Alabama Permit Practice Test 1
25 questions written from the Alabama Driver Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the youngest age at which you can get an Alabama learner license?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024). 14 of the 20 Alabama questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Alabama or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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What is the youngest age at which you can get an Alabama learner license?
- A 14
- B 16
- C 17
- D 15
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D. 15
Alabama lets anyone 15 years old get a restricted learner license after passing the knowledge test. It is issued as a Class D license with a "Y" restriction, which means you may only drive with a qualified supervisor beside you.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 11
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At a 4-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Which one may go first?
- A The vehicle farthest to the left
- B The vehicle going straight
- C The larger of the two vehicles
- D The vehicle farthest to the right
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D. The vehicle farthest to the right
At a 4-way stop, vehicles go in the order they arrived. If more than one arrives at the same time, the vehicle farthest to the right goes first. Even on your turn, wait a moment in case someone else goes.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 44
Under Alabama's Hands-Free Law that took effect in June 2024, what is the penalty for a first conviction?
- A $25 fine and 2 points
- B $100 fine and 2 points
- C $50 fine and 1 point
- D $150 fine and 3 points
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C. $50 fine and 1 point
Alabama's Hands-Free Law, effective June 2024, targets drivers who physically hold a phone or other wireless device while driving. A first conviction brings a $50 fine and 1 point, rising to $100 and 2 points, then $150 and 3 points within 24 months.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 18
You have a tire blowout while driving. What should you do?
- A Brake hard right away to stop quickly
- B Steer sharply toward the shoulder
- C Hold the wheel tightly, steer straight and ease off the gas
- D Shift into neutral and coast over to the shoulder of the road
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C. Hold the wheel tightly, steer straight and ease off the gas
A blowout can throw the car out of control. Hold the steering wheel tightly, steer straight and ease off the accelerator. Do not brake until the vehicle is under control.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 75
At night, an oncoming vehicle approaches. Within what distance must you dim your high beams?
- A 200 feet
- B 350 feet
- C 500 feet
- D 1,000 feet
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C. 500 feet
You must dim your headlights within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet when following another vehicle. If the other driver does not dim, keep yours dimmed anyway.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 71