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Alabama DMV Exam Simulator – 20 Questions

Simulate the Alabama DMV knowledge exam with 20 realistic practice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, learner license rules, defensive driving, and Alabama-specific driving regulations.

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  1. 1. What must an Alabama Stage I learner's license holder do when operating a motor vehicle?

    • A. Drive only during daylight hours
    • B. Be accompanied by a qualified licensed driver
    • C. Drive only on residential roads
    • D. Have another learner's license holder in the vehicle
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    B. Be accompanied by a qualified licensed driver

    A Stage I learner's license permits supervised driving. The required accompanying driver must meet Alabama's licensing and age requirements.

  2. 2. What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

    • A. Slow down and proceed
    • B. Stop and proceed when safe
    • C. Proceed without stopping
    • D. Yield only to vehicles
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    B. Stop and proceed when safe

    A flashing red signal is treated like a stop sign. You must stop and proceed only when it is safe and lawful.

  3. 3. A driver approaching an intersection wants to turn left. An oncoming vehicle is close enough to create a collision hazard. Who must yield?

    • A. The oncoming vehicle
    • B. The vehicle turning left
    • C. The vehicle traveling faster
    • D. Neither vehicle
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    B. The vehicle turning left

    A driver making a left turn must yield to approaching traffic that is close enough to create a collision hazard.

  4. 4. What do yellow pavement markings generally indicate?

    • A. Traffic moving in the same direction
    • B. Traffic moving in opposite directions
    • C. A pedestrian-only area
    • D. A parking zone
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    B. Traffic moving in opposite directions

    Yellow pavement markings generally separate traffic traveling in opposite directions.

  5. 5. Before changing lanes, which action should you take?

    • A. Check only the rearview mirror
    • B. Signal, check mirrors, and check the blind spot
    • C. Honk and move immediately
    • D. Accelerate before checking traffic
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    B. Signal, check mirrors, and check the blind spot

    A safe lane change requires signaling, checking your mirrors, and checking the blind spot before moving.

  6. 6. When driving in heavy rain, what should you generally do?

    • A. Increase speed
    • B. Reduce speed and increase following distance
    • C. Follow the vehicle ahead closely
    • D. Turn off your headlights
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    B. Reduce speed and increase following distance

    Rain reduces visibility and traction and may increase stopping distance. Slowing down and increasing following distance improves safety.

  7. 7. If your windshield wipers are being used because of rain, what should you do with your headlights under Alabama law?

    • A. Turn them off
    • B. Use parking lights only
    • C. Turn on your headlights
    • D. Use high beams only
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    C. Turn on your headlights

    Alabama law requires headlights to be on when windshield wipers are being used due to rain.

  8. 8. Which statement about a green traffic signal is correct?

    • A. A green light always gives you permission to enter an intersection
    • B. You may enter even when traffic prevents you from clearing the intersection
    • C. You should not enter if traffic prevents you from clearing the intersection
    • D. You must stop before every green light
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    C. You should not enter if traffic prevents you from clearing the intersection

    Even with a green signal, you should not enter an intersection when traffic is blocking your path and you cannot clear it.

  9. 9. What is the safest response if another vehicle is following you too closely?

    • A. Brake suddenly
    • B. Speed far above the limit
    • C. Increase the space ahead and allow the vehicle to pass when safe
    • D. Prevent the vehicle from passing
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    C. Increase the space ahead and allow the vehicle to pass when safe

    Increasing the space ahead gives you more time to react. Allowing the tailgating driver to pass when safe can also reduce the danger.

  10. 10. What is the primary purpose of defensive driving?

    • A. To drive faster than surrounding traffic
    • B. To anticipate hazards and reduce collision risk
    • C. To prevent other drivers from passing
    • D. To avoid braking
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    B. To anticipate hazards and reduce collision risk

    Defensive driving involves staying alert, anticipating hazards, maintaining safe space, and being prepared to respond to unexpected situations.

  11. 11. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and flashing lights activated?

    • A. Follow it closely
    • B. Race ahead of it
    • C. Yield and move out of its path safely
    • D. Ignore it if your traffic signal is green
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    C. Yield and move out of its path safely

    Drivers should yield to emergency vehicles using audible and visual warning signals and make room for them to pass safely.

  12. 12. Under Alabama's Move Over Act, what should you generally do when approaching a covered stopped vehicle displaying flashing lights on a multi-lane highway?

    • A. Move into the lane closest to the vehicle
    • B. Vacate the lane closest to the vehicle when safe
    • C. Stop immediately in your lane
    • D. Accelerate past the vehicle
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    B. Vacate the lane closest to the vehicle when safe

    Alabama's Move Over Act generally requires drivers on multi-lane highways to vacate the lane closest to a covered stopped vehicle displaying flashing lights when it is safe to do so.

  13. 13. If it is not safe to move over for a covered stopped vehicle on a multi-lane Alabama highway, what should you generally do?

    • A. Continue at the posted speed limit
    • B. Stop in the travel lane
    • C. Slow to at least 15 mph below the posted speed limit
    • D. Drive onto the shoulder
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    C. Slow to at least 15 mph below the posted speed limit

    When moving over is not safe, Alabama's Move Over Act generally requires the driver to slow to at least 15 mph below the posted speed limit.

  14. 14. Which action is prohibited under Alabama's texting law while operating a motor vehicle?

    • A. Listening to music
    • B. Checking your mirrors
    • C. Writing, sending, or reading a text message
    • D. Using a turn signal
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    C. Writing, sending, or reading a text message

    Alabama law prohibits using a wireless telecommunications device to write, send, or read a text message, instant message, or email while operating a motor vehicle.

  15. 15. You are approaching a railroad crossing, but traffic on the opposite side has stopped. What should you do?

    • A. Enter the crossing and stop on the tracks
    • B. Cross quickly before traffic moves
    • C. Wait until there is enough space to completely clear the tracks
    • D. Drive around the traffic using the shoulder
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    C. Wait until there is enough space to completely clear the tracks

    Never enter a railroad crossing unless there is enough space beyond the tracks for your vehicle to completely clear the crossing.

  16. 16. Why should you avoid staying alongside a large truck for an extended period?

    • A. Trucks cannot see traffic lights
    • B. Large trucks have significant blind spots
    • C. Trucks always travel faster than cars
    • D. Trucks have shorter stopping distances
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    B. Large trucks have significant blind spots

    Large trucks have substantial blind spots. Remaining alongside a truck can make it difficult for the truck driver to see your vehicle.

  17. 17. What should you do if you become drowsy while driving?

    • A. Turn up the radio and continue
    • B. Drive faster to reach your destination sooner
    • C. Pull off the road safely and rest
    • D. Open the window and continue driving
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    C. Pull off the road safely and rest

    Drowsiness reduces alertness and reaction time. If you become too tired to drive safely, pull over at a safe location and rest.

  18. 18. According to ALEA's current driver license point system, how many points are assigned for following too closely?

    • A. 2 points
    • B. 3 points
    • C. 4 points
    • D. 5 points
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    B. 3 points

    ALEA's current point schedule lists following too closely as a 3-point traffic offense.

  19. 19. A Stage II Alabama restricted license holder under age 18 wants to drive at 2:00 a.m. Which statement is generally correct?

    • A. Driving is always permitted after obtaining Stage II
    • B. Driving is permitted if the vehicle belongs to a parent
    • C. Driving is generally prohibited unless a specified exception applies
    • D. Driving is permitted if the destination is nearby
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    C. Driving is generally prohibited unless a specified exception applies

    Stage II license holders under 18 generally may not drive between midnight and 6 a.m., subject to specified exceptions.

  20. 20. You miss your exit while driving on an Alabama interstate. What should you do?

    • A. Reverse on the interstate
    • B. Make a U-turn through the median
    • C. Continue to the next exit
    • D. Stop on the shoulder and reverse
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    C. Continue to the next exit

    Missing an exit is not a reason to make a dangerous maneuver. Continue to the next exit and safely return to your intended route.