Vehicle Control & Equipment — Florida Practice Questions

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1. A trailer over 3,000 pounds must have brakes that do what if it breaks away?

ASound an alarm only.
Stop the trailer automatically.
CNothing; breakaway brakes are optional.

Why B is correct

Trailers over 3,000 pounds need brakes the driver can operate that automatically stop the trailer if it breaks away.

2. Can a backup camera replace looking behind you while reversing?

AYes, it shows everything behind you.
No. It does not replace mirrors or turning to look.
CYes, in daylight, when the picture is clear enough.

Why B is correct

A backup camera helps you see behind the vehicle, but it is not a replacement for mirrors or turning around to look.

3. During the day, how must a load sticking out more than four feet behind a vehicle be marked?

AWith a white flag 12 inches square.
With red flags at least 18 inches square.
CIt needs no marking in daylight, only red lamps at night.

Why B is correct

During the day, red flags at least 18 inches square must mark the ends of the load. At night and in poor visibility, red lamps and reflectors are required.

4. From how far must brake lights be visible in daytime?

A50 feet.
300 feet.
C1,000 feet.

Why B is correct

Two red brake lights must be visible from 300 feet in the daytime.

5. How far ahead must low beam headlights show objects?

150 feet.
B300 feet.
C450 feet.

Why A is correct

Low beams show objects 150 feet ahead; high beams 450 feet. Both must be visible from 1,000 feet.

6. Is it legal to remove a pollution control device from your car in Florida?

AYes, on cars over 10 years old.
BYes, if it improves mileage.
No.

Why C is correct

It is illegal to tamper with, remove or disable any pollution control device on your vehicle.

7. May you put a decorative sticker on your windshield in Florida?

No; it must be free of stickers not required by law.
BYes, any size.
CYes, if it is clear.

Why A is correct

Windshields must be safety glass and free of any stickers not required by law.

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A 16-year-old passenger is not wearing a safety belt. Who is charged?
A child is 3 years old. What must they ride in?
A muffler is too loud in Florida if it can be heard from more than how far?
A non-resident takes a job in Florida. Within how many days must they get Florida registration and a plate?
From how far must a Florida car’s two red taillights be visible?
From how far must directional signals be visible?
From how far must your horn be heard?
How can you find out whether your car has anti-lock brakes?
How far ahead must high beam headlights show objects?
How many spotlights, fog lights or other extra lights may a Florida car have?
How much light may a treatment on your side windows reflect?
May you install a siren or bell on your personal car?
May you put blue lights on your personal car in Florida?
May you wear headphones while driving in Florida?
The white license plate light must make the plate visible from how far?
Under Florida law, who must wear a safety belt?
What does a blind spot warning system do?
What does Florida require of a car’s braking systems?
What does Florida require of a chain or rope used to tow another vehicle?
What is the minimum mirror requirement for a Florida car?
What minimum tire tread depth does the Florida handbook give?
When does a personal vehicle registration expire in Florida?
Where should children under 13 ride, according to the handbook?
Which of these is a collision intervention system that acts to avoid a crash?
You are hauling sand in a truck. What must you use?
You get a flat tire. Is it legal to keep driving on the rim to the next town?
You tow a car with a chain. What is the maximum length, and what must be attached?
Your car catches fire. What should you never do?
Your car has a backup camera. Do you still need to use mirrors and turn around to look?
Your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS). How should you brake in an emergency?
Your car has conventional brakes (no ABS) and starts sliding in an emergency stop. What should you do?
Your car has Forward Collision Warning. What does that system do?
Your light truck has rear-wheel ABS only, and the front wheels lock during hard braking. What should you do?

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