Printable AL Permit Practice Test

1. What does an Alabama school-zone sign indicate during the hours shown on the sign?

1. The posted school-zone speed limit applies during those indicated hours
2. A statewide 20 mph limit applies at every school
3. The ordinary road speed limit applies until children enter the roadway
4. Drivers may ignore the sign when its flashing lights are off

2. What may a 14 or 15 year old operate with an Alabama motor driven cycle license?

1. Any motorcycle
2. A car with a supervising adult
3. A moped only on private roads
4. A motor driven cycle weighing no more than 200 pounds and not exceeding 150cc

3. When an emergency vehicle approaches with flashing red or blue lights and a siren, what must a driver do?

1. Pull to the side of the roadway and stop
2. Follow the emergency vehicle closely through traffic
3. Stop in the center of the intersection immediately
4. Continue driving until reaching the next service station

4. Even with a steady green arrow, to whom must a driver yield while entering the intersection?

1. Other traffic lawfully using the intersection
2. Only vehicles approaching from behind
3. No one, because a green arrow gives absolute priority
4. Only vehicles stopped at the opposite curb

5. On a two-lane Alabama road posted at 20 mph or less, what speed must a driver use when unable to change lanes around a stopped emergency vehicle?

1. 10 mph
2. 5 mph below the posted limit
3. The posted speed limit plus 10 mph
4. A complete stop in every case

6. Except when backing into a parking place, how does the Alabama manual characterize backing on a public street or road?

1. It is never advisable
2. It is preferred whenever a turn is inconvenient
3. It is required before entering any driveway
4. It is allowed only during daylight

7. What subjects are included on Alabama’s driver license knowledge test?

1. Only road signs
2. Traffic laws, road signs, and rules of safe driving
3. Vehicle repair procedures and engine design
4. Only the applicant’s personal driving history

8. What does Alabama say about speeds above a statutory limit?

1. They are prima facie evidence that the speeds are unlawful
2. They are lawful whenever the driver is on an interstate
3. They are allowed if the driver signals before accelerating
4. They are required on roads with posted minimums

9. How long is an Alabama 15-year-old learner license valid, and how many times may it be renewed?

1. Four years, with one renewal permitted
2. Two years, with unlimited renewals
3. Six months, with no renewal permitted
4. Until age 18, with two renewals permitted

10. For a second DUI conviction within 10 years in Alabama, what license consequence is required?

1. A one-year revocation
2. A 30-day warning with no license action
3. A six-month suspension only
4. A five-year revocation

11. Until what age does Alabama's child restraint schedule require a booster seat?

1. Until the child is 6 years of age
2. Until the child is 4 years of age
3. Until the child is 8 years of age
4. Until the child is 15 years of age

12. What must you do at this sign?

1. Slow down; proceed if clear
2. Come to a COMPLETE stop at the line, yield, then go
3. Stop only if other cars are present
4. Turn around before reaching the intersection

13. What does a ONE WAY sign require a driver to do?

1. Travel only in the direction shown by the arrow
2. Turn around at the next intersection
3. Use the lane only when passing another vehicle
4. Yield to traffic approaching from both directions

14. What does the SPEED LIMIT number on a regulatory sign represent?

1. The posted speed under normal conditions
2. A suggested speed that may be exceeded whenever traffic is light
3. The minimum speed required on every road
4. The speed allowed only while passing

15. What response is required when a school crossing sign is visible?

1. Slow down and watch for children crossing
2. Maintain the posted speed without scanning for pedestrians
3. Stop in the crosswalk to block children from entering
4. Sound the horn continuously until the sign is passed

16. What traffic pattern is indicated by a MERGE sign?

1. The driver will join other traffic traveling in the same direction
2. Opposing traffic will begin using the driver's lane
3. The roadway ends and every vehicle must turn around
4. A divided highway is changing into a railroad crossing

17. On snow or ice, how does stopping distance compare with stopping on dry pavement?

1. It can take three to twelve times as much distance
2. It is always exactly twice as long
3. It is shorter because tires grip the surface better
4. It is unchanged if the headlights are on

18. What shape are warning signs usually, according to the Alabama manual?

1. Diamond shaped
2. Circular shaped
3. Rectangular shaped
4. Octagonal shaped

19. At an Alabama four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Who goes first?

1. The vehicle on the right
2. The vehicle on the left
3. The vehicle traveling faster
4. The vehicle making a left turn

20. At a railroad crossing, what should you do when the red lights begin flashing?

1. Stop and wait until crossing is safe
2. Drive around the gates before they lower
3. Continue if you cannot yet see a train
4. Stop only when another vehicle stops first

21. If you miss your exit in an Alabama roundabout, what should you do?

1. Drive around again to reach the exit
2. Stop in the circle and reverse to the exit
3. Turn left across the center island
4. Leave through the nearest entry point

22. What is the statutory speed limit in an Alabama urban district unless another zone is posted?

1. 30 miles per hour
2. 35 miles per hour
3. 45 miles per hour
4. 55 miles per hour

23. When may you cross the centerline to pass on an Alabama curve or hill?

1. Only when a clear passing distance of at least 500 feet is visible
2. Whenever the vehicle ahead is below the speed limit
3. When the road has a broken line somewhere behind you
4. Whenever you sound the horn before moving left

24. After receiving notice of an Alabama license suspension, what hearing may the driver request?

1. A pre-suspension or administrative hearing in the county of residence
2. A criminal jury trial in any state county
3. A vehicle inspection hearing at the nearest repair shop
4. A permit renewal hearing only after the suspension ends

25. What should an Alabama driver do before leaving a parallel parking space?

1. Pull out immediately if the front mirror is clear
2. Look over the shoulder and in the mirrors, then wait for a clear way
3. Sound the horn and enter the far lane
4. Back into traffic without signaling

26. After moving within Alabama, how long does a driver have to notify the Driver License Division of the new address?

1. 30 days
2. 10 days
3. 90 days
4. One year

27. What extra reinstatement fee does Alabama charge after a drug related conviction?

1. An additional $500
2. An additional $25
3. No extra fee
4. An additional $1,000

28. What should an Alabama driver do when changing lanes?

1. Rely only on the inside mirror
2. Check clearance and the blind spot before moving
3. Signal after entering the new lane
4. Move first if the other lane looks faster

29. What share of fatal accidents involve drinking drivers, according to studies cited in the Alabama manual?

1. About 5 percent
2. About 95 percent
3. Less than 1 percent
4. As high as 50 percent

30. When a stopped school bus displays flashing red lights and its stop signal, how far away must you stop?

1. At least 10 feet from the bus
2. At least 15 feet from the bus
3. At least 20 feet from the bus
4. At least 50 feet from the bus

31. What does Alabama’s child restraint law require for children through age 15?

1. They must be restrained while riding in Alabama motor vehicles
2. They may ride unrestrained in the back seat
3. They need a restraint only on interstate highways
4. They are exempt when traveling with a parent

32. What does an Alabama yield sign require when pedestrians or vehicles are crossing?

1. Maintain speed because the sign only gives advice
2. Slow down and yield, stopping if necessary
3. Stop for exactly five seconds in every case
4. Yield only to vehicles on the intersecting road

33. What action does the triangular YIELD sign call for?

1. Slow down and give the right of way as needed
2. Stop at the sign even when the road is empty
3. Accelerate to enter before cross traffic arrives
4. Ignore pedestrians because the sign applies only to cars

34. How far from a vehicle you are following must you dim your high beams?

1. Within 100 feet
2. Within 200 feet
3. Within 300 feet
4. Within 500 feet

35. How far does a freight train at 55 mph need to stop, according to the Alabama manual?

1. A mile or more, the length of 18 football fields
2. About 500 feet
3. About one football field
4. About a quarter mile

36. What does an Alabama YIELD sign require a driver to do?

1. Speed up before entering the intersection
2. Slow down and yield to pedestrians and vehicles on the intersecting road
3. Stop for exactly three seconds in every situation
4. Proceed first whenever the driver arrived before another vehicle

37. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the centerline indicate?

1. Passing is required before the next intersection
2. Passing is permitted only at night
3. You may not pass
4. Only trucks may cross the line

38. What is the main function of a regulatory traffic sign?

1. It regulates the movement of traffic
2. It identifies only recreational destinations
3. It announces weather conditions
4. It marks the beginning of every passing lane

39. What minimum light transmission must Alabama passenger car window tint allow?

1. At least 5 percent
2. At least 70 percent
3. At least 90 percent
4. At least 32 percent

40. What is the manual's first responsibility when a driver uses a cellular phone?

1. Driving
2. Finding the fastest route
3. Keeping the phone conversation going
4. Reading every incoming message