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Written Knowledge Flashcards

7 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. What should you do when you see a steady red arrow pointing left?

    Answer: Stop and do not turn in the direction of the arrow

    A steady red arrow prohibits movement in the direction of the arrow until it changes.

  2. In Alabama, seat belt use is required for:

    Answer: The driver and all front-seat occupants at minimum

    Alabama law requires at minimum the driver and front-seat occupants to wear seat belts, with child restraint rules for minors.

  3. You are approaching a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing lights but see no train. You should:

    Answer: Stop and wait until the gates rise and lights stop

    It is illegal and deadly to drive around lowered crossing gates; you must wait until they rise.

  4. What does an orange diamond-shaped sign indicate?

    Answer: Construction or maintenance work zone

    Orange diamond-shaped signs warn of construction or road maintenance areas ahead.

  5. If you are involved in a crash in Alabama causing injury or death, you must report it and remain at the scene. Leaving is:

    Answer: A criminal offense (hit and run)

    Leaving the scene of an injury crash is a criminal hit-and-run offense in Alabama.

  6. When driving in fog, you should use:

    Answer: Low beam headlights

    Low beams reduce glare reflected back by fog, while high beams make visibility worse.

  7. In Alabama, texting while driving is:

    Answer: Illegal for all drivers

    Alabama prohibits texting while driving for all drivers, and its hands-free law restricts holding a phone.