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If a trailer or motor vehicle is transporting logs, long pulpwood, poles or posts that extend more than __________ feet beyond the rear of the load, then you must have one amber strobe-type lamp equipped.

4

The maximum allowable heights between the pavement and bottom of the front and rear bumper for trucks under 2,000 pounds are 24 inches front; __________ inches rear.

26

A citation for DUI which results in a revocation requires the following minimum insurance coverage: $__________ Property Damage Liability.

50 000

For safest driving, keep your brakes in such good condition that you can stop within __________ feet at 20 MPH.

<p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

Over __________ percent of the deaths in car crashes could be prevented by using crash-tested child restraints.

<p>90</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your driver license and plate(s) have been under suspension for __________ days or more for a no-fault insurance violation, a police officer can seize your license plate immediately.

<p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

A __________-shaped marking shows that a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles.

<p>diamond</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ distance is defined as the distance you travel from seeing the danger to putting your foot on the brake pedal.

<p>Reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Speed is very important in a collision; if you double the speed of a car, you increase its force of impact __________ times.

<p>four</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ - also called interstate highways, freeways, and turnpikes are multiple-lane roads with no stop signs, traffic lights, or railroad crossings.

<p>Expressways</p> Signup and view all the answers

The maximum allowable heights between the pavement and bottom of the front and rear bumper for cars 2,500 pounds or more but less than 3,500 pounds are __________ inches front; 26 inches rear.

<p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

At 60 MPH, you must be able to stop your car within __________ feet when you use the foot brake.

<p>270</p> Signup and view all the answers

When approaching any intersection or driveway, __________.

<p>look both ways and be ready to brake or stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The __________ Law requires owners of motor vehicles with four or more wheels (excluding taxis and limousines) that have been in the state for at least 90 days or non-consecutive days during the past 365 days to purchase a policy delivered or issued for delivery in this state.

<p>No-Fault</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person who holds a Learner's license can only drive during daylight hours the first __________ months from the original issue date and must be accompanied by a licensed driver 21 years or older, who occupies the front passenger seat.

<p>three</p> Signup and view all the answers

Any non-resident who is at least __________ years old may drive in Florida without a Florida driver license if s/he has a valid license from another state or country.

<p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your vehicle must have side windows that are not composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has a highly reflective or mirrored appearance and reflects more than __________% of the light.

<p>35</p> Signup and view all the answers

A __________ line marks the right edge of the roadway or separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction; you may travel in the same direction on both sides of this line, but you should not cross the line unless you must do so to avoid a hazard.

<p>solid white</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identification cards issued to persons 5 to 14 years of age will be valid for __________ years.

<p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

The community service requirement for a first DUI conviction is __________ hours.

<p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

For safety, pedestrians should __________.

<p>look to the left and the right before stepping off any curb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

One stoplight is permitted on trailers and semi-trailers weighing more than 3,000 pounds built before January 1, __________.

<p>1972</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you have a suspension for excessive points against your driver license and you do not have insurance to comply with the Financial Responsibility Law, your driver license and/or license plates will be suspended for up to __________ years.

<p>three</p> Signup and view all the answers

All children __________ years of age or younger must use a restraint device when riding in a motor vehicle.

<p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Any driver under 21 with a breath or blood alcohol level of __________ or higher is required to attend a substance abuse course.

<p>.05</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you take the vision test for a driver's license, 20/70 or worse vision in either eye, or both eyes together may pass with or without corrective lenses; however, if one eye is blind or 20/__________ or worse, the other eye must be 20/40 or better.

<p>200</p> Signup and view all the answers

Speed is very important in a collision; if you triple the speed of a car, you increase its force of impact __________ times.

<p>nine</p> Signup and view all the answers

At night, or when you cannot see clearly at least 1,000 feet ahead, the following markers must be used on a projecting load: two red reflectors on the rear which can be seen at night from all distances between 100 and __________ feet when directly in front of low-beam headlights.

<p>600</p> Signup and view all the answers

The fine for a first DUI conviction is $__________.

<p>500-1,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

People who throw trash on public streets and highways can be fined up to $500 or jailed up to __________ days.

<p>60</p> Signup and view all the answers

High beam headlights are most effective for speeds faster than __________ MPH.

<p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

A truck or any vehicle towing another vehicle may not follow within __________ feet of another truck or vehicle towing a vehicle.

<p>300</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you wish to appeal an administrative suspension for having a breath or blood alcohol level of .08 or above or refusing to submit to a chemical test, you must apply for a formal or informal review hearing at the appropriate Division of Driver Licenses or Bureau of Administrative Reviews office within __________ days of your date of arrest.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

Parking is not allowed within __________ feet of the entrance to a fire, ambulance or rescue squad station.

<p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ lines prohibit vehicles moving in either direction from crossing the lines.

<p>Double solid yellow</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________ lines are used for turn lanes and to discourage lane changes near intersections.

<p>solid white</p> Signup and view all the answers

Slow down and plan for at least __________ times the normal stopping distance if it begins to rain while you are driving.

<p>two</p> Signup and view all the answers

On the driving test, you must be able to back for a distance of __________ feet at a slow speed.

<p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

More crashes happen __________ than any other place.

<p>at intersections</p> Signup and view all the answers

At railroad crossings, __________.

<p>the advance warning sign advises you to slow down, look and listen for a train, and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vehicle and Load Regulations

  • Trailers or motor vehicles transporting logs or similar items extending over 4 feet must have an amber strobe-type lamp visible from the rear and sides.
  • Maximum bumper heights for trucks under 2,000 pounds: front 24 inches, rear 26 inches.
  • In Florida, a vehicle's side windows must not reflect more than 35% of the light.
  • Trucks towing must maintain a distance of at least 300 feet from other vehicles towing.

Alcohol and Driving Regulations

  • Minimum insurance coverage for DUI citation resulting in revocation: $50,000 Property Damage Liability.
  • Drivers under 21 with alcohol levels of .05 or higher must attend a substance abuse course.
  • Fine for a first DUI conviction ranges from $500 to $1,000; community service requirement is 50 hours.

Safety and Stopping Distances

  • Safe braking distance at 20 MPH is within 15 feet.
  • Stopping distance at 60 MPH should not exceed 270 feet.
  • Weather conditions require drivers to double their usual stopping distance when it starts to rain.

Child Safety Requirements

  • Children 5 years and younger must use a restraint device while riding in vehicles.
  • Over 90% of car crash deaths can be prevented with crash-tested child restraints.

Pedestrian and Driver Responsibilities

  • Pedestrians should look left and right before stepping off the curb.
  • Drivers must look both ways at intersections and driveways, being ready to stop if necessary.

Vision and Licensing

  • Vision test minimum: 20/70 or worse can pass with correction, but at least one eye must be 20/40 or better if one eye is blind.
  • Learner's license holders can only drive during the first three months in daylight hours with a licensed driver aged 21 or older.

Markings and Roadway Rules

  • A diamond-shaped marking indicates reserved lanes for certain vehicles.
  • Solid white lines mark the right edge of the roadway and lanes moving in the same direction; crossing is discouraged unless needed to avoid a hazard.
  • Double solid yellow lines prohibit vehicles from crossing in either direction.

Miscellaneous Regulations

  • Vehicles must have one stoplight if over 3,000 pounds built before January 1, 1972.
  • Parking is prohibited within 20 feet of fire, ambulance, or rescue squad stations.
  • More crashes occur at intersections than any other location.

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