AL DMV AL DMV Defensive Driving 1

Question 1

What is the primary goal of defensive driving in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

Anticipate hazards and reduce crash risk

Answer

Defensive driving means anticipating potential hazards and making decisions that reduce the risk of accidents.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead

Answer

The three-second rule means you should stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead to have adequate stopping distance.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance

Answer

Rain reduces traction and visibility, so slowing down and increasing following distance compensates for longer stopping distances.

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

Answer

Alabama requires all drivers to stop when a school bus activates its red flashing lights and extend its stop arm, regardless of direction.

Question 5

In Alabama, tailgating is dangerous primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Reduces reaction time and stopping distance

Answer

Following too closely reduces the time you have to react and the distance available to stop before hitting the vehicle ahead.

(AL DMV) Alabama Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test