ALABAMA DMV WRITTEN 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.
Your headlights must be on low beam when you are within _______ of an oncoming vehicle.
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200 feet
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500 feet
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1000 feet
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2.
When driving in a roundabout, drivers should:
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Use the right turn signal to indicate their intention to exit.
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Use the left turn signal to indicate their intention to exit.
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Change lane to indicate their intention to exit.
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3.
A 4-way stop sign means:

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The first vehicle to reach the intersection should go first.
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There are four stop signs at the intersection.
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All of the above.
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4.
You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:
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Never.
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When you don't hear a train arriving.
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When the train has already passed.
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5.
Left turns on a red light are allowed:
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From a one-way street into a one-way street.
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At intersections, after stopping, if the way is clear.
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Never.
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6.
Drinking alcohol and/or using drugs affects:
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Your coordination.
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Your judgement.
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All of the above.
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7.
When the road is slippery you should:
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Check your brakes.
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Slow down and proceed with caution.
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Decrease the following distance.
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8.
Drivers may not be able to drive well if they are:
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Happy.
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Angry or depressed.
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Keeping their mind on their driving.
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9.
This road sign means:

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Designates an overpass above a divided highway.
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The road you are on intersects with a divided highway.
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You are approaching a T-intersection.
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10.
Drivers approaching a green traffic light:
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Must merge to the left, if possible.
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Always have the right of way.
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Must yield to oncoming traffic before making a left turn.
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