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Alabama DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Alabama's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Alabama, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.05%
    2. 0.08%
    3. 0.10%
    4. 0.12%

    Answer: B. Alabama: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, AlcoholA person whose blood contains .08 percent or more concentration of alcohol.

  2. In Alabama, a commercial vehicle driver is in violation starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.02%
    2. 0.04%
    3. 0.05%
    4. 0.08%

    Answer: B. Alabama: the limit for commercial drivers is 0.04%.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, AlcoholCommercial vehicle operators whose blood alcohol content is .04% or more.

  3. In Alabama, a driver under 21 violates the law starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.00% (any alcohol)
    2. 0.02%
    3. 0.04%
    4. 0.05%

    Answer: B. Alabama: for drivers under 21 the limit is 0.02%.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, AlcoholPersons under 21 years of age whose blood alcohol content is .02% or more.

  4. In Alabama, by driving on public roads you have agreed to:

    1. Carry a spare tire
    2. Take a chemical test for alcohol or drugs if lawfully asked
    3. Let police search your phone
    4. Pay all tolls in cash

    Answer: B. Alabama has an implied consent law: refusing a lawful chemical test leads to license suspension.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Alcoholwho refuses to submit to chemical breath tests when directed by an officer, shall have his driver's license suspended

  5. In Alabama, a first DUI conviction leads to a driver license suspension of:

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 1 year
    4. 3 years

    Answer: B. 90 days, plus a fine of $600 to $2,100 and up to one year in jail.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 4: The DriverIn addition, the driver license will be suspended for 90 days.

Crashes and emergencies

  1. In Alabama, a required crash report must be filed within:

    1. 15 days
    2. 20 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 60 days

    Answer: C. Alabama: file the crash report within 30 days.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Crashesa written report (Form SR-13) must be sent within 30 days

License rules

  1. In Alabama, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 15 days
    2. 20 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 60 days

    Answer: C. Alabama: report an address change within 30 days.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Licensingyou have 30 days in which to notify the Driver License Division

  2. In Alabama, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 14½ years old
    2. 15 years old
    3. 15½ years old
    4. 16 years old

    Answer: B. Alabama: you can apply for a learner's permit at 15 years old.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, LicensingAny person 15 years of age may obtain a restricted Learner's License

  3. In Alabama, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 2 months
    2. 3 months
    3. 6 months
    4. 9 months

    Answer: C. Alabama: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Licensingwho has held a Learner's License for six months or until their 18th birthday

  4. In Alabama, a standard adult driver's license must usually be renewed every:

    1. 3 years
    2. 4 years
    3. 5 years
    4. 6 years

    Answer: B. Alabama: a standard license is usually valid for 4 years.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 1: Your License to DriveYour driver license expires four years after it is issued and the expiration date is shown on the license.

  5. In Alabama, a Learner's License is valid for:

    1. 6 months
    2. 1 year
    3. 4 years, renewable once
    4. Until age 18 only

    Answer: C. A Learner's License is valid for four years and can be renewed once.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, LicensingThis Learner's License is valid for four years, and can be renewed once.

  6. In Alabama, a reckless driving conviction adds how many points?

    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 6

    Answer: D. Reckless driving: 6 points; following too closely: 3; speeding over the posted limit: 2.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, PointsReckless Driving 6 Points

  7. In Alabama, a conviction for following too closely adds how many points?

    1. 1
    2. 3
    3. 5
    4. 8

    Answer: B. Following too closely: 3 points.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, PointsFollowing Too Closely 3 Points

  8. In Alabama, a driver license may be renewed:

    1. Any time within 60 days before it expires
    2. Only on the expiration date
    3. Up to 2 years early
    4. Only after it expires

    Answer: A. You may renew any time within 60 days before expiration.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, LicensingThe license may be renewed at any time within 60 days prior to expiration

  9. In Alabama, the grace period after a driver license expires is:

    1. No grace period
    2. 14 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 60 days

    Answer: D. 60 days after the expiration date.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 1: Your License to DriveAlabama law provides a grace period of 60 days after expiration date of a driver's license

  10. In Alabama, a driver with a graduated (GDL) license can lose it with how many points?

    1. 2 or more
    2. 4 or more
    3. 8 or more
    4. 12 or more

    Answer: B. 4 or more points, or 2 or more moving violations.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 2: You May Lose Your LicenseHave 4 or more points accrued on driving record or 2 or more moving traffic violations on a GDL

Parking

  1. In Alabama, you may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection?

    1. 15 feet
    2. 20 feet
    3. 25 feet
    4. 30 feet

    Answer: B. Alabama: do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, ParkingWithin 20 feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection.

  2. In Alabama, you may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Alabama: do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, ParkingWithin 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

  3. In Alabama, you may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

    1. 40 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 75 feet
    4. 100 feet

    Answer: B. Alabama: do not park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, ParkingWithin 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.

  4. In Alabama, you may not park within how many feet of a STOP sign?

    1. 20 feet
    2. 25 feet
    3. 30 feet
    4. 40 feet

    Answer: C. Alabama: do not park within 30 feet of a STOP sign.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, ParkingWithin 30 feet of any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway.

Rules of the road

  1. In Alabama, children who outgrow a car seat must use a booster seat until at least what age (unless they are tall enough for the seat belt)?

    1. 5 years old
    2. 6 years old
    3. 7 years old
    4. 8 years old

    Answer: B. Alabama: booster seat until at least 6 years old, or until the child fits the adult belt as the law describes.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 3: The Driving TaskBooster seat until a child is 6 years of age.

  2. In Alabama, the recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is at least:

    1. 1 second
    2. 2 seconds
    3. 3 seconds
    4. 4 seconds

    Answer: B. Alabama: keep at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead; add more in bad weather.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 4: The DriverTo use the two-second rule, choose a fixed object on the road ahead

  3. In Alabama, when you must stop at a railroad crossing, stop no closer to the nearest rail than:

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: B. Alabama: stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Railroad CrossingsYou must stop within 15 to 50 ft.

  4. In Alabama, when a school bus stops with red lights flashing, you must stop at least how far from it?

    1. 10 feet
    2. 15 feet
    3. 20 feet
    4. 25 feet

    Answer: C. Alabama: stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Lawsstop at least 20 feet from the bus.

  5. In Alabama, you must signal at least how far before you turn?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Alabama: signal at least 100 feet before you turn.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, TurnsAt least 100 feet before making the turn, signal your intentions.

  6. In Alabama, children through what age must be restrained when riding in a vehicle?

    1. 5
    2. 8
    3. 14
    4. 18

    Answer: C. Children through age 14 must be restrained; the fine is $25.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Occupant Protectionchildren through age 14 must be restrained when riding in motor vehicles in Alabama

  7. In Alabama, when road and weather conditions are not good, increase your following distance to:

    1. 2 seconds
    2. 4 or 5 seconds
    3. 10 seconds
    4. Half a car length

    Answer: B. In poor conditions, increase to a four or five second count.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Following DistanceIf the road and weather conditions are not good, increase your following distance to a four or five second count.

  8. On a long trip, the Alabama manual advises a rest stop about every:

    1. 30 minutes
    2. 4 hours
    3. 100 miles or two hours
    4. 300 miles

    Answer: C. Every 100 miles or every two hours.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 4: The DriverIt is advisable to take regular rest stops - every 100 miles or every two hours.

  9. In Alabama, the round railroad advance warning sign is placed about how far before the track?

    1. 750 feet
    2. 50 feet
    3. 200 feet
    4. 2,000 feet

    Answer: A. About 750 feet before the track.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 4: The DriverIt means a highway railroad crossing is ahead and is placed 750 feet before the track.

Sharing the road

  1. According to the Alabama manual, at 55 mph a loaded truck needs about how far to stop?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 193 feet
    3. 250 feet
    4. 430 feet

    Answer: D. About 430 feet; a passenger car needs about 193 feet.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 3: The Driving Taskat speeds of 55 miles per hour, a passenger car needs 193 feet to stop safely and a loaded truck needs 430 feet.

Speed

  1. In Alabama, the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways is:

    1. 65 mph
    2. 70 mph
    3. 75 mph
    4. 80 mph

    Answer: B. Alabama: up to 70 mph on rural interstates where posted.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws70 miles per hour where posted on interstate

  2. In Alabama, unless posted otherwise, the speed limit in an urban district is:

    1. 25 mph
    2. 30 mph
    3. 45 mph
    4. 55 mph

    Answer: B. 30 mph in an urban district.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws30 miles per hour in an urban district

  3. In Alabama, unless posted otherwise, the speed limit on a paved county road is:

    1. 35 mph
    2. 55 mph
    3. 45 mph
    4. 65 mph

    Answer: C. 45 mph on a county paved road; 35 mph on an unpaved road.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws45 miles per hour county paved road (unless posted)

  4. In Alabama, unless posted otherwise, the speed limit on an unpaved road is:

    1. 35 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 45 mph
    4. 55 mph

    Answer: A. 35 mph on an unpaved road.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 6: Traffic Laws35 miles per hour unpaved road

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