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

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?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Over your right shoulder through the rear window

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Check for cross traffic and proceed if the intersection is clear

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Turn the wheel sharply left and move forward across the road

Answer

A three-point turn begins by turning sharply left and moving forward toward the opposite edge of the road.

(AL DMV) Alabama Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test