Post on 26-Mar-2015
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QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) FROM THE ALABAMA DRIVER’S MANUAL
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
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1. What is the earliest age that you can receive a Learner’s License in the state of Alabama?
15
2. Questions on the Learner’s License come from what three areas?
Alabama traffic laws Road signs Rules of safe driving
3. List the 9 possible maneuvers on the road test.
Right and left turns Signaling Use of marked and
unmarked traffic lanes Backing the vehicle Observance of traffic
signs and signals
Making a quick stop General control of the
vehicle Observation Three point turn (except
in Baldwin County!)
4. When your license expires, how long do you have to renew it?
60 days
5. What is a CDL and list the three classes.
Commercial Driver’s License
1. A
2. B
3. C
6. Define cancellation
Canceling a person’s
license when they were not
entitled to receive it
7. Define revocation
A license may be revoked and the driver may apply for a new license
after a certain period of time.
8. Define suspension
A license may be suspended or put on hold for a certain period of time.
9. List the point system for determining a suspended license
ALL POINTS ARE FOR A 2 YEAR PERIOD
12-14 pts 60 days
15-17 pts 90 days
18-20 pts 120 days
21-23 pts 180 days
24 or more pts 360 days
10. List the points for :
1. Speeding in excess of 85 MPH - 5 pts
2. Passing a stopped school bus - 5 pts
3. Running a stop sign - 3 pts
11. You should signal 100 feet before making a turn.
12. You should always turn into the lane closest to you!
13. Describe how you should handle a curve as a driver.
Slow down Avoid the brakes, if
possible Accelerate slightly
when rounding the curve
14. What is the following distance for a motorcycle?
2 SECONDS!!
15. Describe the 3 parking on a hill situations.
1. Down a hill with a curb – wheels toward curb
2. Up a hill with a curb – wheels away from the curb
3. Up a hill without a curb – wheels toward the curb
16. When should a bicyclist signal for a turn?
They should signal for all
turns!!
17. Ninety percent of all highway crashes are the result of
driver error!
18. Each year, what percentage of all fatal crashes involve alcohol?
50%
19. What are BAC and DUI?
BAC
Blood AlcoholContent
DUI
DrivingUnder theInfluence(any mind altering
substance)
20. An adult’s BAC would have to be .08% or more to be considered DUI.
21. A person operating a commercial vehicle must not have a BAC of .04% or more.
22. A person who is under the age of 21 is considered DUI when their BAC is .02%.
23. What is the Implied Consent Law?
A person’s signature on their driver’s license gives their consent to be tested for drugs and alcohol while on the highway.
24. What is the rule for determining a safe following distance?
The 2 second rule!
25. What makes up “Total Stopping Distance?”
Driver reaction
PlusBraking
distance
26. List three examples of regulatory signs.
27. List three examples of warning signs.
28. List three examples of information signs.
29. What is the difference between a solid centerline and a broken centerline?
On a solid centerline you can’t pass; on a broken line you pass when it is safe!
30. List the 6 Statutory speed limits.
1. 30 mph in an Urban district
2. 35 mph unpaved road3. 45 mph county paved road (unless posted)
4. 55 mph in other locations
5. 65 mph where posted
6. 70 mph where posted on interstate
31. Who has the right in an uncontrolled intersection?
The person on the right
32. At a flashing red light you must…
32. At a flashing yellow light you must…