Question 1 of 30 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
What does eating a large meal before drinking do?
A A. It stops alcohol from affecting youB B. It lets you drive safely after drinkingC C. It slows how fast alcohol is absorbedD D. It removes alcohol from your blood
Question 2 of 30 Right of way
At a corner with no painted lines, is there a crosswalk?
A A. Yes, there is usually an unmarked crosswalkB B. No, a crosswalk must always be paintedC C. Only if there is a traffic light thereD D. Only near a school or a park
Question 3 of 30 Safe driving and hazards (Alabama)
Under Alabama's move-over law, what should you do first on a road of four or more lanes when you see a stopped emergency vehicle with lights flashing?
A A. Leave the lane closest to itB B. Stop in your lane until it leavesC C. Speed up to get past it fastD D. Turn on your high beams
Question 4 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes (Alabama)
On an Alabama hill or curve, you may not cross the center line to pass unless you can see clearly ahead for at least how far?
A A. 250 feetB B. 400 feetC C. 500 feetD D. 800 feet
Question 5 of 30 Right of way
You are in the middle of an intersection when an ambulance with a siren comes up behind you. What should you do?
A A. Stop right away in the intersectionB B. Back up out of the intersectionC C. Clear the intersection, then pull overD D. Turn left in front of it to get away
Question 6 of 30 Right of way
You are turning right on red. Who must you yield to?
A A. No one, once you have come to a stopB B. People crossing and cross traffic on greenC C. Only cars coming from your rightD D. Only buses and trucks on the cross street
Question 7 of 30 Emergencies and equipment
When should you adjust your seat and mirrors?
A A. While driving on the highwayB B. Before you start to driveC C. Only when you buy the carD D. While waiting at a red light
Question 8 of 30 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In most states, what must you be able to show if police ask after a crash or stop?
A A. Your birth certificateB B. Proof of insuranceC C. Your car's repair recordsD D. A receipt for your last fuel stop
Question 9 of 30 Safe driving and hazards (Alabama)
According to the Alabama manual, how much more distance can it take to stop on snow or ice than on dry pavement?
A A. About the same distanceB B. One and a half times as muchC C. Twenty to thirty times as muchD D. Three to twelve times as much
Question 10 of 30 Sharing the road (Alabama)
According to the Alabama manual, may people on bicycles ride two side by side?
A A. Yes, at all timesB B. No, never on public roadsC C. Only in a marked bike laneD D. Only during daylight hours
Question 11 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes
May you drive on the shoulder to pass a car turning left?
A A. No, unless signs or markings allow itB B. Yes, whenever there is room on itC C. Yes, as long as you honk firstD D. Yes, if traffic behind you is light
Question 12 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes
How should you signal when leaving a roundabout?
A A. Signal left the whole way roundB B. Signal right before your exitC C. Do not signal in a roundaboutD D. Use your hazards
Question 13 of 30 Road signs
Green signs on a highway show:
A A. Rules that you must obeyB B. Hazards such as sharp curvesC C. Work zones, detours and lane closuresD D. Directions, exits and distances
Question 14 of 30 Speed and following distance
Why does the risk of hydroplaning go up as you drive faster?
A A. Your brakes get too hot to work wellB B. Your engine starts to use more fuelC C. Your headlights get dimmer at speedD D. Your tires cannot push water away fast enough
Question 15 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes
You need to turn at the next intersection. When should you get into the correct lane?
A A. In the middle of the intersectionB B. Right at the stop lineC C. Well before the intersectionD D. After you turn
Question 16 of 30 Emergencies and equipment
Your hood flies up while you are driving. What should you do?
A A. Brake hard right there in the laneB B. Look through the gap and pull overC C. Stop and get out to close it in the laneD D. Keep driving until you get home
Question 17 of 30 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
Why do new drivers have limits on their license in most states?
A A. To raise money for the stateB B. Because new cars are fasterC C. To keep the roads less busy at peak timesD D. To build skill while risk is high
Question 18 of 30 Right of way
Why must drivers always yield to trains at a crossing?
A A. Trains are always on a set scheduleB B. Trains cannot stop quickly or steer awayC C. Trains have stop signs at crossings tooD D. Train crossings are private land
Question 19 of 30 Speed and following distance
If you double your speed, about how much farther do you travel once you brake?
A A. About four times as farB B. About the same distanceC C. About twice as farD D. About half as far
Question 20 of 30 Road signs
What does this sign warn you about?
A A. People may be crossing the road aheadB B. A school bus stop is just ahead on the rightC C. Cars are not allowed in a park aheadD D. The sidewalk ahead is closed
Question 21 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes
You miss your exit on the highway. What should you do?
A A. Back up on the shoulderB B. Stop and wait for a gapC C. Go on to the next exitD D. Make a U-turn across the median
Question 22 of 30 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
How does alcohol affect your driving?
A A. It slows your reactions and blurs visionB B. It makes you more alert and carefulC C. It improves your vision at nightD D. It has no effect in small amounts
Question 23 of 30 Speed and following distance
What can make your reaction time longer?
A A. Wearing a seat belt that is too tightB B. Being tired or distractedC C. Driving in bright daylightD D. Using your mirrors often
Question 24 of 30 Road signs
What does this sign warn of?
A A. A sharp right turn that needs a low speedB B. A gentle bend to the right that needs no slowingC C. A lane that is for right turns onlyD D. A detour that goes off to the right
Question 25 of 30 Road signs (Alabama)
Alabama puts mileposts along its main highways. Where does mile zero usually start?
A A. At the north and east state linesB B. At the south and west state linesC C. At the state capitol in MontgomeryD D. At the nearest county seat
Question 26 of 30 Road signs
Blue signs along a highway point out:
A A. Services such as gas, food and lodgingB B. Hazards such as curves and hillsC C. Places where you must stop and wait for a checkD D. Routes that only trucks may use
Question 27 of 30 Signals and pavement markings (Alabama)
After a full stop at a red light, when may an Alabama driver turn left?
A A. From a two-way street onto a one-way streetB B. From a one-way street onto a one-way street going leftC C. Whenever no cars are coming the other wayD D. Only late at night when traffic is light
Question 28 of 30 Road signs
Brown signs point out:
A A. Work zones, detours and road closuresB B. School zones and school bus stopsC C. Parks, recreation and places of interestD D. Rules about speed and parking limits
Question 29 of 30 Turning, passing and lanes (Alabama)
According to the Alabama manual, how can you let the driver ahead know you plan to pass at night?
A A. With a quick flick of your headlightsB B. By flashing your hazard lightsC C. By riding close to their bumperD D. By turning on your dome light
Question 30 of 30 Licensing and insurance (Alabama)
A new Alabama resident has a valid license from their old state. How long may they drive on it?
A A. 7 daysB B. 14 daysC C. 30 daysD D. 45 days
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