You are approaching the beginning of a divided highway.

You are approaching the end of a divided highway.

The road will be slippery ahead.

Pedestrians walking along the road ahead.

Pedestrians must not cross here.

Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.

Alabama Car Driving Permit Test-10 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

If you become drowsy while driving, you should:

Try to fight it.
Take a break.
Take some caffeine pills.

Q.2

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

If the vehicle ahead is turning left.
If there are two or more lanes traveling in your direction.
Under no circumstances.

Q.3

A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

Stop.
Continue moving and clear the intersection safely.
Increase your speed so as not to cause an accident.

Q.4

You should allow an extra cushion of space:

When following a station wagon.
When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.
When following a small passenger car.

Q.5

Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

Check your blind spots and mirrors.
Signal your intention before changing lanes.
All of the above.

Q.6

Sudden wind gusts on highways:

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.
Only cause visibility problems.
Can cause problems for all vehicles.

Q.7

If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:

Continue on the freeway and find an alternate route to your destination.
Proceed to the next exit, leave the freeway, and return to your proper exit.
Back up on the road or shoulder.

Q.8

This sign means:

You are approaching the end of a divided highway.
You are approaching the beginning of a divided highway.
The road will be slippery ahead.

Q.9

When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:

Stop until the other driver passes.
Look below their headlights.
Glance toward the right edge of your lane.

Q.10

Double solid yellow lane markings mean that:

Neither lane may pass.
Both lanes may pass.
The lane to the right may pass.

Q.11

While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline:

You must stay within your lane.
You may cross the centerline to change lanes.
You may change lanes only from the left lane.

Q.12

To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

Any lane (as long as it is safe).
The lane closest to the left curb.
The lane in the center of the road.

Q.13

It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

Turn on your emergency flashers.
Turn your lights to their high beam setting.
Turn your lights to their low beam setting.

Q.14

If pedestrians are illegally crossing in the middle of the street instead of in a crosswalk, you:

Must stop for them.
Do not have to stop for them.
Should honk your horn at them.

Q.15

Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?

Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances.
Getting adequate rest and staying alert.
Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.

Q.16

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
Leave the front wheels straight.

Q.17

When taking any medicine, you should:

Consult your doctor about the effects before driving.
Have someone follow you home.
Keep your window open and drive more slowly.

Q.18

Where is it safe to pass another vehicle?

Within an intersection where there are no oncoming vehicles
Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing
Within a curve where there are no oncoming vehicles

Q.19

Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

Alertness and concentration.
Reaction time and coordination.
All of the above.

Q.20

What is the purpose of rumble strips?

They alert drivers to potential tire problems.
They test a vehicle's shock absorbers.
Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.

Q.21

Stopping distances and the severity of collisions:

Decrease as a vehicle's speed increases.
Are not affected by a vehicle's speed.
Increase as a vehicle's speed increases.

Q.22

This sign indicates that:

There is a steep hill ahead.
No trucks are allowed on the upcoming hill.
A logging road is ahead.

Q.23

This sign is used to warn drivers that:

The right lane is ending and traffic should merge left.
The road curves ahead.
There are upcoming intersections.

Q.24

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

Near the right-hand side of the road.
Near the centerline.
On the left of the centerline.

Q.25

If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:

Slow down and look both ways.
Maintain your speed and look both ways.
Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.

Q.26

You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:

Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic.
Merge across two lanes at once.
Always stop before entering the highway.

Q.27

When involved in a collision, you should:

Avoid moving the injured unless absolutely necessary.
Move the injured to their desired location.
Insist the injured are fine without immediate medical attention.

Q.28

This sign means:

Do not drink and drive.
Slippery when wet.
Road curves ahead.

Q.29

Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

In a marked crosswalk.
In any crosswalk or intersection.
Crossing any street.

Q.30

Having a driver license is a:

Right, not a privilege.
Privilege, not a right.
Requirement.

Q.31

Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the surface of the road. To prevent hydroplaning in rainy weather, you should:

Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed.
Decrease your speed.
Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

Q.32

When used on roadways, bicycles are considered:

Hazards.
Vehicles.
Dangerous.

Q.33

This sign means:

Pedestrians walking along the road ahead.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Pedestrians must not cross here.

Q.34

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.
Five to 10 mph slower than the speed of traffic on the freeway.
The posted speed limit for freeway traffic.

Q.35

This sign means:

Do not enter.
Yield the right-of-way.
Reserved parking for persons with disabilities.

Q.36

If a child is about to run into the street, you should:

Start to prepare to slow down.
Flash your headlights.
Sound a sharp blast of your horn.

Q.37

This sign means:

Curves ahead.
Divided highway starts.
Divided highway ends.

Q.38

You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way.
Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.
Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

Q.39

As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:

Stop before crossing the intersection.
Slow down and proceed with caution.
Wait for a green light before proceeding.

Q.40

Reaction time is slower after:

Drinking alcohol.
Sleeping.
Working hard.

If you become drowsy while driving, you should:

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

A steady yellow traffic signal light is a warning that the light is about to change to red. If you are already within the intersection when a green light changes to yellow, you should:

You should allow an extra cushion of space:

Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:

Sudden wind gusts on highways:

If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:

This sign means:

When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:

Double solid yellow lane markings mean that:

While driving on a roadway with a single broken white centerline:

To turn left from a multilane one-way street onto a one-way street, you should start your turn from:

It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

If pedestrians are illegally crossing in the middle of the street instead of in a crosswalk, you:

Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

When taking any medicine, you should:

Where is it safe to pass another vehicle?

Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?

What is the purpose of rumble strips?

Stopping distances and the severity of collisions:

This sign indicates that:

This sign is used to warn drivers that:

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:

You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:

When involved in a collision, you should:

This sign means:

Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

Having a driver license is a:

Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the surface of the road. To prevent hydroplaning in rainy weather, you should:

When used on roadways, bicycles are considered:

This sign means:

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

This sign means:

If a child is about to run into the street, you should:

This sign means:

You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:

Reaction time is slower after:

0 h : 0 m : 1 s

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