Alabama doesn't publish its knowledge-test length and pass score on an official page we could confirm, so we don't state numbers here. The questions in this quiz are written in the style of Alabama's knowledge test, and Alabama's official driver handbook (linked below) is the source to study from.
Pick an answer on each question to see whether you got it right, with an explanation.
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Q1. In Alabama, if you cannot safely move out of the lane next to a stopped emergency vehicle, you must slow to:
A At least 20 mph below the posted limitB Half the posted speed limitC At least 10 mph below the posted limitD At least 15 mph below the posted limit (10 mph where the limit is 20 or less)
Changing lanes is the first choice. The speed rule is what applies when traffic or the road makes a lane change unsafe.
Q2. In Alabama, a newly licensed driver under 18 generally may not drive between:
A midnight to 5 a.m.B 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.C 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.D midnight to 6 a.m.
Documented exceptions usually cover work, school activities, emergencies and driving with a licensed adult. Carry the paperwork if you rely on one.
Q3. Your brakes fail while driving. You should:
A Put the car in reverseB Turn off the engine immediatelyC Pump the pedal, shift to a lower gear, then use the parking brake graduallyD Steer into oncoming traffic to slow down
Pump to build pressure, downshift for engine braking, apply the parking brake gradually, and look for an open escape path or an uphill slope.
Q4. Under Alabama's child restraint law, an infant must ride in a rear-facing seat until:
A At least 2 years of age or 30 poundsB The child can sit up without supportC At least 6 months of ageD At least 1 year of age or 20 pounds
Alabama's child restraint law sets a specific age-or-weight threshold for when an infant may move out of a rear-facing seat.
Q5. In Alabama, during the restricted period, a young driver may carry:
A no passengers at allB no more than three passengers younger than 21C no more than one passenger younger than 21D no more than one passenger
Crash risk for a teen driver climbs sharply with each additional teen passenger, which is what this rule is built around.
Q6. You arrive at an intersection where the traffic signal is completely dark because of a power failure. You should:
A Proceed as if you had a green lightB Treat it as a four-way stopC Wait until the signal works againD Treat it as a yield and keep moving
A dark signal is treated as an all-way stop. Stop, then take turns in the order vehicles arrived.
Q7. A standard drink of beer, wine and distilled spirits:
A Only matter for drivers under 21B Differ so much that beer is always safestC Cannot be comparedD All contain about the same amount of alcohol
A 12 oz beer, a 5 oz glass of wine and 1.5 oz of spirits each contain roughly the same alcohol, which is why counting drinks does not make you safe to drive.
Q8. Children must ride in a child restraint or booster:
A Until they meet their state's age, height or weight requirementB Only in the front seatC Until they are 5 years old everywhereD Only on highways
Requirements differ by state, and the back seat is safest for younger children. A belt that crosses the neck or belly means the child still needs a booster.
Q9. You must never pass another vehicle when:
A There is a broken yellow line on your sideB The vehicle ahead is under the speed limitC You are approaching a hill, curve or intersection where your view is blockedD You are on a four-lane road
You need to see far enough ahead to complete the pass and return safely. Hills, curves, intersections and railroad crossings take that view away.
Q10. You should switch on your headlights:
A From sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is poorB Only on unlit roadsC Only when it is fully darkD Only when other cars have theirs on
Headlights are about being seen as much as seeing. Most states also require them in rain, fog, snow or whenever wipers are on.
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