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Alabama permit practice test

Here are 10 practice questions written for Alabama, based on the Alabama driver handbook and vehicle code. Think of your answer first, then open “Show answer” to see the explanation and the source.

This is practice, not the state test, and the questions are not taken from it. The set changes every quarter (this one is 2026-Q4).

Question 1

A school bus driver on duty is tested. Which reading is over the legal limit?

  1. A reading of 0.04 percent or more
  2. A reading of 0.08 percent or more
  3. A reading over 0.10 percent
  4. Any reading above 0.02
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Answer: D. Any reading above 0.02

School bus and day care drivers on duty face a limit above 0.02 percent. That is far stricter than the adult limit.

Sources: Ala. Code 32-5A-191; Driver handbook, Chapter 4: The Driver, Driving While Under the Influence

Question 2

You pass a cyclist on a road with a 40 mph limit and no double yellow line. How much room must you leave?

  1. One foot if you slow
  2. Six feet, like other states
  3. Just enough to miss the rider
  4. At least 3 feet
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Answer: D. At least 3 feet

A driver passing a bicycle must leave at least three feet. This applies in a marked bike lane or when the limit is 45 mph or less.

Sources: Ala. Code 32-5A-82; Driver handbook, Chapter 3: The Driving Task, Sharing the Road With Bicycles

Question 3

You are a passenger in a car and hold an open can of beer. Is that legal?

  1. Yes, if the can is hidden below the seat
  2. No, an open can is not allowed
  3. Yes, because the ban only covers the driver
  4. Yes, if the car stays under 45 mph
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Answer: B. No, an open can is not allowed

It is unlawful to have an open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public road.

Sources: Ala. Code 32-5A-330

Question 4

What does a flashing yellow signal tell a driver to do?

  1. Proceed with caution
  2. Yield to all cross traffic
  3. Stop and wait for green
  4. Get ready for a red light
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Answer: A. Proceed with caution

A flashing yellow signal means a driver may go through the intersection only with caution. A flashing red signal requires a full stop.

Sources: Ala. Code 32-5A-34

Question 5

A road has two lanes in your direction, and a police car is stopped ahead with its lights flashing. What should you do?

  1. Stay in your lane at the same speed
  2. Move to the lane away from it when safe
  3. Stop until the police car leaves
  4. Pass in the nearest lane at full speed
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Answer: B. Move to the lane away from it when safe

On a road with two or more lanes in your direction, move out of the lane closest to the stopped vehicle when it is safe. If you cannot, slow to 15 mph below the limit.

Sources: Ala. Code 32-5A-58.2; Driver handbook, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws, Other Traffic Laws

Question 6

An officer stops you and asks for your license, but you left it at home. What does Alabama law require?

  1. Carry it only on interstate roads
  2. Carry it every time you drive
  3. Only carry it after dark
  4. Nothing, since a copy at home is enough
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Answer: B. Carry it every time you drive

A driver must keep the license in immediate possession while driving. The driver must show it when an officer asks.

Sources: Ala. Code 32-6-9; Driver handbook, Chapter 1: Your License to Drive, Present Your License

Question 7

What must a driver do before opening a door on the traffic side of the car?

  1. Nothing, since cars must avoid doors
  2. Open it quickly to keep it open less
  3. Make sure it is reasonably safe and clear of traffic
  4. Honk the horn to warn passing cars
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Answer: C. Make sure it is reasonably safe and clear of traffic

A person may not open a door on the traffic side until it is safe. The door may not stay open longer than needed to load or unload.

Sources: Ala. Code 32-5A-54

Question 8

You and another driver reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. The other car is on your right. Who goes first?

  1. You, because you are on the left
  2. Whichever car is bigger
  3. The car on your right
  4. The faster vehicle
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Answer: C. The car on your right

When two cars reach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Sources: Ala. Code 32-5A-110; Driver handbook, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws, Right of Way

Question 10

You drive a paved county road in an unincorporated area, past a church picnic ground. No limit is posted. What is the top speed?

  1. 55 mph, as on a state highway
  2. 45 mph on a paved county road
  3. 30 mph, as in an urban district
  4. 35 mph, as on an unpaved county road
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Answer: B. 45 mph on a paved county road

On a county-maintained paved road in an unincorporated area, the top speed is 45 mph. An unpaved county road is limited to 35 mph.

Sources: Ala. Code 32-5A-171; Driver handbook, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws, Speed

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