Alabama printable driving practice

Practice questions

1. 1. Your signal turns green while a pedestrian is still crossing in front of you. What should you do?

   1. A.Yield until the pedestrian is clear.
   2. B.Move forward because the light changed.
   3. C.Sound your horn and turn around the pedestrian.
   4. D.Expect the pedestrian to return to the curb.

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2. 2. Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time. One is on your right. Who yields?

   1. A.The vehicle on your right yields to you.
   2. B.You yield to the vehicle on your right.
   3. C.The smaller vehicle goes first.
   4. D.The driver traveling farther has priority.

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3. 3. Before entering a roundabout, you should:

   1. A.Expect circulating drivers to stop for you.
   2. B.Enter beside another vehicle without checking.
   3. C.Yield to vehicles already circulating.
   4. D.Drive clockwise to reach a nearby exit.

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4. 4. A school bus has stopped with red lights flashing and its stop arm extended on an undivided four-lane Alabama road. You are approaching in the opposite direction. What must you do?

   1. A.Continue because there are two lanes each way.
   2. B.Continue if you cannot see children crossing.
   3. C.Stop only if you are in the lane nearest the bus.
   4. D.Stop at least 20 feet from the bus.

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5. 5. You have stopped for a school bus. What signal changes must occur before you proceed, once the way is safe?

   1. A.The stop arm retracts and the red lights stop flashing.
   2. B.The amber lights on another bus flash.
   3. C.One child reaches the sidewalk.
   4. D.Traffic behind you begins sounding horns.

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6. 6. How far before a turn does the Alabama manual tell you to begin signaling?

   1. A.Only during the last 10 feet.
   2. B.At least 100 feet before the turn.
   3. C.Only after you begin steering.
   4. D.At least 1,000 feet before every turn.

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7. 7. What is a shared center left-turn lane intended for?

   1. A.Passing a slow vehicle.
   2. B.Continuous travel when the regular lane is busy.
   3. C.Preparing for or making a left turn.
   4. D.Parking while waiting for a passenger.

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8. 8. How close may you park to a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection in Alabama?

   1. A.As close as 3 feet.
   2. B.Within 5 feet if your hazard lights are on.
   3. C.On the crosswalk if you stay in the car.
   4. D.No closer than 20 feet.

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9. 9. When should you adjust the driver's seat and mirrors?

   1. A.Before you start driving.
   2. B.While entering the first busy intersection.
   3. C.After reaching normal traffic speed.
   4. D.Only after another driver warns you.

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10. 10. A car is passing you. What is the appropriate response?

    1. A.Accelerate until it falls back behind you.
    2. B.Keep a steady course and do not speed up.
    3. C.Move toward the centerline to discourage it.
    4. D.Brake suddenly without a traffic reason.

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11. 11. Under good conditions, which following-time guideline does the Alabama manual describe?

    1. A.A half-second interval.
    2. B.A fixed one-car-length gap at any speed.
    3. C.A two-second interval.
    4. D.A one-second interval above 50 mph.

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12. 12. What is the safest time to reduce speed for a sharp curve?

    1. A.At the sharpest point using hard braking.
    2. B.Only after you feel the tires sliding.
    3. C.After leaving the curve.
    4. D.Before entering the curve.

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13. 13. After you recognize a hazard, your car travels while you move your foot toward the brake. Does that travel count toward the stopping distance?

    1. A.Yes; reaction time adds distance before braking begins.
    2. B.No; the car stops traveling until the pedal is pressed.
    3. C.No; only skid marks count as stopping distance.
    4. D.Only when the vehicle has a manual transmission.

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14. 14. A tire suddenly blows out while you are moving. What should you do first?

    1. A.Stamp on the brake immediately.
    2. B.Hold the steering wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator.
    3. C.Turn sharply toward the nearest driveway.
    4. D.Accelerate to stabilize the damaged tire.

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15. 15. A motorcycle is using a lane ahead. May you treat the unused part of that lane as your own passing space?

    1. A.Yes, if your car fits beside it.
    2. B.Yes, whenever the rider stays to one side.
    3. C.No; allow the motorcycle the full lane.
    4. D.Only while approaching a stop sign.

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16. 16. What is the minimum age for an Alabama Stage I learner license?

    1. A.14.
    2. B.16.
    3. C.18.
    4. D.15.

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17. 17. Does an Alabama applicant age 18 need to spend six months in Stage II before applying for Stage III?

    1. A.No; an adult may apply directly, while still meeting the testing requirements.
    2. B.Yes; every applicant must spend six months in Stage II.
    3. C.Yes; the holding period is longer for adults.
    4. D.No; adults receive a license without a road test.

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18. 18. May an Alabama Stage II license holder use a handheld communication device while driving?

    1. A.Yes; if the conversation lasts less than a minute.
    2. B.No; Stage II prohibits handheld communication-device use while driving.
    3. C.Yes; if the passenger started the call.
    4. D.Only while driving below 25 mph.

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19. 19. Which material should you use to prepare for the Alabama car knowledge test?

    1. A.Only the vehicle maintenance warranty.
    2. B.Only questions written for another state's motorcycle exam.
    3. C.The official Alabama Driver Manual's laws, road signs and safe-driving guidance.
    4. D.Only directions to the testing office.

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20. 20. At the beginning of the road test, what should you do about your seat belt?

    1. A.Use it only after the examiner asks.
    2. B.Leave it unfastened during parking maneuvers.
    3. C.Wear it only on the freeway portion.
    4. D.Fasten it before driving.

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