[FREE] Alabama DMV Permit Test Questions and Answers

Below we present to you the driving test questions in the state of Alabama, these questions you will face in the real test of driving in Alabama.

A collection of 120 Alabama driving test questions.

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Note: The correct answers are in bold.

Alabama DMV Permit Test Questions and Answers

1. You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:

Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution.

Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red.

Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.

2. Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call.

It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.

It is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers.

3. After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane.

You signal your intention for three seconds.

You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

4. This sign means:

School zone or crossing.

Pedestrian crossing.

Railroad ahead.

5. This sign means:

No left turn can be made here.

A left turn can be made only after stopping.

All traffic must turn right at the next intersection.

6. Which of the following statements is correct?

Use your left foot to brake.

Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.

You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.

7. If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.

You must yield the right-of-way.

Honk your horn to let them know you are there.

8. This sign means:

Do not enter.

Stop ahead.

Roadwork or maintenance is present.

9. You should not make sudden stops in front of large trucks and buses because:

Small vehicle drivers cannot adequately see large trucks and buses in their rearview mirrors.

Large trucks and buses, due to their size and weight, require longer distances to stop than smaller passenger vehicles.

Large trucks and buses travel at a higher speeds than small vehicles.

10. If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

You cannot cross the line to pass.

You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.

You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.

11. If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

Beep your horn.

Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle.

Expect the unexpected.

12. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

13. Drivers using windshield wipers in rain, snow, or sleet should also:

Honk intermittently to alert other drivers to the lowered visibility.

Use their high beam headlights.

Use their low beam headlights.

14. At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:

Up the instrumental panel lights.

On your parking lights.

On your headlights.

15. The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

During the night.

During the day.

Under ideal conditions.

16. When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.

Expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect your right-of-way.

Drive closely to the parked vehicles to allow more room for moving traffic.

17. A blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent:

Won't have any effect on your driving.

Won't put other drivers at risk.

Will double your chances of having an accident.

18. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.

Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection.

19. If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:

Stay in the center lane.

Move to the lane on your right.

Move to the lane on your left.

20. You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead

Right, toward the side of the road

Left, toward the center of the road

21. This sign means:

All traffic must turn left.

No left turn.

No U-turn.

22. This sign is a:

Service sign.

Regulatory sign.

Warning sign.

23. To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should:

Drive at a speed appropriate for ideal conditions.

Apply your brakes as soon as your car starts to skid.

Slow down.

24. To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your:

Parking lights.

Low beam headlights.

Emergency flashers.

25. As your speed increases, it is important to:

Turn on your headlights.

Look well ahead of your vehicle.

Change lanes frequently.

26. This road sign means:

The roadway ends ahead.

Drivers must bear either right or left.

A four-way intersection is ahead.

27. Interstate driving requires drivers to:

Have the ability to safely drive at increased speeds.

Be constantly alert.

Both of the above.

28. When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

Only when pulling away from the curb.

When pulling next to, but not away from, the curb.

When pulling next to or away from the curb.

29. If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should:

Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water.

Avoid the puddle if possible.

Shift into neutral as you drive through the water.

30. The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

Know what is happening around your vehicle.

Turn off the radio.

Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.

31. At an intersection with a yield sign, you:

Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.

Must yield to vehicles only on your right.

Should slow down but never stop.

32. When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of the freeway traffic.

At the legal speed limit.

More slowly than the freeway traffic.

33. Give your name, address, and vehicle registration information to other drivers involved in a collision:

Only if the collision caused injury.

When property damage totals above $500.

Every time you are involved in a collision.

34. Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:

Help you to be a better driver.

Make you feel better.

Impair your judgment.

35. If you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and signal arm extended, you should:

Stop.

Proceed at 15 mph if no children are present.

Proceed at normal speed, but watch for children.

36. Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?

They know other drivers will do the right thing.

They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react.

They expect no breaks and give none.

37. Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

To keep your engine warm.

So others can see your vehicle.

To warn others of bad weather conditions.

38. To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver:

Relax and concentrate on driving.

Drive above the posted speed limit.

Tailgate the driver in front of you.

39. This road sign means:

Highway entrance ramp.

Road widens.

Right lane ends.

40. The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is directly next to your traffic lane, it means:

You are not allowed to pass in this area.

You are in a passing zone and it is safe for you to pass other vehicles on the left if no oncoming traffic is present.

You are only allowed to make right turns in this area.

41. This sign means:

Change in direction or narrowing of roadway.

No right turn.

No passing zone.

42. This yellow sign means:

There is a sharp turn to the right.

The lane must turn right.

A right turn is permitted on a green arrow only.

43. If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim their headlights:

Look toward the center of the roadway.

Look toward the right side of the road.

Look straight ahead.

44. The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as:

Implied consent (IC).

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC).

Rate of alcohol consumption (RAC).

45. It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping only if:

You are traveling on a two-way street and turning onto a two-way street.

You are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street.

You yield to all other traffic at the intersection.

46. A dashed white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass.

47. This sign means:

No right turn.

Stop sign ahead.

Divided highway.

48. Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are not easy to see; therefore, you should:

Slow down when driving.

Make constant visual checks.

Share a lane with a motorcycle.

49. If bad weather makes it difficult for you to see clearly, you should:

Speed up to get off the road quickly.

Drive in the lane closest to oncoming traffic.

Increase your following distance.

50. This yellow signs means:

The road ahead has many curves.

There is a sharp curve in the road ahead.

The road ahead may be slippery.

51. You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.

Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

52. Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

Cannot result in a traffic citation.

Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off."

53. You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:

Move to the left of the center lane.

Signal before you arrive at the intersection.

Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn.

54. A broken yellow centerline means that:

Passing is not permitted.

Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

55. Which of the following is not a safe driving practice when driving on the interstate?

Slower traffic must keep to the right.

Change lanes without signaling.

If you miss your exit, you must go to the next exit.

56. When turning left at an intersection:

You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you.

You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

57. What message will be found on a red octagon-shaped sign?

Do not enter.

One-way.

Stop.

58. What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate?

Drivers should prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.

The protected left turn is about to end.

Both of the above.

59. Before returning to your original lane after passing another vehicle, you should:

Beep your horn.

See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Flash your headlights.

60. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on the interstate is:

55 mph.

70 mph.

80 mph.

61. When using a roundabout, drivers should:

Yield to entering traffic.

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

Drive in a clockwise direction.

62. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a country paved road is:

20 mph.

30 mph.

45 mph.

63. To pass on a two-lane road, you should:

Sound your horn as you pass.

Flash your headlights as you pass.

Judge the distance to any oncoming vehicles.

64. When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:

High beam headlights.

Low beam headlights.

Four-way flashers.

65. Which of these is a safe driving technique?

Using your high beam lights in the fog.

Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle.

Checking your rearview mirrors frequently.

66. This sign means:

Slow-moving vehicle.

Road construction/maintenance area.

Traffic signal ahead.

67. This sign means:

No right turn.

Right turn on red light permitted with caution.

All traffic must turn right at next intersection.

68. What does this road sign mean?

Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.

Come to a full stop then proceed when it is safe to do so.

Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.

69. If you are being followed too closely on a two-lane road:

Reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

Speed up to increase the distance between you and the other car.

Apply your brakes to slow down, then resume your original speed.

70. Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:

Right-of-way privileges.

Judgment and physical coordination.

Knowledge.

71. This sign means:

There is a 35 mph speed zone after the curve ahead.

Drive no slower than 35 mph around the upcoming curve.

Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.

72. This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.

Railroad crossing ahead.

Construction ahead.

73. If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should:

Increase your speed to reach your destination more quickly.

Increase the volume of your radio.

Find a safe parking area to take a short nap.

74. You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:

Driving 10 mph faster than the car behind you.

Driving 10 mph slower than the car behind you.

Maintaining a steady speed.

75. A driver who leaves a gas station without paying for gas will:

Have their license suspended.

Be given a warning.

Not face any consequences.

76. Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

Never look over your right shoulder.

Always slow down in your traffic lane.

Glance over your shoulder.

77. You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are following a small passenger vehicle.

Are being tailgated by another driver.

Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

78. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

Make sure the pedestrian can see you before proceeding.

Cautiously drive around the pedestrian.

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

79. You should signal continuously while turning because it:

Is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn.

Lets other drivers know what your intentions are.

Is always unsafe to turn off a signal before completing a turn.

80. This road sign means:

No right turn.

No U-turns.

No left turn.

81. Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?

If you can walk in a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive.

If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn't impaired.

Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely.

82. This yellow sign means:

One lane ahead.

Merging traffic ahead.

Lane ends ahead.

83. This is the shape and color of a ____ sign.

Stop

Wrong way

Yield

84. Before backing your vehicle, you should:

Walk completely around the vehicle to be sure no person or obstacle is behind it.

Look to the front, sides, and rear.

Both of the above.

85. When driving in work zones, you should:

Follow the driver in front of you closely.

Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can.

Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.

86. This road sign means:

Sharp right turn ahead.

A road joins from the right.

The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

87. If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:

Taking a cold shower.

Waiting several hours.

Drinking several cups of coffee.

88. This sign means:

Stop.

Merge.

Upcoming change in direction.

89. When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended and red lights flashing, drivers should:

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.

Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.

Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.

90. Excessive speed:

Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly.

Helps you maneuver around obstacles.

Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injury and death.

91. If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:

Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road.

Turn your wheels away from the side of the road.

Keep your wheels straight.

92. This sign tells a driver that:

A construction flagger is ahead.

A police officer is ahead.

A parking attendant is ahead.

93. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an urban district is:

20 mph.

30 mph.

45 mph.

94. This road sign means:

Road widens ahead.

Lane reduction. The right lane ends soon and traffic should merge left.

Highway entrance ramp ahead.

95. This sign means:

School crossing.

School zone.

Pedestrian crossing.

96. Trucks' blind spots are:

Directly behind the body.

On the immediate left of the cab.

Both on the immediate left of the cab and directly behind the body.

97. If you want to pass a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you should:

Slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass before you pass the pedestrian.

Keep driving at a steady speed. The oncoming vehicle must stop for you.

Honk your horn to get the pedestrian to move over.

98. On a multilane road, a dashed yellow line next to a solid yellow line means:

Passing is prohibited from both directions.

Passing is permitted from both directions.

Passing is permitted only from the direction next to the dashed line.

99. Night driving presents unique problems because:

The speed limit is increased at night.

There are fewer cars on the roads at night.

Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark.

100. When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.

Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.

Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

101. You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Speed up to beat the red light.

Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.

Come to a safe stop.

102. When you see this yellow sign, you should:

Always stop at the crosswalk.

Stop at the crosswalk until a crossing guards signals for you to go.

Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

103. When stopped for a traffic violation or at an equipment check, a driver must produce:

Only their insurance and registration.

Only their license.

Their license, insurance, and registration.

104. This sign means:

No right turn.

You must turn right.

Watch for traffic on your right.

105. Prior to entering a curve:

Activate your turn signal.

Reduce your speed.

Brake hard.

106. When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.

Stop if you are driving in the same direction.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

107. At a school crossing sign, you should:

Always stop, whether there is a stop sign or not.

Watch for children and be ready to stop.

Always sound your horn when you see children.

108. A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Turn in that direction after slowing and checking for traffic.

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.

109. A red traffic signal indicates that approaching drivers should:

Come to a complete stop.

Increase their speed to quickly clear the intersection.

Continue driving through the intersection without stopping.

110. You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:

Oncoming vehicles also turning left.

All approaching vehicles.

Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "Walk" signal.

111. When passing another vehicle:

Pass the vehicle as slowly as possible.

Drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing.

Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible.

112. If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:

Loudly play the radio while driving so you won’t think about your argument.

Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.

Drive on the interstate to let off steam.

113. Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot.

Only when you are slowing down.

114. This sign means:

Upcoming downgrade or hill.

Road construction area.

Upcoming narrowing of roadway.

115. Backing your vehicle is:

Always dangerous.

Dangerous if you have a helper.

Only dangerous in large vehicles.

116. At a crosswalk:

You must yield to pedestrians.

Pedestrians must yield to you.

Construction workers must yield to you.

117. A driver should:

Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.

Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules.

Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.

118. When a gate at a railroad crossing is lowering, you should:

Speed up and cross the tracks before the gate lowers completely.

Come to a complete stop and wait.

Drive around the gate.

119. This sign means:

No turns.

No outlet.

No U-turns.

120. Fatigue increases the risk of:

Missing an exit.

Being late for an appointment.

Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing.

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