AL DMV Road Skills 2

Question 1

During the Alabama road skills test, what should you do when the examiner asks you to make a lane change?

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, then move over when safe

Answer

Signal and move over immediately

Answer

Slow down significantly before changing lanes

Answer

Wait for the examiner to confirm it is clear

Question 2

When parallel parking during the road test, your vehicle should end up no more than how far from the curb?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

6 inches

Answer

24 inches

Answer

36 inches

Question 3

While backing in a straight line during the test, where should you primarily look?

Accepted Answer

Over your right shoulder through the rear window

Answer

At the rearview mirror only

Answer

At the backup camera screen

Answer

Over your left shoulder out the side window

Question 4

You approach an intersection with a steady green light during your road test. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Check for cross traffic and proceed if the intersection is clear

Answer

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly

Answer

Stop briefly before entering

Answer

Honk to alert other drivers

Question 5

During a three-point turn on the road test, what is the first step after signaling and stopping?

Accepted Answer

Turn the wheel sharply left and move forward across the road

Answer

Back up while turning the wheel right

Answer

Turn the wheel right and pull to the curb

Answer

Accelerate straight ahead to find a driveway

Question 6

What is the proper hand position on the steering wheel during the Alabama road skills test?

Accepted Answer

9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock with both hands

Answer

12 o'clock with one hand

Answer

10 and 2 o'clock with palms up

Answer

One hand at 6 o'clock

Question 7

If an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren during your test, you should:

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

Answer

Speed up to get out of its way

Answer

Stop immediately in your lane

Answer

Pull to the left shoulder