Take Alabama Permit Test Practice Questions - Alabama Driver License Written Knowledge Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

What does a red octagonal traffic sign require a driver to do?

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ASlow down and proceed with caution✓BCome to a complete stop, then proceed when safe✓CYield only to vehicles already in the intersection✓DMerge into the adjacent lane✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

A diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol is used to convey what type of message?

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AA regulatory law that must be obeyed✓BA warning about conditions ahead✓CGuide and destination information✓DConstruction or work zone instructions✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What does an orange diamond or rectangular traffic sign indicate?

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AA school crossing zone✓BA road construction or maintenance work zone✓CA recreational or scenic area✓DA hospital or service area✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What color and shape identifies signs that give directions, distances, and destinations?

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ARed and octagonal✓BGreen and rectangular✓CYellow and diamond-shaped✓DWhite and triangular✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When you see a downward-pointing red and white triangular sign, what must you do?

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AStop completely before entering the roadway✓BSlow down and give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians✓CSpeed up to merge before other vehicles arrive✓DContinue at the same speed because you have priority✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A pennant-shaped yellow sign on the left side of the road tells you that:

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AA no-passing zone begins✓BThere is a railroad crossing ahead✓CA school zone is approaching✓DThe road ends ahead✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A round yellow sign with a black 'X' and the letters 'RR' warns drivers of:

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AA hospital zone ahead✓BA railroad crossing ahead✓CA rest area on the right✓DA reduced-speed residential zone✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon-shaped sign indicates:

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AA pedestrian or school crossing area✓BA sharp curve ahead✓CA divided highway begins✓DA weigh station for trucks✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What does a steady red traffic signal mean?

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AStop, and remain stopped until the light turns green✓BSlow down and proceed with caution✓CStop, then proceed when the intersection is clear✓DYield to oncoming traffic only✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

What should you do when you approach a steady yellow traffic light?

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ASpeed up to get through the intersection before it turns red✓BStop if you can do so safely; the light is about to turn red✓CContinue at your current speed because yellow means caution only✓DStop only if a pedestrian is in the crosswalk✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection should be treated the same as:

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AA green light✓BA yield sign✓CA stop sign✓DA construction warning sign✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

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AStop completely before entering the intersection✓BSlow down and proceed through the intersection with caution✓CThe signal is broken and should be ignored✓DYield to pedestrians only, then proceed✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A solid yellow line on your side of the centerline means:

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AYou may pass when the road ahead is clear✓BYou may not pass other vehicles in your direction✓CThe road is one-way in your direction✓DYou must move into the oncoming lane to continue✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

What do broken (dashed) white lines on a roadway indicate?

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AThe edge of the pavement✓BLanes of traffic moving in the same direction that may be crossed✓CTraffic moving in opposite directions✓DA no-passing zone✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Two solid yellow lines in the center of the road mean that:

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APassing is permitted for traffic in both directions✓BPassing is not allowed for traffic in either direction✓CThe lane is reserved for buses and carpools✓DThe road becomes one-way ahead✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

What does a green arrow shown with a red traffic light mean?

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AYou may proceed only in the direction of the arrow after yielding✓BYou must stop in all directions✓CAll traffic in the intersection must yield to you✓DThe light is malfunctioning✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When a traffic signal is completely dark because of a power failure, you should:

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ATreat the intersection as having no rules and proceed quickly✓BTreat the intersection as a four-way stop✓CAssume you have the right-of-way and continue✓DWait at the intersection until power returns✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A solid white line marking the edge of the travel lane indicates that:

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ACrossing it is encouraged to pass slower vehicles✓BLane changing or crossing is discouraged✓CTraffic flows in opposite directions✓DParking is permitted along that edge✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

At an intersection with no signals or signs where two vehicles arrive at about the same time, who has the right-of-way?

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AThe vehicle on the left✓BThe vehicle on the right✓CThe larger vehicle✓DThe vehicle traveling faster✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When you intend to turn left at an intersection, you must yield to:

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AOnly pedestrians waiting to cross✓BOncoming traffic and pedestrians in or near the crosswalk✓CVehicles behind you preparing to turn✓DNo one, because turning vehicles have priority✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When entering a roadway from a private driveway, alley, or parking lot, you must:

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AYield to all traffic and pedestrians already on the roadway✓BProceed first because you are entering the road✓CSound your horn and merge immediately✓DYield only to vehicles, not pedestrians✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When you approach a roundabout, you should:

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AStop and wait for all circulating traffic to clear✓BYield to traffic already in the circle and enter when there is a safe gap✓CEnter quickly to keep traffic flowing✓DAlways turn left to travel around the circle✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When you hear a siren or see flashing lights from an approaching emergency vehicle, you must:

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ASpeed up to clear the area quickly✓BPull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes✓CContinue driving normally because they will go around you✓DStop immediately in your lane wherever you are✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Under Alabama's Move Over Act, when you approach a stopped emergency or law enforcement vehicle displaying lights on a road with a posted limit of 25 mph or higher, you must:

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AMaintain your current speed and stay in your lane✓BMove over a lane if possible, or slow to at least 15 mph below the posted speed limit✓CCome to a complete stop until the vehicle leaves✓DSound your horn to alert the responders✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

On a two-lane road, when a school bus stops and displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, drivers must:

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AStop only if traveling in the same direction as the bus✓BStop in both directions and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing✓CSlow to 15 mph and pass with caution✓DStop only if children are visible✓