Alabama DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 4: 12 Questions

Mini Test 4 has 12 multiple-choice questions on Alabama driving rules, including curve warning response, broken yellow centerline, pedestrian waiting at crosswalk and gravel road technique. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. What should you do when approaching a curve marked with a warning sign?

    • A. Slow down before entering the curve
    • B. Brake hard while turning
    • C. Maintain your current speed
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    A. Slow down before entering the curve

    Warning signs indicate you should reduce speed before reaching the curve.

  2. What does a broken yellow centerline mean?

    • A. Passing is prohibited
    • B. Traffic moves one direction only
    • C. Passing is allowed when safe
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    C. Passing is allowed when safe

    Broken yellow lines allow passing when conditions are safe.

  3. What should you do when approaching pedestrians waiting to cross at a crosswalk?

    • A. Honk to warn
    • B. Yield and be prepared to stop
    • C. Proceed quickly
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    B. Yield and be prepared to stop

    Drivers must yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.

  4. What is the safest action when driving on loose gravel?

    • A. Brake suddenly
    • B. Reduce speed
    • C. Maintain speed
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    B. Reduce speed

    Loose gravel reduces traction and requires slower speeds.

  5. What should you do when entering traffic from a parked position?

    • A. Pull out quickly
    • B. Honk before entering
    • C. Yield to moving traffic
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    C. Yield to moving traffic

    Drivers must yield before entering moving traffic.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. What should you do when approaching a curve marked with a warning sign?

    Correct answer: Slow down before entering the curve

    Why: Warning signs indicate you should reduce speed before reaching the curve.

  2. Q2. What does a broken yellow centerline mean?

    Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe

    Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when conditions are safe.

  3. Q3. What should you do when approaching pedestrians waiting to cross at a crosswalk?

    Correct answer: Yield and be prepared to stop

    Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.

  4. Q4. What does a white rectangular traffic sign usually indicate?

    Correct answer: Traffic laws or regulations

    Why: White rectangular signs provide regulatory information.

  5. Q5. What is the safest action when driving on loose gravel?

    Correct answer: Reduce speed

    Why: Loose gravel reduces traction and requires slower speeds.

  6. Q6. What does a solid white line along the right edge of the road mark?

    Correct answer: The edge of the roadway

    Why: Solid white edge lines indicate the boundary of the travel lane.

  7. Q7. What should you do before turning or changing lanes?

    Correct answer: Signal and check mirrors and blind spots

    Why: Signaling and checking blind spots helps prevent collisions.

  8. Q8. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign generally warn drivers about?

    Correct answer: Possible road hazards

    Why: Yellow diamond signs warn of hazards or changes ahead.

  9. Q9. What should you do when approaching a yield sign?

    Correct answer: Slow down and yield if necessary

    Why: Yield signs require giving right-of-way when needed.

  10. Q10. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?

    Correct answer: Proceed with caution

    Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow down and be alert.

  11. Q11. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?

    Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want the front to go

    Why: Steering into the skid helps regain control.

  12. Q12. What should you do when entering traffic from a parked position?

    Correct answer: Yield to moving traffic

    Why: Drivers must yield before entering moving traffic.

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