Alabama Permit Practice Test 2

25 questions written from the Alabama Driver Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 25
Alcohol & drugsAlabama rule

For a driver 21 or older, at what blood alcohol concentration is it illegal to drive in Alabama?

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About this test

These questions were written from the Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024). 12 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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  1. For a driver 21 or older, at what blood alcohol concentration is it illegal to drive in Alabama?

    • A .08 percent or more
    • B .10 percent or more
    • C .05 percent or more
    • D .02 percent or more
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    A. .08 percent or more

    In Alabama it is unlawful to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more, or while under the influence at any level. At .08 every driver is definitely impaired.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 35

  2. According to the Alabama manual, how far before a turn should you start signaling?

    • A At least 50 feet
    • B At least 200 feet
    • C At least 100 feet
    • D Just as you begin turning
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    C. At least 100 feet

    Signal at least 100 feet before you turn and keep signaling until you make the turn. Signals tell both drivers and pedestrians what you are about to do.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 23

  3. What must you do at a flashing red traffic signal?

    • A Slow down and go through the intersection with caution
    • B Stop only if cross traffic is present
    • C Stop completely, then go when it is safe
    • D Wait until the light turns steady green
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    C. Stop completely, then go when it is safe

    A flashing red signal means the same as a STOP sign. Come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and continue only when it is safe.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 63

  4. Two cars in the same lane passing a fixed marker
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    In good conditions, what following-distance rule does the Alabama manual recommend?

    • A The three-second rule
    • B One car length per 20 mph
    • C Stay 50 feet behind at all times
    • D The two-second rule
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    D. The two-second rule

    The Alabama manual recommends the two-second rule in place of the old one-car-length-per-10-mph formula. In poor road or weather conditions, increase the gap to four or five seconds.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 38

  5. Under Alabama's child restraint law, how long must a baby ride in a rear-facing infant or convertible seat?

    • A Until at least 6 months old or 15 pounds
    • B Until at least 2 years old or 30 pounds
    • C Until at least 5 years old or 40 pounds
    • D Until at least 1 year old or 20 pounds
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    D. Until at least 1 year old or 20 pounds

    Alabama requires a rear-facing infant or convertible seat until the child is at least 1 year old or 20 pounds. Next comes a forward-facing seat until age 5 or 40 pounds, then a booster seat until age 6.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 32