What does this sign tell you?
A railroad crossing is ahead, so slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop The round yellow sign with a black X and two R's warns of a railroad crossing. The Alabama Driver Manual says it's placed 750 feet before the track, and you must slow down, look carefully both ways and be prepared to stop.
You and two other cars arrive at this sign at the same time. Who should go first?
The vehicle furthest to the right At a 4-way stop, cars leave in the order they arrived. When more than one arrives at the same time, the manual says the vehicle furthest to the right goes first. It also says to wait a few seconds even on your turn, because many people don't follow the rule.
You are driving on a two-lane road and see these lines. The solid yellow line is on your side. What does that mean?
You may not cross the center line to pass Where passing isn't allowed, a solid yellow line is painted next to the broken one. The Alabama Driver Manual says that if the solid yellow line is on your side of the center line, you may not pass.
What should you do when you reach this signal?
Come to a full stop, then go when it's safe, as at a STOP sign The manual lists a flashing red signal among the places you must come to a complete stop, and says it means the same as a STOP sign. After stopping, you go when the way is clear.
What does the orange color of this sign tell you?
You are near a construction or work area The Alabama Driver Manual says warning signs are black and yellow, except those used in construction areas, which are black and orange. This one warns that a flagger is directing traffic ahead.
What does this sign mean?
Slow down, and stop if you need to, so pedestrians and vehicles on the other road can go first A yield sign means slow down so you can give the right of way to pedestrians crossing and to vehicles on the road you're entering. The manual says to stop if needed to let them go.
You're 15 and have just passed your knowledge test. Who may sit beside you while you drive?
A parent, legal guardian or licensed driver 21 or older, or a licensed or certified driving instructor At 15, a learner license has a Y restriction. ALEA's GDL rules say you may drive only with a parent, legal guardian or licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat, or with a licensed or certified driving instructor.
You're 16 with a Stage II restricted license. During which hours may you not drive, unless an exception applies?
From midnight to 6 a.m. ALEA's GDL rules say a Stage II driver may not drive between midnight and 6 a.m. Exceptions include driving with a parent or guardian, with a licensed driver 21 or older who has parental consent, to or from work, school or religious events, and emergencies.
With a Stage II license, how many passengers may you carry who aren't your parents, guardians or family?
One ALEA's GDL page says a Stage II driver may have no more than one passenger other than parents, legal guardians or family members. The manual notes the limit was cut from four in 2010.
A school bus has stopped on a two-lane road with its red lights flashing and stop arm out. What must you do?
Stop at least 20 feet from the bus and stay stopped until the arm folds and the lights go off The manual says that coming from either direction you must stop, at least 20 feet from the bus. Stay stopped until the stop signal is pulled back and the red lights are turned off.
An ambulance with flashing lights and a siren is coming up behind you. What should you do?
Pull over to the side of the road and stop until it passes, clearing any intersection first The Alabama Driver Manual says to yield to emergency vehicles using a flashing red or blue light and a siren. Pull to the side of the road and stop. If you're in an intersection, clear it before stopping, and don't move until the vehicle has passed.
On a four-lane highway, you come up on a police car stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. What does Alabama's move over law ask you to do?
Leave the lane next to it, or if you can't do that safely, slow to at least 15 mph under the limit On roads with four or more lanes, the manual says you must move out of the lane closest to a stopped emergency vehicle or a wrecker with flashing amber lights. When changing lanes is unsafe or not possible, slow to at least 15 mph below the posted limit.
Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit in an urban district in Alabama?
30 mph The manual's statutory speed limits are 30 mph in an urban district, 35 mph on an unpaved road, 45 mph on a county paved road unless posted, and 55 mph in other places. Posted signs can set other limits.
You're driving at night with your high beams on, behind another car. How close can you get before you must dim them?
200 feet The Alabama Driver Manual says you must dim your headlights within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet when you're following another vehicle.
It's raining hard. How much following distance does the manual suggest?
A four or five second count The manual teaches the two-second rule. When road and weather conditions aren't good, it says to increase your following distance to a four or five second count. The same goes when you drive a vehicle longer than a car.
In Alabama, a driver under 21 is breaking the law with a blood alcohol content of:
.02% or more The manual lists .08% for drivers in general, .04% for commercial drivers, and .02% for drivers under 21 and for school bus and daycare drivers.
What is the penalty for a first offense of texting while driving in Alabama?
A $25 fine and 2 points on your record The manual says the fine for texting while driving is $25 for a first offense, $50 for a second and $75 for a third or later. Each offense also puts two points on your driving record.
Under Alabama's child restraint law, until what age must a child ride in a booster seat?
6 The manual's list is: rear-facing until at least 1 year or 20 pounds, a forward-facing seat until at least 5 years or 40 pounds, a booster seat until 6, and a seat belt until 15.
How far before a turn should you start signaling?
At least 100 feet The manual says to signal at least 100 feet before the turn and keep signaling until you're ready to turn. The ALEA road test study guide uses the same 100 feet for turns at intersections.
How close to a fire hydrant may you park?
No closer than 15 feet The Alabama Driver Manual says you may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. It also bans parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection, 30 feet of a stop sign or signal, and 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
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