No sign prohibits a right turn on red. Before turning, you must:
Correct answer: Stop, check for traffic and pedestrians, and yield.
A permitted right turn on red still begins with a complete stop. Proceed only after yielding to anyone whose path you would cross.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Right turn on red; printed page 61, physical PDF page 63; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
You want to turn left across the path of an approaching car that is close enough to be a hazard. What is required?
Correct answer: Wait and yield to the approaching car.
A left-turning driver must yield to approaching traffic that is in the intersection or close enough to create an immediate hazard.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Left turns; printed page 63, physical PDF page 65; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
An ambulance using its siren and flashing lights approaches on a two-lane road. What should you do?
Correct answer: Pull as far right as practical, clear the intersection, and stop.
On a two-lane road, move to the right edge clear of an intersection and stop until the emergency vehicle passes, unless an officer directs otherwise.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Emergency vehicles; printed page 63, physical PDF page 65; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
You are following a school bus on a divided highway. It stops with red lights flashing and its stop arm extended. An adjacent lane in your direction is open. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop at least 20 feet behind the bus.
Drivers traveling in the bus's direction must stop even on a divided multilane highway. The separated-roadway exception concerns opposing traffic, not vehicles behind the bus.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Following a stopped school bus; printed page 61–62, physical PDF page 63–64; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Railroad warning signals require you to stop. How far from the nearest rail should your vehicle stop?
Correct answer: Between 15 and 50 feet.
When a stop is required at a railroad crossing, stop no nearer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Railroad stop distance; printed page 39, physical PDF page 41; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Before changing lanes, what should supplement your mirror checks and signal?
Correct answer: A direct check of the blind spot beside your vehicle.
Mirrors do not show every area beside a car. Check the blind spot directly and make the lane change only when there is room.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Blind spots; printed page 66, physical PDF page 68; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
You are considering a three-point turn near a hillcrest. Which visibility condition rules it out under Alabama's manual?
Correct answer: Approaching drivers cannot see you from 500 feet in either direction.
Do not make a three-point turn near a curve or hill when drivers cannot see you within 500 feet in either direction. Such turns are also prohibited on interstates and where local rules forbid them.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Three-point turns; printed page 23, physical PDF page 25; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
You park facing downhill beside a curb. Which way should the front wheels point?
Correct answer: Toward the curb.
Turning toward the curb helps the curb stop the vehicle if it rolls. Use the parking brake and the appropriate transmission position as well.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Downhill parking; printed page 28, physical PDF page 30; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
You miss an exit on a controlled-access highway. May you reverse along the shoulder to reach it?
Correct answer: No; continue to the next exit.
If you miss a freeway exit, use the next one. Do not stop, reverse or cut across the median to recover the missed exit.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Missed freeway exits; printed page 78, physical PDF page 80; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
A driver extends the left arm downward from the window. What does that hand signal communicate?
Correct answer: Slowing or stopping.
The downward arm signal indicates a decrease in speed or a stop. Keep enough following space to respond smoothly.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Hand signals; printed page 66, physical PDF page 68; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Rain reduces traction and visibility. How should you change your following distance?
Correct answer: Increase the time gap beyond the normal minimum.
The Alabama manual recommends increasing the following interval to four or five seconds in adverse weather or poor road conditions. Leave still more space when conditions require it.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Poor-condition following interval; printed page 36, physical PDF page 38; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
What happens when a vehicle hydroplanes?
Correct answer: Its tires ride on water and lose contact with the pavement.
Hydroplaning reduces the tire contact needed for steering and braking. Slow for wet conditions before that loss of control develops.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Hydroplaning; printed page 72, physical PDF page 74; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
In an emergency stop with functioning anti-lock brakes, how should you apply the brake pedal?
Correct answer: Press firmly and maintain pressure while steering as needed.
With functioning ABS, keep firm, continuous pressure on the brake pedal. ABS helps prevent wheel lock; pumping the pedal is not the appropriate ABS technique. Follow your vehicle's instructions.
Source: NHTSA Winter Weather Driving Tips; Safety Technologies — antilock brakes; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Traffic stops at an intersection. How should you position your car in relation to the crosswalk?
Correct answer: Keep the crosswalk clear for pedestrians.
Do not block crosswalks. People should not have to move into other traffic to get around your vehicle.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Keep crosswalks clear; printed page 65, physical PDF page 67; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Before turning left, why should you look especially carefully for an approaching motorcycle?
Correct answer: Its smaller size can make its distance and speed harder to judge.
A small motorcycle may be overlooked or appear farther away. Make a deliberate check before crossing its path.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Seeing motorcycles; printed page 25, physical PDF page 27; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
A teen with an Alabama Stage I permit wants to practice with an unrelated licensed adult, not a driving instructor. Which arrangement meets ALEA's listed supervision rule?
Correct answer: A licensed 21-year-old sitting in the front seat beside the teen.
For this unrelated-adult example, the supervisor must be at least 21, licensed, and beside the learner. ALEA separately lists parent, legal-guardian and licensed or certified driving-instructor supervision.
Source: ALEA Graduated Driver License; Stage I — front-seat supervision; current official page reviewed September 21, 2026. This page supplies current GDL requirements where the manual differs. ↗
Your Alabama license requires corrective lenses. What should you do when taking the road test?
Correct answer: Wear the required glasses or contact lenses.
The manual requires applicants restricted to corrective lenses to use them during the road test. Keep complying with the restriction when driving afterward.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Vision screening; printed page 11, physical PDF page 13; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
A 17-year-old wants an Alabama Stage III unrestricted license. How much Stage II experience does ALEA require?
Correct answer: At least six months.
At age 17, Stage III requires at least six months with Stage II. Turning 17 by itself does not remove that holding requirement.
Source: ALEA Graduated Driver License; Stage III — age 17 applicants; current official page reviewed September 21, 2026. This page supplies current GDL requirements where the manual differs. ↗
You plan to use a rental car for your Alabama road test. What rental-document condition does the manual specify?
Correct answer: Your name must appear on the rental agreement as an additional driver.
The road-test section permits a rental vehicle only when the applicant is listed as an additional driver. Vehicle safety, insurance and registration requirements still apply.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Road test rental vehicle; printed page 11, physical PDF page 13; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Which documents should you carry when operating your vehicle?
Correct answer: A valid driver's license, registration and insurance information.
The manual identifies the license, vehicle registration and insurance information as documents to carry when driving.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Traffic-stop documents; printed page 68, physical PDF page 70; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
