Alabama ALEA permit practice test 9
25 questions written from the Alabama Driver Manual, covering licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving, road signs. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1What grace period after expiration does Alabama law allow for license renewal?
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A: 60 days. Alabama allows a 60-day grace period after expiration during which the license stays valid for renewal purposes. Alabama Driver Manual: Renewing Your License, page 13.
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Question 2How far may a load extend beyond the front and rear of a vehicle in Alabama?
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B: 5 feet. Alabama limits loads to 5 feet of overhang past the front and rear of the vehicle. Alabama Driver Manual: Loads Must Conform to Law, page 67.
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Question 3How far from a stopped school bus must you stop in Alabama?
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B: At least 20 feet. Stop at least 20 feet from the bus. Alabama Driver Manual: School Buses, page 62.
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Question 4Fog is so thick you can't see. What should you do?
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B: Pull completely off the road, leave your lights on and park until visibility improves. Use low beams in fog. If you can't see, pull completely off the road, leave your lights on, park and wait. Alabama Driver Manual: Driving in Fog, Snow, page 73.
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Question 5What does a sign showing a cyclist with '3 FT MINIMUM' mean?
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C: A 3-foot minimum clearance is required when passing bicyclists. A 3-foot minimum clearance is required when passing a bicyclist. Alabama Driver Manual: Warning Signs, page 50.
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Question 6Within what period after expiration can an Alabama license be renewed without examination?
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C: 3 years. A license may be renewed without examination within three years after expiration, though you may not drive on an expired license. Alabama Driver Manual: Renewing Your License, page 13.
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Question 7You are pulled over by police in Alabama. Which of these should you do?
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D: Turn off the ignition and radio, stay inside and keep both hands on the steering wheel. Pull over safely, turn off the ignition and radio, stay inside, keep hands on the wheel, and don't search for documents until told to. Alabama Driver Manual: What to Do and Expect During Law Enforcement Stop, page 67.
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Question 8In rural Alabama, how far before stopping does a school bus turn on its flashing amber lights?
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B: At least 300 feet. In rural areas the amber lights come on at least 300 feet before stopping; in municipalities, at least 100 feet. Alabama Driver Manual: School Buses, page 62.
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Question 9What are symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
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B: Sudden weariness, yawning, dizziness and nausea. Carbon monoxide is odorless and deadly. Symptoms include sudden weariness, yawning, dizziness and nausea; get to fresh air. Alabama Driver Manual: Carbon Monoxide, page 73.
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Question 10Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels in a work zone tell you:
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A: Which lane to move into because part of the road ahead is closed. Arrow panels guide drivers into certain lanes and tell them part of the road ahead is closed. Alabama Driver Manual: Warning Signs, page 50.
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Question 11After moving within Alabama, how many days do you have to notify the Driver License Division of your new address?
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C: 30 days. You have 30 days after changing your address within Alabama to notify the Driver License Division. Alabama Driver Manual: Change of Name, Change of Address, page 14.
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Question 12There is a weapon in your vehicle during a traffic stop. When should you tell the officer?
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D: Upon first contact. Tell the officer about any weapons in the vehicle as soon as they first approach you. Alabama Driver Manual: What to Do and Expect During Law Enforcement Stop, page 67.
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Question 13What do flashing amber lights on a school bus mean?
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D: The bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Flashing amber lights warn that the bus is preparing to stop. Flashing red lights with the stop arm out mean it has stopped. Alabama Driver Manual: School Buses, page 62.
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Question 14What does a yellow sign with a pedestrian symbol near a crosswalk mean?
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B: A location where people on foot often cross; slow down and watch both sides. It marks a place where pedestrians often cross, not always at an intersection. Slow down, watch both sides, and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Alabama Driver Manual: Warning Signs, page 49.
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Question 15What is the minimum reinstatement fee after an Alabama license is canceled, suspended, revoked or disqualified?
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C: $100. A reinstatement fee of not less than $100 must be paid before being relicensed. Alabama Driver Manual: Chapter 2 - You May Lose Your License, page 17.
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Question 16What does signing an Alabama traffic citation mean?
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B: It is not an admission of guilt, but refusing may lead to arrest. Signing a citation is not an admission of guilt, but refusing it may result in arrest. You can contest it in court. Alabama Driver Manual: What to Do and Expect During Law Enforcement Stop, page 67.
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Question 17What is the 'Death Zone' around a school bus?
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D: The area around a stopped school bus, where most child deaths in pupil transportation happen. Most children injured or killed in pupil transportation are struck outside the bus by motorists who don't stop. That area is called the Death Zone. Alabama Driver Manual: The Death Zone, page 81.
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Question 18What does a SCHOOL BUS STOP AHEAD sign warn of?
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A: A school bus stop ahead; watch for stopped buses and children. A school bus stop is ahead; be ready for stopped buses and children. Alabama Driver Manual: Warning Signs, page 49.
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Question 19Which conviction requires mandatory revocation of an Alabama license?
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D: Three reckless driving convictions within 12 months. The Director must revoke a license for, among others, three reckless driving convictions within 12 months, vehicular homicide, a second DUI, or using a vehicle in a felony. Alabama Driver Manual: Revocation, page 17.
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Question 20How much of the front windshield may be tinted in Alabama?
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B: Only the upper 6 inches. Only a transparent tint strip across the top 6 inches of the windshield is allowed, on every type of vehicle. Alabama Driver Manual: Window Tinting, page 68.
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Question 21Where should pedestrians walk on a roadway with no sidewalk, according to the Alabama manual?
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D: As far left as possible, in single file, facing traffic. With no sidewalk, walkers should keep to the far left of the road in single file, which puts them facing oncoming traffic. Alabama Driver Manual: Pedestrians, page 65.
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Question 22What does a DEAD END sign mean?
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D: The street has no outlet. DEAD END means the street has no outlet. Alabama Driver Manual: Warning Signs, page 47.
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Question 23After a revocation period ends in Alabama, what must the driver do?
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B: Apply for a new license and pass the complete examinations. After revocation, the driver may apply for a new license and must take and pass the complete examinations. Alabama Driver Manual: Revocation, page 17.
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Question 24What is the minimum light transmission for side and rear window tint on Alabama passenger cars?
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B: 32 percent. Passenger car side and rear windows may have tint that allows at least 32 percent light transmission. Alabama Driver Manual: Window Tinting, page 68.
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Question 25How close may a non-official vehicle follow an emergency vehicle on an emergency run in Alabama?
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B: No closer than 500 feet. Unless you are on official business, stay more than 500 feet behind an emergency vehicle answering a call. Alabama Driver Manual: Following Emergency Vehicles, page 65.
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