AL DMV Written Knowledge 5

Question 1

You are merging onto an Alabama interstate from an acceleration ramp. You should:

Accepted Answer

Adjust speed to match traffic and merge into a gap

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Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap

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Merge at a slow speed to stay safe

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Force your way in since you have right-of-way

Question 2

What does a pentagon-shaped (five-sided) road sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

School zone or school crossing

Answer

Yield ahead

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Hospital zone

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Railroad crossing

Question 3

If your accelerator sticks while driving, the best first action is to:

Accepted Answer

Shift to neutral and apply the brakes

Answer

Turn off the ignition and remove the key

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Pump the accelerator while braking hard

Answer

Pull the parking brake immediately

Question 4

A driver with a learner's license in Alabama must be accompanied by:

Accepted Answer

A licensed driver 21 or older, or a licensed parent/guardian, in the front seat

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Any licensed driver aged 18 or older

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A driving instructor only

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No one, if driving during daylight

Question 5

When passing a bicyclist on an Alabama roadway, you should:

Accepted Answer

Give at least three feet of clearance when passing

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Pass within one foot to save space

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Honk continuously while passing

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Pass only in intersections

Question 6

What should you do if you begin to feel drowsy while driving on a long trip?

Accepted Answer

Stop in a safe place and rest

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Turn up the radio and keep driving

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Open the window and drive faster

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Drink coffee and continue without stopping

Question 7

In Alabama, if you refuse a lawful chemical (breath) test, your license will be:

Accepted Answer

Suspended under the implied consent law

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Unaffected if you were not drinking

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Downgraded to a learner's permit

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Marked with a warning only