Alabama DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

Which driving skills are impaired by alcohol or drug use?

Accepted Answer

Both of the above.

Answer

Alertness.

Answer

Coordination.

Question 2

When is it legal to make a left turn on red after stopping?

Accepted Answer

You are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street.

Answer

You are traveling on a two-way street and turning onto a two-way street.

Answer

You yield to all other traffic at the intersection.

Question 3

Why is extra space needed in front of a large truck?

Accepted Answer

The truck driver to stop the vehicle.

Answer

Other drivers to merge onto the freeway.

Answer

Other drivers when they want to slow down.

Question 4

Why is driving at night more dangerous than daytime driving?

Accepted Answer

You cannot see as far ahead at night.

Answer

The road is always more slippery at night.

Answer

Your reaction time is slower at night.

Question 5

What is an important step to take when making a turn?

Accepted Answer

Check traffic in all directions.

Answer

Always move to the left lane.

Answer

Increase your speed.

Question 6

Where is a road most likely to be icy after precipitation on a cold day?

Accepted Answer

In shaded areas.

Answer

On bridges only.

Answer

On a hilly open road.

Answer

In a residential road with many houses.

Question 7

At a red light that also displays a green arrow, when may you proceed in the arrow's direction?

Accepted Answer

If you are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear.

Answer

You first come to a complete stop.

Answer

You wait until the light changes.

Question 8

Drivers are required to obey instructions from which of the following persons at construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.

Answer

Security guards patrolling parking lots.

Answer

Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway.

Question 9

When should you adjust your rearview and side mirrors?

Accepted Answer

Before you start driving.

Answer

Whenever you need to use them.

Answer

Before you get into the car.

Question 10

If you are about to be rear-ended, which action should you NOT take?

Accepted Answer

Release your seat belt.

Answer

Press your head against the head restraint.

Answer

Brace yourself.

Question 11

How should you make room for cars entering the freeway?

Accepted Answer

Merge into a different lane when possible.

Answer

Maintain your speed and position.

Answer

Slow down.

Question 12

The only effective method to remove alcohol from your body is to:

Accepted Answer

Wait; allow time for your body to metabolize the alcohol.

Answer

Drink strong coffee.

Answer

Take a cold shower.

Answer

Exercise vigorously to speed up elimination.

Question 13

When must you show proof of insurance to law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

If you are stopped for a citation or involved in a collision.

Answer

Only if you are involved in a collision.

Answer

Only if you are stopped and cited.

Answer

Only during a vehicle inspection.

Question 14

What should you do when driving through a work zone?

Accepted Answer

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop.

Answer

Increase your speed to get through the zone as quickly as possible.

Answer

Maintain your normal speed the whole way through the zone.

Question 15

Regulatory signs are typically what color and must always be obeyed?

Accepted Answer

White

Answer

Blue

Answer

Green

Question 16

When is it best to change from one lane to another?

Accepted Answer

Gradually and carefully.

Answer

Quickly and often.

Answer

When a car is in your blind spot.

Question 17

How can you help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a steady speed.

Answer

Driving 10 mph faster than the car behind you.

Answer

Driving 10 mph slower than the car behind you.

Question 18

When preparing to turn left from a two-way street, you should position your vehicle:

Accepted Answer

Near the centerline.

Answer

On the left of the centerline.

Answer

Near the right-hand side of the road.

Question 19

Excessive speed increases the likelihood of what outcome?

Accepted Answer

Serious bodily injury and death.

Answer

Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly.

Answer

Helps you maneuver around obstacles.

Question 20

In traffic moving at 50 to 55 mph, when are you least likely to have an accident?

Accepted Answer

Stay within that speed range.

Answer

Drive a few miles per hour faster than most other vehicles.

Answer

Drive a few miles per hour slower than most other vehicles.

Question 1 of 20

Which driving skills are impaired by alcohol or drug use?