Alabama Permit Test

A skipped yellow center line dividing a two-lane road means:

passing is permitted

When following a motorcyclist, you should

follow at a distance given any other vehicle

If you see a pedestrian starting to cross the street in a marked crosswalk not controlled by traffic signals you must:

yield the right of way to pedestrians using the crosswalk

To pull out of a skid, a driver should

Turn the steering wheel in the direction that the rear of the car is skidding

This sign means:

winding road

This sign means:

Divided highway ends

This sign means:

slippery when wet

a green arrow pointing right used with a red signal light means:

those turning right can proceed in the direction of the arrow

Your driver's license may be suspended if:

you are convicted of racing on the highways

The distance required to stop your car is important in determining

a safe driving speed

This sign means:

There is a stop sign ahead

the regulatory sign to indicate speed limit is

rectangular in shape

Glare from oncoming headlights can be reduced by:

Directing your vision to the right edge of the pavement

in hydroplaning

the tire rides up on a film of water

this diagram shows the driver of the car signaling to make a:

left turn

A person carrying a white cane tipped with red usually means:

the person is blind

For maximum effectiveness, a seat belt should:

Be drawn snugly across the hip bones

This sign means:

to stop

if you are driving in a wide lane and a motorcyclist is riding far to one side, you should:

never move into the same lane alongside the motorcyclist

This sign means:

Another road crosses the highway ahead

During wet weather, the braking ability of a bicycle is

greatly reduced

what does a solid yellow line in your lane next to the center line mean?

do not cross the center line to pass

a flashing circular red light means:

the same as a stop sign

a driver involved in an accident is required to file an accident report with the Department of Public Safety when:

there is personal injury or damage to any vehicle or other property in the amount of $250 or more

If the road is narrow and you are unable to pass a cyclist, you should:

when possible, use the adjacent lane

when passing a car on a two lane highway, you should:

not return to the right lane until you see the vehicle you have just passed in your rearview mirror

This sign means:

You must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk

The formula now used in following another vehicle is:

the two second rule

When parking on an upgrade with a curb:

Turn the back edge of your front wheels to the curb

If you see a car coming toward you in your lane, you should:

pull to the right and slow down

This sign means:

You must not make a left turn at this intersection

This sign means:

Another road crosses the highway ahead

State Law requires headlights to be turned on:

One-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or when you cannot see clearly for 500 feet

If you change your name or address you must notify Driver License Division within:

30 days

This sign means:

Narrow bridge ahead

When following another vehicle at night, always:

dim your headlights if you are within 200 feet of the vehicle ahead

This sign means:

There is a traffic signal ahead

In dense fog, the driver should:

keep the headlights on low beam and reduce speed

What is the safest way to stop on ice?

Apply the brakes gently

When railroad gates are down:

Stay in place until the gates are raised

This diagram shows vehicles 1 and 2 making a proper turn. One of the following answers is correct.

Vehicle #2 is turning from a one way to a one way street.

This sign means:

Divided Highway Begins

This sign means:

you must yield the right-of-way.

This sign means:

reminder to merge

The best precaution to take when driving with limited visibility is to

reduce speed

The stated minimum distance for signaling prior to a turn is:

at least 100 feet

In transporting school children, the DEATH ZONE is:

The area around the stopped school bus

Rear end collisions are the most common type of accident. They are caused by:

following too close

If you must change lanes to pass or leave the freeway, you should FIRST:

Check traffic carefully and signal well in advance of your move

Should the headlights fail completely, the driver should first

slow down and try to keep the car on the pavement until speed is reduced

This sign means:

school crossing

When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be

turned to the right

Accident records show the greatest percentage of highway crashes are caused by

driver error

This sign means:

Side road enters highway ahead at an angle.

Alabama's basic speed rule provides:

speed be reasonable under existing conditions

This sign means:

you are reminded you are on a two way road

If a tire blows out, you should:

hold tightly to the steering wheel

Drivers hearing siren or seeing the flashing red or blue lights of an emergency vehicle must pull over to the

curb or side of the road

Failure to stop, render aid, or identify yourself in the event of an accident when personal injury is involved can result in the:

revocation of your drivers license

Good posture at the steering wheel is important because:

it results in better vision

When parking headed downhill, you should turn the front wheels

to the curb or road shoulder

If you miss your intended freeway exit, you should

proceed to the next exit

A simple precaution in avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning is

check your exhaust system regularly to prevent leaks

Implied Consent means

when a driver operates a motor vehicle upon a public highway, it is deemed he has given consent to the chemical test if suspected of driving under the influence

Alcohol is a

Depressant- it slows normal reflexes and alertness

One of the reasons that freeways are the safest of all roads is that there is an absence of

cross traffic

The diagram below indicates a car entering the freeway. Which one of the procedures should he follow?

Increase his speed in the acceleration lane to match that of other vehicles in thru lanes

A stop sign means:

come to a complete stop

If your right wheels get off the pavement on the rough shoulder of the road, you should:

Stay on the shoulder, slow your speed, and then return to the pavement

If your car plunges into deep water, but does not sink you should immediately:

escape through a window

When making a left turn at an intersection or a driveway, you must:

yield right of way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction

While under stress of strong emotions it is best

to let someone else drive

This sign means:

the side of the road is soft, don't drive off the pavement

The effect of mixing drug and alcohol is:

Greater than alcohol or drugs used alone

This sign means:

railroad warning

Alabama law states all automobiles must have

a regular foot brake and a parking brake

This sign means:

sharp turn to the right then sharp turn to the left

When a drivers hand and arm is extended downward, he signal to:

stop or slow down

This sign means:

slow moving vehicle

Of all safety equipment installed in a vehicle, which of the following has the greatest potential for saving lives

seat belts

What is your first obligation in case you are involved in an accident?

stop at once and aid all injured persons

When freeway drivers are subject to a Condition in which a driver is lulled into an inattentive, drowsy state

highway hypnosis