2024 Alabama Permit Test 17
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Alabama. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Alabama please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/alabama/car.
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18. When a bicyclist is making a left turn:
Explanation
You should expect to see bicyclists driving with traffic on the road. You should not be surprised to see a bicyclist using the left lane when turning.
19. If a truck or bus is making a right turn where you also need to make a right turn, you should:
Explanation
If you try to insert your vehicle between a turning truck or bus and a curb, you may suffer a serious crash. To avoid a collision, do not turn until the truck or bus has completed its turn.
20. Increase your following distance when driving behind a large vehicle:
Explanation
Drivers of trucks, buses, vans, and any vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you if you are driving directly behind them. Increase your following distance when driving behind one of these vehicles. Additionally, large vehicles can block your view of the road, so increase your following distance to look around the sides of the vehicle and see the road ahead.
21. In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:
Explanation
While airbags provide supplemental protection for adults in the event of a crash, they pose a severe safety risk for children. Anyone age 12 or under should sit in the back seat of a vehicle with airbags.
22. As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:
Explanation
A flashing yellow light means that you should slow down, check for cross traffic, and proceed with caution.
23. This road sign means:
Explanation
A warning sign is usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns that the number of lanes ahead is reduced and that traffic will need to merge to the left.
24. When you see this sign, you:
Explanation