A left turn can be made only after stopping.

All traffic must turn right at the next intersection.

Roadwork or maintenance is present.

Alabama Car Driving Permit Test-1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:

Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution.
Speed up to cross the intersection before the light turns red.
Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.

Q.2

Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

It causes the driver to be concerned about the cost of the call.
It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.
It is an activity that draws the attention of other drivers.

Q.3

After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane.
You signal your intention for three seconds.
You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Q.4

This sign means:

School zone or crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
Railroad ahead.

Q.5

This sign means:

No left turn can be made here.
A left turn can be made only after stopping.
All traffic must turn right at the next intersection.

Q.6

Which of the following statements is correct?

Use your left foot to brake.
Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.

Q.7

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.
You must yield the right-of-way.
Honk your horn to let them know you are there.

Q.8

This sign means:

Do not enter.
Stop ahead.
Roadwork or maintenance is present.

Q.9

You should not make sudden stops in front of large trucks and buses because:

Small vehicle drivers cannot adequately see large trucks and buses in their rearview mirrors.
Large trucks and buses, due to their size and weight, require longer distances to stop than smaller passenger vehicles.
Large trucks and buses travel at a higher speeds than small vehicles.

Q.10

If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

You cannot cross the line to pass.
You may cross the line to pass and change lanes.
You may only cross the line to change lanes if you are in the left lane.

Q.11

If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

Beep your horn.
Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle.
Expect the unexpected.

Q.12

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

Q.13

Drivers using windshield wipers in rain, snow, or sleet should also:

Honk intermittently to alert other drivers to the lowered visibility.
Use their high beam headlights.
Use their low beam headlights.

Q.14

At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:

Up the instrumental panel lights.
On your parking lights.
On your headlights.

Q.15

The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

During the night.
During the day.
Under ideal conditions.

Q.16

When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.
Expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect your right-of-way.
Drive closely to the parked vehicles to allow more room for moving traffic.

Q.17

A blood alcohol concentration of 0.percent:

Won't have any effect on your driving.
Won't put other drivers at risk.
Will double your chances of having an accident.

Q.18

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.
Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection.

Q.19

If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:

Stay in the center lane.
Move to the lane on your right.
Move to the lane on your left.

Q.20

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead
Right, toward the side of the road
Left, toward the center of the road

Q.21

This sign means:

All traffic must turn left.
No left turn.
No U-turn.

Q.22

This sign is a:

Service sign.
Regulatory sign.
Warning sign.

Q.23

To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should:

Drive at a speed appropriate for ideal conditions.
Apply your brakes as soon as your car starts to skid.
Slow down.

Q.24

To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your:

Parking lights.
Low beam headlights.
Emergency flashers.

Q.25

As your speed increases, it is important to:

Turn on your headlights.
Look well ahead of your vehicle.
Change lanes frequently.

Q.26

This road sign means:

The roadway ends ahead.
Drivers must bear either right or left.
A four-way intersection is ahead.

Q.27

Interstate driving requires drivers to:

Have the ability to safely drive at increased speeds.
Be constantly alert.
Both of the above.

Q.28

When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

Only when pulling away from the curb.
When pulling next to, but not away from, the curb.
When pulling next to or away from the curb.

Q.29

If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should:

Maintain the posted speed to make it through the water.
Avoid the puddle if possible.
Shift into neutral as you drive through the water.

Q.30

The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

Know what is happening around your vehicle.
Turn off the radio.
Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car.

Q.31

At an intersection with a yield sign, you:

Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.
Must yield to vehicles only on your right.
Should slow down but never stop.

Q.32

When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of the freeway traffic.
At the legal speed limit.
More slowly than the freeway traffic.

Q.33

Give your name, address, and vehicle registration information to other drivers involved in a collision:

Only if the collision caused injury.
When property damage totals above $500.
Every time you are involved in a collision.

Q.34

Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:

Help you to be a better driver.
Make you feel better.
Impair your judgment.

Q.35

If you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and signal arm extended, you should:

Stop.
Proceed at 15 mph if no children are present.
Proceed at normal speed, but watch for children.

Q.36

Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?

They know other drivers will do the right thing.
They consider what other drivers might do and are prepared to react.
They expect no breaks and give none.

Q.37

Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

To keep your engine warm.
So others can see your vehicle.
To warn others of bad weather conditions.

Q.38

To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver:

Relax and concentrate on driving.
Drive above the posted speed limit.
Tailgate the driver in front of you.

Q.39

This road sign means:

Highway entrance ramp.
Road widens.
Right lane ends.

Q.40

The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is directly next to your traffic lane, it means:

You are not allowed to pass in this area.
You are in a passing zone and it is safe for you to pass other vehicles on the left if no oncoming traffic is present.
You are only allowed to make right turns in this area.

You are approaching an intersection at the posted speed limit when the signal turns yellow. You should:

Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

This sign means:

This sign means:

Which of the following statements is correct?

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:

This sign means:

You should not make sudden stops in front of large trucks and buses because:

If you are driving on a highway next to a single broken white line marking:

If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Drivers using windshield wipers in rain, snow, or sleet should also:

At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:

The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

A blood alcohol concentration of 0.percent:

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:

If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

This sign means:

This sign is a:

To avoid hydroplaning while driving in rainy conditions, you should:

To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your:

As your speed increases, it is important to:

This road sign means:

Interstate driving requires drivers to:

When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:

If there is a deep puddle on the road ahead, you should:

The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:

At an intersection with a yield sign, you:

When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

Give your name, address, and vehicle registration information to other drivers involved in a collision:

Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:

If you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and signal arm extended, you should:

Which of the following describes the thinking of defensive drivers?

Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:

To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver:

This road sign means:

The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken yellow line is directly next to your traffic lane, it means:

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