AL DMV AL DMV Defensive Driving

Question 1

What is the primary goal of defensive driving in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

Anticipate hazards and reduce crash risk

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Drive faster to clear traffic quickly

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Follow all laws while ignoring others

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Maintain maximum speed limits

Question 2

The 'three-second rule' in Alabama refers to:

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead

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The time allowed at a stop sign

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Reaction time after seeing a hazard

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Time to signal before changing lanes

Question 3

When driving in heavy rain on Alabama roads, you should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance

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Maintain normal speed to keep up with traffic

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Turn on hazard lights and maintain speed

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Pull to the shoulder immediately

Question 4

What should an Alabama driver do when a school bus stops with flashing red lights?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until lights stop and arm retracts

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Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully

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Stop only if on the same side of the road

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Proceed if no children are visible

Question 5

In Alabama, tailgating is dangerous primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Reduces reaction time and stopping distance

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Increases road rage in other drivers

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Violates the speed limit

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Causes tire wear

Question 6

The correct response when your vehicle begins to hydroplane on wet Alabama roads is:

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer straight

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Brake hard immediately

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Turn the steering wheel sharply

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Accelerate to regain traction