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…