Alabama DMV Practice Test 7

4.8 out of 5 (148 votes)
80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
Getting ready for the Alabama permit test is not exactly anyone’s idea of a thrilling afternoon, but here we are, and yes, it does go better when you actually know what ALEA expects you to know. This Alabama permit practice test gives you a focused way to study the stuff that tends to show up where it counts: Alabama traffic laws, road signs, safe-driving rules, and the material pulled from the Alabama Driver Manual. This seventh Alabama practice permit test comes with 20 multiple-choice questions, including a closer look at proof of insurance, which sounds like boring paperwork until you realize it is one of those things Alabama takes seriously. You will need proof of insurance and vehicle registration before the road skills test even begins, so it is not just trivia floating around in the handbook. It is the kind of rule that can turn a perfectly decent test day into an annoying little disaster if you ignore it. The real Alabama learner license knowledge test is given through ALEA Driver License offices and is based on the Alabama Driver Manual. The standard Class D learner permit test format is 30 questions, with 24 correct answers needed to pass, which works out to an 80% passing score. This DMV permit practice test uses that same 80% benchmark, but keeps the session tighter with 20 questions, so you can see how ready you are without feeling like you have accidentally enrolled in a semester-long driving law seminar. You can take the Alabama DMV test online from your phone, tablet, or computer, and there is no timer breathing down your neck. That is helpful, honestly. It gives you room to think, second-guess yourself a little, fix that second-guessing if it was wrong, and actually learn the rule instead of just stabbing at an answer because the clock is being dramatic. When you finish, the review helps you make sense of what you missed, with explanations that connect the question back to real Alabama driving. And while the written test gets most of the attention, remember that licensing also includes things like a vision screening and possible corrective-lens restrictions. So, yes, this Alabama DMV practice test is about passing the permit test, but it is also about walking into the office a little less clueless, which is always a good look.
FREE DMV Practice Test App
Study for your Alabama permit test or driver’s license with the NextDoorDriving app. 700+ DMV questions and answers, 100% free!
Download on the App Store

Sample Alabama Permit Test Questions

Question 1

In a marked highway work area, what must you do for a worker or authorized work vehicle actually engaged on the highway?

  1. A Yield the right-of-way
  2. B Continue at the posted maximum speed without adjusting
  3. C Pass on the shoulder to avoid slowing traffic
  4. D Yield only when a police officer is present

Correct answer: A – Yield the right-of-way

Alabama law requires drivers to yield to authorized vehicles and pedestrians actually working on a highway within a construction or maintenance area identified by official traffic-control devices. Drivers must also yield to authorized work vehicles displaying permitted warning lights. Follow signs, flaggers, and traffic-control devices while traveling through the area.

Source: Ala. Code § 32-5A-116 — Highway Construction and Maintenance

Question 2

Before pulling into traffic from a parallel parking space, how should you check that the way is clear?

  1. A Sound the horn without looking behind you
  2. B Activate the hazard lights and pull out
  3. C Use the mirrors and turn your head to check over your shoulder
  4. D Rely only on the interior rearview mirror

Correct answer: C – Use the mirrors and turn your head to check over your shoulder

Before leaving a parallel parking space, check the mirrors and look over your shoulder for traffic in the blind spot. Wait until the way is clear, signal, and enter the nearest traffic lane. The direct shoulder check can reveal motorcycles, bicycles, vehicles, or pedestrians that may not appear in the mirrors.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Ch. 3, “Starting from a Parking Place”

Question 3

When fog or heavy rain reduces visibility, which lights should you use?

  1. A Parking lights only
  2. B Four-way hazard lights while moving
  3. C Low-beam headlights

Correct answer: C – Low-beam headlights

Low-beam headlights improve visibility without creating as much reflected glare as high beams in fog. Alabama also requires lighted headlamps when windshield wipers are continuously used because of rain, sleet, or snow. Parking lights alone do not satisfy the headlamp requirement.

Source: Ala. Code § 32-5-240(a)(1) – Required Lighting Equipment and Illuminating Devices of Vehicles, Alabama Driver Manual — Ch. 7, “Windshield Wipers/Headlights” and “Driving in Fog, Snow”

Question 4

What do black-and-orange warning signs indicate?

  1. A Construction or maintenance activity ahead
  2. B Food, fuel, or lodging services ahead
  3. C A permanent regulatory requirement
  4. D A mandatory stop at every work-zone sign

Correct answer: A – Construction or maintenance activity ahead

Black-and-orange signs warn of construction, maintenance, or similar temporary roadway conditions. They may identify workers, flaggers, equipment, lane changes, or obstructions ahead. Drivers should proceed cautiously and follow the signs, signals, and instructions used in the work area.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Ch. 5, “Warning Signs”

Question 5

The posted limit is 55 mph, but rain has made the pavement slippery. What should you do?

  1. A Continue at 55 mph because it is the posted limit
  2. B Reduce speed to match the available traction and visibility
  3. C Speed up to spend less time on the wet pavement

Correct answer: B – Reduce speed to match the available traction and visibility

Wet pavement can reduce tire traction and increase the distance needed to stop. The Alabama manual directs drivers to adjust for changing conditions rather than treating the posted limit as a required speed. Slow to a speed that permits safe control, and allow additional space ahead.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Ch. 7, “Adjust to Driving Conditions” and “Slippery Roads Are Hazardous”

Question 6

Which action helps other road users anticipate what you intend to do?

  1. A Use the appropriate turn signals or warning devices
  2. B Make each maneuver without signaling
  3. C Drive only on side streets
  4. D Maintain the same speed in every situation

Correct answer: A – Use the appropriate turn signals or warning devices

Signals inform drivers and pedestrians of an intended turn or lane change. Use the appropriate signal early enough to provide useful notice, but remember that signaling does not grant the right-of-way. The maneuver must still be delayed until it can be completed safely.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Ch. 3, “On the Road”; Ch. 6, “Changing Lanes”

More Alabama Permit Practice Tests