Road Skills Flashcards

How far before a turn does Alabama law require you to activate your turn signal on the road test?

Answer: At least 100 feet

Alabama requires a continuous signal for at least the last 100 feet before turning.

When making a right turn during the test, you should turn from which position?

Answer: The lane closest to the right curb, staying close to the curb

Right turns must be made from the rightmost lane, keeping close to the curb through the turn.

During the test you approach a school bus stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane road. What must you do?

Answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

Alabama law requires all traffic on a two-lane road to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.

What is the recommended minimum following distance behind another vehicle in good conditions?

Answer: Three to four seconds

A three-to-four-second gap gives enough time to react and stop in normal conditions.

When stopping behind another vehicle at a light during the road test, you should stop where you can:

Answer: See the rear tires of the vehicle ahead touching the pavement

Seeing the rear tires touch the road leaves enough space to pull around if the vehicle stalls.

You are asked to pull over and stop along the curb during the test. What should you do after stopping?

Answer: Shift to park and set the parking brake

Securing the vehicle with park and the parking brake demonstrates proper stopping procedure.

At a four-way stop during your test, two cars arrive at the same time. Who goes first?

Answer: The driver on the right

When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously, the driver on the right has the right-of-way.