Alabama Car Driving Permit Test-3 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?

If you can walk in a straight line after drinking, it is safe to drive.
If you are under the legal blood alcohol concentration limit, your driving isn't impaired.
Alcohol affects judgement, which is needed to drive safely.

Explanation

Q.2.

This yellow sign means:

One lane ahead.
Merging traffic ahead.
Lane ends ahead.

Explanation

Q.3.

This is the shape and color of a ____ sign.

Stop
Wrong way
Yield

Explanation

Q.4.

Before backing your vehicle, you should:

Walk completely around the vehicle to be sure no person or obstacle is behind it.
Look to the front, sides, and rear.
Both of the above.

Explanation

Q.5.

When driving in work zones, you should:

Follow the driver in front of you closely.
Pass the driver in front of you as soon as you can.
Avoid tailgating and keep a safe following distance.

Explanation

Q.6.

This road sign means:

Sharp right turn ahead.
A road joins from the right.
The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

Explanation

Q.7.

If you have had several beers, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:

Taking a cold shower.
Waiting several hours.
Drinking several cups of coffee.

Explanation

Q.8.

This sign means:

Stop.
Merge.
Upcoming change in direction.

Explanation

Q.9.

When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended and red lights flashing, drivers should:

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.
Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.

Explanation

Q.10.

Excessive speed:

Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly.
Helps you maneuver around obstacles.
Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injury and death.

Explanation

Q.11.

If you parallel park facing downward on a hill:

Turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road.
Turn your wheels away from the side of the road.
Keep your wheels straight.

Explanation

Q.12.

This sign tells a driver that:

A construction flagger is ahead.
A police officer is ahead.
A parking attendant is ahead.

Explanation

Q.13.

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an urban district is:

20 mph.
30 mph.
45 mph.

Explanation

Q.14.

This road sign means:

Road widens ahead.
Lane reduction. The right lane ends soon and traffic should merge left.
Highway entrance ramp ahead.

Explanation

Q.15.

This sign means:

School crossing.
School zone.
Pedestrian crossing.

Explanation

Q.16.

Trucks' blind spots are:

Directly behind the body.
On the immediate left of the cab.
Both on the immediate left of the cab and directly behind the body.

Explanation

Q.17.

If you want to pass a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you should:

Slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass before you pass the pedestrian.
Keep driving at a steady speed. The oncoming vehicle must stop for you.
Honk your horn to get the pedestrian to move over.

Explanation

Q.18.

On a multilane road, a dashed yellow line next to a solid yellow line means:

Passing is prohibited from both directions.
Passing is permitted from both directions.
Passing is permitted only from the direction next to the dashed line.

Explanation

Q.19.

Night driving presents unique problems because:

The speed limit is increased at night.
There are fewer cars on the roads at night.
Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark.

Explanation

Q.20.

When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.
Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.
Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Explanation

Q.21.

You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Speed up to beat the red light.
Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.
Come to a safe stop.

Explanation

Q.22.

When you see this yellow sign, you should:

Always stop at the crosswalk.
Stop at the crosswalk until a crossing guards signals for you to go.
Be prepared to stop if children are in the crosswalk.

Explanation

Q.23.

When stopped for a traffic violation or at an equipment check, a driver must produce:

Only their insurance and registration.
Only their license.
Their license, insurance, and registration.

Explanation

Q.24.

This sign means:

No right turn.
You must turn right.
Watch for traffic on your right.

Explanation

Q.25.

Prior to entering a curve:

Activate your turn signal.
Reduce your speed.
Brake hard.

Explanation

Q.26.

When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.
Stop if you are driving in the same direction.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Explanation

Q.27.

At a school crossing sign, you should:

Always stop, whether there is a stop sign or not.
Watch for children and be ready to stop.
Always sound your horn when you see children.

Explanation

Q.28.

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Turn in that direction after slowing and checking for traffic.
Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.
Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.

Explanation

Q.29.

A red traffic signal indicates that approaching drivers should:

Come to a complete stop.
Increase their speed to quickly clear the intersection.
Continue driving through the intersection without stopping.

Explanation

Q.30.

You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:

Oncoming vehicles also turning left.
All approaching vehicles.
Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "Walk" signal.

Explanation

Q.31.

When passing another vehicle:

Pass the vehicle as slowly as possible.
Drive at the same speed as the vehicle you are passing.
Pass the vehicle as safely and as quickly as possible.

Explanation

Q.32.

If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:

Loudly play the radio while driving so you won’t think about your argument.
Take a few minutes to cool off before driving.
Drive on the interstate to let off steam.

Explanation

Q.33.

Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.
To see if a vehicle is in your blind spot.
Only when you are slowing down.

Explanation

Q.34.

This sign means:

Upcoming downgrade or hill.
Road construction area.
Upcoming narrowing of roadway.

Explanation

Q.35.

Backing your vehicle is:

Always dangerous.
Dangerous if you have a helper.
Only dangerous in large vehicles.

Explanation

Q.36.

At a crosswalk:

You must yield to pedestrians.
Pedestrians must yield to you.
Construction workers must yield to you.

Explanation

Q.37.

A driver should:

Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.
Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules.
Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.

Explanation

Q.38.

When a gate at a railroad crossing is lowering, you should:

Speed up and cross the tracks before the gate lowers completely.
Come to a complete stop and wait.
Drive around the gate.

Explanation

Q.39.

This sign means:

No turns.
No outlet.
No U-turns.

Explanation

Q.40.

Fatigue increases the risk of:

Missing an exit.
Being late for an appointment.
Falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing.

Explanation

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