Alabama DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

What is the default speed limit in an urban area in Alabama when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

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20 mph

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30 mph

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35 mph

Question 2

What is Alabama's speed limit on most rural two-lane roads when no sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

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45 mph

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50 mph

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60 mph

Question 3

Under Alabama's GDL program, at what age can a teenager apply for a learner's permit?

Accepted Answer

15

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14

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16

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15 and a half

Question 4

Alabama's GDL program requires permit holders to complete how many hours of supervised driving before upgrading to a restricted license?

Accepted Answer

50 hours (including 10 at night)

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30 hours (including 10 at night)

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40 hours (including 10 at night)

Question 5

Under Alabama's Graduated Driver License (GDL) law, a restricted license holder (age 16, or age 17 with a license for less than 6 months) may not operate a vehicle between which hours?

Accepted Answer

12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m.

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11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

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10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Question 6

Under Alabama's GDL program, what passenger restriction applies to a restricted license holder (age 16, or age 17 with a license for less than 6 months)?

Accepted Answer

May not have more than 1 non-family passenger unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or supervising driver age 21 or older.

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No passengers under the age of 21 are allowed.

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May have up to three non-family passengers.

Question 7

The legal BAC limit for a driver age 21 or older in Alabama is:

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.04%

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0.06%

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0.10%

Question 8

Under Alabama's zero tolerance law, what BAC level is illegal for a driver under 21?

Accepted Answer

0.02%

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Any measurable amount — 0.00%

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0.04%

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0.08%

Question 9

Under Alabama's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test after a DUI stop will result in:

Accepted Answer

A 90-day license suspension for a first offense

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No penalty — refusal is a protected right

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The same fine as a minor traffic violation

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Immediate arrest on additional charges

Question 10

Alabama law requires all occupants of a vehicle to:

Accepted Answer

Wear a seatbelt — all occupants in all seating positions

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Wear a seatbelt only if the vehicle is traveling over 25 mph

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Wear a seatbelt only if they are under 18 or in the front seat

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Wear a seatbelt only on highways

Question 11

In Alabama, a driver operating a vehicle while using a handheld cell phone is:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited for drivers of all ages and license types

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Only prohibited for commercial drivers

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Only prohibited for drivers under 18

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Prohibited only in school zones and construction zones

Question 12

What speed limit applies in Alabama school zones?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

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15 mph

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20 mph

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30 mph

Question 13

When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights on an Alabama highway, what does the Move Over law require?

Accepted Answer

Move one lane away from the vehicle if safe, or slow to a safe speed if not possible

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Stop completely until the vehicle moves

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Only slow down if the shoulder is narrow

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Move over only for police or fire vehicles — not tow trucks

Question 14

On a two-lane road, when a school bus activates its red flashing lights and stop arm, what must ALL approaching drivers do?

Accepted Answer

Stop at least 20 feet from the bus — in both directions — until lights stop flashing

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Stop only if traveling in the same direction as the bus

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Slow to 15 mph and proceed cautiously

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Yield to children but may pass slowly if no children are visible

Question 15

What is the recommended following distance under normal driving conditions in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

2 seconds

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1 second

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3 seconds

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4 seconds

Question 16

You arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time as a driver on your left. Who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

You have the right of way — the driver to your left must yield to you

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The driver on your left, because they were there first

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Whoever signals first proceeds first

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The driver going straight always has priority

Question 17

Right turns on red lights in Alabama are:

Accepted Answer

Permitted after a complete stop, unless a sign prohibits it

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Prohibited statewide

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Permitted without stopping if no traffic is visible

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Permitted only between 6 AM and 8 PM

Question 18

A flashing yellow traffic light at an Alabama intersection means:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

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Stop completely before proceeding

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The signal is broken — treat as a 4-way stop

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Yield to all cross traffic before entering

Question 19

On a two-lane road in Alabama, a solid yellow line on YOUR side of the center means:

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited — you cannot cross the center line

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You may pass if you signal for 200 feet first

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You are in a designated passing zone

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The road is about to merge — stay right

Question 20

What is the maximum speed limit on most Alabama interstate highways for passenger vehicles?

Accepted Answer

70 mph

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65 mph

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75 mph

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80 mph

Question 1 of 20

What is the default speed limit in an urban area in Alabama when no speed limit sign is posted?