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Alabama permit practice: 20 free questions

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Written from Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024). Independently checked October 26, 2026.

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Question 1 of 20

A steady red X is displayed above a travel lane. What does it mean?

AYou may use that lane only to pass.BYou must stay out of that lane.CYou may use that lane if you drive slowly.

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Correct answer: B. You must stay out of that lane.

The red X closes the lane beneath it to traffic. A clear-looking lane does not override that signal.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 5 / Lane Use Control Signals, PDF page 58. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 2 of 20

Two lanes carrying traffic the same way are separated by double solid white lines. May you cross those lines to change lanes?

AYes, after signaling.BYes, if no other car is nearby.CNo, crossing those lines is prohibited.

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Correct answer: C. No, crossing those lines is prohibited.

A double white divider bars crossing between the lanes. Wait for a place where changing lanes is permitted.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 5 / Pavement Markings / Double solid white lines, PDF page 55. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 3 of 20

Your car and a car on your right reach an intersection at about the same time from different roads. There are no signs or signals, and both drivers are traveling lawfully. Who must yield?

AYou must let the car on your right go first.BThe driver on your right must let you go first.CWhichever driver plans to travel straight must yield.

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Correct answer: A. You must let the car on your right go first.

At an uncontrolled intersection, simultaneous arrivals give priority to the vehicle on the right. The driver to its left must wait.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 6 / Right of Way and Yielding, PDF page 64. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 4 of 20

You plan to turn left at an intersection without traffic signals. An oncoming car is close enough that turning would create an immediate hazard. What must you do?

ABegin turning so the other driver knows to stop.BWait and let the oncoming car pass.CTurn first because you reached the intersection.

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Correct answer: B. Wait and let the oncoming car pass.

A left turn must wait for opposing traffic that is in the intersection or dangerously close to it. Being ready to turn does not give you priority.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 6 / Right of Way and Yielding, PDF page 65. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 5 of 20

What is the minimum distance before a turn at which you should begin signaling?

A25 feet.B50 feet.C100 feet.

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Correct answer: C. 100 feet.

Start your turn signal at least 100 feet ahead of the turn. This gives nearby road users advance notice of your plan.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 3 / Rules for Turns, PDF page 23. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 6 of 20

A car ahead is moving slowly. There is no emergency, and no traffic authority has directed you to use the shoulder. May you drive onto the shoulder to pass?

ANo, a slow car does not justify passing on the shoulder.BYes, if the shoulder is paved.CYes, if you signal before leaving your lane.

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Correct answer: A. No, a slow car does not justify passing on the shoulder.

Ordinary passing does not permit shoulder driving. The exceptions are an emergency or a direction from traffic authorities.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 6 / No Passing Zones / Passing on the right, PDF page 67. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 7 of 20

In an urban district with no different posted speed zone, what is the statutory maximum speed under normal driving conditions?

A25 miles per hour.B30 miles per hour.C35 miles per hour.

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Correct answer: B. 30 miles per hour.

The urban-district limit is 30 miles per hour when another speed zone has not been posted. Conditions can require a slower speed.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 6 / Speed Limits / Statutory Speed Limits, PDF page 62. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 8 of 20

You use the two-second following check and reach the chosen roadside object before you finish counting. What should you do?

AKeep that gap as long as the other car is moving.BAccelerate to pass the object sooner.CEase your speed down to open a larger gap.

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Correct answer: C. Ease your speed down to open a larger gap.

Reaching the marker too soon means you are too close to the vehicle ahead. Slow gradually to restore space.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 4 / How to Avoid Rear End Collisions, PDF page 38. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 9 of 20

What is the minimum distance you must leave between your parked car and a fire hydrant?

A15 feet.B10 feet.C5 feet.

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Correct answer: A. 15 feet.

Keep a parked vehicle at least 15 feet from a hydrant. Parking closer is prohibited.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 3 / Parking / Prohibited locations, PDF page 31. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 10 of 20

When parking near a railroad crossing, what is the minimum distance you must leave from the closest rail?

A20 feet.B50 feet.C30 feet.

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Correct answer: B. 50 feet.

A parked car must be at least 50 feet from the closest railroad rail. Measure the separation from that rail, rather than from a crossing sign.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 3 / Parking / Prohibited locations, PDF page 31. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 11 of 20

When your car passes a bicycle rider, what minimum space must you leave between the car and the rider?

AOne foot.BTwo feet.CThree feet.

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Correct answer: C. Three feet.

Keep the vehicle at least three feet away from the rider during the pass.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 3 / Sharing the Road with Bicycles, PDF page 26. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 12 of 20

A school bus has stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended on an undivided four-lane highway. You approach from the opposite direction. What must you do?

AStop for the bus.BPass slowly because you are going the other way.CContinue because four lanes exempt opposing traffic.

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Correct answer: A. Stop for the bus.

Opposing traffic must also stop for a school bus on this undivided highway. Having four lanes does not by itself create an exemption.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 6 / Stopping / School and church buses, PDF page 63. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 13 of 20

You must drive through fog. Which headlight setting should you use to reduce reflected glare?

AHigh beams.BLow beams.CParking lights alone.

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Correct answer: B. Low beams.

Use low beams in fog. High beams reflect more light back toward your eyes and make seeing harder.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 7 / Driving in Fog, Snow, PDF page 75. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 14 of 20

A tire suddenly blows out while you are driving. What should you do first to regain control?

ABrake hard immediately.BTurn sharply toward the shoulder.CGrip the wheel firmly, keep straight and ease off the gas.

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Correct answer: C. Grip the wheel firmly, keep straight and ease off the gas.

Maintain your direction and reduce power smoothly. Wait to brake until you have control of the vehicle.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 7 / Driving Emergencies / Blowouts, PDF page 75. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 15 of 20

For a driver younger than 21, what is the lowest blood alcohol concentration that reaches Alabama’s stated underage driving threshold?

A0.02 percent.B0.04 percent.C0.08 percent.

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Correct answer: A. 0.02 percent.

The underage threshold is 0.02 percent. A driver younger than 21 cannot use the higher general threshold as permission to drive after drinking.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 4 / Driving While Under the Influence, PDF page 35. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 16 of 20

After a DUI arrest, a driver refuses a chemical breath test ordered by an officer. What happens to the driver’s license?

AIt remains valid if no crash occurred.BIt is suspended.CIt is suspended only if a later test proves intoxication.

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Correct answer: B. It is suspended.

Refusing the directed breath test after a DUI arrest results in license suspension. The refusal itself has a licensing consequence.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 4 / Implied Consent Law, PDF page 36. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 17 of 20

Where should the lap portion of a seat belt fit for the best protection?

ALoosely across your stomach.BAcross your thighs near your knees.CSnugly over your hip bones.

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Correct answer: C. Snugly over your hip bones.

A lap belt should rest firmly across the hips. A loose belt across the stomach is not the proper fit.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 3 / Alabama’s Safety Belt and Child Restraint Laws, PDF page 32. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 18 of 20

You feel drowsy on the highway. What should you do?

ALeave the highway at the next rest stop or service area and rest.BTake a stay-awake drug and continue.CDrive faster so you finish before getting sleepier.

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Correct answer: A. Leave the highway at the next rest stop or service area and rest.

Drowsiness is a reason to stop driving. Use a safe stopping place instead of trying to push through the trip.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 4 / Highway Hypnosis and Fatigue, PDF page 34. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 19 of 20

What is the minimum age to obtain Alabama’s restricted Class D Learner License for learning to drive a car?

A14 years old.B15 years old.C16 years old.

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Correct answer: B. 15 years old.

Alabama permits a restricted car learner license beginning at age 15.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 1 / The Learner License and Restricted License / Learner License — Fifteen years old, PDF page 11. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 20 of 20

Your license requires corrective lenses. When you take the road test, what must you do?

AWear them only if it is dark.BTake the test without them to check your unaided vision.CWear your corrective lenses during the test.

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Correct answer: C. Wear your corrective lenses during the test.

A corrective-lens restriction applies during the road test too. Keep the required lenses on while being tested.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Chapter 1 / Vision Screening, PDF page 13. Checked October 26, 2026.

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