Florida Class E Permit Test Flashcards

Florida Class E Permit Test Flashcards What does it mean if you see red reflectors on the lane lines facing you? What should you do?If you reach an intersection where you wish to make a right or left turn and are not in the proper lane, you should drive to the next intersection. Then make the turn from the proper lane.What happens to the force of impact when you double your speed? Triple your speed Force of impact is the force generated when object meet the faster you drive the greater the impact or striking power of your vehicle What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or blow onto the roadway?You must use close-fitting cover when hauling loads which could fall or blow (trucks carrying logs must use lock chains securing the load).What is the minimum distance a motorist must give when traveling next to a cyclist?100ft 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?Must be clearly marked ...during the day red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the extremities of the load.At

night: Two red lamps on the back of the load which can be

seen from at least 500 feet to the rear. Two red reflectors on the rear which can be seen from 100 to 600 feet when directly in front of low beam lights and located to show the loads full width. One red lamp on each side of the load, visible from at least 500 feet to show maximum overhang of load.What is an open intersection? When must you yield right-of-way?Open IntersectionsAn open intersection is one without traffic control signs or signals. When you enter one, you must yield the right-of-way if. A vehicle is already in the intersection.You enter or cross a state highway from a secondary road.You enter a paved road from an unpaved road.You plan to make a left turn and a vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction.When two cars enter an open intersection at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.When may you drive in the left lane of a road with two lanes? With four lanes?if the road has 4 or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes except when overtaking or passing" or if the exit you need to take is shortly on the left.Overtaking and/or passing.Why is drowsy driving dangerousDrowsy driveing can be just as dangerous as drunk driving . Do not drive when your tired. It Risky to drive drowsy because fatigue .( Being sleepy)1 slow down your thoughts processes2 affect your judgment3 impair your senses and abilities4 nodding off What is the age a child to sit in a carseat or boosters seatUnder 4 must be in car sit and 5 must be in boster seat

What are the bumper height requirements? are they the same for every vehicle?The bumper heights are different for each car different depending on their net weight.Cars less than 2500lbs- 22 on for front and 22 for rearCars 2500-3499- 24 and 26Cars more than or equal to 3500- 27 and 29Trucks less than 2000lbs- 24 and 26Trucks 2000-3000lbs- 27 and 29Trucks 3000-5000lbs- 28 and 30 What is a "No Zone"?Blind Spots. Although most large vehicles have several rearview mirrors, it is easy for a car or motorcycle to be hidden in a large vehicle's blind spot. Do not follow closely behind a truck or a bus. When driving near a large vehicle, be aware of the driver's blind spots on the right, left, front and behind.What must you do when children or school crossing guards are present in a crosswalk?you must stop and wait until they are crossed In your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine?

• make sure vehicle is park in or neutral2 adjust the seat so

u can reach controls3 ajust all the rear view mirrors so you can used them with out haveing to lean forward What should you do if your tires begin to skid while driving?First, don't panic! You need to keep your head clear when you go into a skid, because your "instinctive" reactions are likely to do more harm than good.Second, keep your eyes focused on a target in the distance. Choose a point further down the road, in the direction you are headed, and stay focused on this object. With this target in view, you'll be better able to redirect your car so that it is once again traveling in the right direction.Now, on to different types of skids.Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your bright headlights?within 500 feet 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?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?What must you do when you see a pedestrian with a white cane in the street ahead of you?The primary traveling aids for a person who is blind are often a white cane or a trained guide dog. Independent travel involves some risk that can be greatly reduced when you, the driver, are aware of the use and meaning of a white cane or guide dog.Can you be issued a ticket for driving too slow Yes u can you should not drive slow that u can block other vehicles If a law enforcement o icer stops a vehicle and a front seat passenger (under 18 years old) is not wearing a safety belt, who will be charged with the seat belt violation?The driver What should you do when driving on wet roads in the rain?Why?drive safe After a full stop at red traffic lights when may the driver turn right Yes you can

At what times must you use your headlights? Use your headlights (low beam or high beam) between the hours of sunset and sunrise.What should you do if you drive past your exit on an interstate highway?if you miss your exit keep driving and get off at the next one What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway35 Where is parking prohibited?Turn your wheels so that if your car starts to move by itself it will roll away from traffic or into the curb. Study the diagram provided.Set the parking brake.Place automatic gear shift in park. Shift manual gears to reverse (downhill) or first (uphill).Which way should you turn your wheels when parking uphill along a curb? Which way should you turn them where there is not a curb? Which way should you turn them if parking downhill?down hill turn wheel to the curbuphill with curb turn wheel away form the curbuphill with out a curb turn wheel to the right What are blind spots?Blind spots are areas near the left and right rear corners of your vehicle that you cannot see in your rearview mirrors.Before you move sideways to change lanes on an expressway or to pass on any road, turn your head to make sure these areas are clear. Areas bordered by Xs are blind spots for a car with an outside mirror on the left side only.On the roads with more than one lane in each direction, do not drive in someone else's blind spot. Speed up or drop back so the other driver can see you.What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows?Side windows- may not be composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has a highly reflective or non-transparent and reflects more than 25% of the light (side) and 35% of the light (rear window)Windshield- 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.How do you check your blind spots when you are preparing to change lanes or turn?you turn ur head and check your mirrors If you are approaching a railroad crossing that does not have gate. Or light and see a train coming what should you do Do not stop on the tracks or within 15 feet of the crossing if there When a school bus stops to unload children, are vehicles traveling in the same direction required to stop?if the highway is divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved median at least five feet wide, you do not have to stop if you are moving in the opposite direction of the bus.At night, within how many feet of approaching a vehicle from the rear must you dim your bright headlights?with in 100 feet Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit for cars in residential areas? you're going 70 speed limits for residential areas Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass? t is unlawful to overtake and pass when there is a solid center yellow line on the side of the highway that you are

traveling on. Examples of where a solid yellow line may be

found are: turns in the road; bottom of a hill; at an

intersection; in front of a school or in a community with reduced speed limits; in front of a hospital; when approaching a stop light or stop sign, etc.