AL DMV PERMIT 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.
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Flashing arrow panels are used in work zones:
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To guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.
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To tell drivers that they must pull onto the shoulder of the road and stop.
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Only on highways.
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2.
Driving at excessive speed:
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Improves your reaction time.
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Often leads to high-risk decision-making.
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Increases the ability to negotiate curves.
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3.
__________ limit(s) your concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.
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Even the smallest amount of alcohol
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Alcohol does not
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Only a blood alcohol level greater than .05
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4.
Drivers should be extra alert for motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Why?
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They are hard to see in traffic.
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They don’t have rear-view mirrors.
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They always have the right-of-way.
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5.
A steady red “X” light above the pavement means:
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This lane can only be used for a left turn.
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Do not drive in this lane.
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Move from this lane.
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6.
A car is parked 10 feet from a fire hydrant. Is it legally parked?
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No. Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
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Yes, parking is allowed within 10 feet from a fire hydrant.
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Yes, but only if the fire hydrant is within 20 feet of an intersection.
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7.
When driving, if you miss your turn, you should:
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Back up using the shoulder, but only if your missed turn is 300 feet behind you.
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Keep driving until you can safely and legally turn around.
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Back up as soon as you realize you missed it
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8.
To pass a bicyclist in a narrow traffic lane when an oncoming vehicle is approaching:
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Sound your horn, then pass the bicyclist.
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Slow down and let the vehicle pass before passing the bicyclist.
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Wait until the oncoming vehicle passes the bicyclist.
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9.
What do flashing red lights on a school bus indicate?
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The bus is stopped to load or discharge passengers.
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Traffic that approaches from either direction may proceed.
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The bus is about to stop.
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10.
You come to a railroad crossing where the crossing gates are down and the lights are flashing. What should you do?
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Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear and for the gates to raise, then proceed.
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Slow down, and drive around the gates if clear.
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Drive through the crossing gates, if you don't see a train.
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