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Driver’s Test Study Guide
Where did this study guide come from? Glad you asked… a foreign student in California had this study guide and took some quick cellphone snapshots of it. Those pictures got passed around to a few people until it was given to another foreign student from Alabama. Since the pictures weren’t great quality, it was retyped and saved as a word document and an adobe PDF file (both for download below). This foreign student from Alabama took the driver’s permit test and passed very quickly on the first attempt, saying that they recognized almost all of the questions on the test from this study guide. It is suggested that you study this guide and understand not only the correct answers, but the incorrect answers as well. Good luck!
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This sign pictured below means:
a. Yield right of way
b. Railroad crossing
c. Stop
This sign pictured below means:
a. Merging traffic
b. Four lane ahead
c. Two-way travel reminder
This sign pictured below means:
a. Sharp turn to the right, then sharp turn to the left
b. Winding road
c. Intersection to the right, then intersection to the left
This sign pictured below means:
a. side road enters highway ahead at an angle
b. exit ramp to a freeway
c. another road crosses the highway ahead
The diagram below shows the driver of a car signaling to make a:
a. Right turn
b. Left turn
c. Stop
This sign pictured below means:
a. gradual curve to the right then curve to the left
b. winding road
c. sharp turn to the right
This sign pictured below means:
a. The street has no outlets
b. Pavement ends
c. Reminder to merge into adjacent lane
This sign pictured below means:
a. You must not drive to the left of this sign
b. You must not drive to the right of this sign
c. You are entering a one-way street
This sign pictured below means:
a. Slippery when wet
b. Divided highway ends
c. Winding road ahead
The diagram below shows the driver of a car signaling to make a:
a. Left turn
b. Right turn
c. Stop or slow down
This sign pictured below means:
a. construction area
b. slow moving vehicle
c. warning
This sign pictured below means:
a. There is a stop sign ahead
b. there is a red light ahead
c. there is a yield sign ahead
This sign pictured below means:
a. stop
b. you must yield right of way
c. warning
This sign pictured below means:
a. there is a railroad crossing ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop
b. There is a cross road head
c. You are approaching an intersection. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop
This sign pictured below means:
a. stop
b. warning
c. railroad warning
This sign pictured below means
a. yield ahead
b. slow moving vehicle
c. no passing zone
This sign pictured below means:
a. There is a traffic signal ahead
b. There is a stop sign ahead
c. There is a yield ahead
This sign pictured below means:
a. Road ahead is slippery when wet, slow down
b. Road ahead is slippery; all the time, slow down
c. You must not drive on the highway when it is wet
This sign pictured below means:
a. side road enters
b. Number of highway lanes ahead change
c. Detour
This sign pictured below means:
a. You must yield to pedestrians
b. You must yield to school children in the crosswalk
c. Flagman ahead, yield and slow down
This sign pictured below means:
a. You are reminded you are on a two-way road
b. You are remided to reduce your speed
c. You will be merging with other traffic travelling in the same direction
This sign pictured below means:
a. Slow down, clip in the road
b. Narrow bridge ahead
c. The road ahead angles to the inside, slow your speed
This sign pictured below means:
a. No passing zone
b. Yield right of way
c. Construction
This sign pictured below means:
a. You must not make a left turn at this intersection
b. You must not make a U-turn
c. You must turn left
The diagram below shows vehicle #1 and #2 making a proper turn. One of the following answers is correct:
a. Vehicle #1 is turning from a one-way street to a two-way street
b. Vehicle #2 is turning from a one-way to a one-way street
c. Vehicle #1 is turning from a two-way to a one-way street
The diagram below indicates a car entering the freeway. Which one of the procedures should he follow?
a. Increase his speed in the acceleration lane to match that of other vehicles in thru lanes.
b. Move slowly into the lane of traffic
c. Immediately drive into the traffic lane, as other traffic will move over for him
The two-second rule applies:
a. In all circumstances
b. only on good roads and in good weather conditions
c. only on the highways
If two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at about the same time which vehicles has the right-of-way?
a. Neither vehicle has the right-of-way.
b. The vehicle on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right
c. The vehicle on the right shall yield to the vehicle on the left
Stopping distance on snow or ice is increased ___ as compared to stopping on dry pavements.
a. two times
b. three to twelve times
c. twenty times
To make a proper left turn on a four-lane highway, you must
a. start in the right lane and end in the lane nearest the center lane
b. start in the left lane and end in the lane closest to the side of the road
c. start in the left lane and end in the lane closest to the center lane
Of all the safety equipment installed, which device is the greatest potential for saving lives?
a. Headrests properly raised for the driver
b. Safety belts
c. Safety glass
Applicants must provide which means of identification to the examiner?
a. Driver license from another state
b. armed forces I.D. card
c. Birth certificate (15 years and under)
d. any of the above.
Parking is permitted ___.
a. in front of a driveway.
b. within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
c. on the right side of the road not prohibited by a sign or a yellow line
To prevent “highway hypnosis” a driver should:
a. stop every 100 miles or two hours.
b. Open a window and drink coffee
c. Play loud music
Only vehicles on necessary official business are permitted to follow within ___ feet of emergency vehicles on an emergency run.
a. 500
b. 2,500
c. It is unlawful to follow an emergency vehicle.
In hydroplaning:
a. The tire rides up on a film of water
b. The tire travels on a level plane
c. Friction is reduced about 50 percent
In transporting school children, the DEATH ZONE is:
a. The route the bus travels
b. The areas around the stopped school bus
c. All railroad crossings
A simple precaution in avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning is:
a. Idle the motor with all the windows closed tightly
b. Warm up your motor in a closed garage
c. Check you exhaust system regularly to prevent leaks
“Implied Consent” means:
a. When a driver operates a motor vehicle on a public highway, it is deemed he has given consent to the chemical test if suspected of driving under the influence.
b. Implies that he is qualified to drive any type motor vehicle upon a public highway
c. Implies he will not drink and drive upon a highway of this state
Alcohol is a:
a. Stimulant – It increases the reflexes and alertness
b. Depressant – it slows normal reflexes and alertness
c. Protein
In dense fog, the driver should:
a. Keep the headlights on low beam and reduce speed
b. Drive at variable speed, use high beams, prepare to stop quickly
c. Drive at a constant speed, alternate use of high and low beams, drive partly on the shoulder
One of the reasons that freeways are the safest of all roads is that there is an absence of:
a. cross traffic
b. motorcycles
c. fast-moving cars
Alabama’s basic speed rule provides:
a. You may drive at the maximum speed under any condition
b. You may drive 55 m.p.h. in all urban districts
c. Speed must be reasonable under existing conditions
Good posture at the steering wheel is important because:
a. It results in better vision
b. It allows you to grip the steering wheel tightly
c. It enables you to drive with one hand on the steering wheel
Your driver license may be suspended if:
a. You accumulate 8 points on your riving record
b. You are a competent motor vehicle operator
c. You are convicted of racing on the highway
When parking headed downhill, you should turn the front wheels:
a. Straight ahead
b. To the curb or road shoulder
c. Away from the curb
If you miss your intended freeway exit, you should:
a. Proceed to the next exit
b. Back your vehicle with emergency signal light flashing
c. Stop your vehicle and attempt to turn around
When making a right turn on a red signal light:
a. The vehicle has the right of way
b. The pedestrian has the right of way
c. Your must continue turning without stopping
Glare from oncoming headlights can be reduced by:
a. Directing your vision to the right edge on the pavement
b. Stare at the center line of the road
c. Slow down while your eyes adjust
Failure to stop, render aid, or identify yourself in the event of an accident when personal injury is involved can result in the:
a. Revocation of your drivers license.
b. denial of the renewal of your license
c. an additional 6 points being placed against your driving record
If you see a car coming toward you in your lane, you should:
a. Pull to the left and increase speed
b. Pull to the right and slow down
c. Slow down and turn into the left lane
If a tire blows out, the driver should:
a. Switch off the ignition
b. Hold tightly to the steering wheel
c. Brake hard
Should the headlights fall completely, the driver should first:
a. Pull off the road
b. Drive the service station
c. Slow down and try to keep the car on the pavement until speed is reduced
To pull out of a skid, a driver should:
a. Press the brake pedal to the floor
b. Turn the steering wheel in the direction that the rear of the car is skidding
c. Not turn the steering wheel in either direction
Drivers hearing a siren or seeing the flashing red or blue lights of an emergency vehicle must pull over to the:
a. Right lane and slow down
b. Curb or side of the road
c. Must reduce speed
When following a motorcyclist you should:
a. Follow at a distance given any other vehicle
b. increase your following distance
c. Decrease your following distance
If your change your address, you must notify the Driver License Division:
a. Within 30 days
b. When your license is renewed
c. Within 1 year
If you are driving in a wide lane and a motorcyclist is riding far to one side you should:
a. Move into the same lane alongside the motorcycle
b. Never move into the same land alongside the motorcycle
c. Blow your horn and pull alongside the motorcycle
State law required headlights be turned on:
a. One-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or when you cannot see clearly for 500 feet.
b. Only when you cannot see clearly for 500 feet
c. Only at night
When a driver’s hand and arm are extended downward, he is signaling to:
a. stop or slow down
b. turn right
c. turn left
If you must change lanes to pass or leave the freeway, you should FIRST:
a. Check traffic carefully and signal well in advance of your move
b. Pass on either the right or left lane by increasing your speed
c. Increase your speed when exiting to clear traffic
A person carrying a white cane tipped with red usually means:
a. The person is too old to walk without a cane
b. The person is deaf
c. The person is blind
In leaving a parallel parking space, the driver should:
a. Look in the rearview mirror and over his shoulder
b. Look in the rearview mirror
c. Look over his shoulder only
The effect of mixing a drug and alcohol is:
a. Greater than alcohol or drug used alone
b. Equal to the one which has the most serious effect
c. Equal to the average effect of the two
While under the stress of strong emotion, it is best:
a. To let someone else drive
b. To drive with a friend
c. Not to think of other drivers
When parking on an upgrade with a curb:
a. Turn the front edge of your front wheels to the curb
b. Turn the back edge of your front wheels to the curb
c. Keep your front wheels parallel to the curb
Which statement is true concerning railroad crossings?
a. If the gates are down, stay in place and do not cross the tracks until they are raised.
b. All vehicles must stop at railroad crossings regardless of the position of the gates
c. A train can stop in a distance slightly longer than a tractor trailer
When passing a car on a two-lane highway, you should:
a. Not return to the right lane until you see the vehicle you have just passed in yoru rearview mirror
b. Blow your horn and pass on the right
c. Return to your lane immediately and slow down
If a driver approaches a school bus displaying flashing red lights with an extended stop signal arm, he must:
a. Stop only if he is behind the bus
b. Stop only if he is meeting the bus
c. Stop regardless of his direction of travel
When following another vehicle at night you should:
a. Follow no closer than 500 feet
b. Put on your emergency flashers
c. Dim your headlights if you are within 200 feet of the vehicle ahead
What is the safest way to stop on ice?
a. Take your foot off the accelerator
b. apply hard, steady brake pressure
c. apply the brakes gently
When entering a freeway:
a. Enter the acceleration lane and increase your speed to match the vehicle in the thru lanes
b. Move slowly into the lane of traffic
c. Drive into a traffic lane immediately, because other traffic will move over for you
Alabama law states all automobiles must have:
a. A ….????????
b. a regular foot brake only
c. A regular foot break and a parking brake
A skipped yellow center line dividing a two-line road means:
a. Passing permitted
b. Passing not permitted
c. ?????????????
A flashing circular red traffic light means:
a. The same as a stop sign
b. The same as a yield sign
c. The same as a flashing yellow traffic light
If our car plunges into deep water, but does not sink, you should IMMEDIATELY:
a. Open the door and summon help
b. Get into the air area, breath deeply, and wait for the car to settle
c. Escape through a window
The distance required to stop your car is important in determining:
a. a safe driving speed
b. A faster method of passing other vehicles
c. Your signaling ability to other vehicles
When railroad gates are down
a. Drive around the gates
b. Cross the tracks at a slow speed
c. Stay in place until the gates are raised
A driver involved in an accident is required to file an accident report with the Department of Public Safety when:
a. No investigation of an accident is made
b. When there is personal injury or damage to any vehicle or other property in the amount of $250.00 or more
c. You do not have liability insurance on your vehicle
The best precaution to take when driving with limited visibility is to:
a. Reduce speed
b. Try hydroplaning
c. Increase speed
The stated minimum distance for signaling prior to a turning is:
a. At least 100 feet
b. At least 60 feet
c. At least 25 feet
The regulatory sign to indicate speed limit is:
a. Triangular in shape
b. Circular in shape
c. Rectangular in shape
Accident records show the greatest percentage of highway crashes are caused by:
a. Alcohol
b. Vehicle defects
c. Driver error
When parking on an upgrade on a two-way street where there is no curb, leave your front wheels:
a. Turned to the right
b. Turned slightly to the left
c. Facing straight ahead
For maximum effectiveness, a seat belt should:
a. Be drawn snugly across the hip bones
b. Fit snugly across the abdomen
c. Fit loosely over the waist
A stop sign means:
a. Slow down to 5 miles per hour
b. Proceed cautiously if there is no traffic within a block
c. Come to a complete stop
The formula now used in following another vehicle is:
a. The two-second rule
b. Two car lengths for every ten miles of travel
c. One car length for every twenty miles of travel
Rear end collisions are the most common type of accident. They are cause by:
a. High speed
b. Improper brakes
c. Following to close
If your right wheels get off the pavement on the rough shoulder of the road, you should:
a. Make an emergency stop
b. Stay on the shoulder, slow your speed, then return to the pavement
c. Turn the steering wheel quickly to get back on the pavement