Alabama Permit Practice Test 6
25 questions written from the Alabama Driver Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What colors and shape do most warning signs have?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024). 8 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 colors and shape do most warning signs have?
- A White on red, usually octagon shaped
- B White on green, usually rectangular in shape
- C Black on yellow, usually diamond shaped
- D Black on white, usually rectangular
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C. Black on yellow, usually diamond shaped
Warning signs are black and yellow and are usually diamond shaped. They alert you to hazards ahead, such as curves, hills or merging traffic, so you can slow down and drive with extra care.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 46
How far before the tracks is the round yellow railroad warning sign usually placed in Alabama?
- A 750 feet
- B 100 feet
- C 300 feet
- D 1,500 feet
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A. 750 feet
The round yellow sign with a black X and RR warns that a railroad crossing is ahead. It is placed 750 feet before the track, giving you time to slow down, look and listen.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 40
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As you enter a freeway acceleration lane, what should you do?
- A Stop at the end of the lane and wait for a gap
- B Merge slowly so freeway drivers can see you
- C Expect freeway traffic to stop for you
- D Speed up to match traffic and merge smoothly
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D. Speed up to match traffic and merge smoothly
In the acceleration lane, increase speed to match vehicles in the through lanes, watch for an opening, signal, and merge smoothly. Do not stop unless it is absolutely necessary.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 78
An owner is convicted for the first time of driving without the required liability insurance. What is the maximum fine?
- A $500
- B $100
- C $1,000
- D $2,500
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A. $500
A first mandatory liability insurance violation can bring a fine of up to $500, and a second or later violation up to $1,000. A six-month license suspension is also possible. Insurance protects other people if you cause a crash.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 70
How far must you park from a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection?
- A At least 10 feet
- B At least 20 feet
- C At least 15 feet
- D At least 50 feet
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B. At least 20 feet
Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection. Parked cars there would block drivers' view of people crossing.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 31