Alabama Driving Practice Permit Test

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1.After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

The driver you passed signals for you to return to your lane.

You signal your intention for three seconds.

You see the headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

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2.You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:

If a stop sign is posted.

If a crossing gate is lowered.

If the crossing lights are flashing.

All of the above.

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3.If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:

Park with your reverse lights on.

Make sure your vehicle is visible to drivers approaching from any direction.

Park five feet from the curb.

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4.To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.

Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.

Slow down and give them as much space as possible.

Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.

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5.You should not use your horn:

When visibility ahead is limited.

If you might hit another vehicle.

Near blind pedestrians.

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6.This sign means:

Four-lane traffic ahead.

Divided highway ahead.

Two-way traffic ahead.

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7.Traffic signs and pavement markings:

Must always be obeyed.

Are merely suggestions.

Must be followed only when there is other traffic.

Must be followed only when a police officer is present.

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8.If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

Get some coffee.

Open your window.

Stop driving.

Turn on the radio.

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9.This sign means:

Yield.

Crossroad ahead.

Keep right.

Yield ahead.

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10.Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

Allowing extra travel time.

Obeying posted speed limits.

Using proper turn signals.

All of the above.

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11.Temporary signs used in construction and maintenance work areas:

Have a red background with green writing.

Have an orange background with black writing.

Have a yellow background with blue writing.

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12.This road sign means:

Flagger ahead.

Turn left at the intersection.

Last turn before a toll road.

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13.Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

Have done as much as you can.

Must stay until the police arrive.

Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.

May go on your way.

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14.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

May drive straight through the intersection.

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15.This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.

The road ahead curves left then right.

The road ahead curves right then left.

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16.This sign means:

There is a 35 mph speed zone after the curve ahead.

Drive no slower than 35 mph around the upcoming curve.

Approach the upcoming curve at a speed of 35 mph or slower.

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17.Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol?

Weight

Height

Intelligence

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18.This is a ____ sign.

Stop

Wrong way

Yield

Do not enter

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19.Broken yellow lines are used on streets and highways to:

Indicate no passing zones.

Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

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20.Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are not easy to see; therefore, you should:

Slow down when driving.

Make constant visual checks.

Share a lane with a motorcycle.

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21.This sign means:

You can travel in either direction in this lane.

There is two-way traffic.

You are approaching a divided highway.

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22.A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:

A slow sign.

A yield sign.

A stop sign.

An intersection sign.

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23.A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that:

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid yellow line.

Passing is not permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken yellow line.

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24.When driving past a vehicle that has just stopped in a parked position on the side of the road, you should:

Assume that the driver will open the car door as you approach.

Speed up.

Slam on your brakes.

Assume that the driver will wait for you to pass before opening the door.

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25.Headlights are required when visibility is less than:

100 feet.

300 feet.

500 feet.

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26.A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

A loss of hearing.

Pollution.

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

Poor engine performance.

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27.If you experience a tire blowout:

Take your foot of the gas.

Do not immediately use your brakes.

Gradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.

All of the above.

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28.When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

Maintain

Vary

Reduce

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29.This road sign means:

Sharp turn to the right.

Double curve.

Winding road.

Pavement ends.

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30.You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.

Turn either right or left, since the road is blocked ahead.

Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.

Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.

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31.What should you do when you see this sign?

Look for a train station ahead

Signal before going any further.

Slow down and yield for trains.

Stop.

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32.When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.

Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.

Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.

Pass the bus before its door opens.

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33.“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.

Frequent rest stops.

Too much sleep the night before your trip.

Short trips on expressways.

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34.To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver:

Relax and concentrate on driving.

Drive above the posted speed limit.

Tailgate the driver in front of you.

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35.What does a single dashed yellow line separating traffic mean?

Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.

Both lanes travel in the same direction.

Drivers may not pass.

Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.

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36.If you drink alcohol socially, what helps ensure safe driving?

Drink coffee before driving.

Ride home with a friend who has not been drinking.

Take a cold shower before driving.

Stop drinking one half hour before driving.

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37.This sign shows one type of:

Intersection.

Road curve.

Right turn.

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38.Drivers turning left must yield to:

Overtaking cars.

Oncoming cars.

No one.

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39.In traffic moving at 50 to 55 mph, you are least likely to have an accident if you:

Drive a few miles per hour faster than most other vehicles.

Stay within that speed range.

Drive a few miles per hour slower than most other vehicles.

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40.This sign means:

Divided highway.

Railroad warning.

No passing zone.

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41.A steady green traffic light at an intersection means:

Increase your speed.

Adjust your mirrors.

You may continue through the intersection at a safe and reasonable speed, if it is clear to do so.

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42.A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is:

Permitted from the side next to the solid yellow line.

Not permitted from either direction.

Permitted from the side next to the broken yellow line.

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43.If your car becomes disabled while on the highway, you should:

Stop in the right lane.

Park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible.

Stop where you are.

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44.A distraction when driving is:

Anything that causes evasive action while driving.

Anything that takes your attention away from driving.

Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.

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45.If you find yourself in a skid:

Brake lightly.

Stay off the brakes.

Brake abruptly.

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Practice Test 17

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1.After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:

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2.You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:

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3.If you must park your vehicle in an area not usually used for parking:

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4.To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

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5.You should not use your horn:

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6.This sign means:

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7.Traffic signs and pavement markings:

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8.If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

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9.This sign means:

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10.Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

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11.Temporary signs used in construction and maintenance work areas:

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12.This road sign means:

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13.Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

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14.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

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15.This road sign means:

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16.This sign means:

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17.Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol?

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18.This is a ____ sign.

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19.Broken yellow lines are used on streets and highways to:

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