Alabama ALEA permit practice test 6
25 questions written from the Alabama Driver Manual, covering safe and defensive driving, turns and intersections, sharing the road, alcohol and drugs, emergencies and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1Where should a seat belt be drawn for maximum effectiveness?
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D: Snugly across the hip bones. For maximum effectiveness, draw the seat belt snugly across the hip bones. Alabama Driver Manual: Alabama's Safety Belt and Child Restraint Laws, page 30.
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Question 2How should you take a curve?
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B: Slow down before entering so you can accelerate slightly through it. Slow down before entering a curve, enough to accelerate slightly while rounding it. Alabama Driver Manual: Curves, page 23.
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Question 3Why should you be careful when a motorcycle's turn signal is blinking?
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D: Most motorcycle signals don't cancel themselves, so the rider may not actually be turning. Motorcycle turn signals usually aren't self-canceling. Be sure the motorcycle is actually turning before you pull out. Alabama Driver Manual: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 25.
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Question 4How is a fourth DUI conviction classified in Alabama?
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D: A Class C felony. A fourth or later conviction is a Class C felony with a five-year revocation. Alabama Driver Manual: Driving While Under the Influence, page 34.
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Question 5Your steering suddenly fails. What should you do?
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B: Ease off the accelerator without braking, then brake very gently as the car slows. Ease off the accelerator but don't brake or shift suddenly. As the car slows, you may brake very gently to stop. Alabama Driver Manual: Driving Emergencies, page 74.
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Question 6Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you dim your high beams in Alabama?
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C: 500 feet. You must dim your headlights within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle. Alabama Driver Manual: Night Driving, page 69.
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Question 7What does a yellow sign with a T-shaped symbol mean?
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C: You can't go straight ahead; you must turn right or left. You cannot go straight ahead; the road ends and you must turn right or left. Alabama Driver Manual: Warning Signs, page 45.
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Question 8What does a steady red X over a lane mean?
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D: Lane closed to you; do not drive in it. A steady red X means you shall not drive in the lane under that signal. Alabama Driver Manual: Lane Use Control Signals, page 56.
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Question 9When turning left in an intersection, to whom must you yield?
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C: Oncoming vehicles in the intersection or close enough to be an immediate hazard. Yield to any vehicle from the opposite direction that is in the intersection or close enough to be an immediate hazard. Alabama Driver Manual: Right of Way and Yielding, page 63.
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Question 10You miss your freeway exit. What should you do?
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A: Proceed to the next exit and come back. Don't stop, back up or turn around; proceed to the next exit and come back. Alabama Driver Manual: Leaving the Freeway, page 78.
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Question 11What is the fee for each Alabama knowledge test?
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A: $5.00. The fee for each knowledge test is $5.00, and checks are not accepted. Alabama Driver Manual: Knowledge Test, page 11.
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Question 12According to the Alabama manual, what share of highway crashes is caused by driver error, inattention, poor judgment or similar factors?
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A: Over 90 percent. The manual says more than 90 percent of crashes come from driver-related causes such as mistakes, inattention, poor judgment, bad attitude, or physical or mental condition. Alabama Driver Manual: Chapter 4 - The Driver, page 31.
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Question 13Why does the Alabama manual suggest using hand signals in daytime in addition to signal lights?
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A: Bright sunlight can make flashing signal lights hard to see. In daytime, hand and arm signals may be used along with signal lights because bright sunlight can make flashing signals hard to see. Alabama Driver Manual: Rules for Turns, page 21.
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Question 14What following distance does the Alabama manual recommend behind a motorcycle in normal conditions?
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D: The same 2-second distance as for any other vehicle. Follow a motorcycle at the same 2-second distance as any other vehicle, and allow more when it's dark, raining or slippery. Alabama Driver Manual: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 26.
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Question 15Under Alabama's implied consent law, what happens if you refuse a chemical breath test after a DUI arrest?
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B: Your license is suspended. Drivers are deemed to have consented to chemical tests. Refusing a breath test when directed after arrest results in suspension. Alabama Driver Manual: Implied Consent Law, page 34.
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Question 16Your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. What should you try first?
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D: Pump the pedal to build pressure. Pump the pedal. If that fails, apply the parking brake gently so you don't lock the wheels, and shift to a lower gear. Alabama Driver Manual: Driving Emergencies, page 74.
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Question 17Within what distance must you dim your high beams when following another vehicle in Alabama?
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B: 200 feet. Dim your headlights within 200 feet when following another vehicle. Alabama Driver Manual: Night Driving, page 69.
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Question 18What does a PAVEMENT ENDS sign mean?
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B: The road surface ahead changes to gravel or dirt. The road surface ahead will change to gravel or dirt; be prepared. Alabama Driver Manual: Warning Signs, page 47.
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Question 19According to the Alabama manual, what does a steady yellow X over a lane mean?
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B: You may drive in the lane with caution; potentially hazardous conditions exist. The Alabama manual says a steady yellow X permits driving in that lane with caution because potentially hazardous conditions exist. Alabama Driver Manual: Lane Use Control Signals, page 56.
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Question 20When must you stop at a YIELD sign in Alabama?
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C: If pedestrians or vehicles are crossing the intersecting street or highway. At a yield sign, a complete stop is required if pedestrians or vehicles are crossing the intersecting road. Alabama Driver Manual: Stopping, page 61.
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Question 21When leaving a freeway, where should you reduce your speed?
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D: In the deceleration lane. Signal, move into the deceleration lane and reduce speed there. Never reduce speed suddenly on the freeway. Alabama Driver Manual: Leaving the Freeway, page 78.
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Question 22What topics does the Alabama knowledge test cover?
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B: Alabama traffic laws, road signs and rules of safe driving. The knowledge test covers Alabama traffic laws, road signs and rules of safe driving, taken from the Driver Manual. Alabama Driver Manual: Knowledge Test, page 11.
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Question 23You are very upset after an argument. What does the Alabama manual advise?
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D: Let someone else drive or take time to cool off. If worried, ill, nervous, angry or depressed, let someone else drive or take time to cool off first. Alabama Driver Manual: Your Personality Affects Your Driving, page 31.
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Question 24Is it legal in Alabama to move into the same lane alongside a motorcycle if the lane is wide?
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D: No, it is illegal and extremely hazardous. Motorcycles are entitled to the full lane. Moving alongside one in the same lane is illegal and extremely hazardous. Alabama Driver Manual: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 26.
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Question 25Is alcohol a stimulant or a depressant?
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B: A depressant. Alcohol is a depressant. It slows reflexes, interferes with judgment and impairs observation. Alabama Driver Manual: The Effects of Alcohol, page 33.
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