AL DMV Road Skills 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During the Alabama road skills test, what should you do when the examiner asks you to make a lane change?
- Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, then move over when safe (Correct answer)
- Signal and move over immediately
- Slow down significantly before changing lanes
- Wait for the examiner to confirm it is clear
Correct answer: Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, then move over when safe
A proper lane change requires signaling, checking mirrors and the blind spot, and moving only when safe.
Question 2: When parallel parking during the road test, your vehicle should end up no more than how far from the curb?
- 18 inches (Correct answer)
- 6 inches
- 24 inches
- 36 inches
Correct answer: 18 inches
Alabama examiners expect the vehicle to be within about 18 inches of the curb when parallel parking.
Question 3: While backing in a straight line during the test, where should you primarily look?
- Over your right shoulder through the rear window (Correct answer)
- At the rearview mirror only
- At the backup camera screen
- Over your left shoulder out the side window
Correct answer: Over your right shoulder through the rear window
Examiners expect drivers to turn and look over their right shoulder through the rear window while backing.
Question 4: You approach an intersection with a steady green light during your road test. What should you do?
- Check for cross traffic and proceed if the intersection is clear (Correct answer)
- Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
- Stop briefly before entering
- Honk to alert other drivers
Correct answer: Check for cross traffic and proceed if the intersection is clear
Even with a green light, a safe driver scans the intersection for hazards before proceeding.
Question 5: During a three-point turn on the road test, what is the first step after signaling and stopping?
- Turn the wheel sharply left and move forward across the road (Correct answer)
- Back up while turning the wheel right
- Turn the wheel right and pull to the curb
- Accelerate straight ahead to find a driveway
Correct answer: Turn the wheel sharply left and move forward across the road
A three-point turn begins by turning sharply left and moving forward toward the opposite edge of the road.
Question 6: What is the proper hand position on the steering wheel during the Alabama road skills test?
- 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock with both hands (Correct answer)
- 12 o'clock with one hand
- 10 and 2 o'clock with palms up
- One hand at 6 o'clock
Correct answer: 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock with both hands
Modern guidance recommends both hands at 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 for control and airbag safety.
Question 7: If an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren during your test, you should:
- Pull to the right edge of the road and stop (Correct answer)
- Speed up to get out of its way
- Stop immediately in your lane
- Pull to the left shoulder
Correct answer: Pull to the right edge of the road and stop
Alabama law requires drivers to pull to the right and stop for emergency vehicles using lights and sirens.
