Alabama ALEA Permit Practice Test 3
Test 3 of 10. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 24 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Alabama test.
- Questions30
- Correct to pass24
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age15 years
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1. In which seats is an Alabama safety belt violation treated only as a secondary violation?
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Answer D: Any seat other than a front seat
Alabama treats a safety belt violation in any seat other than a front seat as a secondary violation, chargeable only after a lawful stop for another offense.
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2. Why is it risky to brake hard and steer sharply at the same moment?
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Answer C: The tires have a limited amount of grip that braking and turning must share
Each tire can deliver only so much grip, and asking it to slow the vehicle and change direction at once can exceed that limit and start a skid.
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3. At what breath alcohol level is an Alabama ignition interlock device calibrated to block the engine from starting?
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Answer D: 0.02
An Alabama ignition interlock is calibrated so that the vehicle will not start once the operator reaches a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02.
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4. Why is heavy braking a poor idea while two wheels are still on a soft shoulder?
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Answer B: The two sides have different grip, so the vehicle can pull sharply
With one pair of wheels on pavement and the other on loose material, hard braking slows one side more than the other and swings the vehicle around.
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5. A vehicle is sitting in your blind spot and you need to change into that lane. What should you do?
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Answer B: Adjust your speed to open a clear gap, then check again and move over
Changing your speed either drops the other vehicle behind you or lets it move ahead, which turns the blind spot back into open space.
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6. Why is parking against the flow of traffic dangerous even when nobody complains?
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Answer D: Because you had to cross traffic to get there and must cross again to leave
Parking on the wrong side means driving against traffic at both ends of the stop, and your reflectors and lights face the wrong way while you are there.
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7. Are court costs assessed on an Alabama hands free conviction?
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Answer B: No, no court costs may be assessed
The Alabama hands free statute provides that no court costs may be assessed for a violation of the section.
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8. What makes up the total distance needed to bring a vehicle to a stop?
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Answer A: The distance covered while you perceive the hazard, the distance covered while you react, and the braking distance
Total stopping distance combines the ground covered while you notice the hazard, the ground covered while you move your foot to the brake, and the ground covered while the brakes slow the vehicle.
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9. An arrow panel at a work zone displays a flashing arrow pointing to the left. What does it require?
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Answer C: Move out of the closed lane into the lane on the left
A flashing or sequential arrow on an arrow panel directs traffic out of a closed lane and into the lane the arrow points to.
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10. Why would a restriction like this one be applied to a stretch of road?
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Answer A: Because there is not enough visible road ahead to complete a pass safely
Limits on overtaking are set where a hill, a curve or an obstruction leaves too little sight distance for a driver to pull out, pass and return before meeting oncoming traffic.
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11. Unless otherwise marked, what speed limit applies on Alabama non-paved county roads?
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Answer B: 35 mph
Alabama sets 35 mph for all non-paved county roads, while paved county roadways carry 45 mph unless otherwise marked.
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12. Why must you never leave the engine running in a closed garage?
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Answer B: Because carbon monoxide builds up and can kill within minutes
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which has no smell or color and can reach fatal levels in an enclosed space very quickly.
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13. A yellow diamond shows an arrow that doubles back on itself. What kind of curve lies ahead?
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Answer C: A turn of 135 degrees or more, nearly doubling back
The hairpin curve sign is used where the road changes direction by 135 degrees or more, and it is normally backed up by chevrons or a large arrow through the bend.
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14. What statutory limit applies on an Alabama highway that is neither an interstate nor a road of four or more lanes?
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Answer A: 55 mph
Alabama sets 55 miles per hour on highways other than interstates and roads with four or more traffic lanes, unless a different limit is authorized.
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15. An overhead lane signal shows a flashing yellow X above your lane. What does it mean?
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Answer D: The lane may be used only for a left turn
A flashing yellow X marks a lane that may be used only to make a left turn; a steady yellow X is the one that warns you to leave the lane.
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16. Why does this warning matter more on a motorcycle than in a car?
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Answer B: Because a sudden jolt can unsettle a two-wheeled machine and the rider can lose control
A jolt can push a motorcycle off line or lift a wheel, so a rider slows early, comes slightly off the seat and keeps a relaxed but firm hold on the handlebars.
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17. A restricted Alabama teen driver is convicted of a second moving violation. What does ALEA do?
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Answer B: Suspends the license for 60 days
A second moving violation, or a conviction for a serious offense, brings an automatic 60 day suspension for an Alabama graduated driver license holder.
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18. What does Alabama graduated driver license law say about handheld communication devices?
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Answer D: A restricted teen driver may not use any handheld communication device while driving
Alabama bans all handheld communication device use by drivers who are still under graduated driver license restrictions, and a violation can extend the restricted period.
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19. You are entering a marked school zone during the posted hours. What should you do?
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Answer A: Slow to the school zone limit and watch for children
The school zone limit applies throughout the posted hours, whether or not you can see any children at that moment.
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20. How long can cannabis affect a driver?
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Answer A: For hours after the strongest effects have passed
Slowed reactions, poor tracking and weak judgment of distance can last for hours, well beyond the point where the user believes the effects are over.
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21. When is it appropriate to use cruise control?
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Answer B: On a dry, open highway with light traffic
Cruise control suits steady conditions where you rarely need to change speed. It is a poor choice in traffic, on curves, on slippery roads or when drowsy, because it removes you from the speed decision.
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22. You are turning left across tracks that run along the center of the street. What should you do before crossing them?
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Answer B: Look along the tracks in both directions and cross only when clear
Rail vehicles running in the street can arrive from either direction and cannot stop quickly, so look along the tracks before you turn across them.
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23. Where is a U-turn generally the most reasonable choice?
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Answer B: At an intersection where it is permitted and you can see well both ways
A U-turn needs a legal place and a long clear view in both directions, which is why a permitted intersection with open sight lines is the usual choice.
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24. What is the what if habit of a defensive driver?
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Answer C: Thinking through what you would do if a hazard ahead of you turned bad
Rehearsing an answer before the hazard develops means you act at once instead of spending time deciding.
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25. After the holder of an Alabama learner license reaches the sixteenth birthday, who must occupy the seat beside the driver?
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Answer C: Any licensed driver
Until the sixteenth birthday the supervising person must be 21 or older or a driving instructor; from that birthday any licensed driver may occupy the seat beside the holder.
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26. What penalty does a first conviction under Alabama hands-free law carry?
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Answer C: A 50 dollar fine and 1 point on the driving record
Alabama hands-free law sets a first conviction penalty of a 50 dollar fine and one point, rising to 100 dollars and two points on a second conviction within 24 months.
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27. Traffic is backed up on the far side of a railroad crossing. What should you do before driving onto the tracks?
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Answer D: Wait behind the tracks until there is room to clear them completely
Never enter a crossing until you are certain you can drive completely across without stopping, because a vehicle trapped on the tracks cannot get out of a train's way.
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28. Which of the following is an accepted reason for an Alabama Stage II driver to drive alone between midnight and 6 a.m.?
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Answer C: Driving to or from a job
The Alabama curfew does not apply when the teen is driving to or from employment, to or from a school or religious event, or responding to an emergency.
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29. What is the highest posted speed limit used on Alabama interstate highways?
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Answer A: 70 mph
Alabama posts a maximum of 70 mph on interstate highways.
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30. You feel dizzy and get a headache while driving with the windows closed. What could be the cause and what should you do?
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Answer D: An exhaust leak letting carbon monoxide into the cabin, so open the windows and stop to get fresh air
Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, and headache, dizziness and drowsiness are early signs. Get fresh air at once and have the exhaust system inspected.