Safety Equipment Quiz

How many flares, red electric lanterns, or portable red emergency reflectors are required as safety equipment?

• At least 1

• At least 2

• At least 3

• At least 4

What is the minimum visibility distance required for the safety equipment under normal atmospheric conditions between sunset and sunrise?

• At least 300 feet

• At least 400 feet

• At least 500 feet

• At least 600 feet

What type of approval must the safety devices have?

• FDA approved

• FCC approved

• DOT approved

• EPA approved

What additional safety equipment is mentioned that must be properly rated and charged?

• First Aid Kit

• Fire Extinguisher

• Emergency Blanket

• Safety Vest

When are spare fuses required as part of the safety equipment?

• When there are no flares available

• Unless the vehicle is equipped with a circuit breaker

• When the vehicle is carrying hazardous materials

• At all times

According to Florida Statute 316.614, which vehicles are exempt from the requirement of having seat belts?

• Trucks with a GVWR less than 26,000 pounds

• Trucks with a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds

• All school buses

• Passenger cars used for personal transportation

As of what date must school buses purchased new be equipped with seat belts or federally approved restraint systems for transporting students in grades K-12?

• December 31, 1999

• January 1, 2000

• December 31, 2000

• January 1, 2001

Under FMCSR 392.16, who must be properly restrained by seat belts when the vehicle is in operation?

• Only the driver

• Only the front seat passengers

• Only the students

• The driver and all occupants

Which of the following is NOT an exemption to the Florida law regarding the use of seat belts?

• School buses purchased after December 31, 2000

• Newspaper home delivery

• Motorcycle, moped, or bicycle

• Postal workers delivering mail

According to Florida law, who is exempt from using seat belts due to medical reasons?

• Individuals with a physician's certification that a medical condition makes seat belt use inappropriate or dangerous

• Individuals over the age of 65

• Individuals driving alone

• Individuals with a driver's license for more than 10 years