Alabama DMV Practice Test 2026

1. Yield to the pedestrian just as in a marked crosswalk
2. Only slow down, since there are no painted lines
3. Proceed if the pedestrian has not stepped off the curb yet
4. Only yield if a police officer is directing traffic

Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian just as in a marked crosswalk. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in any crosswalk, whether it is marked with painted lines or not; an unmarked crosswalk still legally exists at most intersections.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.36, yield to pedestrians within any crosswalk, marked or unmarked

1. It only exists to generate more traffic tickets
2. Driving too slowly can interfere with traffic flow and be dangerous too
3. It applies only to trucks and buses, never to cars
4. It guarantees a driver will never get a speeding ticket

Correct answer: Driving too slowly can interfere with traffic flow and be dangerous too. A minimum speed limit exists because driving well below the flow of highway traffic can be just as dangerous as driving too fast, since it can cause other vehicles to brake suddenly or make unsafe passing moves.

Source: New York Driver Handbook, Highway Driving, p.47

1. Only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping
2. Left turns on red are never allowed under any circumstances
3. Only during daytime hours
4. At any intersection, as long as no cars are coming

Correct answer: Only when turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after stopping. A left turn on red is a narrow exception in Alabama: it only applies where both the street you're on and the street you're entering are one-way, and only after a full stop and yielding right-of-way.

1. Any vehicle at all, as long as it only parks there for a short time
2. Delivery vehicles making deliveries
3. Only vehicles with more than one occupant
4. Only vehicles displaying a valid disability parking permit or plate

Correct answer: Only vehicles displaying a valid disability parking permit or plate. This sign reserves the parking space for vehicles displaying a valid disability placard or plate; parking there without one can result in a fine.

Source: MUTCD 2009 Sec. 2B.46

1. 15 years old
2. 15.5 years old
3. 14.5 years old
4. 16 years old

Correct answer: 15 years old. Alabama sets the earliest permit application age at 15 years old (additional requirements, like driver education, may also apply).

1. The increased-fine zone they were driving through has ended
2. A new, higher speed limit now applies
3. A school zone begins immediately ahead
4. All previous traffic signs are cancelled from this point on

Correct answer: The increased-fine zone they were driving through has ended. This sign marks the end of a higher-fines zone; normal fine amounts apply again once you pass it, though normal speed limits and traffic laws still apply.

Source: MUTCD 2009 Sec. 2B.17

1. 0.02%
2. 0.01%
3. 0.08%
4. 0.05%

Correct answer: 0.02%. Alabama's zero-tolerance-style law for drivers under 21 sets the threshold at 0.02%, far below the standard adult DUI limit.

1. The truck driver needs room to open the cab door
2. It is required only so pedestrians can cross between vehicles
3. The truck may roll back slightly when it starts moving again
4. There is no real reason; normal following distance is enough

Correct answer: The truck may roll back slightly when it starts moving again. A large truck stopped on an upgrade can drift backward briefly as the driver releases the brake and begins to move. Leaving extra space prevents a collision if this happens, and staying to one side helps the truck driver see the vehicle behind.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Ch9 Share the Road with Trucks-Following a Truck, p.57

1. At least 3 feet from the bicyclist
2. As close as possible to save time
3. 6 inches is generally considered enough
4. There is no minimum; just avoid contact

Correct answer: At least 3 feet from the bicyclist. Many states require drivers to leave at least three feet of space when passing a bicyclist, slowing down and changing lanes when possible.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Vehicle Positioning-Following Distances / Passing, p.78 and p.90 (2020 handbook PDF)

1. Speed up to get out of its way quickly
2. Stop immediately wherever you are, even in an intersection
3. Continue at the same speed and let it pass around you
4. Move to the right side and stop, unless told otherwise

Correct answer: Move to the right side and stop, unless told otherwise. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle using a siren and flashing lights by pulling to the right edge of the road and stopping until it has passed.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Sharing the Road-Emergency Vehicles, p.86 (2020 handbook PDF)

1. Exit countdown signs, showing distance to the next town
2. Speed limit reminders
3. Mile markers, used to indicate location
4. Toll booth warnings

Correct answer: Mile markers, used to indicate location. Mile markers are small numbered guide signs posted at regular intervals so drivers and emergency services can identify a specific location on the highway.

Source: Florida Driver Handbook, PDF p.54, Green: guide or directional information

1. No-fault insurance, where a driver's own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) pays for injuries regardless of fault
2. Zero-liability insurance, a system where no driver is ever held financially responsible for any damages caused
3. Shared-fault insurance, where both drivers always split all costs equally
4. Federal insurance, a national auto policy provided directly by the U.S. government instead of any private insurance companies

Correct answer: No-fault insurance, where a driver's own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) pays for injuries regardless of fault. Florida requires drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP), a no-fault coverage that pays for the policyholder's own injuries no matter who caused the crash, unlike the fault-based (tort) systems used in most other states.

Source: Florida Driver Handbook, Financial Responsibility-Insurance p.31 - 'have a minimum of $10,000 in PIP AND a minimum of $10,000 in PDL coverage...No-Fault Law.'

1. True
2. False

Correct answer: True. Alabama's minor-specific phone rule (banning even hands-free use for drivers under 18) is: True.

1. $25/50/25
2. $20/40/15
3. $100/300/50
4. $15/30/5

Correct answer: $25/50/25. In Alabama, an at-fault driver's liability coverage must meet at least $25/50/25 (thousands) across these three limits.

1. 0.05 percent
2. 0.08 percent
3. 0.10 percent
4. 0.02 percent

Correct answer: 0.08 percent. Alabama sets the general adult BAC limit at 0.08 percent.

Source: Alabama Driver Handbook, p.35, Driving While Under the Influence

1. That the lane is permanently closed
2. That the lane is only for bicycles
3. That U-turns are always required for every vehicle using that center lane
4. Whether that lane is currently open to them or closed, based on the direction shown

Correct answer: Whether that lane is currently open to them or closed, based on the direction shown. Reversible lane control signs change to show the current direction of travel or a red X, telling drivers whether the center lane is open to them at that time.

Source: MUTCD 2009 Sec. 2B.26

1. The lane ends ahead and traffic must merge in the direction the sign shows
2. The lane you are in ends ahead and you must move into another lane
3. A multi-lane road ahead narrows down to a single lane, so drivers must merge
4. Traffic going straight through ahead must merge to the left

Correct answer: The lane ends ahead and traffic must merge in the direction the sign shows. This warning sign means the lane ends ahead and traffic must merge in the direction the sign shows. Be ready to react safely as you approach this part of the road.

Source: MUTCD 2009 Sec. 2C (Warning Signs)

1. Only someone who already holds a full, unrestricted license from another U.S. state
2. Someone 16 or older who is otherwise qualified but still needs driving instruction
3. Only someone over 18 who has never driven a vehicle before
4. Only a certified driving instructor employed by a licensed school

Correct answer: Someone 16 or older who is otherwise qualified but still needs driving instruction. The 16-and-older Learner License targets someone otherwise qualified but still lacking driving instruction.

Source: Alabama Driver Handbook, p.11-12, Learner License - Sixteen Years Old / Driver License

1. 1 point
2. 5 points
3. 3 points
4. 8 points

Correct answer: 5 points. Passing a stopped school bus is treated as a serious violation, carrying 5 points, the same as failing to yield.

Source: Alabama Driver Handbook, p.20-21, The Alabama Point System

1. Motorcycles are not equipped with brake lights
2. It means the motorcyclist is actually speeding up, not slowing
3. The rider may be slowing by downshifting, and the brake light is also easy to miss
4. State law does not require motorcycle brake lights to work

Correct answer: The rider may be slowing by downshifting, and the brake light is also easy to miss. A motorcyclist can slow down by downshifting or rolling off the throttle without the brake light ever coming on, and because motorcycle tail lights are smaller, even a lit brake light can be easy to miss. A driver should not assume a motorcycle isn't slowing just because no brake light is visible.

Source: Florida Driver Handbook, Motorcycles and Mopeds-Rules for Motorists, p.95

1. 18 years old
2. 16 years old
3. 15 years old
4. 14 years old

Correct answer: 16 years old. After meeting the permit-holding period and other requirements, a young driver in Alabama can be issued a provisional license at 16 years old.

1. Nothing; pedestrians can start crossing whenever a light is visible
2. A new crossing should not begin once the steady DON'T WALK signal is showing
3. This is only a problem if a car is coming
4. The DON'T WALK signal only applies to children

Correct answer: A new crossing should not begin once the steady DON'T WALK signal is showing. Once the DON'T WALK signal is steady (no longer flashing), it means there is no longer time to start a new crossing safely.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.42, if the signal begins blinking, you may continue across the street

1. $20/40/15
2. $25/50/25
3. $100/300/50
4. $15/30/5

Correct answer: $25/50/25. Alabama's minimum liability limits are $25/50/25 (thousands), covering injury to one person, injury total per accident, and property damage.

1. 150 feet
2. 10 feet
3. 5 feet
4. 15 feet

Correct answer: 15 feet. Even at a passive crossing marked only with a crossbuck sign, you must stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail in Alabama when a train is approaching.

1. The license becomes fully unrestricted for all driving purposes
2. The holder must retake and pass the full knowledge exam again
3. No supervision of any kind is needed at all after turning 16
4. Any licensed driver, of any age, may occupy the seat beside the holder

Correct answer: Any licensed driver, of any age, may occupy the seat beside the holder. Turning 16 loosens the companion rule to any licensed driver, though the license still carries other limits.

Source: Alabama Driver Handbook, p.11, Learner License - Fifteen Years Old