Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
You are driving on a Florida multi-lane highway. You notice a vehicle ahead is displaying a red flag at the end of its load during daylight hours. What does this indicate?
- AThe vehicle is carrying livestock and requires extra caution.
- BThe load extends 4 feet or more beyond the rear of the vehicle.
- CThe vehicle is an oversized load and must be escorted.
- DThe vehicle is experiencing mechanical trouble and is slowing down.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. The load extends 4 feet or more beyond the rear of the vehicle.
Florida law requires that if a load extends 4 feet or more beyond the rear of a vehicle, a red flag (at least 18 inches square) must be displayed at the extreme end of the load during daylight hours. At night, a red light visible for at least 500 feet is required.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is incorrect; red flags indicate projecting loads, not livestock.
- C. While oversized loads may have flags, this specific flag indicates a load projecting beyond the vehicle's rear, not necessarily an overall oversized load requiring escort.
- D. This is incorrect; mechanical trouble is usually indicated by hazard lights or a disabled vehicle sign.
Projecting Load Warning (Daytime)
In Florida, a red flag (at least 18" square) must be displayed on loads extending 4 feet or more beyond the rear of a vehicle during daylight hours.
- Load extends 4 feet or more.
- Red flag (18" square) for daytime.
- Red light for nighttime.
Memory trick: Four feet out? Red flag's shout! (Daytime).