Alabama MVD (aka DMV) Permit Test -

Question 1 of 256

A bicyclist is not required to:

Wear a helmet
Signal all turns
Obey traffic laws
Insure the bicycle

Question 2 of 256

A blind pedestrian can be identified by his or her:

Sunglasses
Clothing
Red cane
White cane

Question 3 of 256

A eight-sided sign means:

Stop
Yield
Railroad crossing ahead
Warning

Question 4 of 256

A flashing red light at an intersection means:

Slow down, and proceed with caution
U-turn and proceed in the opposite direction
Stop fully, then proceed when it is safe to do so
None of the above

Question 5 of 256

A flashing yellow light means:

Slow down, and proceed with caution
Stop
Accelerate
You must change lane

Question 6 of 256

A green arrow showing a red light means:

Yield to vehicles and pedestrians, then proceed carefully
Stop
You have the right-of-way
None of the above

Question 7 of 256

According to the law, when do you need to wear seat belt?

Only on new vehicles
When the vehicle is equipped with seat belts
When you are sitting in the front seats
When you are the driver of the vehicle

Question 8 of 256

After drinking, you should:

Drive home yourself
Drive home with a friend
Take a cab
None of the above

Question 9 of 256

After passing a car, you should return to the right lane when:

There is no car in the right lane
There is no car ahead of you
You can see the front bumper of the other car in your mirror
You can see the back bumper of the car ahead of you

Question 10 of 256

Alabama’s safety belt law requires that ______ be restrained.

All back seat passengers
All occupants under 17 years old
The driver
All front-seat occupants

Question 11 of 256

Alcohol can:

Impair your judgement
Reduce your reaction time
Reduce your ability to recover from glare
All of the above

Question 12 of 256

Alcohol is a:

Antioxidant
Vitamin
Depressant
Stimulus

Question 13 of 256

Amber lights flashing near the top of a school bus means:

The bus is stopping to load or unload children. Slow down and be prepared to stop
The bus is driving slower than normal, be extra cautious
The bus is going for an emergency stop, be cautious
None of the above

Question 14 of 256

At an intersection, what does a red and white triangular sign means?

Slow down and prepared to stop if needed
Stop at the intersection, then proceed when it is safe to do so
Speed up and cross the intersection as fast as possible
None of the above

Question 15 of 256

Before pulling out from a parking space which is parallel to the curb, you should?

Check traffic and blind spot by looking over your shoulder
Signal
Sound your horn
1 and 2

Question 16 of 256

Bicyclists must:

Ride in the middle lane
Ride on the left side of the road
Ride on the right side of the road
b or c

Question 17 of 256

Blind spots around trucks and buses are known as:

The “no zone”
The “blind zone”
The “accident zone”
1 and 2

Question 18 of 256

Collisions can happen more often when:

All vehicles are traveling faster than speed limit
All vehicles are traveling at about the same speed
One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than all other vehicles
One lane of traffic is traveling slower than other lanes

Question 19 of 256

How can you prevent drowsiness on long trips?

Listen to music
Sing
Talk on your phone
Stop for rest periodically

Question 20 of 256

How do you avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night?

Look to the left side of the road
Close your eyes
Look to the right side of the road
Wear sunglasses

Question 21 of 256

How do you make your vehicle more visible in bad weather?

Honk
Turn on your headlights on
Turn your interior lights on
1 and 2

Question 22 of 256

How long does it take to clear three beers in your system?

1 hour
3 hours
4 hours
5 hours

Question 23 of 256

How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving?

1 drink
2 drinks
3 drinks
4 drinks

Question 24 of 256

If a school bus is stopped on the other side of a divided highway separated by a barrier, you should:

Drive as usual
Stop, and do not proceed until the bus driver instructs you to
Slow down and watch for children
None of the above

Question 25 of 256

If a sign is diamond-shaped, it is a:

Speed limit sign
Road hazard sign
Stop sign
Railroad crossing sign

Question 26 of 256

If a sign is rectangular, it is a:

Road hazard sign
School crossing sign
Speed limit sign
Stop sign

Question 27 of 256

If an intersection has a stop sign, crosswalk, but no stop line, where must you stop?

Anywhere that is safe
Before the crosswalk
Within 50 feet after the crosswalk
On the crosswalk

Question 28 of 256

If the rear end of your cars starts skidding to the left, you should:

Steer to the right
Steer to the left
Brake hard
Speed up

Question 29 of 256

If the speed limit on a freeway is 65 mph, but the traffic is traveling at 70 mph, what is the legal speed on this freeway?

Between 65 and 70 mph
65 mph or lower
70 mph or lower
70 mph or faster

Question 30 of 256

If there are no sidewalks, pedestrians should walk on the road:

Facing oncoming traffic
With slower traffic
With heavy traffic
None of the above

Question 31 of 256

If there is not enough room on the other side of a railroad crossing for your vehicle, you should:

Proceed anyways
Proceed when there is no trains in sight
Stop, and proceed when there is enough room for your vehicle on the other side
None of the above

Question 32 of 256

If two vehicles enter an intersection at the same time, one turning left, the other going straight, which party has the right-of-way?

The driver turning left
The driver going straight
The driver who is driving faster
They both have right-of-way

Question 33 of 256

If you are over 21 years old, BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of _____ or higher is illegal

0.01
0.04
0.08
0.1

Question 34 of 256

In Alabama, unless otherwise stated, what is the maximum speed limit when driving in an urban district?

30 mph
35 mph
40 mph
45 mph

Question 35 of 256

In Alabama, unless otherwise stated, what is the maximum speed limit when driving on county paved road?

65 mph
55 mph
50 mph
45 mph

Question 36 of 256

In Alabama, unless otherwise stated, what is the maximum speed limit when driving on interstate?

50 mph
55 mph
65 mph
70 mph

Question 37 of 256

In Alabama, unless otherwise stated, what is the maximum speed limit when driving on unpaved road?

50 mph
40 mph
35 mph
10 mph

Question 38 of 256

In Alabama, you have ___ days in which to inform the Driver License Division of a change of address.

30
20
10
7

Question 39 of 256

In emergency situations, you should:

Think before you take actions
Leave as soon as possible
Act according to your instincts
All of the above

Question 40 of 256

Many drivers may not see motorcyclists because:

Motorcycles are fast
Motorcycles are smaller
1 and 2
Motorcyclists do not follow traffic laws

Question 41 of 256

Minimum insurance coverage of ________ is/are required to drive in Alabama.

All of the below
$25000 bodily injury or death per person
$50000 bodily injury or death per accident
$25000 property damage

Question 42 of 256

Most Work zone crashes

Occur at night
Are minor in nature
Are rear-end collisions
Result in a worker being injured

Question 43 of 256

On a leveled street, what should you do after you finished parallel parking between two cars?

Turn your front wheels to the left
Turn your front wheels to the right
Move as far back as possible
Straighten your front wheels and leave room between the two cars

Question 44 of 256

On a road with no pedestrian crosswalk, what should you do if you see a pedestrian crossing your lane?

Honk at the pedestrian and continue driving
Stop and let him/her cross the street
Slow down and drive around him/her
Drive as you would normally would, ignore the pedestrian

Question 45 of 256

On a two-way street with no curb, when parking uphill your front wheels should be:

Turned towards the street (left)
Turned away from the street (right)
Straight
Parallel with the edge of the road

Question 46 of 256

On average, 12 ounces of beer could be cleared in your body in about:

1/2 hour
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours

Question 47 of 256

Prescription or over the counter drug can:

Reduce the effect of alcohol
Multiply the effect of alcohol
Cause drowsiness
2 and 3

Question 48 of 256

Should you always drive slower than other vehicles on the road?

Yes, it is a defensive driving technique
No, you should always drive faster than other vehicles
Yes, it is a safer driving practice
No, you can block traffic by doing so

Question 49 of 256

The hand signal “left arm out and bent downward” means:

Stop or slow down
Left turn
Right Turn
U-Turn

Question 50 of 256

The hand signal “left arm out and extended upward” means:

Stop
Left turn
Right Turn
Slow down

Question 51 of 256

The law of Alabama requires booster seat to be used until a child is ____ years of age.

4
6
8
10

Question 52 of 256

The yellow five-sided sign that is shaped like an old school house means:

School zone or school crossing
Residential area
Stop
Yield

Question 53 of 256

To pass a bicyclist, you should:

Move as far as possible to the right of your lane
Move as far as possible to the left side of your lane
Speed up while passing a bicyclist
Honk at the bicyclist to warn him or her

Question 54 of 256

Under what circumstance could you drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle?

When the road only has one lane
Under no circumstance
When the vehicle in front of you is driving too slow
When the shoulder is wide enough for you to drive on

Question 55 of 256

Under what conditions must you stop?

When you are approaching a green light
When you are approaching a yellow light
When the railroad signal warns of the approach of a train
None of the above

Question 56 of 256

What are “acceleration lanes” on expressways used for?

Drivers to reach the proper speed before merging with the expressway traffic
Drivers to stop before accelerating and merging into the expressway traffic
Drivers to stop and wait for a traffic opening
None of the above

Question 57 of 256

What are minimum speed signs designed to do?

To prevent drivers from speeding
To keep traffic flowing smoothly
To set a maximum speed
None of the above

Question 58 of 256

What are the colors used for signs telling you the distance to the next exit on a highway?

Yellow background, white letters
Blue background, white letters
Green background, white letters
Black background, white letters

Question 59 of 256

What are the colors used for warning signs indicating hazards ahead?

Yellow background, red text or symbols
Red background, yellow text or symbols
Black background, red text of symbols
Yellow background, black text or symbols

Question 60 of 256

What are the consequences of driving under influence (DUI)?

Monetary fine
Driver license revocation
Imprisonment
All of the above

Question 61 of 256

What does a “no parking” sign mean?

You may not park your vehicle there
You may not stop there
You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers only
You may not stand there

Question 62 of 256

What does a “no standing” sign mean?

You may not park your vehicle there
You may not stop there
You may stop temporarily to pickup or discharge passengers only
You may not stand there

Question 63 of 256

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection mean?

Stop, and wait for the light to turn green before proceeding
Slow down and cross the intersection cautiously
Slow down, and honk
Stop. Yield to all cross traffic before crossing the intersection

Question 64 of 256

What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?

Vehicles next to the broken line may pass
Vehicles next to the solid line may pass
Vehicles on both sides may pass
No vehicles may pass

Question 65 of 256

What does a traffic light with a red light and a green arrow mean?

You must slow down if you are proceeding forward
You may only drive forward
You must stop and wait for the red light to turn green
You may only turn in the direction of the green arrow

Question 66 of 256

What does a traffic light with flashing red signal mean?

Slow down
Stop
U-turn
Speed up

Question 67 of 256

What does a white diamond on a lane mean?

The lane is a HOV lane
The lane is for emergency vehicles only
The lane is for passing only
None of the above

Question 68 of 256

What is a chemical test used to measure:

Blood alcohol content
Fatigue level
Vision
Your driving ability

Question 69 of 256

What is it called when your tires ride on water lying on top of the road?

Hydroplaning
Hydraulics
Hydro effect
None of the above

Question 70 of 256

What is the best way to get back on the highway if your right wheels run onto a soft shoulder?

Break firmly, then accelerate to the left
Brake gently and steer hard to the left
Brake firmly and steer to the right
Ease your foot off the gas, and brake gently

Question 71 of 256

What is the effect of drinking coffee after drinking alcohol?

No effect
Increase your alertness
Cancels the effect of alcohol
Increases your blood alcohol content

Question 72 of 256

What is the extra space in front of a large truck needed for?

Motorcycles to drive in front of the truck
The extra space is not needed
Other drives to pass the truck
The driver to stop the truck safely

Question 73 of 256

What is the first step of parallel parking between two cars?

Line up with the back of the second car
Pull up even with the back of the first car
Line up with the front of the second car
Pull up even with the front of the first car

Question 74 of 256

What is the first thing to do when you are involved in an accident where the other driver is injured?

Give aid to the injured driver, but do not move him/her
Call the police
Drive away
Honk to get others’ attention

Question 75 of 256

What is the hand signal for right turn?

Right arm straight out
Left arm straight out
Left arm bent upwards 90 degrees
Right arm bent downwards 90 degrees

Question 76 of 256

What is the main difference between driving on freeways than driving in cities?

More drivers tend to speed on freeways
You have to have faster reaction speed
You have to be able to handle your vehicle more effectively
2 and 3

Question 77 of 256

What is the only way to “sober up” before you drive?

Wash your face with cold water
Drink tea before you drive
Drink lots of water before you drive
Wait 3 hours for your body to process the alcohol

Question 78 of 256

What must you do if the traffic light is not working?

Continue driving
Slow down only, no need to stop
Stop, and proceed when it is safe to do so
Stop, and let all other vehicles go first

Question 79 of 256

What must you do when you are driving out of a driveway?

Enter the road quickly
Yield right-of-way to traffic on the road and pedestrian
Honk and signal
None of the above

Question 80 of 256

What should you do before driving if you are taking a non-prescription drug?

Drink lots of water
Check the label for warnings
Wait 3 hours before you drive after taking the drug
2 and 3

Question 81 of 256

What should you do before making a right turn?

Signal and turn quickly
Slow down or stop if necessary, signal, then make the turn safely
Honk and turn slowly
Change into the left lane

Question 82 of 256

What should you do if a train is approaching?

Stop before the tracks until the train has completely passed
Cross the track before the train reaches the intersection
U-turn and proceed in the opposite direction
Slow down, then proceed with caution

Question 83 of 256

What should you do if the traffic light changes from green to yellow as you are approaching an intersection?

Speed up and drive through the intersection as quickly as possible
Slow down and be prepared to stop before the intersection if it is safe to do so
Brake hard to stop immediately
Be prepared to stop after the intersection

Question 84 of 256

What should you do if you are approaching a green light that has been on for some time?

Speed up
Be ready to stop
Stop and wait for the next green light
None of the above

Question 85 of 256

What should you do if you are being tailgated?

Change into the right lane and let the vehicle from behind you pass
Speed up
Slow down to block the vehicle behind you
Change into the left lane and let the vehicle from behind you pass

Question 86 of 256

What should you do if you have a green light but the traffic is blocking the intersection?

Stop and proceed when the traffic clears at the intersection
Enter the intersection and wait for the traffic to clear
Slowly enter the intersection
None of the above

Question 87 of 256

What should you do if you have to use cellular phones while driving?

Do not talk on the phone while drive, text message instead
Keep your phone within reachable distance
Use hands-free devices and keep both hands on the steering wheel
Answer the call as you normally would

Question 88 of 256

What should you do if you miss a freeway exit?

Call the police
U-turn and proceed in the opposite direction
Get off at the next exit, then locate the freeway entrance going the opposite direction
b or c

Question 89 of 256

What should you do if you plan to pass another vehicle?

Assume the other driver will let you pass as long as you signal
Assume there is nothing at your blind spot without doing a shoulder check
Not assume the other driver will make space for you to pass
Assume there is no car behind you

Question 90 of 256

What should you do if you want to make a right turn at the corner?

You must enter the bicycle lane only after ensuring there is no bicycle traffic, and then make the turn.
Speed up before you make the turn
Merge into the bicycle lane before turning
Honk before you turn

Question 91 of 256

What should you do if you want to turn left on green light?

Stop and wait for a green arrow
Make a sharp turn quickly
You have the right-of-way, turn safely
Proceed slightly into the intersection, yield to all oncoming traffic

Question 92 of 256

What should you do if you want to turn left when the oncoming traffic is heavy?

Signal and honk to let the oncoming traffic know that you are about to turn
Wait in the Center of the intersection before proceeding with the turn
Continue driving straight and turn at the next intersection
None of the above

Question 93 of 256

What should you do if your car has a two-part seatbelt system?

Use the shoulder belt only
Use the lap belt only
Use both the shoulder and the lap belt
None of the above

Question 94 of 256

What should you do if your tires lose traction with the road during rain?

2 and 3
Speed up
Brake suddenly
Ease your foot off of the gas pedal

Question 95 of 256

What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?

Break suddenly
Speed up
Take your foot off the gas pedal slowly and slow the car down
None of the above

Question 96 of 256

What should you do when driving in the fog?

Use low beam headlights
Use high beam headlights
Do not use lights
Use emergency lights

Question 97 of 256

What should you do when other drivers pass you in a passing zone?

Maintain your position
Slow down
Maintain your speed
1 and 3

Question 98 of 256

What should you do when the school bus ahead of you is stopped with red lights flashing?

Stop until the red lights stop flashing
Slow down and pass cautiously
Honk at the school bus
U-turn and proceed in the opposite direction

Question 99 of 256

What should you do when you are approaching intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings?

U-turn and proceed in the opposite direction
Stop, listen, then proceed
Observe your surroundings carefully to see what is coming
Honk

Question 100 of 256

What should you do when you are driving through a construction zone?

Speed up to quickly drive through the construction zone
Slow down, increase your following distance, and pass the construction zone carefully
Slow down to watch the workers
Drive in the right lane and slow down

Question 101 of 256

What should you do when you are waiting at an intersection to complete a left turn?

Signal and make sure your wheels are turned to the right
Signal and make sure your wheels are turned to the left
Signal and keep your wheels straight
None of the above

Question 102 of 256

What should you do when you come to a stop sign?

Slow down, then proceed when it is safe
Come to a full stop
Speed up
None of the above

Question 103 of 256

What should you do when you hear a siren but could not see the emergency vehicle?

Slow down
Drive as usual
Stop immediately on the road to see where the emergency vehicle is
Pull to the curb and look around to see where the emergency vehicle is

Question 104 of 256

What should you do when you just exited an expressway?

Sound your horn
Decrease the distance between you and the car ahead of you
Check your speed to make sure it is lower than the speed limit
Keep your signal on for at least 30 seconds

Question 105 of 256

What should you turn on if you are driving in a dust storm to aid with the reduced visibility?

Headlights
Signal
Emergency lights
Interior lights

Question 106 of 256

When a large truck is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction, it:

Must turn onto the right lane
Must turn onto the left lane
May have to make a wide swing to complete the turn
Must speed up before the turn

Question 107 of 256

When alcohol and drugs are combined in your blood:

The effects of both increase
The effects of the drug increase
The effects of alcohol increase
The effects of both decrease

Question 108 of 256

When approaching a railroad crossing with no signal lights or crossing gates, you should:

Speed up and get across the tracks quickly
Slow down, be prepared to stop
Stop before the tracks before proceeding
None of the above

Question 109 of 256

When are roadways the most slippery?

When it is raining
During thunderstorm
At night
The first rain after a period of dryness

Question 110 of 256

When are you allowed to cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle?

When you have a solid line on your side of the road
When the other side of the road is a broken line
When you have a broken line on your side of the road
You may not pass at any given time

Question 111 of 256

When are you allowed to drive in a bike lane?

When you are planning to turn right within 200 feet
When you want to block the bicycle behind you
During rush hours
You cannot drive in a bike lane

Question 112 of 256

When are you allowed to turn left on an one-way street onto another one-way street?

Only when traffic on the street moves to the left
Only when traffic on the street moves to the right
Only when there are stop signs at the intersection
Only when there are traffic lights at the intersection

Question 113 of 256

When are you not allowed to pass?

After midnight, before sunset
When the vehicle ahead is stopped for pedestrian
When you are driving on a one-way street which has more than one lane
During rush hours

Question 114 of 256

When could you legally block an intersection?

You cannot legally block an intersection
During rush hours
During traffic jam
If you cannot stop safely

Question 115 of 256

When could you pass another vehicle on the right?

When it is waiting to turn left
When it is waiting to turn right
During rush hours
None of the above

Question 116 of 256

When do pedestrians have the right-of-way over vehicles?

All the time
When the pedestrian is a female
When the pedestrian is under 12 years old
None of the above

Question 117 of 256

When do you have to stop for a school bus?

When the red lights are flashing
When the yellow lights are flashing
When the green lights are flashing
None of the above

Question 118 of 256

When do you need to obey instructions from school crossing guards?

During school hours
During rush hours
At all times
When you see children around

Question 119 of 256

When does the school bus stop law not apply?

When you are on a divided highway separated by a barrier
When you are driving slower than 10mph
When it is not school hours
When it is not rush hours

Question 120 of 256

When driving down a steep hill, which gear should you use?

Low
Middle
High
None of the above

Question 121 of 256

When entering a freeway, you should:

Stop and wait for an opening then enter the freeway rapidly
Slow down and then enter freeway at a sharp angle
Accelerate quickly to freeway speed and merge with the traffic
Drive slowly and wait for an opening in the freeway traffic

Question 122 of 256

When entering a roadway from a private road, you should:

Signal
Yield right-of-way to pedestrians
Yield right-of-way to roadway traffic
All of the above

Question 123 of 256

When is it legal to share a lane with a motorcycle?

Only when the lane is wide enough
Always
Never
During rush hours

Question 124 of 256

When should you obey instructions from a signal person at a road construction site?

Only during working hours
Only during peak hours
Only if you see orange cones or construction signs on the road ahead
At all times

Question 125 of 256

When should you signal if you want to turn right?

At least 100 feet before the turn
At least 200 feet before the turn
At least 1 intersection before the turn
As least 300 feet before the turn

Question 126 of 256

When the road is slippery, you should:

Drive carefully, and avoid making fast turns and sudden stops
Drive fast to overcome the slippery condition
Pull over and wait until the road dries before proceeding
Turn on your headlights while driving

Question 127 of 256

When turning right, you should slow down and:

Start signaling 100 feet before the turn
Change into the left lane
Honk
Turn on your headlights

Question 128 of 256

When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with an all-way stop sign at the same time, which vehicle can go first?

The vehicle on the left
The vehicle on the right
The newer vehicle
None of the above

Question 129 of 256

When you are driving in the States, you have consented to:

Carpool when necessary
1 and 3
Take a test for the alcohol level in your blood, breath, or urine
None of the above

Question 130 of 256

Where should you start your turn from if you are turning left on a multilane one-way street onto another one-way street?

The lane closest to the right curb
The lane closest to the left curb
The slowest lane
The center lane

Question 131 of 256

Which gear should you use if you want to back up?

Drive
Reverse
Neutral
Park

Question 132 of 256

Which of the following can affect your driving ability?

Alcohol
Cough syrups and cold tablets
Marijuana
All of the above

Question 133 of 256

Which of the following colors is used for guide signs?

Red
Green
Blue
2 and 3

Question 134 of 256

Which of the following colors is used for warning signs?

Red
Yellow
Orange
2 and 3

Question 135 of 256

Which of the following colors mean stop, yield, do not enter, or wrong way?

Red
Yellow
Orange
Green

Question 136 of 256

Which of the following colors means stop, yield, do not enter, or wrong way?

Red
Yellow
Orange
Green

Question 137 of 256

Which of the following does Blood alcohol content (BAC) not depend on?

How much you drink
You body weight
How much time have passed since you drank
How fit you are

Question 138 of 256

Which of the following is considered as “defensive driving”?

Constantly be aware of possible road hazards
Drive very slowly
Constantly pass other vehicles when they are going slower than you
Stop periodically to observe your surroundings

Question 139 of 256

Which of the following is illegal to park your vehicle?

In a school zone
In business district
In front of a private driveway
In front of a park

Question 140 of 256

Which of the following is most important when driving at night?

Drive very slowly
Drive within the range of your headlights
Use high beams at all times
Keep your signal on for at least 30 seconds after changing lanes

Question 141 of 256

Which of the following is the minimum safe following distance?

1 seconds
3 seconds
5 seconds
8 seconds

Question 142 of 256

Which of the following is true about blind spots?

Only smaller vehicles have blind spots
Larger vehicles have bigger blind spots than smaller vehicles
You can check your blind spots by looking into your rear view mirrors
Small vehicles have bigger blind spots than bigger vehicles

Question 143 of 256

Which of the following is true if you are driving faster than other vehicles on a road and continually passing the other vehicles?

You are going to arrive at your destination sooner
You are driving safer than other drivers on the road
There is nothing wrong with your driving as long as you can stop
Your action increases the chances of an accident

Question 144 of 256

Which of the following must you always obey over the other three?

Police officer
Stop sign
Traffic light
Your instinct

Question 145 of 256

Which of the following represents a slow moving vehicle?

An orange diamond-shaped sign
A blue triangle sign
A red circle sign
An orange triangle sign

Question 146 of 256

Who must you always obey while driving?

Police officer
Doctor
Your passenger(s)
All of the above

Question 147 of 256

Why is continuous hard braking on ice and snow dangerous?

It might lock up the front wheels
It might cause loss of steering control
1 and 2
None of the above

Question 148 of 256

Why is driving at night more difficult than daytime driving?

The traffic is going faster at night
There are more drunk drivers at night
Reduced visibility at night
2 and 3

Question 149 of 256

Why should you not tailgate other drivers?

It is illegal to do so
Other drivers might tailgate you in return
You can make the other drivers angry and frustrated
None of the above

Question 150 of 256

You can always cross a single broken white or yellow line except:

When you are interfering with traffic by doing so
When you have more than 1 passenger in your vehicle
When you are driving slower than traffic
None of the above

Question 151 of 256

You must be able to clearly see at least ____ feet ahead of you before passing on the left

100
200
300
400

Question 152 of 256

You need to yield right-of-way to?

Vehicles entering a traffic circle
Vehicles exiting a traffic circle
Vehicles already in a traffic circle
Vehicles leaving a parking space

Question 153 of 256

You should ________ when you are driving behind a large truck on the freeway?

Honk three times
Stay farther behind the truck than you normally would
Drive closer to the truck
Leave no more than one car length behind the truck

Question 154 of 256

You should __________ before making a right turn

Speed up, and signal
Stop first, then proceed when it is safe to do so
Change into the left lane
Turn the music off

Question 155 of 256

You should always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

You don’t have enough room on the other side to completely cross the railroad tracks
You have one or more passenger(s) in your vehicle
It is raining outside
The railroad crossing is located in a city

Question 156 of 256

You should be observing the road every _______ seconds?

3 to 5
5 to 10
10 to 15
15 to 20

Question 157 of 256

You should not use high beams within ____ feet of the vehicle ahead of you?

50
300
700
1500

Question 158 of 256

You should not use your high beams within ____ feet of an approaching vehicle?

100
300
500
800

Question 159 of 256

Direction to the nearest airport
The road curves one way and then the other way
Right lane ends
This is a one-way road

Question 160 of 256

Do not enter
The road ahead will narrow
Traffic is allowed to pass on either side of a traffic island
The road ahead will be divided

Question 161 of 256

This is added to a stop sign. Approaching traffic must stop at the intersection
Be prepared to stop, slow down and look both ways for trains
Do not enter
Stop and wait until the way is clear before proceeding

Question 162 of 256

You must share the road with bicyclists
Bicycles are not allowed on this road
Bicycles only
Be alert for pedestrians

Question 163 of 256

The road curves one way and then the other way
Do not drive on the shoulder
Do not enter, the road ahead is bumpy
There is a sudden high place ahead. Slow down.

Question 164 of 256

There is a huge drop from road edge to the shoulder
The road ahead is uneven and bumpy
Do not drive on the shoulder
Do not drive alone

Question 165 of 256

Mileposts for identifying location on highways
The distance to business district is 22 miles
This shows the route to ferry service
This indicates a highway that branches off the regularly numbered highway and goes through the business district of the city

Question 166 of 256

The farthest left lane is for “passing vehicles only”, slower traffic should travel in other lanes
Center lane is exclusively used for passing or overtaking
No stopping on center lane
Center lane is reserved for vehicles turning left in either direction

Question 167 of 256

No bicycle
Watch for survey crews ahead
Watch for pedestrians
You are in a school zone. Slow down, prepare to stop, and watch out for children.

Question 168 of 256

Temporary detour from the normal route ahead
You are about to enter a construction zone
This sign warns of traffic control person ahead
Road closed ahead

Question 169 of 256

You must stop before the railroad crossing at all times
A train is approaching
You must slow down and be ready to stop to let any train pass
You are approaching a railroad crossing

Question 170 of 256

You may cross over to the other side of the divided highway
Pedestrian crossing to the left
Railroad crossing ahead
None of the above

Question 171 of 256

Emergency vehicles only
Hospital ahead
Church ahead
Crossroad ahead. Slow down and look in all directions

Question 172 of 256

Do not detour from your normal route
Temporary detour from the normal route ahead
You are entering a construction zone
Be alert for pedestrians

Question 173 of 256

Pedestrian crossing. Be alert for pedestrians.
There is a low place in the road. Slow down
Yield to traffic with right-of-way
Be aware of children

Question 174 of 256

Parking space reserved for persons with disabled license plate or ID card only
Parking for emergency vehicles only
Disabled persons have priority to park in this parking space
No parking

Question 175 of 256

Parking space reserved for persons with disabled license plate or ID card only
Parking for emergency vehicles only
Disabled persons have priority to park in this parking space
No parking

Question 176 of 256

The divided highway ends
The pavement ahead is slippery when wet
Emergency vehicles only
This shows the route to the airport

Question 177 of 256

You are approaching a divided highway
Keep right of traffic islands
You must turn right when the highway divides
None of the above

Question 178 of 256

There are uneven pavement or bumps on the road ahead
The road ahead is divided by a median. Keep to the right
The right lane ends
Drivers on the side road do not have a clear view of the traffic

Question 179 of 256

Do not enter
Do not turn
Do not pass at night
Do not pass other vehicles on the road

Question 180 of 256

It is legal for pedestrians to cross the street
Pedestrians may not start crossing the street
You are approaching a traffic light
Be alert for pedestrians

Question 181 of 256

No stopping
Vehicles turning have the right-of-way, oncoming traffic must stop
Changing lanes or turning across the double white lines are not permitted
No U-turn

Question 182 of 256

There is a steep hill ahead
There is an underpass in the road ahead
Trucks only
Speed up as you are going downhill

Question 183 of 256

Drive in the right lane, and expect oncoming traffic in the left lane
There are traffic lights ahead
This lane is only for two-way left turns
Paved road ends ahead

Question 184 of 256

No stopping
Do not enter
Shoulder of the road is for emergency stop only
Only emergency vehicles may use this road

Question 185 of 256

Mileposts for identifying location on highways
The lane exits ahead
This shows the route to the airport
This indicates a highway that branches off the regularly numbered highway and goes through the business district of the city

Question 186 of 256

Minimum speed required on this road
Maximum speed allowed on this road
Maximum safe speed on the exit ramp of a freeway
Suggested speed on this ramp

Question 187 of 256

You must turn left on a green light
No turning left on a green light
You have the right-of-way when you are turning left on a green light
Yield right-of-way to oncoming traffic when you are turning left on a green light

Question 188 of 256

The road ahead is uneven or bumpy
Narrow bridge ahead
The road has been grooved to prevent slippery conditions
The road ahead will be divided

Question 189 of 256

Do not enter
Two roads cross ahead. Look both ways, and be prepared to stop.
Narrow bridge ahead
Pedestrian crossing. Be alert for pedestrians.

Question 190 of 256

Direction to the airport
Direction to the hill
Direction to the hotel
Direction to the hospital

Question 191 of 256

No buses on this lane
This lane may only be used during weekdays
Only buses may drive on this lane
Buses and vehicles used for carpools may use this lane only during the time period indicated on the sign

Question 192 of 256

Narrow bridge ahead
The road curves one way and then the other way
Do not enter
Displayed during winter as a warning of a hazardous condition on bridge caused by ice. Drive carefully

Question 193 of 256

No left turn
No right turn at this intersection
Do not enter
Drive on the right side of the island

Question 194 of 256

Overhead signals whether you should drive in that specific lane or not
No stopping
Railroad crossing ahead
Pedestrian crossing. Be alert for pedestrians.

Question 195 of 256

The right lane must exit
Temporary detour from the normal route ahead
Reduction in the number of lanes ahead
You are in a school zone. Slow down, prepare to stop, and watch out for children.

Question 196 of 256

Center lane is exclusively used for passing or overtaking
You should always drive in the farthest left lane
The farthest left lane is for “passing vehicles only”, slower traffic should travel in other lanes
No stopping on center lane

Question 197 of 256

No left turn
You have the right-of-way if you are turning left
You may turn left anytime
You may turn left when the light turns green

Question 198 of 256

You should always drive in the farthest left lane
Litter barrel is one mile ahead
This shows the route to ferry service
This sign will change according to traffic conditions to show delays or lane closures

Question 199 of 256

The distance to Loop is 270 miles
You will be entering a loop
This sign tells you what road you are on
This shows the route to ferry service

Question 200 of 256

The road is covered with loose gravel. Go slow, do not apply brakes suddenly or make sharp turns.
The road is covered with loose gravel. Drive fast
The road is covered with loose gravel, do not enter
Paved road ends ahead

Question 201 of 256

Narrow bridge ahead
Indicates the height of underpass from road surface
Emergency vehicles only
Maximum safe speed on this ramp

Question 202 of 256

Mark the ends of the side rails of narrow bridges and other obstructions
Yield to traffic with right-of-way
Do not enter
Pedestrian crossing. Be alert for pedestrians.

Question 203 of 256

Right lane ends ahead, merge left
Left turn only
Left lane ends ahead, merge right
Slow down or stop if necessary and only proceed when the way is clear

Question 204 of 256

Mileposts for identifying location on highways
The distance to the next town or city is 44 miles
This shows the route to the airport
This shows the route to ferry service

Question 205 of 256

Narrow bridge ahead
Narrow road ahead
Pedestrian crossing. Be alert for pedestrians.
Do not enter

Question 206 of 256

No right turn on this road
No right turn at this intersection
No left turn on this road
No left turn at this intersection

Question 207 of 256

No parking at all times
No parking during the day
No parking from sunset to sunrise
No accessibility parking

Question 208 of 256

Do not turn right
Do not go straight
Do not pass other vehicles because the distance you can see ahead is limited
Do not enter

Question 209 of 256

Right turn only, no left turn
Traffic lights ahead
No turning on red lights
No turning at this intersection

Question 210 of 256

No right turn at this intersection
No left turn at this intersection
No U-turn
No stopping at this intersection

Question 211 of 256

No stopping on this road
No stopping after railroad tracks
No stopping before railroad tracks
No stopping on railroad tracks

Question 212 of 256

Trucks are not allowed on this road
Trucks only
You are not allowed to operate a truck
Do not enter

Question 213 of 256

Do not enter
No U Turn at this intersection
No right turn at this intersection
No left turn at this intersection

Question 214 of 256

Be alert for pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles
Pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles are not allowed on this road
You must share the road with bicyclists
Slow down and watch out for children

Question 215 of 256

All traffic on the same road must merge into one lane
Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so
No passing
No U-turn

Question 216 of 256

This is a one-way road in the direction shown
Temporary detour from the normal route ahead
No U-turn
Constructions ahead

Question 217 of 256

Truck entrance ahead
Be alert for pedestrians
There is road work ahead
Paved road ends ahead

Question 218 of 256

Bicycles are not allowed on this road
Do not enter, pedestrian only
Pedestrian crossing. Be alert for pedestrians.
School zone, watch for children

Question 219 of 256

No stopping
Vehicles turning have the right-of-way, oncoming traffic must stop
Changing lanes or turning across the double white lines are not permitted
Must turn left at intersection

Question 220 of 256

Overhead signals whether you should drive in that specific lane or not
Pedestrian crossing. Be alert for pedestrians.
You are approaching a railroad crossing
No stopping

Question 221 of 256

You must enter the ramp when the green lights are flashing
Yellow lights will flash when the freeway ramp is metered
Slow down when the lights are flashing
None of the above

Question 222 of 256

You must turn right if you are driving on the road
You must turn right at the next intersection if you are driving in the right lane
Right lane ends
You can go straight or turn right if you are in the right lane

Question 223 of 256

Go straight only
There is a slight bend or curve in the road ahead
There is a sharp turn or bend in the road ahead
The road ahead makes a sharp turn to the right, then a sharp turn to the left

Question 224 of 256

Do not turn right
The road ahead is closed
The road ahead is closed for the winter
The road ahead will be closed

Question 225 of 256

Another road enters the road you are traveling on
Right lane ends
Two roadways will merge together
This lane is only for two-way left turns

Question 226 of 256

Narrow road ahead, reduce speed
Narrow bridge ahead
Do not enter
Trucks only

Question 227 of 256

Narrow bridge ahead
The road ahead will branch off
There may be oncoming traffic, be prepared to share the road
Two roads going in the same direction are joining into one

Question 228 of 256

Two roadways will come together, but you are not required to merge
Two roadways will merge together
Right lane ends
This is a one-way road

Question 229 of 256

Rough road ahead, do not enter
The road ahead is in poor condition, slow down
Constructions ahead
Slow down or stop if necessary and only proceed when the way is clear

Question 230 of 256

You must stop for school bus when the lights are flashing
Be alert for pedestrians
Slow down, drive with extra caution and watch for children
The speed limit is lower during school hours, refer to the limit when lights are flashing

Question 231 of 256

Sharp curve on road ahead. Slow down and keep right
Go right only
Do not enter
Follow the direction of the arrow

Question 232 of 256

The right lane ends
There is a sharp turn or bend in the road ahead
Maximum safe speed on this ramp
There is a steep hill ahead

Question 233 of 256

There is shoulder work ahead
Watch out for survey crew on the road ahead
Be alert for pedestrians
Road closed ahead

Question 234 of 256

There is a railroad crossing ahead
The road curves one way and then the other way
There is a slight bend or curve in the road ahead
This lane is only for two-way left turns

Question 235 of 256

Rest area in 1 mile
Slow moving vehicle
Shoulder work ahead
Road closed ahead

Question 236 of 256

You must turn right if you are driving slow
If you are driving slower than other vehicles, use the right lane
You must drive slow if you are in the right lane
Right lane ends

Question 237 of 256

Drive on the shoulder of the road, it is soft and safe
Yield to traffic with right-of-way
Pedestrian crossing. Be alert for pedestrians.
Dirt on the side of the road is soft, avoid running off the paved portion of the road

Question 238 of 256

Maximum speed allowed on this road
Suggested speed on this road
Minimum speed on this road
school zone speed

Question 239 of 256

Maximum speed allowed on this road
Minimum speed required on this road
Suggested speed on this ramp
Suggested speed on this road

Question 240 of 256

Go straight only
Slow down or stop if necessary and only proceed when the way is clear
Stop sign ahead, be prepared to stop
Stop and wait until the way is clear before proceeding

Question 241 of 256

Bicycles are not allowed on this road
Approaching a “T” intersection, must turn left or right
Pedestrian crossing. Be alert for pedestrians.
Do not enter

Question 242 of 256

There are traffic lights ahead
You are approaching a stop sign
Winding road ahead
Be alert for pedestrians

Question 243 of 256

This sign warns of traffic control person ahead
Watch out for survey crew on the road ahead
You are entering a construction zone
Be alert for pedestrians

Question 244 of 256

This sign shows directions and distances to nearby towns and cities
This shows the route to the airport
This sign will change according to traffic conditions to show delays or lane closures
This shows the route to ferry service

Question 245 of 256

The road curves one way and then the other way
Reduce speed and watch for trucks entering or crossing the highway
Trucks only
Yield to traffic with right-of-way

Question 246 of 256

Left turn only
Minimum speed around the turn ahead
Maximum safe speed around the turn ahead
No U-turn

Question 247 of 256

Do not go straight
Two lanes are allowed to turn left. Traffic in the left lane must turn left
Both lanes must turn left
Do not turn left

Question 248 of 256

Two way traffic
One way traffic
No turning on this road
Road closed ahead

Question 249 of 256

Stop before going downhill
Stop before going uphill
Yield right-of-way to uphill traffic
downhill traffic has right-of-way

Question 250 of 256

It is legal for pedestrians to cross the street
You can continue driving
You are approaching a traffic light
Be alert for pedestrians

Question 251 of 256

Emergency vehicles only
Temporary detour from the normal route ahead
Slow down on wet road. Do not suddenly speed up, turn, or stop
Paved road ends ahead

Question 252 of 256

This sign tells you what road you are on
This sign will change according to traffic conditions to show delays or lane closures
The distance to the city is 66 miles
This shows the route to ferry service

Question 253 of 256

Watch for disabled persons, slow your speed
This facility is only for people in wheelchair
This parking spot is for people with disability only
Do not enter

Question 254 of 256

Winding road ahead
The road ahead will narrow
The road curves one way and then the other way
The divided highway ends

Question 255 of 256

You are not permitted to drive on this road
You are on the wrong freeway
You are driving the wrong way on a one-way street
Do not enter

Question 256 of 256

This is a regulatory sign
Slow down or stop if necessary and only proceed when the way is clear
Stop and wait until the way is clear before proceeding
Be prepared to stop, slow down and look both ways for trains

Alabama MVD (aka DMV) Permit Test

This is the complete DMV practice test with all the questions for Alabama. The questions are based on Alabama’s MVD Permit Test.

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