Printable AL Permit Practice Test

1. 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

2. What does a round yellow railroad warning sign tell a driver?

1. A railroad crossing is ahead, so the driver must slow and look both ways
2. A roundabout is ahead and traffic moves counter-clockwise
3. A no-passing zone begins immediately at the sign
4. A road construction crew is working around the next curve

3. What does an Alabama 16 year old need before driving without supervision?

1. A letter from the school principal
2. A second road test
3. Parental or legal guardian permission
4. Proof of 100 practice hours

4. At an intersection, which movement is prohibited by a NO TURNS sign?

1. Only a U-turn, while right and left turns remain open
2. Both right and left turns
3. Only a left turn from the inside lane
4. Only a turn made after a complete stop

5. How does Alabama describe speed limits in municipalities?

1. They are maximum speeds
2. They are advisory speeds only
3. They apply only to commercial vehicles
4. They are minimum speeds during daylight

6. Why must a driver never make a left turn to enter an Alabama roundabout?

1. A roundabout may be entered only after a police officer signals
2. Left turns are reserved for emergency vehicles
3. The center island is always open to crossing traffic
4. The maneuver would enter against the roundabout’s traffic flow

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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

11. In Alabama, how must a driver respond to a flashing red traffic signal?

1. Treat it as a stop sign and proceed only when safe
2. Treat it as a yield and continue if the lane looks open
3. Treat it as a green signal for the direction of travel
4. Stop only if a train or emergency vehicle is visible

12. When a KEEP RIGHT sign marks an island or obstruction, where should the driver travel?

1. Across the island if no vehicle is nearby
2. To the left of the sign, against the arrow
3. To the right of the sign and obstruction
4. In the opposing lane until the obstruction ends

13. After an Alabama license revocation period ends, what must the driver do to be licensed again?

1. Pay a fee only
2. Wait one more year
3. Nothing, the license restores itself
4. Apply for a new license and pass the complete examinations

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

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

15. At an Alabama YIELD sign, what is the driver required to do?

1. Enter first because the yield sign grants priority
2. Stop for three seconds even when the way is empty
3. Accelerate before vehicles on the cross street arrive
4. Slow down and yield to pedestrians and intersecting traffic

16. For a driver age 21 or older operating a noncommercial vehicle in Alabama, what is the lowest BAC covered by the general alcohol per se threshold?

1. .04 percent or more
2. .08 percent or more
3. .05 percent or more
4. .10 percent or more

17. At what blood alcohol concentration does the manual say all individuals are definitely impaired?

1. .02 percent
2. .04 percent
3. .05 percent
4. .08 percent

18. A 16 year old Alabama learner license holder passes the road test. What happens with the learner license?

1. It is surrendered, and a regular license without the Y restriction is issued at no cost
2. It is kept as a backup ID
3. It is extended for one more year
4. It is mailed back after six months

19. What fee does the Alabama manual list for each knowledge test?

1. $5.00, with no checks accepted
2. $10.00, payable only by check
3. $15.00, waived for learner applicants
4. No fee is listed for a knowledge test

20. What color family and purpose apply to this traffic-signal warning sign?

1. It is a white and black regulatory sign imposing a speed limit
2. It is a black and yellow warning of a hazardous condition ahead
3. It is a green and white guide sign for a destination
4. It is an orange and black construction sign only

21. When may an Alabama driver cross a double solid white line?

1. Whenever traffic is slow
2. Only to pass a motorcycle
3. Whenever a turn signal is active
4. It is prohibited

22. In Alabama, at what blood alcohol content is it unlawful for a school bus or daycare driver to drive?

1. .08% or more
2. .02% or more
3. .04% or more
4. .10% or more

23. Under Alabama's basic speed law, what must a driver consider when deciding whether a speed is reasonable?

1. Whether the driver has traveled the road before
2. Only the posted speed limit and the vehicle's age
3. The number of passengers, regardless of road conditions
4. Road, weather, vehicle, and personal physical conditions

24. What does a NO TURN ON RED sign change at a signalized intersection?

1. It prohibits a right or left turn on red at that intersection
2. It permits a turn without stopping if the road is clear
3. It requires every vehicle to remain stopped after green appears
4. It applies only to U-turns made from a red arrow

25. What is the minimum driving age stated for Alabama?

1. Fourteen years of age
2. Fifteen years of age
3. Sixteen years of age
4. Eighteen years of age

26. What testing consent does a person give by operating a motor vehicle on Alabama public highways?

1. No consent unless the driver volunteers it after arrest
2. Consent only to a breath test after signing a separate form
3. Consent only when a crash causes property damage
4. Consent to a chemical blood, breath, or urine test for blood alcohol content

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

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

28. What mandatory penalties follow a second Alabama DUI conviction within 10 years?

1. A 90 day suspension only
2. At least 5 days in jail or 30 days of community service, a one year revocation, and a fine of $1,100 to $5,100
3. A $600 fine
4. Lifetime revocation

29. How long is an Alabama learner license valid?

1. Until the holder turns 18
2. Six months
3. Four years
4. One year

30. At night, what should a driver watch carefully for?

1. Nothing if the road is dry
2. Only vehicles traveling in the same lane
3. Only signs with flashing lights
4. Highway signs, pedestrians, bicycles, slow-moving vehicles, and animals on the road

31. Why are motorcycles hard to identify in traffic, according to the Alabama manual?

1. They are always painted dark colors
2. They ride only on the shoulder
3. They travel faster than cars
4. They are only about two feet wide compared with the five to six foot width of a car

32. Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection from different roads at about the same time. Which driver yields?

1. The larger vehicle automatically proceeds first
2. The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left
3. The driver traveling faster yields
4. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

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. What does Alabama establish through the uniform point system described in the manual?

1. A system that automatically cancels every driver's license after one violation
2. A system for suspending driver licenses based on listed grounds
3. A system that applies only to commercial vehicle operators
4. A system for setting county property tax rates

35. What does a steady red X over a lane mean?

1. The lane has a recommended minimum speed
2. Use the lane only to pass stopped traffic
3. Do not drive in that lane
4. Drive there if the vehicle behind is close

36. What is the driver expected to do near a pedestrian crossing warning sign?

1. Use caution, slow down, and watch both sides for pedestrians
2. Assume pedestrians will wait because the crossing is not at an intersection
3. Drive faster to clear the crossing before anyone reaches it
4. Stop in the travel lane whenever the sign is present, even with no pedestrian

37. 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

38. When may a driver turn right after stopping at a red light?

1. Whenever the driver signals, even if pedestrians are crossing
2. Only when a police officer waves the driver through
3. Only after waiting for the next complete signal cycle
4. When in the proper lane, after stopping, and the way is clear

39. What happens when a driver under arrest for DUI refuses a directed chemical breath test in Alabama?

1. The license is renewed automatically
2. The vehicle registration is canceled
3. The driver receives only a parking citation
4. The driver license is suspended

40. On an Alabama two-lane road, when may a driver pass traffic on the left?

1. Whenever the driver signals first
2. Only when the vehicle ahead is stopped
3. When the pass can be completed safely without exceeding the speed limit
4. Whenever the centerline is white