Alabama ALEA Permit Practice Test 7
Test 7 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. A driver disregards this sign and turns so as to travel against the direction it establishes. What is the immediate danger?
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Answer D: The driver will face traffic head on, because every lane comes the other way
Turning against the established direction puts the vehicle nose to nose with all the traffic on that street, which is why the mistake has to be corrected at once.
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2. You have just returned to your own lane after passing. Why should you not slow down straight away?
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Answer A: The vehicle you passed is close behind and needs room to stop
Returning and then braking leaves the driver you just overtook with almost no following distance, which is how a pass turns into a rear-end collision.
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3. What penalty does a second conviction under Alabama's hands free law carry within a 24 month period?
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Answer B: 100 dollars and 2 points
A second Alabama hands free conviction within 24 months carries a fine of 100 dollars and 2 points on the driving record.
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4. Who must accompany a 16 year old applicant to the Alabama road test?
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Answer D: A parent or guardian
Alabama requires a 16 year old road test applicant to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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5. Heavy trucks have worn deep ruts into a highway lane and rain has filled them. What is the danger?
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Answer D: Water collects in them, so the tires can lose contact with the road
Ruts hold standing water long after the rest of the lane has drained, which makes them the most likely place to start hydroplaning.
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6. You signaled a lane change and the signal did not switch itself off afterwards. Why does that matter?
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Answer B: Other drivers may act on a turn you do not intend to make
A signal left on tells other drivers you are about to turn, and someone may pull out in front of you. Cancel it as soon as the maneuver is finished.
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7. You are in the open lane where another lane is merging into yours. What is your part in the merge?
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Answer A: Keep a steady speed and leave a gap for one vehicle to come in
A merge works when each driver in the through lane lets one vehicle in, which keeps both lines moving instead of stopping them both.
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8. About how far behind a tractor-trailer does the driver's rear blind spot reach?
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Answer C: Around 30 feet
The area behind a large truck is hidden for roughly 30 feet, so a driver tucked in there cannot be seen at all.
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9. How long is an Alabama learner license issued to a 15 year old valid, and may it be renewed?
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Answer C: Four years, and it may be renewed once
The Alabama learner license issued at 15 runs for four years and may be renewed one time.
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10. An Alabama driver cannot produce evidence of registration and insurance at a traffic stop. What may the officer do?
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Answer D: Impound the vehicle at the officer's discretion
Alabama allows a law enforcement officer to impound a vehicle when the operator fails to provide evidence of registration and insurance.
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11. Why is being predictable an important part of driving safely?
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Answer A: Because other road users are able to plan around what you are doing
Other drivers make their decisions from what they expect you to do, so surprises are what produce collisions.
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12. You arrive at a four-way stop after two other vehicles have already stopped there. When is it your turn?
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Answer A: After both of the earlier vehicles have gone
Vehicles clear a four-way stop in the order they arrived, so the third driver to stop is the third to go.
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13. What is the correct technique for backing a vehicle straight?
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Answer B: Check behind the vehicle before getting in, then turn and look through the rear window while backing slowly
Mirrors and cameras leave gaps close to the vehicle, so walk behind it first, then turn in your seat for a direct view and keep the speed low enough to stop instantly.
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14. A row of solid white triangles points toward you across your lane. What does it mark?
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Answer A: The place to yield to traffic or people ahead
A yield line of triangles shows drivers exactly where to give way, and it is used at roundabouts and at midblock crosswalks.
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15. What suspension does an Alabama driver face after accumulating 24 or more points in a two year period?
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Answer D: 365 days
The top step of the Alabama point schedule is 24 points or more in two years, which brings a 365 day suspension.
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16. You are waiting to turn left at a solid green light with no green arrow. Oncoming traffic is approaching. What should you do?
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Answer A: Yield to the oncoming traffic and turn only when there is a safe gap
A solid green light permits the left turn but does not protect it, so you must yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians before turning.
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17. Which use of a phone falls outside the Alabama hands free law?
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Answer C: Using it while the vehicle is parked on the shoulder
Alabama exempts use of a device while the vehicle is parked on the shoulder of the road, while manual entry of navigation coordinates while driving remains a violation.
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18. How many points does Alabama assess for speeding 26 mph or more over the posted limit?
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Answer B: 5 points
Alabama assesses 2 points for speeding 1 to 25 mph over the limit and 5 points once the excess reaches 26 mph or more.
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19. How many non-family passengers may an Alabama Stage II graduated driver license holder carry?
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Answer A: One
An Alabama restricted teen driver may not carry more than one passenger who is not a family member, other than a parent, guardian or supervising licensed driver aged 21 or older.
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20. The driver of a slow farm vehicle moves partly onto the shoulder and waves you past. Who is responsible for the pass?
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Answer A: You are, so pass only if you can see that the road is clear
A courtesy wave is not a traffic control, and the driver who changes lanes is the one answerable for the maneuver.
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21. In most states, how far before a turn must your signal already be on in city traffic?
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Answer B: At least 100 feet, roughly the length of six or seven cars
Most states require the signal for at least 100 feet before a turn in city driving, which gives drivers behind you time to react before you slow; several require more at higher speeds.
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22. Why does even a small reduction in speed matter so much where people are walking?
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Answer D: Because a pedestrian struck at a lower speed is far more likely to survive
The chance that a pedestrian survives falls steeply as impact speed rises, so a few miles per hour can decide the outcome.
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23. A school crossing guard steps into the roadway and holds up a stop paddle. What must you do?
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Answer D: Stop and stay stopped until the guard and the children have left the road
A crossing guard directs traffic with legal authority; you must remain stopped until both the guard and the children are clear of the roadway.
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24. Which family of signs normally uses a rectangle that is wider than it is tall?
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Answer B: Guide signs, which name routes and destinations
Guide signs are laid out as horizontal rectangles because they have to carry route numbers, place names and distances side by side.
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25. A sign on a long downgrade points to a runaway vehicle ramp. What is that ramp for?
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Answer C: Trucks that have lost braking ability on the grade
A runaway ramp is an escape lane of loose material that stops a heavy vehicle whose brakes have overheated or failed, so it must always be left clear.
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26. How long is the Alabama driver license suspension for accumulating 12 to 14 points within a two year period?
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Answer D: 60 days
Alabama begins its suspension schedule at 12 points in two years, which produces a 60 day suspension.
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27. A small plate under a stop sign reads CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT STOP. What is it telling you?
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Answer D: Traffic on the cross street is not required to stop at all
The plate warns that the other road is uncontrolled, so you must wait for a gap instead of expecting anyone to take turns with you.
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28. Alabama law provides a grace period after a driver license expires, during which the license is still treated as valid for renewal purposes. How long is that grace period?
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Answer C: 60 days
Alabama gives a 60 day grace period after the expiration date for renewal purposes, although driving on an expired license remains unlawful.
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29. Which of these young Alabama drivers is NOT subject to the graduated driver license restrictions?
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Answer B: A married 16 year old who is the head of a household
Alabama exempts drivers aged 18 and over, drivers of 17 who have held a valid license for six months, married applicants of 16 or over who head a household, and applicants legally relieved of minor status.
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30. What is the basic rule for entering a roundabout?
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Answer B: Traffic already circulating goes first, and you wait for a gap
Entering traffic yields to vehicles already going around the circle, which is what keeps a roundabout moving instead of locking up.