Alabama Permit Practice Test 3
25 questions written from the Alabama Driver Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What are Alabama's minimum liability insurance limits?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024). 9 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 are Alabama's minimum liability insurance limits?
- A $20,000 per person, $40,000 per crash, $10,000 property
- B $50,000 per person, $100,000 per crash, $25,000 property
- C $30,000 per person, $60,000 per crash, $25,000 property
- D $25,000 per person, $50,000 per crash, $25,000 property
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D. $25,000 per person, $50,000 per crash, $25,000 property
Alabama's Mandatory Liability Insurance Law requires at least $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for two or more people, and $25,000 for property damage. You may not drive or register a vehicle without this coverage.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 70
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Alabama?
- A No closer than 10 feet
- B No closer than 20 feet
- C No closer than 15 feet
- D No closer than 30 feet
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C. No closer than 15 feet
You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need clear access to the hydrant in an emergency.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 31
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On a two-lane road, a solid yellow line runs on your side of the broken center line. What does it mean?
- A You may pass if the road looks clear
- B Only oncoming drivers are barred from passing
- C It marks a lane for left turns only
- D You may not cross it to pass
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D. You may not cross it to pass
When a solid yellow line is on your side of the center line, you may not pass. Drivers on the other side, with the broken line next to them, may pass when it is safe.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 54
What colors are warning signs used in construction areas?
- A Black and orange
- B Black and yellow
- C White and red
- D Green and white
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A. Black and orange
Most warning signs are black and yellow, but those used in construction areas are black and orange. Orange signs tell you to expect workers, equipment and changing lanes.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 46
You see a brown-and-white guide sign. What does it point you toward?
- A Gas, food or lodging services
- B A recreational or cultural point of interest
- C Directions to cities and highways
- D A construction or work zone
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B. A recreational or cultural point of interest
Guide signs use color to show their purpose: green and white for directions, blue and white for services, and brown and white for recreational or cultural interest, such as state parks.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 53