What are the bumper height requirements are they the same for every vehicle? The height of a bumper of a private passenger vehicle
must be between 16 and 20 inches from the ground
. The height of a bumper of any vehicle other than a private passenger vehicle must be between 16 and 30 inches from the ground.
When a projected load extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle What must you use clearly mark it in the daytime at night?
When a load extends to the rear 4 feet or more beyond the bed or body of the loaded vehicle, it must be clearly marked. At night or when you cannot see clearly at least 1000 feet ahead, the following markers must be used:
Two red lamps on
the back of the load which can be seen from at least 500 feet to the rear.
What must you do if hauling a load of material?
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 makes a car street legal in Florida?
To be street legal,
a vehicle must have side and rear reflectors (often integrated into the lights)
. Side reflectors must be amber, and rear reflectors must be red.
What are bumper height requirements are they the same for every vehicle Florida?
Cars 3,500 pounds or more —
27 inches front; 29 inches rear
; Trucks under 2,000 — 24 inches front; 26 inches rear; Trucks 2,000 pounds or more but less than 3,000 pounds — 27 inches front, and 29 inches rear; Trucks 3,000 pounds or more but not more than 5,000 pounds — 28 inches front; 30 inches rear.
Does your tag expire on your birthday in Florida?
Vehicle
registrations expire at midnight on the first owner's birth date
unless the owner is a business.
What must you do if you own or operate a vehicle in Florida?
To register your vehicle, you'll need a certificate of title—proving that you own the vehicle—and
proof of insurance
. All Florida (I only know FL regulations) drivers must have at least $10,000 each in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Property Damage Liability (PDL).
What must be done if you carry something that extends more than 4 feet from the vehicle?
(1) On any vehicle having a load that extends more than four inches beyond its sides or more than four feet beyond its rear, there must be
displayed red or orange fluorescent warning flags
, not less than eighteen inches square, marking the extremities of such loads.
Where is it unlawful to overtake and pass?
The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake and pass
upon the left
, nor shall any driver of a vehicle drive upon the left side of, any interurban electric or street car proceeding in the same direction whether the street car is actually in motion or temporarily at rest, except: (a) When so directed by a police or …
When a projecting load extends to the rear four or more feet in the daytime?
If the load on a vehicle extends to the rear four feet or more beyond the bed or body of the vehicle,
two red lights
or two lanterns and reflectors, one on each side, plainly visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the sides and rear shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load, at the times …
What should you do if another driver is threatening you?
Call the police
.
If an angry driver follows you or directly threatens you, it is appropriate to report the incident. In these situations, you are the best authority regarding whether the other driver is a danger that should be reported to the police.
When an emergency vehicle comes up behind you you should ______?
Keep a foot on the brake so the brake lights let emergency vehicle drivers know you have stopped.
Stay at least 500 feet behind
any moving emergency vehicle displaying flashing warning lights and sounding a siren. Never race after an emergency vehicle to get through a traffic light.
When you tow another vehicle the drawbar between the vehicles must not be longer than?
(1) When one vehicle is towing another vehicle the drawbar or other connection shall be of sufficient strength to pull all weight towed thereby, and said drawbar or other connection shall not exceed
15 feet
from one vehicle to the other except the connection between any two vehicles transporting poles, pipe, machinery …
Is it illegal to drive with tailgate down in Florida?
A:
It is illegal to drive a pickup on our roads with the tailgate down unless you are carrying a load that does not allow the tailgate to close
. However, transporting passengers in the bed of a pickup truck is dangerous.
What car modifications are legal in Florida?
Back and back side windows must allow more than 15% of light to pass through
. Reflective tints on front and back side windows can't be more than 25% reflective. Side mirrors are required if rear window is tinted. Sticker certifying legal tint levels is required on driver door jamb (provided by DMV).
How many days do you have to title a car in Florida?
You have
30 days
to complete your vehicle registration with your local DHSMV once you get a job in the state, register your children at a Florida school, and/or establish Florida residency. Vehicle registrations are your responsibility, so keep your important documents ready in advanced.
