Alabama Practice Permit Test 4

Question 1

THIS ROAD SIGN MEANS:

Accepted Answer

School ahead, watch for children

Answer

A pentagon-shaped sign depicting two children walking is universally recognized as a school zone warning sign. It alerts drivers that they are approaching an area where children may be present, requiring them to reduce speed and be extra vigilant for pedestrians.

Question 2

YOU MAY DRIVE ACROSS A SIDEWALK TO:

Accepted Answer

Enter or exit a driveway or alley

Answer

Driving across a sidewalk is generally prohibited as it poses a danger to pedestrians. The only legal and safe exceptions are when entering or exiting a private driveway, alley, or parking lot, where you must yield to any pedestrians on the sidewalk.

Question 3

WHEN PARKING DOWNHILL AND THE CURB IS ABSENT, YOUR FRONT WHEELS MUST BE TURNED:

Accepted Answer

Towards the side of the road

Answer

When parking downhill without a curb, turning your front wheels *towards* the side of the road (or right, if on the right side of the road) is a critical safety measure. If your brakes fail, this ensures the vehicle will roll away from the center of the road and potentially into a ditch or embankment, rather than into traffic.

Question 4

IF YOU SEE ORANGE CONSTRUCTION SIGNS AND CONES ON A FREEWAY, YOU MUST:

Accepted Answer

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead

Answer

Orange signs and cones on a freeway clearly indicate an active work zone. Drivers must slow down, increase their following distance, and be highly alert for construction workers, equipment, and sudden changes in traffic patterns or lane configurations. This ensures safety for both drivers and road crews.

Question 5

THIS SIGN MEANS:

Accepted Answer

Divided highway ends

Answer

The 'Divided Highway Ends' sign typically shows two arrows pointing downwards, with a barrier between them that then disappears, merging into a single road. This sign warns drivers that the divided highway they are on is about to end, and two-way traffic will no longer be separated by a median, requiring increased caution.

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Alabama Practice Permit Test 4