Alabama Learner Permit Practice Test: 30 Free Questions

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.

11. How often is it advisable to take breaks during long trips?

1. a) Every 50 miles.
2. b) Every 300 miles.
3. c) Every 100 miles or every two hours.
4. d) Only when you need fuel.

12. What type of route does this sign identify?

1. a) Interstate Route
2. b) U.S. Route
3. c) County Route
4. d) State Route

13. What does a no turn on red sign prohibit?

1. a) Making any turns at the intersection.
2. b) Stopping at the intersection on red.
3. c) Making a right or left turn when the signal is red.
4. d) Turning right when the signal is green.

14. What does a yellow diamond sign with a curved right arrow warn of?

1. a) A sharp right turn.
2. b) A winding road.
3. c) A curve to the right ahead.
4. d) A right turn only lane.

15. What does a 'BUMP' sign warn you to do?

1. a) Change lanes immediately.
2. b) Stop completely.
3. c) Slow down for a bump ahead.
4. d) Speed up to clear the bump.

16. What should you do when you see a round yellow railroad crossing sign?

1. a) Slow down, look in both directions, and be prepared to stop.
2. b) Honk your horn.
3. c) Stop immediately on the tracks.
4. d) Maintain speed and look for the train.

17. What does a 'DEAD END' sign indicate?

1. a) The street ends at a park.
2. b) The street is for residents only.
3. c) The street has no outlet.
4. d) The street is a one-way.

18. What does a sign with two lines curving inward to form a bottleneck indicate?

1. a) Drawbridge ahead.
2. b) Narrow bridge ahead.
3. c) Road ends ahead.
4. d) One way bridge.

19. What does a pentagon-shaped sign with two walking figures indicate?

1. a) Pedestrian crossing.
2. b) School crossing or school zone.
3. c) Hiking trail.
4. d) Playground ahead.

20. What does a blue sign with a white 'H' indicate?

1. a) Helipad.
2. b) Hotel.
3. c) Highway.
4. d) Hospital.

21. What must you do at a steady red traffic light?

1. a) Slow down and proceed with caution.
2. b) Yield to cross traffic.
3. c) Stop and remain stopped until the signal turns green.
4. d) Stop, then proceed if clear.

22. What must you do when emerging from an alley, private driveway, or building?

1. a) Stop before crossing the sidewalk or crosswalk area.
2. b) Sound your horn and proceed immediately.
3. c) Proceed without stopping if the road is clear.
4. d) Slow down and yield only to vehicles.

23. How should you treat an intersection if the traffic light is inoperative?

1. a) As a four-way stop.
2. b) Follow the car ahead of you.
3. c) As a yield sign.
4. d) Proceed without stopping.

24. Who must yield when a car enters a public street from a private road or driveway?

1. a) Neither, it is first come first served.
2. b) Cars on the public street.
3. c) The car entering from the private road.
4. d) The vehicle on the left.

25. When changing lanes, why should you glance over your shoulder?

1. a) To check your speed.
2. b) To check the "blind spot" your mirror does not cover.
3. c) To look for police officers.
4. d) To see passengers in the back seat.

26. In rural areas, at what distance must a school bus activate its flashing amber lights before stopping to load or unload children?

1. a) At least 300 feet
2. b) At least 50 feet
3. c) At least 200 feet
4. d) At least 100 feet

27. What should you do first if your vehicle begins to skid?

1. a) Apply heavy pressure to the brakes.
2. b) Steer in the opposite direction of the skid.
3. c) Do not apply pressure on the brake.
4. d) Accelerate to pull out of the skid.

28. What should you try if your headlights suddenly fail at night?

1. a) Turn on the interior cabin light.
2. b) Try your parking lights and directional signals.
3. c) Shift to neutral and coast.
4. d) Close your eyes and brake hard.

29. What does 'over driving headlights' refer to?

1. a) Driving with headlights on during the day.
2. b) Driving so fast that you cannot stop within the distance you can see ahead.
3. c) Driving with headlights that are too bright.
4. d) Using high beams when following another car.

30. How should you use the acceleration lane when entering a freeway?

1. a) Maintain a constant speed of 30 mph.
2. b) Come to a complete stop before merging.
3. c) Drive slowly until you find a large gap.
4. d) Increase your speed to match the through traffic.