2025 Alabama Permit Test 14
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Alabama. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Alabama please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/alabama/car.
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9. If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is:
Explanation
You need a longer distance to stop your vehicle on a slippery road than you do on a dry road. Maintain an increased following distance when driving on slippery roads.
10. You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:
Explanation
A flashing red traffic light means the same thing as a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop, yield to other traffic and pedestrians, and then proceed when it safe to do so.
11. Reaction time is slower after:
Explanation
Alcohol slows your reflexes and reaction time, reduces your ability to see clearly, and makes you less alert. As the amount of alcohol in your body increases, your judgment worsens and your driving skills decrease. You will have trouble judging distances, speeds, and the movement of other vehicles.
12. A large truck is ahead of you and is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:
Explanation
When a vehicle makes a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle, the bigger the difference between the paths of the front and rear wheels. Therefore, long trucks often have to swing wide to complete a right turn.
13. When parking next to a curb, you should use your turn signals:
Explanation
Drivers should signal when pulling next to a curb or away from a curb.
14. Alcohol in any concentration is:
Explanation
Alcohol, in any concentration, is a depressant. It slows all nerve impulses and bodily functions, resulting in a lessening of inhibitions and negatively affecting a consumer's ability to concentrate and stay alert.
15. If a motorist sees pedestrians in an upcoming crosswalk, what should the motorist do?
Explanation
A driver must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian within a crosswalk. The driver should wait until the intersection is clear to proceed.
16. Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
Explanation
Any amount of alcohol acts as a depressant, slowing the function of the nervous system. It will reduce a person's alertness and ability to concentrate, increase their reaction time, and drastically reduce their coordination.
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