Alabama DMV Written Test

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1.Alcohol is the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

True

False

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2.When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

Using the inside rearview mirror.

Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.

Using your side mirror.

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3.Pentagonal signs indicate:

No passing zones.

School zones.

Speed limits.

Railroad crossings.

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4.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.

Make a U-turn through the median.

Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.

Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

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5.A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

The same thing as a stop sign.

The traffic signal is broken.

You do not have to come to a complete stop.

Driving conditions are dangerous.

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6.This sign means:

Side road.

Low clearance.

Merging traffic.

Prepare to stop.

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7.You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

Disregard the signal if there are other lanes available for the emergency vehicle.

Stop as quickly as you can.

Slow down, move your vehicle to provide a clear path for the emergency vehicle, and stop

Increase your speed to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

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8.This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.

The road ahead winds in a series of turns or curves.

Traffic increases ahead.

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9.You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

Accelerate rapidly when the first lane you need to cross is clear.

Wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn.

Wait for an oncoming driver to wave you across the intersection.

Edge your car into each lane of opposing traffic as soon as it clears.

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10.You may pass another vehicle:

In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.

By using the shoulder of the highway.

If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.

None of the above.

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11.Large vehicles have blind spots that can extend up to 200 feet directly behind the vehicle.

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False

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12.Consuming which of the following substances may impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?

Beer, wine, and other liquor

Controlled substances, such as illegal drugs or prescription medicines

Inhalants, such as glue or paint

All of the above

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13.A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

Is a very safe driver.

Always has the right-of-way

Should not let following cars pass

May create a dangerous driving environment.

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14.Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills.

True

False

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15.This sign is a:

Yield sign.

School crossing sign.

Stop sign.

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16.Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

Tailgating another vehicle

Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment

Both of the above

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17.This road sign means:

You must travel at the speed indicated.

The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph.

You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed.

None of the above.

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18.Railroad crossings should always be considered:

Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.

Dangerous.

Safe locations to park a car.

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19.Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:

Motor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.

When pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.

No one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.

Pedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.

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20.Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

In a marked crosswalk.

In any crosswalk or intersection.

Crossing any street.

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21.How fast you drive does not affect the distance your vehicle travels after you brake to come to a stop.

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False

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22.What does this road sign mean?

Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.

Come to a full stop and go when it is safe to do so.

Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.

Stop only for traffic on an intersecting road.

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23.Stopping distances and severity of crashes:

Decrease as vehicle speed increases.

Are not affected by vehicle speed.

Increase as vehicle speed increases.

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24.When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

To know when it is safe to cross the street.

To stop at the curb before crossing the street.

To run out in front of you without looking.

Not to cross the street unless they are with an adult.

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25.This sign means:

Cars on the right move first.

You have the right-of-way.

Let cross traffic pass before proceeding.

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26.The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.

Limit your driving to weekdays.

Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.

Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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27.To know where traffic is behind you:

Frequently check your rearview mirror.

Turn and look out your back window.

Keep other vehicles out of your blind spots.

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28.This sign means:

One-way traffic.

Intersection ahead.

Merging traffic from the right.

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29.Passing is prohibited:

Within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.

If the vehicle you are following has a slow-moving vehicle symbol.

When using the right lane to pass a left-turning vehicle.

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30.This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.

The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.

The road ahead curves to the left. Construction ahead.

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31.You should honk your horn when you:

Are traveling through an intersection.

Are passing a bicyclist.

See a child who is about to run into the street.

Are parallel parking.

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32.When you hear the siren or see the flashing lights of an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

Slow down until it passes you.

Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

Motion for the emergency vehicle to pass you.

Merge into the right lane and continue driving.

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33.When passing on a multilane highway:

Be sure the passing lane is clear.

Pass only on the right.

Watch for oncoming traffic.

There is no need to signal.

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34.If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:

Slow down and look both ways.

Maintain your speed and look both ways.

Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions

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35.If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should:

Increase your speed to reach your destination more quickly.

Increase the volume of your radio.

Find a safe parking area to take a short nap.

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36.You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:

Stop and look for a train.

Slow down and look for a train.

Look for a train, then speed up.

Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.

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37.Prior to entering a curve:

Activate your turn signal.

Reduce your speed.

Brake hard.

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38.Which of the following are used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning?

Flashing red lights

Flashing yellow lights

White lines on the side of the road

White arrows in the middle of the lanes

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39.This sign means:

Do not enter.

Stop ahead.

Roadwork or maintenance is present.

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40.To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

Not cross the centerline.

Flash your lights at oncoming traffic.

Use the shoulder.

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

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41.A leaking exhaust system can:

Cause excessive oil use.

Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal.

Make you drowsy while driving.

Set grass fires on country roads.

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42.Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

In curves and on hills.

Next to churches and schools.

At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.

On freeway on-ramps.

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43.How fast you drive does not affect the distance your vehicle travels after you brake to come to a stop.

TRUE

FALSE

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44.This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.

U-turns are prohibited.

You may proceed if the way is clear.

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45.Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

Cannot result in a traffic citation.

Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off."

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1.Alcohol is the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.

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2.When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:

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3.Pentagonal signs indicate:

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4.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

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5.A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

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6.This sign means:

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7.You are driving on a divided multilane highway and see or hear the signal of an approaching emergency vehicle. You should:

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8.This road sign means:

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9.You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

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10.You may pass another vehicle:

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11.Large vehicles have blind spots that can extend up to 200 feet directly behind the vehicle.

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12.Consuming which of the following substances may impair your ability to drive safely and may result in an arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII)?

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13.A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

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14.Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills.

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15.This sign is a:

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16.Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?

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17.This road sign means:

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18.Railroad crossings should always be considered:

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