Alabama ALEA permit practice test 2
25 questions written from the Alabama Driver Manual, covering speed limits, following and passing, lanes, highways and freeways, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1What is the statutory speed limit in an Alabama urban district?
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B: 30 mph. The statutory limit in an urban district is 30 mph. Alabama Driver Manual: Statutory Speed Limits, page 60.
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Question 2After passing, when may you return to the right lane in Alabama?
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C: When you can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed in your interior rearview mirror. Don't return too soon; wait until you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your interior rearview mirror. Alabama Driver Manual: No Passing Zones, page 64.
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Question 3What should you do before changing lanes, according to the Alabama manual?
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D: Check for safe clearance, glance over your shoulder for the blind spot, and signal; the signal doesn't give you the right to move. Don't rely solely on your mirror; glance over your shoulder for the blind spot and signal. A signal doesn't grant the right to change lanes. Alabama Driver Manual: Changing Lanes, page 66.
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Question 4What restriction letter appears on an Alabama learner license?
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B: Y. Learners are issued a Class D license with a 'Y' restriction, meaning they must drive with a qualified licensed driver beside them. Alabama Driver Manual: The Learner License and Restricted License, page 9.
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Question 5How do you check tire tread depth with a penny?
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D: Place Lincoln's head first into the deepest groove; if you see all of his head, the tires are too worn. Put Lincoln's head into the deepest groove. If you can see all of his head, the tires are too worn and should be replaced. Alabama Driver Manual: Before You Drive, page 12.
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Question 6Before entering a roundabout, whom do you yield to?
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B: Pedestrians and bicyclists, then traffic on your left already in the roundabout. Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists, then to traffic on your left already in the roundabout, and enter when there's a safe gap. Alabama Driver Manual: Steps for Driving a Roundabout, page 57.
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Question 7Is it legal for people on bicycles to ride on the sidewalk in Alabama, according to the manual?
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C: No, it is illegal. The manual states it is illegal in Alabama for people on bicycles to ride on the sidewalk. Alabama Driver Manual: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 24.
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Question 8Parking on a hill without a curb, which way should your wheels be turned?
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A: Toward the edge of the road. Without a curb, point the wheels toward the road edge on both uphill and downhill slopes, so a rolling car heads off the road, not into traffic. Alabama Driver Manual: Parking on a Hill, page 28.
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Question 9What BAC limit applies to commercial vehicle operators in Alabama?
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B: .04 percent. Commercial vehicle operators may not drive with a BAC of .04 percent or more. Alabama Driver Manual: Driving While Under the Influence, page 33.
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Question 10Your car hits an unattended parked vehicle. What should you do?
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A: Notify police, try to find the owner, or leave a written notice with your name and address on the vehicle. Notify the police, try to locate the owner, or leave a written notice with your name and address in a conspicuous place on the vehicle. Alabama Driver Manual: When Involved in a Crash, page 38.
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Question 11When you must stop at a railroad crossing in Alabama, how far from the tracks do you stop?
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B: 15 to 50 feet. When stopping for a railroad crossing, stop within 15 to 50 feet. Alabama Driver Manual: Stopping for Railroad Crossings, page 39.
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Question 12What does a white-on-red WRONG WAY sign mean?
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D: You are approaching a one-way road or ramp from the wrong direction. It warns you are approaching a one-way highway or ramp from the wrong direction. Alabama Driver Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 42.
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Question 13What does a double solid yellow centerline mean?
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A: No passing in either direction; crossing is allowed only to turn left. Two solid yellow lines mean no passing in either direction; you may cross only as part of a left turn. Alabama Driver Manual: Pavement Markings, page 53.
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Question 14Coming out of an alley or private driveway in a business or residence district, where must you stop?
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A: Before crossing the sidewalk or crosswalk area. Always stop before crossing the sidewalk or crosswalk area when coming from an alley, driveway or building. Alabama Driver Manual: Stopping, page 60.
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Question 15What is the statutory speed limit on an unpaved road in Alabama?
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C: 35 mph. The statutory limit on an unpaved road is 35 mph. Alabama Driver Manual: Statutory Speed Limits, page 60.
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Question 16On a curve or hill, how much clear passing distance must you be able to see before crossing the center line to pass in Alabama?
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A: At least 500 feet. Do not cross the center line to pass on a hill or curve unless you can see at least 500 feet of clear road ahead. Alabama Driver Manual: No Passing Zones, page 65.
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Question 17Your car breaks down on an Alabama freeway. What distress signals does the manual suggest?
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B: Open the trunk, raise the hood if weather permits, and tie a white cloth to a door handle or antenna. Get fully off the road and stay with the car. Open the trunk, lift the hood if weather allows and tie something white to the door handle or antenna so officers know you need help. Alabama Driver Manual: Chapter 8 - Driving the Freeways, page 76.
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Question 18A 15-year-old with an Alabama learner license may drive only when accompanied by whom?
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B: A licensed driver 21 or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, in the seat beside them. A 15-year-old learner must be accompanied by a licensed person 21 or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor, in the seat beside the driver. Alabama Driver Manual: The Learner License and Restricted License, page 9.
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Question 19How high should the top of the steering wheel be?
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B: No higher than the top of your shoulders and below chin level. Set the seat so the top of the wheel sits below your chin and no higher than your shoulders, leaving room for the airbag. Alabama Driver Manual: Before You Drive, page 12.
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Question 20You are already in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches. What should you do?
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B: Continue to your exit, then pull over and let it pass. If you've entered, continue to your exit, then pull over. If you haven't entered, pull over before it. Avoid stopping in the roundabout. Alabama Driver Manual: Emergency Vehicles in the Roundabout, page 58.
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Question 21Bicycle riders under what age must wear a helmet on Alabama public roadways?
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D: Under 16. People on bicycles under 16 must wear a securely fastened protective helmet on public roads, paths and parks. Alabama Driver Manual: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 24.
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Question 22How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Alabama?
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A: No closer than 15 feet. Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Alabama Driver Manual: Parking, page 29.
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Question 23What BAC limit applies to school bus and daycare drivers in Alabama?
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B: .02 percent. School bus and daycare drivers may not drive with a BAC of .02 percent or more. Alabama Driver Manual: Driving While Under the Influence, page 33.
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Question 24Your vehicle stalls on a railroad crossing. What should you do?
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D: Get everyone out immediately and away from the tracks, then call law enforcement. Get all occupants out of the stalled vehicle right away and move clear of the tracks, then call local police for help. Alabama Driver Manual: Safety Tips for Motorists, page 40.
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Question 25About how far does a freight train at 55 mph need to stop?
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A: A mile or more. A freight train at 55 mph takes a mile or more to stop, the length of 18 football fields. Alabama Driver Manual: Safety Tips for Motorists, page 40.
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