Alabama Car Driving Permit Test-5 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive more slowly and turn on your:

Emergency flashers.
Parking lights.
Headlights.

Q.2

Various traffic control devices in construction and maintenance work areas are the color:

Red.
Orange.
Yellow.

Q.3

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.
The railroad crossing is located in a city or town that has frequent train traffic.
You are transporting two or more young children in a passenger vehicle.

Q.4

It is necessary to use your low beams any time you are:

On a lighted street.
On a freeway.
In fog.

Q.5

To avoid traction loss on wet roads, you should:

Make abrupt turns.
Apply the brakes firmly.
Slow down.

Q.6

It is dangerous to follow a motorcycle too closely because:

They do not follow the same rules as motor vehicles.
A motorcycle can stop much faster than a standard vehicle.
They brake more slowly than motor vehicles.

Q.7

When you see this sign, you should stop and:

Check for vehicles only in the direction that you plan on going, then proceed.
Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first.
Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.

Q.8

If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:

Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane.
Pump the brakes rapidly.
Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.

Q.9

A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means:

The same thing as a yield sign.
The light is about to turn green.
The same thing as a stop sign.

Q.10

When you drive through a construction zone, you should:

Stop to watch the workers.
Decrease your following distance.
Pass the construction zone carefully and not “rubberneck."

Q.11

Adjust your rearview and side mirrors:

Before you start driving.
Whenever you need to use them.
Before you get into the car.

Q.12

If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, what should the motorist do?

Continue ahead. The motorist has the right-of-way.
Wait for the pedestrians to cross the street.
Pull to the right and go around the pedestrians.

Q.13

You should yield to a pedestrian:

Only if they are in a crosswalk.
At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.
Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.

Q.14

You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?

About halfway through the deceleration lane.
As you approach the deceleration lane.
Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

Q.15

When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

Using the inside rearview mirror.
Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.
Using your side mirror.

Q.16

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

Low beams.
High beams.
Fog lights only.

Q.17

A dashed yellow line down the center of a two-lane road indicates that:

Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass.
Lanes are moving in the same direction and drivers are not permitted to pass.

Q.18

There are oncoming vehicles to your left and a row of parked vehicles to your right. You should steer:

Closer to the oncoming vehicles than the parked vehicles.
Closer to the parked vehicles than the oncoming vehicles.
A middle course between the oncoming and parked vehicles.

Q.19

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Ease up on the gas pedal.
Brake as hard as possible.
Turn off the ignition.

Q.20

There are two traffic lanes moving in your direction. You are driving in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Stay in your lane so you don't impede the flow of traffic.
Drive onto the left shoulder to let the other vehicles pass.
Move into the right lane when it is safe.

Q.21

If you want to enter the freeway but you don't see a gap in traffic, you should:

Maintain your speed and force the other drivers to create a gap.
Slow down on the ramp to wait for a gap.
Stop at the end of the ramp to wait for a gap.

Q.22

If the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should:

Not turn your steering wheel.
Turn your steering wheel to the left to correct the skid.
Turn your steering wheel to the right to correct the skid.

Q.23

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Driving in both directions may pass.
Next to the broken line may pass.
Next to the solid line may pass.

Q.24

When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:

First come to a complete stop.
Wait until the light changes.
Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

Q.25

When parking your vehicle on any hill:

One of your rear wheels should touch the curb.
Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in "park."
Your front wheels should be parallel to the road, if there is no curb.

Q.26

Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

Security guards patrolling parking lots.
Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway.
Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.

Q.27

A diamond-shaped sign means:

Yield.
Stop.
Warning.

Q.28

A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

Increase your speed.
Adjust your mirrors.
You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

Q.29

Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle:

To better see around the sides of the vehicle.
Because other drivers tend to pull behind large vehicles before trying to pass them.
Because following too closely will get you caught in the vehicle's slipstream.

Q.30

You must obey instructions from school crossing guards:

At all times.
Only during school hours.
Unless you do not see any children present.

Q.31

This sign means:

Divided highway.
Railroad warning.
No passing zone.

Q.32

Before you enter an intersection, you should look to your:

Left, your right, then your left again.
Right.
Left.

Q.33

Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:

All students are off the bus.
The stop arm is retracted.
The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

Q.34

If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should:

Look toward the right edge of the road.
Switch your lights to high beams.
Turn your lights on and off.

Q.35

You are required to stop your vehicle:

At any intersection where a police officer orders you to stop.
Where there is a red traffic light.
Both of the above.

Q.36

When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street:

You must always yield the right-of-way.
You must tell them where to cross the street.
You only have to yield the right-of-way if you are at a corner.

Q.37

What is a potential effect of taking a prescription drug while drinking alcohol?

There will likely be no effect.
It will make you more alert.
It can make you unfit to drive.

Q.38

When stopping on snow or ice, drivers who are operating vehicles equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) should:

Pump the brakes.
Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.
Stay off the brakes and wait for the car to drift to a stop.

Q.39

When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:

Slow to a speed no faster than 10 mph.
Stop until the lights stop flashing.
Change lanes and pass cautiously.

Q.40

This sign indicates a:

Railroad crossing.
Pedestrian crossing.
No passing zone.

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