AL DMV Road Skills 3

Question 1

How far before a turn does Alabama law require you to activate your turn signal on the road test?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 feet

Answer

At least 25 feet

Answer

At least 500 feet

Answer

Only as you begin turning

Question 2

When making a right turn during the test, you should turn from which position?

Accepted Answer

The lane closest to the right curb, staying close to the curb

Answer

The center of the road

Answer

Any lane, as long as you signal

Answer

The left lane if it is empty

Question 3

During the test you approach a school bus stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane road. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

Answer

Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully

Answer

Pass on the left if no children are visible

Answer

Honk and proceed slowly

Question 4

What is the recommended minimum following distance behind another vehicle in good conditions?

Accepted Answer

Three to four seconds

Answer

One second

Answer

One car length total

Answer

Ten seconds

Question 5

When stopping behind another vehicle at a light during the road test, you should stop where you can:

Accepted Answer

See the rear tires of the vehicle ahead touching the pavement

Answer

Read the other driver's mirror

Answer

Touch the vehicle's bumper

Answer

See over the vehicle's roof

Question 6

You are asked to pull over and stop along the curb during the test. What should you do after stopping?

Accepted Answer

Shift to park and set the parking brake

Answer

Leave the car in drive with your foot on the brake

Answer

Turn off the engine and exit the vehicle

Answer

Rev the engine to show control

Question 7

At a four-way stop during your test, two cars arrive at the same time. Who goes first?

Accepted Answer

The driver on the right

Answer

The driver on the left

Answer

The larger vehicle

Answer

Whoever signals first