ALABAMA 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.
1. You cannot park within __ feet of a railroad crossing.
25
50
10
2. Flashing arrow panels are used:
To indicate that vehicles must not make a right or left turn at the intersection.
Where it is necessary to move into another lane.
At highway-rail intersections.
3. Flashing amber lights mean a school bus is:
About to make a left turn.
Changing gears.
Going to stop soon to load or unload school children.
4. If traffic prevents you from completely crossing railroad tracks:
You should slowly move forward as far as possible.
You should stop before reaching the tracks.
You should stop 15 feet from the tracks.
5. What is the meaning of orange traffic signs?
Warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.
Construction and maintenance warning.
Guide, or directional information.
6. __________________ is a safe driving technique.
Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle
Checking your rearview mirrors frequently
Using your high beam lights in fog
7. When faced with one oncoming vehicle to the left and a bicyclist to the right, drivers should:
Let the car pass and then pass the bike.
Pass the bike quickly.
Pull onto the shoulder.
8. This road sign means:
stop
You must come to a complete stop.
Slow down or stop.
Stop if necessary.
9. This road sign means:
bicycle crossing sign
Bicycle parking ahead.
Bicycles have the same rights as other vehicles.
Bicycles cross or ride beside traffic.
10. What should you do if a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane?
Pull over to the left and use your emergency lights to stop the other driver.
Decrease speed, pull over to the right and sound your horn to warn the other driver.
Turn off the ignition if your vehicle has power steering.
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