PRACTICE SOLUTION SHEET 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What are the equipment requirements for windshields and side
windows? Answer: Windshields - 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.
Side & Rear 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 are bumper height requirements? Are they the same for every
vehicle? Answer: Cars < 2500 lbs: Front & Rear - 22 in.
Cars 2500-3499 lbs: Front - 24 in. & Rear - 26 in.
Car >/= 3500 lbs: Front - 27 in. & Rear - 29 in.
Trucks < 2000 lbs: Front - 24 in. & Rear - 26 in.
Trucks 2000-3000 lbs: Front - 27 in. & Rear - 29 in.
Trucks 3000-5000 lbs: Front - 28 in. & Rear - 30 in.
⩥ What must you do if hauling a load of material which could fall or
blow onto the roadway? Answer: You must use close-fitting cover when
hauling loads which could fall or blow on to the roadway (e.g., dirt,
, sand, gravel). Trucks carrying logs or pulpwood must use lock chains to
securely fasten the load.
⩥ 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? Answer:
During the day, red flags at least 18 in. 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 ft. to the rear; two red reflectors on the rear which
can be seen from 100-600 ft. when directly in front of low beam
headlights, and located to show the load's full width; one red lamp on
each side of the load, visible from at least 500 ft. to show maximum
overhang of load.
⩥ Why is drowsy driving dangerous? Answer: It can...
- slow down your thought processes and reaction time
- affect your judgement and vision
- impair your senses and abilities
- cause micro-sleeping ("nodding off") or falling completely asleep
⩥ What should you do if another driver is threatening you or
intentionally driving dangerously around you? Answer: If another driver
is threatening you or intentionally driving dangerously around you,
remain calm and try to put as much distance between you and them as
possible. Slow down and let them pass. Do not make eye contact; do not
make obscene gestures. If you need help, cal*FHP (*347) or 911.