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Alabama DMV driver's license practice test 4

25 original questions from the Alabama Driver Manual make up this free Alabama driver's license practice test. Expect questions from Chapter 2: You May Lose Your License (2), Chapter 6: Traffic Laws (5), and Chapter 8: Driving the Freeways (1). The first one asks: "What does a flashing red signal mean?" Each answer is explained, and there's nothing to sign up for.

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What does a flashing red signal mean?

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  1. Question 1: What does a flashing red signal mean?

    • A. Slow down and use caution
    • B. The same as a STOP sign
    • C. The light is about to turn green

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws

  2. Question 2: Why are motorcycles hard to see in traffic?

    • A. They can't use headlights by day
    • B. They're usually painted dark colors
    • C. They're only about two feet wide

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 3: The Driving Task

  3. Question 3: You see a ROAD CONSTRUCTION 1500 FT sign. What should you expect?

    • A. Flaggers, one-way traffic, or obstructions
    • B. A lower speed limit, but only after dark
    • C. A detour onto another highway just ahead

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 5: Signs, Signals and Road Markings

  4. Question 4: How much of the front windshield may be tinted?

    • A. The upper 12 inches
    • B. Only the upper 6 inches
    • C. The whole windshield, lightly

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws

  5. Question 5: How far before a turn should you signal?

    • A. Only as you start turning
    • B. At least 25 feet
    • C. At least 100 feet

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 3: The Driving Task

  6. Question 6: How early can you renew an Alabama driver license?

    • A. Up to 180 days before it expires
    • B. Only after it has expired
    • C. Up to one year before it expires

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 1: Your License to Drive

  7. Question 7: In rural areas, how far before stopping does a school bus turn on its amber lights?

    • A. At least 50 feet
    • B. At least 300 feet
    • C. At least 100 feet

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws

  8. Question 8: What happens to your learner license at the road test?

    • A. You surrender it
    • B. You keep it as a backup
    • C. It's mailed back to you later

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 1: Your License to Drive

  9. Question 9: May people on bicycles in Alabama ride two abreast?

    • A. Yes, at all times
    • B. No, never on public roads
    • C. Only on roads with bike lanes

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 3: The Driving Task

  10. Question 10: When should you tell the officer about a weapon in the vehicle?

    • A. Only if asked
    • B. On first contact
    • C. After getting your ticket

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws

  11. Question 11: A merge sign shows traffic joining from the right. Who must yield?

    • A. Whoever is going slower
    • B. Drivers entering from the right
    • C. Drivers already on the main road

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 5: Signs, Signals and Road Markings

  12. Question 12: What does a green arrow let you do?

    • A. Go the arrow's way; opposing traffic stops
    • B. Go straight only, then turn at the next light
    • C. Turn only after yielding to oncoming cars

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 5: Signs, Signals and Road Markings

  13. Question 13: Your car goes into deep water but doesn't sink right away. How should you escape?

    • A. Through a door
    • B. Through a window
    • C. Wait until the car fills up

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions

  14. Question 14: Where should you slow down to exit the freeway?

    • A. In the deceleration lane
    • B. In the main lane before the exit
    • C. On the shoulder before the ramp

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 8: Driving the Freeways

  15. Question 15: How far do high beams normally light the road?

    • A. About 350 feet
    • B. About 100 feet
    • C. About 1,000 feet

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 7: Adjust to Driving Conditions

  16. Question 16: How do you enter a roundabout?

    • A. Enter first and make the circling cars yield
    • B. Turn left to take the shorter way around
    • C. Turn right, yielding to traffic on your left

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 5: Signs, Signals and Road Markings

  17. Question 17: Can failing to pay child support affect your Alabama license?

    • A. Only if you're also caught speeding
    • B. No, it's a separate court matter
    • C. Yes, it can lead to suspension

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 2: You May Lose Your License

  18. Question 18: What is the hand signal for stop or slow down?

    • A. Arm extended straight out
    • B. Arm extended upward
    • C. Arm extended downward

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws

  19. Question 19: At what blood alcohol level does impairment begin for most people?

    • A. .10 percent
    • B. .05 percent
    • C. .15 percent

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 4: The Driver

  20. Question 20: How often should you take a break on a long trip?

    • A. Every 300 miles or five hours
    • B. Only when the tank is empty
    • C. Every 100 miles or two hours

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 4: The Driver

  21. Question 21: Your car's lights must be visible from at least how far?

    • A. 500 feet
    • B. 100 feet
    • C. 1,000 feet

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 9: Your Vehicle

  22. Question 22: A second DUI within 10 years brings what license penalty?

    • A. One-year revocation
    • B. Three-year revocation
    • C. 90-day suspension

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 4: The Driver

  23. Question 23: Who must be restrained by Alabama's safety belt law?

    • A. Only the driver and front passenger
    • B. Every occupant, whatever their age
    • C. Only children under 15

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 3: The Driving Task

  24. Question 24: Compared with other intersections, how much do roundabouts reduce fatal crashes?

    • A. About 35 percent
    • B. About 10 percent
    • C. About 90 percent

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 5: Signs, Signals and Road Markings

  25. Question 25: A 16-year-old withdraws from school under certain conditions. What can happen?

    • A. They must retake the knowledge test
    • B. Nothing, school has no effect
    • C. Their license may be suspended

    Source:Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 2: You May Lose Your License