ALABAMA DRIVER'S LICENSE TEST
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Every Alabama resident who operates any motor vehicle must have a driver license or learner’s permit. The DMV written test covers the contents of the Alabama DMV Driver’s Manual. It contains questions on Alabama road signs, traffic laws, and rules of safe driving. The Alabama DMV written knowledge test consists of 30 questions. To pass the AL DMV test, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). Practice with this sample test to familiarize yourself with the format of the Alabama driver's license test.
1.
You are approaching a railroad crossing and the crossing signals are flashing. You should:
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Do what the approaching vehicle does.
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Stop and look for a train.
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Look for a train, then speed up.
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2.
Drivers should never park within ___ feet of a fire hydrant.
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50
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20
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15
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3.
If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:
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In the opposite direction of the skid.
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In the direction you want to go.
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In any direction. It doesn't matter.
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4.
Green and white signs:
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Warn drivers of unexpected road conditions.
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Are mainly used at intersections and driveways.
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Give information about directions and distances.
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5.
This road sign means:

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The bridge ahead is open to one-way traffic only.
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Slippery when wet.
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Narrow bridge.
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6.
If your brakes stop working, you should first:
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Flash your lights at oncoming traffic.
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Sound your horn to warn other drivers.
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Try to build up brake pressure by pumping the brake pedal several times.
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7.
To maintain a good “space cushion” between your vehicle and the one ahead, you should use the:
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“Space cushion” rule.
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Two-second rule.
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Three-second rule.
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8.
To safely pass a bicyclist you should:
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Leave a safe distance when passing, and maintain clearance until safely past the bicyclist.
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The other answers are all correct.
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Honk at the bicyclist to let them know youre trying to pass.
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9.
If you begin feeling sleepy while driving, you should:
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Concentrate harder on the road.
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Pull over at the next safe location to rest.
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Drink water to stay alert.
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10.
Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians when:
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The driver is turning a corner and pedestrians are crossing with the green light or walk signal is in their favor.
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Pedestrians are crossing the road in marked crosswalks.
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All of the above.
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