A green arrow permits your turn, but another vehicle is still lawfully clearing the intersection. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield before following the arrow.
The green arrow permits movement in its direction. You still yield to traffic and pedestrians lawfully in the intersection.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Green arrow; printed page 55, physical PDF page 57; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
You are leaving a private driveway to enter a public road. Which traffic must you yield to?
Correct answer: Vehicles approaching on the public road.
Entering from a private road or driveway does not give you priority over traffic approaching on the road you are joining.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Private driveway; printed page 63, physical PDF page 65; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
A school bus stops on a two-lane Alabama road with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. Approaching from the opposite direction, you must stop at least:
Correct answer: 20 feet from the bus.
The Alabama manual requires drivers approaching a stopped school bus from either direction to stop at least 20 feet away when its red lights and stop arm are displayed.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; School bus stopping distance; printed page 62, physical PDF page 64; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
A school bus ahead begins flashing amber warning lights. What should you expect?
Correct answer: The bus is preparing to stop; prepare to stop too.
Amber school-bus lights warn that the bus is approaching a stop. Be ready for children and for the red-light and stop-arm stopping requirement.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; School bus amber warning; printed page 62, physical PDF page 64; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
A construction flagger directs your lane to stop. The pavement ahead looks clear. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop as directed by the flagger.
Obey a properly identified flagger's traffic directions. An apparently empty stretch of pavement does not mean the work zone is safe to enter.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Flagger directions; printed page 61, physical PDF page 63; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Where should you normally make the major speed reduction for a freeway exit?
Correct answer: In the deceleration lane after leaving the through lane.
Move into the exit lane in good time, then slow for the ramp. Abruptly slowing in the through lane creates a conflict with following traffic.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Freeway exits; printed page 78, physical PDF page 80; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
You plan to park and visit a shop. What is the minimum clearance from a fire hydrant?
Correct answer: 15 feet.
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Keeping that space clear allows firefighters to reach the water supply.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Fire hydrants; printed page 29, physical PDF page 31; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
When parking uphill on a road without a curb, which way should the front wheels point?
Correct answer: Toward the roadside, away from traffic.
Without a curb, aim a possible roll toward the roadside rather than into traffic. The wheel position does not replace the parking brake.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Parking without a curb; printed page 28, physical PDF page 30; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
After passing another car, what helps you judge when there is enough clearance to return?
Correct answer: See the whole front of that car in your rearview mirror.
Seeing the passed vehicle's full front in your rearview mirror helps avoid cutting back too closely. Signal and confirm the lane is clear.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Passing clearance; printed page 64, physical PDF page 66; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
What is the raised truck apron beside a roundabout's central island intended for?
Correct answer: Extra turning space for large trucks, not a shortcut for cars.
The apron accommodates the rear wheels of large vehicles as they turn. Ordinary cars should remain in the travel lane.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Roundabout truck aprons; printed page 58, physical PDF page 60; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
The car ahead passes a roadside post. You reach the post before finishing a two-second count in good conditions. What does this indicate?
Correct answer: Your following gap is shorter than the manual's basic guideline.
Use a fixed object to measure the time between vehicles. Reaching it too soon means you need more space; adverse conditions call for a longer interval.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Measuring a following interval; printed page 36, physical PDF page 38; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Which headlights should you use in fog?
Correct answer: Low beams.
Low beams reduce reflected glare in fog. High beams can bounce light back toward the driver and make the view worse.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Fog; printed page 73, physical PDF page 75; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Your right wheels slip off the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you avoid?
Correct answer: Jerking the steering wheel to return immediately.
An abrupt return can send the vehicle across the road. Slow gradually, maintain control and return when it is safe.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Pavement-edge recovery; printed page 74, physical PDF page 76; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
A cyclist is traveling beside you toward an intersection. You want to turn right across the cyclist's path. What is the safe plan?
Correct answer: Wait for the cyclist to clear before making the turn.
Do not cut across a cyclist's path. A turn signal communicates your intention but does not make that conflict safe.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Right turns near bicyclists; printed page 24, physical PDF page 26; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
An unprotected fire hose lies across the roadway at an emergency scene. When may you drive over it?
Correct answer: Only with permission from a police or fire official.
Do not drive over an unprotected fire hose without a police or fire official's permission. The hose may be supplying water needed at the emergency.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Fire hose; printed page 65, physical PDF page 67; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
A 16-year-old seeks an Alabama Stage II restricted license. How long must the Stage I license normally have been held?
Correct answer: At least six months.
For an applicant under 18, ALEA requires at least six months with Stage I before applying for Stage II. Age, permission and road-skills requirements also apply.
Source: ALEA Graduated Driver License; Stage II — permit holding period; current official page reviewed September 21, 2026. This page supplies current GDL requirements where the manual differs. ↗
An Alabama Stage II driver wants to take three friends who are not family members. No parent or guardian will be riding. Is this allowed by the passenger restriction?
Correct answer: No; only one passenger outside the listed family and guardian exceptions is allowed.
Stage II permits no more than one passenger other than parents, legal guardians or family members. Friends do not become family exceptions because everyone agrees to ride.
Source: ALEA Graduated Driver License; Stage II — passenger restriction; current official page reviewed September 21, 2026. This page supplies current GDL requirements where the manual differs. ↗
An Alabama Stage II holder finishes work at 12:30 a.m. Does travel directly home from employment fit a listed nighttime exception?
Correct answer: Yes; travel to or from employment is a listed exception.
The midnight-to-6 a.m. restriction includes travel to or from a place of employment. This does not authorize unrelated nighttime social trips or remove other driving restrictions.
Source: ALEA Graduated Driver License; Stage II — nighttime work exception; current official page reviewed September 21, 2026. This page supplies current GDL requirements where the manual differs. ↗
Which equipment does the examiner inspect before an Alabama road test begins?
Correct answer: Brake lights, left and right turn signals, and the horn.
Before testing, the examiner checks that the car is safe and has required working equipment, including brake lights, turn signals and a horn.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Road test vehicle inspection; printed page 11, physical PDF page 13; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
When backing your car, should the rearview mirrors replace looking directly behind you?
Correct answer: No; check the area and look directly along your backing path.
Before backing, check around the vehicle. Back slowly while directly observing behind you; mirrors alone cannot show every hazard.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition currently linked by ALEA; Backing; printed page 66, physical PDF page 68; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
