Written Knowledge Flashcards

You are merging onto an Alabama interstate from an acceleration ramp. You should:

Answer: Adjust speed to match traffic and merge into a gap

Drivers on the ramp must accelerate to highway speed and merge smoothly, yielding to traffic already on the interstate.

What does a pentagon-shaped (five-sided) road sign indicate?

Answer: School zone or school crossing

Pentagon-shaped signs mark school zones and school crossings.

If your accelerator sticks while driving, the best first action is to:

Answer: Shift to neutral and apply the brakes

Shifting to neutral disconnects engine power so you can brake and steer safely off the road.

A driver with a learner's license in Alabama must be accompanied by:

Answer: A licensed driver 21 or older, or a licensed parent/guardian, in the front seat

Alabama learner's permit holders must drive with a licensed driver 21 or older (or a licensed parent or guardian) seated beside them.

When passing a bicyclist on an Alabama roadway, you should:

Answer: Give at least three feet of clearance when passing

Alabama law requires motorists to leave a safe distance of at least three feet when passing a bicycle.

What should you do if you begin to feel drowsy while driving on a long trip?

Answer: Stop in a safe place and rest

The only reliable remedy for drowsiness is stopping to rest, since fatigue impairs reaction time like alcohol.

In Alabama, if you refuse a lawful chemical (breath) test, your license will be:

Answer: Suspended under the implied consent law

Under Alabama's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test results in automatic license suspension.