Alabama Learner Permit Test: 2026 Guide

1. How should you make a right turn from a four-lane highway?

1. a) Turn into the lane with the least amount of traffic.
2. b) Make a wide turn into the left lane.
3. c) Make a tight turn into the right lane.
4. d) Turn from the center lane into any available lane.

2. When are hand and arm signals explicitly permitted in addition to signal lights?

1. a) During the daytime.
2. b) Only on the freeway.
3. c) Only at night.
4. d) Only when stopped.

3. When is a motor vehicle driver allowed to drive in a bicycle lane?

1. a) To park, enter/leave the highway, or prepare for a turn.
2. b) To pass slow traffic.
3. c) To use it as an acceleration lane.
4. d) At any time if no bikes are present.

4. How should a driver make a right turn across a bicycle lane?

1. a) Honk to warn cyclists before turning.
2. b) Turn directly from the traffic lane across the bike lane.
3. c) Drive into the bicycle lane prior to making the turn, if safe.
4. d) Stop in the traffic lane and wait for the light to change.

5. Where must you park if you leave a vehicle on a rural highway?

1. a) Completely off the paved or main traveled portion.
2. b) On the shoulder, but partially on the road.
3. c) In the middle of the lane with hazards on.
4. d) Anywhere as long as lights are on.

6. How should you position your wheels when parking on a hill without a curb?

1. a) Away from the road edge.
2. b) To the left.
3. c) Toward the edge of the road (right).
4. d) Straight ahead.

7. What should you do if you are feeling worried, angry, or depressed before driving?

1. a) Drive with hazard lights on.
2. b) Turn up the radio to distract yourself.
3. c) Drive slowly.
4. d) Let someone else drive.

8. Which vehicles are required to stop before crossing any railroad crossing?

1. a) Pickup trucks.
2. b) School buses and passenger buses.
3. c) Motorcycles.
4. d) Passenger cars.

9. What is a common side effect of antihistamines that can affect driving?

1. a) Improved vision.
2. b) Increased hunger.
3. c) Hyperactivity.
4. d) Drowsiness.

10. Who should you report a crash to if it occurs on a state highway?

1. a) State Troopers.
2. b) Department of Transportation.
3. c) Local Sheriff.
4. d) City Police.