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.
AL DMV Road Skills 2
During the Alabama road skills test, what should you do when the examiner asks you to make a lane change?