Alabama DMV Permit Practice Test 4: 50 Questions
Practice Test 4 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Alabama driving rules, including advisory speed signs, hydroplaning response, lane change safety and motorcycle road sharing. 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 4 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Advisory Speed Signs
- Hydroplaning Response
- Lane Change Safety
- Motorcycle Road Sharing
- Lane Reduction Sign
- Flashing Yellow Arrow
- Railroad Crossing Without Gates
- Alabama Move Over Law
- Red Arrow Signal
- Freeway On-Ramp
- Disabled Parking Without Placard
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When entering a curve with an advisory speed sign, what should you do?
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A. Slow to the advisory speed before the curve
Advisory speed signs show a safe speed for the curve.
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What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
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B. Ease off the accelerator and steer straight
Reducing speed helps tires regain traction.
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What should you do before making a lane change?
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C. Check mirrors and blind spots
Checking blind spots helps prevent collisions.
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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?
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B. At least three feet
Alabama law requires at least three feet between your vehicle and a person on a bicycle when you pass.
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What should you do when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside?
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B. Move over or slow down
Drivers must give space to emergency responders.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 4, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When entering a curve with an advisory speed sign, what should you do?
Correct answer: Slow to the advisory speed before the curve
Why: Advisory speed signs show a safe speed for the curve.
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Q2. What does a solid white edge line along the road indicate?
Correct answer: The edge of the roadway
Why: Solid white edge lines mark the boundary of the travel lane.
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Q3. What must you do when approaching pedestrians already in a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield and wait until they cross
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q4. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign generally warn of?
Correct answer: Possible road hazards
Why: Yellow diamond signs warn of hazards or changes in the road.
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Q5. What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer straight
Why: Reducing speed helps tires regain traction.
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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.
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Q7. What should you do before making a lane change?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Checking blind spots helps prevent collisions.
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Q8. What does a blue traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Motorist services
Why: Blue signs provide service-related information.
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Q9. What does a double solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q10. What should you do when driving in heavy rain?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Extra space is needed on wet roads.
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Q11. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Traffic laws or regulations
Why: White rectangular signs are regulatory signs.
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Q12. What should you do when entering traffic from a private driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to all approaching traffic
Why: Drivers entering the roadway must yield.
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Q13. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing with caution.
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Q14. What should you do when approaching a school zone during posted hours?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: School zones require slower speeds at certain times.
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Q15. 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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Q16. 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.
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Q17. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to slow down.
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Q18. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing without gates?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop
Why: Drivers must look and listen for trains.
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Q19. 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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Q20. What should you do when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside?
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Drivers must give space to emergency responders.
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Q21. What does a green arrow traffic signal allow?
Correct answer: A protected turn
Why: A green arrow allows movement without conflict.
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Q22. 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.
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Q23. What does a yellow pennant-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: No passing zone ahead
Why: Pennant-shaped signs mark no-passing zones.
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Q24. 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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Q25. What is the safest following distance in normal conditions?
Correct answer: At least two seconds
Why: A two-second gap allows time to react.
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Q26. What does a circular yellow sign with an X and RR warn of?
Correct answer: A railroad crossing ahead
Why: This sign warns of an upcoming railroad crossing.
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Q27. What should you do when following a motorcycle?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Motorcycles can stop quickly.
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Q28. What does a lane reduction sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Fewer lanes ahead
Why: Lane reduction signs indicate merging traffic.
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Q29. What should you do if traffic signals are not operating?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: Four-way stop rules apply when signals are dark.
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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 movement 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 maintain control.
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Q32. What does a white diamond symbol on the roadway indicate?
Correct answer: Reserved lane
Why: White diamonds mark special-use lanes.
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Q33. What should you do when approaching pedestrians waiting to cross?
Correct answer: Yield and be prepared to stop
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians when required.
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Q34. What does a flashing red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: Flashing red signals function like stop signs.
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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 prevents rolling.
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Q36. What does a regulatory sign communicate?
Correct answer: Traffic laws
Why: Regulatory signs state laws drivers must obey.
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Q37. What should you do when driving at night to reduce glare?
Correct answer: Dim your headlights
Why: Dimming headlights reduces glare for others.
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Q38. 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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Q39. 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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Q40. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the centerline mean?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: A solid yellow line prohibits passing.
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Q41. What should you do when entering a freeway from an on-ramp?
Correct answer: Adjust speed and yield to traffic
Why: Drivers must yield to freeway traffic.
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Q42. 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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Q43. What should you do when approaching a marked stop line?
Correct answer: Stop before the line
Why: Drivers must stop at marked stop lines.
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Q44. What is the safest response to aggressive driving?
Correct answer: Avoid and do not engage
Why: Avoiding confrontation reduces risk.
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Q45. 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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Q46. What should you do when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights
Why: Low beams improve visibility in fog.
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Q47. What does a solid white stop line indicate?
Correct answer: Where to stop at an intersection
Why: Drivers must stop behind the line.
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Q48. What should you do if you miss your exit on a freeway?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit
Why: Backing up on a freeway is dangerous.
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Q49. What does a broken white line allow drivers to do?
Correct answer: Change lanes when safe
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes.
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Q50. What should you do when approaching a parking space reserved for disabled use without a permit?
Correct answer: Do not park there
Why: Parking in disabled spaces without authorization is prohibited.