child restraint device.

What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the road?You must not drive or move anyloaded vehicle on the highway if theload is not secure. The load mustnot be able to drop, shift, leak, orotherwise escape. You must use a close-fittingcover when hauling loads whichcould fall or blow onto theroadway (e.g., dirt, sand, gravel). Every truck carrying logs orpulpwood must use lock chainsto securely fasten the load. one red lamp on each side of theload, visible from at least 500feet to show maximum overhangof load.If the trailer or motor vehicle istransporting logs, long pulpwood,poles, or posts that extend morethan four feet beyond the rear ofthe load, you must have one amberstrobe-type lamp equipped so thatthe lamp is visible from the rear andboth sides of the projecting load.The lamp must be operational andseen any time of day or night.Passenger vehicles must not bedriven on any highway with a loadextending beyond the fenders on theleft side of the vehicle or extendingmore than 6 inches beyond the lineof the fenders on the right side.If you have a manual transmission, what gear should put the car in when parking downhill? Uphill? What if you have an automatic transmission?

Manual Transmission: Shift to Reverse (downhill) or First

(uphill).Automatic transmission: Put gearshift in Park.

What is the farthest away you can park from a curb?You must not park more than one foot away from the curb.Can anyone drink and drive safely?No onecan drink alcohol and drive safely,even if you have been driving formany years.What are the requirements of the No-Fault law? Every owner or person in charge of operating a motor

vehicle on Florida roadways must: 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. Always have proof of valid Florida insurance readily available when the vehicle is being driven on Florida roadways.What are the time restrictions for a license driver under age 17? Under age 18?A 16 year-old licensed driver may not drive between 11:00pm and 6:00am unless driving to or from work or accompanied by a licensed driver who is age 21 or older.A 17 year-old licensed driver may not drive between 1:00amand 5:00am, unless driving to or from work or accompaniedby a licensed driver who is age 21 or older.What are the penalties if you are at fault in a crash and you are not insured in compliance with the Financial Responsibility Law?If you are the driver or the owner of a vehicle involvedin a crash that is your fault, DHSMV can require you to payfor the damages before your driving privilege is reinstated.Under what circumstances can you stop in the acceleration lane on an expressway?Do not stop in the acceleration lane unless traffic is too heavy and there is no space for you to enter safely.

What education course are you required to take if you are applying for a learner's license (or have never held a driver's license)?Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course.What does a red traffic light mean? What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

Red Traffic Light: Come to a complete stop at the stop line

until the light turns green.Flashing Red Light: Used at

dangerous intersections. Treat it like a stop sign.When on the roadway, do bicyclists and moped riders have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers?Motorcycle and moped drivers have the same rights and duties asdrivers of motor vehicles. Riders committing traffic violations mayreceive citations.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 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 when driving on the wet roads in the rain? Why?Slow down! Turn on your windshield wipers, turn on your

headlights. Do not turn on emergency flashers.Why: Roads

become slick during rainstorms and especiallyif it has not rained in a while (oil build-up on the highway). Wetroad conditions will increase your braking/stopping distance, so be sure to increase following distance.Are you required to notify DHSMV any health problems that may affect your driving?Yes.What are the three main categories of distracted driving?There are three main categories ofdriver distraction

are:Visual taking your eyes off the roadManual taking your

hands off thesteering wheelCognitive thinking about anythingother than driving When may you drive in the left lane of the road with two lanes? With four lanes?

Two Lanes: On a two-lane highway you must always drive

in the right lane unless you are overtaking and passing

(where permitted).Four Lanes: If the road has four or more

lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes except when overtaking and passing.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?On a two-way street or highway, all drivers moving in either direction must stop for a stopped school bus that is picking up or dropping off children. You must remain stopped until the stop arm is withdrawn and all children are clear of the roadway.What can happen to you if you are in a crash and not wearing a seatbelt?It is far morelikely to be killed in a crash if youare not wearing a seat belt.If you have a learner's license, how many hours of driving experience are required to earn the Class E license?At least 50 hours of driving experience, of which 10 hours must be at night.Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slowly?Yes.