Alabama permit test: highways & freeways
Entering, exiting and driving on limited-access roads. 5 questions.
As you enter a freeway acceleration lane, what should you do?
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Sample highways & freeways questions
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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
You missed your exit on the freeway. What should you do?
- A Stop on the shoulder and carefully back up to it
- B Continue to the next exit and come back
- C Make a U-turn through the median
- D Slow down sharply and cut across
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B. Continue to the next exit and come back
If you miss your exit, do not stop, back up or try to turn around. Go to the next exit and come back to the one you missed.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 80
Your car breaks down on the freeway. After parking completely off the road, how does the manual suggest you signal for help?
- A Walk along the freeway to the nearest exit
- B Raise the hood and tie a white cloth to a door handle or antenna
- C Leave the car in the right lane with flashers on
- D Stay in the car with the hood and trunk closed
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B. Raise the hood and tie a white cloth to a door handle or antenna
In a breakdown, park entirely off the traveled road and stay with your vehicle. Open the trunk, raise the hood if weather allows, and tie a white cloth to a door handle or antenna as a distress signal.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 78
What can you dial on a cell phone to reach the Alabama State Troopers about a highway emergency or a drunk driver?
- A *55
- B *ST (*78)
- C *DL (*35)
- D *HP (*47)
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D. *HP (*47)
In Alabama, dial *HP (*47) toll-free on a cell phone to reach the State Troopers to report highway emergencies, crashes and drunk drivers. Call 911 in any life-threatening emergency.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual, page 78