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Alabama Easy DMV Practice Test – 20 Questions with Answers
Take this easy Alabama DMV practice test with 20 beginner-friendly questions covering traffic signs, road rules, safe driving, right-of-way, speed limits, traffic signals, and basic Alabama driving laws.
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1. What should you do when you approach a stop sign?
- A. Slow down but keep going
- B. Come to a complete stop
- C. Speed up
- D. Honk and continue
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B. Come to a complete stop
A stop sign requires the driver to come to a complete stop before proceeding when it is safe and lawful to do so.
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2. What does a red traffic light mean?
- A. Stop
- B. Speed up
- C. Proceed without stopping
- D. Change lanes
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A. Stop
A steady red traffic signal means you must stop and remain stopped until you are permitted to proceed.
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3. What does a green traffic light generally mean?
- A. Stop immediately
- B. Proceed if the intersection is clear and it is safe
- C. Always turn left
- D. Reverse your vehicle
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B. Proceed if the intersection is clear and it is safe
A green light permits movement, but you should proceed only when the intersection is clear and it is safe and lawful to do so.
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4. What does a yellow traffic light warn drivers to do?
- A. Prepare to stop
- B. Always speed up
- C. Park immediately
- D. Turn off the engine
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A. Prepare to stop
A yellow signal warns that the light is about to turn red. Drivers should prepare to stop when it is safe to do so.
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5. What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
- A. Slow down only
- B. Treat it like a stop sign
- C. Proceed without looking
- D. The road is closed
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B. Treat it like a stop sign
A flashing red signal requires drivers to stop and proceed only when it is safe and lawful.
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6. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
- A. Stop and remain stopped
- B. Proceed with caution
- C. Road closed
- D. Make a U-turn
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B. Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow signal means you should slow down and proceed with caution.
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7. What should you do before changing lanes?
- A. Check mirrors and blind spots and signal
- B. Close your eyes briefly
- C. Accelerate without checking
- D. Only look in the rearview mirror
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A. Check mirrors and blind spots and signal
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors and blind spots, use the appropriate signal, and make sure the lane change is safe.
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8. What do yellow pavement markings generally separate?
- A. Traffic moving in opposite directions
- B. Parking spaces only
- C. Sidewalks from buildings
- D. Bicycle racks
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A. Traffic moving in opposite directions
Yellow lines are generally used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions.
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9. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and flashing lights activated?
- A. Race ahead of it
- B. Move out of its way when safe and lawful
- C. Stop in the middle of the intersection
- D. Follow closely behind it
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B. Move out of its way when safe and lawful
Drivers should yield to emergency vehicles using audible and visual signals and move out of their path when it is safe and lawful.
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10. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing the roadway at a crosswalk?
- A. Speed up
- B. Yield and allow the pedestrian to cross safely
- C. Honk continuously
- D. Drive around the pedestrian without slowing
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B. Yield and allow the pedestrian to cross safely
Drivers must yield as required to pedestrians in crosswalks and take appropriate care to avoid collisions.
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11. What is the general speed limit in an Alabama residential district unless another speed limit is posted?
- A. 15 mph
- B. 25 mph
- C. 45 mph
- D. 55 mph
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B. 25 mph
In Alabama, the general speed limit in a residential district is 25 mph unless a different limit is posted.
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12. What should you do if the road is wet from heavy rain?
- A. Increase your speed
- B. Reduce speed and increase following distance
- C. Turn off your headlights
- D. Follow the vehicle ahead more closely
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B. Reduce speed and increase following distance
Wet roads can reduce traction and increase stopping distance. Slowing down and leaving more space helps improve safety.
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13. When should you use your headlights while driving in rain that requires windshield wipers?
- A. Only at midnight
- B. When the windshield wipers are being used because of rain
- C. Only when another driver flashes headlights
- D. Never
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B. When the windshield wipers are being used because of rain
Alabama law requires headlights to be used when windshield wipers are in use because of rain.
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14. What should you do if you miss your highway exit?
- A. Back up on the highway
- B. Make a sudden U-turn
- C. Continue and use the next safe exit
- D. Stop in the travel lane
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C. Continue and use the next safe exit
Missing an exit is not an emergency. Continue driving and use the next available safe and legal route.
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15. Why should you maintain a safe following distance?
- A. To give yourself more time to stop
- B. To encourage speeding
- C. To prevent other vehicles from passing
- D. To save windshield washer fluid
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A. To give yourself more time to stop
A safe following distance provides additional time and space to react if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
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16. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with a train approaching?
- A. Drive around the gates
- B. Stop and wait for the train to pass
- C. Race the train
- D. Stop on the tracks
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B. Stop and wait for the train to pass
Never attempt to beat a train or drive around lowered crossing gates. Stop at a safe distance and wait until it is safe to proceed.
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17. What is the purpose of a seat belt?
- A. To improve fuel economy
- B. To help protect occupants during a crash
- C. To increase engine power
- D. To make the vehicle quieter
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B. To help protect occupants during a crash
Seat belts help restrain vehicle occupants and reduce the risk of serious injury during a collision.
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18. What should you do if traffic is backed up on the other side of an intersection?
- A. Enter the intersection and block it
- B. Wait until there is enough space to clear the intersection
- C. Honk until traffic moves
- D. Drive onto the sidewalk
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B. Wait until there is enough space to clear the intersection
Do not enter an intersection unless you can proceed through it without blocking cross traffic.
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19. What is a good defensive-driving practice?
- A. Assume other drivers will always do the right thing
- B. Anticipate possible hazards and be prepared to react
- C. Drive aggressively
- D. Ignore changing road conditions
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B. Anticipate possible hazards and be prepared to react
Defensive driving involves staying alert, anticipating hazards, maintaining space, and being prepared for unexpected actions by other road users.
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20. What is the safest approach to using a mobile phone while driving?
- A. Use it while stopped at a red light
- B. Hold it below the steering wheel
- C. Avoid using it while driving
- D. Use it only when traffic is light
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C. Avoid using it while driving
Using a mobile phone can distract you from the road. The safest practice is to avoid phone use while driving and focus on operating the vehicle.