Alabama DMV Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Alabama driving rules, including curve approach, solid yellow line on your side, stop sign procedure and solid white edge line. 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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What Practice Test 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Curve Approach
- Solid Yellow Line on Your Side
- Stop Sign Procedure
- Solid White Edge Line
- Two-Second Following Rule
- No-Passing Zone Pennant Sign
- Railroad Crossing Without Signals
- Lane Markings
- Rain Driving Technique
- Regulatory Sign Identification
- Motorcycle Following Distance
- Night Driving Glare Reduction
- Fog Driving Technique
- Aggressive Driving Response
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What should you do when approaching a curve with limited visibility?
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C. Slow down before entering
Reducing speed before the curve helps maintain control.
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What does a solid yellow line on your side of the centerline indicate?
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C. Passing is not allowed
A solid yellow line on your side means you may not pass.
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What must a driver do when approaching a stop sign?
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B. Stop completely before the stop line
Stop signs require a full stop before proceeding.
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What should you do when visibility is reduced by fog?
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C. Use low-beam headlights
Low beams improve visibility without glare.
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What should you do when following a motorcycle?
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C. Increase following distance
Motorcycles need extra space to stop safely.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What should you do when approaching a curve marked with a warning sign?
Correct answer: Slow down before entering the curve
Why: Curve warning signs alert drivers to reduce speed before entering.
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Q2. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the centerline indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: A solid yellow line on your side means you may not pass.
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Q3. What must a driver do when approaching a stop sign?
Correct answer: Stop completely before the stop line
Why: Stop signs require a full stop before proceeding.
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Q4. What does a blue traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Motorist services
Why: Blue signs provide information about services such as fuel or lodging.
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Q5. What should you do when approaching pedestrians in a marked crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield and stop if necessary
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q6. What does a broken white line between lanes allow?
Correct answer: Lane changes when safe
Why: Broken white lines separate lanes moving in the same direction and allow lane changes.
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Q7. What is the safest following distance in normal driving conditions?
Correct answer: At least two seconds
Why: A two-second gap allows time to react safely.
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Q8. What should you do when entering a roadway from a private driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to all traffic
Why: Drivers entering from driveways must yield to traffic already on the road.
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Q9. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Possible hazards ahead
Why: Yellow diamond signs warn of road hazards or conditions ahead.
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Q10. What should you do when driving in heavy rain?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Rain reduces traction and increases stopping distance.
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Q11. You want to park on an Alabama street near a stop sign at the side of the road. What is the closest you may park to the stop sign?
Correct answer: 30 feet away
Why: Alabama does not allow parking within 30 feet of any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic control signal at the side of the road.
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Q12. What should you do when approaching a school bus stopped with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing
Why: Drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights.
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Q13. What does a white rectangular traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic laws or regulations
Why: White rectangular signs provide regulatory information.
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Q14. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want the front to go
Why: Steering toward the intended direction helps regain control.
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Q15. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when conditions are safe.
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Q16. 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.
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Q17. What does a solid white edge line mark?
Correct answer: The edge of the roadway
Why: Solid white edge lines show the boundary of the roadway.
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Q18. What should you do when backing up your vehicle?
Correct answer: Look behind and around the vehicle
Why: Drivers must check all areas before backing up.
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Q19. 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.
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Q20. What should you do when approaching an emergency vehicle with lights and siren?
Correct answer: Pull over and stop
Why: Drivers must yield by pulling over and stopping.
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Q21. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing both ways.
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Q22. What should you do when visibility is reduced by fog?
Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights
Why: Low beams improve visibility without glare.
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Q23. What does a circular yellow sign with an X and RR warn drivers of?
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
Why: This sign warns drivers of an upcoming railroad crossing.
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Q24. What should you do if traffic signals are not operating?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: When signals are dark, four-way stop rules apply.
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Q25. What should you do when approaching a marked stop line?
Correct answer: Stop before the line
Why: Drivers must stop behind marked stop lines.
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Q26. What does a regulatory sign communicate?
Correct answer: Traffic laws
Why: Regulatory signs state laws drivers must obey.
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Q27. What should you do when following a motorcycle?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Motorcycles need extra space to stop safely.
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Q28. What does a lane reduction sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Fewer lanes ahead
Why: Lane reduction signs alert drivers to merging traffic.
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Q29. What should you do when approaching a curve with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Slow down before entering
Why: Reducing speed before the curve helps maintain control.
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Q30. What does a green traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed if the intersection is clear
Why: A green light allows traffic to move when safe.
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Q31. What should you do if your wheels leave the paved roadway?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer back gradually
Why: Gradual steering helps avoid loss of control.
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Q32. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: No passing zone ahead
Why: Pennant-shaped signs mark the start of no-passing zones.
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Q33. What should you do when driving at night to reduce glare for others?
Correct answer: Dim your headlights
Why: Dimming headlights reduces glare for oncoming drivers.
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Q34. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q35. What should you do when parking downhill with a curb?
Correct answer: Turn wheels toward the curb
Why: Turning wheels toward the curb helps prevent rolling.
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Q36. What does a red arrow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Stop for that direction
Why: A red arrow prohibits movement in that direction.
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Q37. What is the safest response to aggressive driving?
Correct answer: Avoid and do not engage
Why: Avoiding confrontation reduces risk.
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Q38. What does a white diamond symbol on the roadway indicate?
Correct answer: Reserved lane
Why: White diamonds mark lanes reserved for special use.
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Q39. What should you do when approaching pedestrians already crossing?
Correct answer: Yield and wait
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q40. What does a posted speed limit sign show?
Correct answer: The maximum lawful speed
Why: Speed limit signs show the legal maximum speed.
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Q41. What should you do when entering a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the roundabout
Why: Drivers must yield to traffic already circulating.
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Q42. What does a flashing red traffic signal require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: Flashing red signals function like stop signs.
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Q43. What should you do when approaching a work zone?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and stay alert
Why: Work zones require extra caution.
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Q44. You are about to pass a person riding a bicycle on an Alabama road. How much space does Alabama law require between your car and the rider?
Correct answer: At least three feet
Why: Alabama law requires at least three feet between your vehicle and a person on a bicycle when you pass.
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Q45. What should you do if you miss your exit on a freeway?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
Why: Backing up or stopping on a freeway is dangerous.
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Q46. What does a solid white stop line indicate?
Correct answer: Where to stop at an intersection
Why: Drivers must stop behind the stop line.
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Q47. What should you do when approaching a flashing yellow arrow?
Correct answer: Turn with caution and yield
Why: Flashing yellow arrows allow turns after yielding.
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Q48. What is the safest way to control speed on a long downhill?
Correct answer: Use lower gears
Why: Lower gears help control speed safely.
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Q49. What should you do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle on the roadside?
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Drivers must give space to emergency responders.
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Q50. When is it appropriate to use your vehicle horn?
Correct answer: To warn others of an immediate hazard
Why: The horn should be used only to warn of danger.