Alabama DMV practice test 4

1. Under what condition is passing on the right permissible?

1. On any two-lane highway during daylight hours.
2. When the vehicle ahead is traveling below the speed limit.
3. On one-way roadways and streets and highways marked for two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
4. Only when turning left into a private driveway.

2. How many nonfamily passengers are permitted in the vehicle of a licensed driver aged 16 or 17 under Alabama GDL restrictions?

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four

3. What does a steady green arrow indicate to a driver at an intersection?

1. You may enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the arrow.
2. You must yield to all pedestrians before entering the intersection.
3. The protected movement is ending and you should prepare to stop.
4. You are prohibited from driving in the lane over which the signal is located.

4. According to Alabama law described in the handbook, when are headlights required to be turned on?

1. When the windshield wipers are in continuous use due to rain, sleet, or snow.
2. Whenever the windshield wipers are used, even intermittently.
3. Only when driving on packed snow or ice.
4. When the vehicle begins to hydroplane at speeds above 35 mph.

5. When driving at night, within what distance must you dim your headlights when meeting an oncoming vehicle?

1. 100 feet
2. 200 feet
3. 500 feet
4. 1,000 feet

6. According to Alabama's basic speed law, how should a driver determine a reasonable speed?

1. By driving faster than reasonable under existing conditions to save time.
2. By considering road, weather, vehicle condition, and personal physical condition.
3. By strictly adhering to the posted limit regardless of weather conditions.
4. By driving at the maximum speed allowed on interstates at all times.

7. What is the required hand position on the steering wheel while actually turning?

1. Both hands should be on the steering wheel
2. One hand on the wheel and one on the gear shift
3. Hands off the wheel to allow for quick steering adjustments
4. Only the left hand should remain on the wheel

8. According to the handbook, what should you do if your headlights suddenly fail while driving?

1. Turn on the high beams immediately to compensate for the loss of light.
2. Try your parking lights and directional signals to see if one provides enough light.
3. Stop immediately in the middle lane and wait for the lights to reset.
4. Use the interior dome light as the primary source of illumination.

9. How should a driver adjust their following distance when road and weather conditions are not good?

1. Increase following distance to a four or five second count
2. Decrease following distance to maintain momentum
3. Keep the standard two-second count regardless of conditions
4. Stop the vehicle until conditions improve

10. What is the correct procedure if your windshield wipers fail during blinding rain or snow?

1. Keep driving at normal speed and rely on the defroster.
2. Slow down, roll down the side window, and put your head out to see ahead.
3. Stop immediately in the center lane to clean the windshield.
4. Turn on the hazard lights and continue driving without stopping.

11. What action is required when encountering a sign indicating a road shoulder much lower than the road surface?

1. Stop immediately to check tire pressure.
2. Slow down and be prepared for the change in shoulder height.
3. Change lanes immediately to avoid the shoulder.
4. Increase speed to minimize time spent on the uneven surface.

12. What is the fine and point penalty for a second conviction of violating Alabama's Hands-Free Law within a 24-month period?

1. $50 fine and 1 point
2. $100 fine and 2 points
3. $150 fine and 3 points
4. $200 fine and 4 points

13. What action must a driver take if they miss their intended exit while on the freeway?

1. Stop immediately on the shoulder and wait for traffic to clear.
2. Back up carefully to reach the missed exit.
3. Proceed to the next exit and come back to the one missed.
4. Make a U-turn in the middle lane to return to the previous exit.

14. When stopped by law enforcement at night, what should you do to assist the officer?

1. Turn off the ignition and radio
2. Turn on your vehicle’s interior lights
3. Exit the vehicle immediately
4. Wave your hand out the window

15. What is the suspension length for accumulating 18-20 points in a 2-year period?

1. 60 days
2. 90 days
3. 120 days
4. 180 days

16. Under what condition is crossing a double solid white line prohibited?

1. When traveling in opposite directions
2. Always, when delineating a travel lane where travel is the same direction
3. Only when pedestrians are present
4. Never, it is always permitted

17. What is the mandatory consequence for a driver under arrest for Driving Under the Influence who refuses to submit to chemical breath tests?

1. Their driver license will be suspended.
2. They must pay a fine of $600.
3. They must complete 20 days of community service.
4. They must attend a defensive driving course.

18. Under the Move-Over Law, if changing lanes is unsafe or not possible when approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, what speed must the driver maintain?

1. The posted speed limit
2. At least 15 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit
3. Exactly 10 miles per hour
4. Double the posted speed limit

19. What information must a driver provide to other persons involved after being involved in a traffic crash?

1. Name, address, registration number, and driver license
2. Only the vehicle registration number
3. Only the driver license number
4. Insurance policy number and phone number

20. What action must a driver take when approaching a school bus that is displaying an extended stop arm?

1. Stop for the bus
2. Slow down but continue driving if the lane is clear
3. Yield to other vehicles before proceeding
4. Pass the bus on the left side immediately