Alabama DMV Sign Test 4

4.9 out of 5 (94 votes)
80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
The Alabama road signs test is not just a little warm-up before the “real” driving questions. Road signs are part of the real Alabama knowledge test, and they matter more than people tend to admit until they are sitting at the licensing office, second-guessing whether a yellow pennant means no passing or “something caution-y.” Not ideal. This Alabama road signs practice test gives you a focused way to clean that up before it counts. The official Alabama learner license knowledge test is based on the Alabama Driver Manual and covers traffic laws, road signs, safe driving rules, and the material you are expected to know before getting behind the wheel. The real test has 30 multiple-choice questions, and you need 24 correct answers to pass. That is an 80% score, which sounds manageable, and it is, but only if you have actually reviewed the details instead of relying on road-sign vibes. This Alabama DMV sign test uses 20 multiple-choice questions to help you review the signs, colors, shapes, and right-of-way rules that show up in everyday Alabama driving. You will run into the usual suspects, like stop, yield, warning, regulatory, and route marker signs, along with rules that are easy to gloss over, such as stopping for pedestrians in crosswalks. And the colors matter, too. Red usually means a command or alert, yellow is there to warn you, and green points you in the right direction. Simple, until the answer choices start looking annoyingly similar. A few practical licensing details are worth keeping in your head while you study. Alabama driver licensing is handled by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division. The official knowledge-test fee is $5 per attempt, automated testing is available, and no checks are accepted for that fee. Better to know that now, before you dust off your checkbook, if you even know where that thing is. Because this Alabama permit practice test is online, you can use it when it actually fits your day, not when a classroom schedule says you should be alert and inspired. Hints and answer explanations help you slow down, catch what you missed, and build the kind of road-sign knowledge that works on the test and, more importantly, on Alabama roads.
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Sample Alabama Permit Test Questions

Question 1

A police officer directs you through an intersection while the signal is red. What should you do?

A traffic light is red, but a police officer is telling you to go ahead anyway. What should you do?
  1. A. Remain stopped until the light turns green
  2. B. Change lanes before entering
  3. C. Follow the officer’s lawful direction
  4. D. Wait for the officer to approach your window

Correct answer: C. – Follow the officer’s lawful direction

Alabama law requires drivers to comply with lawful traffic directions given by an authorized police officer or firefighter. Follow the officer’s signal even when it differs from the traffic light. Proceed carefully and continue watching for other road users.

Source: Ala. Code § 32-5A-4 – Obedience to Police Officers and Firemen

Question 2

Your signal changes from red to green. Before entering the intersection, you must:

  1. A. Proceed immediately because you have absolute right-of-way
  2. B. Yield to vehicles or pedestrians still lawfully in the intersection
  3. C. Wait until all nearby pedestrians face a red signal
  4. D. Proceed without yielding if traveling straight

Correct answer: B. – Yield to vehicles or pedestrians still lawfully in the intersection

A circular green signal permits you to proceed straight or make an allowed turn. You must still yield to vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk when the green appears. Enter only after those road users have cleared your path.

Source: Ala. Code § 32-5A-32(1)a – Traffic-Control Signal Legend

Question 3

What does a broken white line between traffic lanes indicate?

A broken white center line on the roadway means:
  1. A. Traffic travels in opposite directions
  2. B. Crossing the line is prohibited
  3. C. A no-passing zone begins
  4. D. You may change lanes when it is safe

Correct answer: D. – You may change lanes when it is safe

A broken white line divides lanes carrying traffic in the same direction. You may cross it to change lanes after checking for adequate clearance and confirming that the movement is safe. Signal your intention, but remember that signaling alone does not give you the right to move over.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Ch. 5, “Pavement Markings”, Alabama Driver Manual — Ch. 6, “Changing Lanes”

Question 4

When double solid yellow lines mark the center of a roadway, which maneuver is permitted?

  1. A. Crossing them to turn left into a private driveway
  2. B. Using the roadway as a one-way street
  3. C. Entering them as a two-way left-turn lane
  4. D. Crossing them to pass a slow vehicle

Correct answer: A. – Crossing them to turn left into a private driveway

Double solid yellow center lines prohibit traffic in both directions from crossing to pass. The markings may be crossed as part of a lawful left-turn maneuver, such as entering a driveway. Check opposing traffic and complete the turn only when it can be made safely.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Ch. 5, “Pavement Markings”, Alabama Driver Manual — Ch. 6, “No Passing Zones”

Question 5

A marked two-way left-turn lane may be used to:

From the center lane, what maneuvers can you perform?
  1. A. Prepare for a left turn
  2. B. Pass slower traffic
  3. C. Travel continuously between intersections
  4. D. Accelerate before merging into a through lane

Correct answer: A. – Prepare for a left turn

A two-way left-turn lane is shared by traffic traveling in opposite directions and is reserved for left-turning vehicles. It is not a through-travel or passing lane. Enter it only as part of preparing for an allowed left turn.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Ch. 5, “Pavement Markings”

Question 6

A broken yellow center line indicates that:

A broken yellow center line on the roadway means:
  1. A. Passing is prohibited in both directions
  2. B. You may cross to pass when the maneuver is safe
  3. C. All lanes carry traffic in the same direction
  4. D. The line marks the roadway shoulder

Correct answer: B. – You may cross to pass when the maneuver is safe

A broken yellow center line separates opposing traffic and identifies an area without a pavement-marking restriction on passing. You may cross the line to pass only when the road ahead is clear and the maneuver is otherwise lawful and safe. Return to the proper lane after passing.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual — Ch. 5, “Pavement Markings”, Alabama Driver Manual — Ch. 6, “Passing”

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