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AL DMV Defensive Driving Flashcards

6 cards from real AL DMV practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.

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  1. When merging onto an Alabama interstate, drivers should:

    Answer: Match highway speed before merging

    Entering a freeway requires accelerating in the merge lane to match the speed of traffic before smoothly blending in.

  2. Alabama drivers should scan how far ahead on a highway for hazards?

    Answer: 10 to 15 seconds of travel time

    Scanning 10 to 15 seconds ahead gives drivers time to identify and respond to hazards well before reaching them.

  3. When driving through a work zone in Alabama, the safest action is:

    Answer: Reduce speed and stay alert for workers

    Work zone safety requires slowing down, staying alert, and being prepared to stop suddenly for workers and equipment.

  4. What is the best way to handle an aggressive driver in Alabama?

    Answer: Avoid eye contact and let them pass

    The safest response to an aggressive driver is to avoid engagement, give them space, and allow them to pass.

  5. Alabama's 'Move Over' law requires drivers to do what when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle?

    Answer: Move over a lane or slow significantly

    Alabama's Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes away from stopped emergency vehicles or reduce speed significantly if lane change is not possible.

  6. Which of the following best describes the 'SIPDE' driving strategy used in Alabama driver education?

    Answer: Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

    SIPDE is a five-step mental driving process: Scan the environment, Identify hazards, Predict what may happen, Decide on a response, and Execute the action.