Alabama Driver's License Manual

Front 1

Before switching on the ignition, what is the most important thing you are to do?

Back 1

Buckle your safety belt and check to be sure everyone in the car also does so.

Front 2

True or False: You must always grip the steering wheel with both hands.

Back 2

False. You may release the steering wheel "when it is necessary to remove one for signaling or for another purpose necessary to the operation of the vehicle."

Front 3

True or False: When preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you must indicate your intention to do so by signaling.

Back 3

True.

Front 4

How far in advance should you turn on your signal to indicate a turn?

Back 4

100 feet.

Front 5

True or False: You do not need both hands on the steering wheel when turning.

Back 5

False. "Both hands should be on the steering wheel when actually turning."

Front 6

All of the following rules apply when making a turn EXCEPT for:
a. Get into the proper turn lane well ahead of the place where you will make your turn.
b. Always finish your turn in the proper lane.
c. Check to the front, rear, and
sides for cars and pedestrians, and also watch for situations developing in the street you will enter upon turning.
d. You may change lanes midway during your turn as long as there are no other vehicles within 100 feet.

Back 6

d. You are never to change lanes during a turn.

Front 7

What is a 3-point turn?

Back 7

It is when you turn your vehicle around so that you are driving in the opposite direction from the direction that you were traveling.

Front 8

When are 3-point turns not permitted?

Back 8

1. Hills
2. Curves
3. Interstate freeways
4. Wherever your vehicle cannot be seen by other drivers for 500 feet.

Front 9

True or False. Motorcyclists are not bound by the same laws as those driving a car.

Back 9

False. Motorcyclists are required to follow all the same laws as those driving a car.

Front 10

Name 3 reasons why you should use extreme caution when driving near a motorcyclist and why.

Back 10

This list is not complete, but is most common. Any 3 named will do:
* Their speeds and abilities may suddenly change (railroad tracks, metal/grated bridges, grooved pavement, roadway debris, etc.).
* Cross winds (natural wind and large truck winds) may push the cyclist off the roadway suddenly.
* Rain, wind, dust, and smog affect the cyclist’s vision.
* A skilled cyclist will constantly change positions within a lane to maximize being seen, to see the roadway better, and to compensate for objects on or near the road.

Front 11

What is a No-Zone?

Back 11

Danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur.

Front 12

How can you know for sure that you are in a blind spot of a No-Zone?

Back 12

If you can’t see the driver’s face in the side-view mirror, the driver can’t see you, so you're in a blind spot.

Front 13

True or False: When passing a truck or bus, I should try to make my pass on the right.

Back 13

False. Always try to make your pass on the left of the truck, the side the driver of the bus or truck sits on.

Front 14

How many No-Zones are there and where are they located?

Back 14

There are 4 No-Zones and they are on each side of any truck or bus.

Front 15

When passing a vehicle, it most safe to merge in front ___________ [when?].

Back 15

When you can see the entire front of the vehicle you are passing in your rear view mirror.

Front 16

Truck and bus drivers need nearly _________________________
more room to stop than a passenger car.

Back 16

Truck and bus drivers need nearly TWO TIMES more room to stop than a passenger car.

Front 17

A National Safety Council study of reaction time and Braking distance found that at speeds of 55 miles per hour, a passenger car needs ________ feet to stop safely and a loaded truck needs ________ feet.

Back 17

A National Safety Council study of reaction time and Braking distance found that at speeds of 55 miles per hour, a passenger car needs 193 feet to stop safely and a loaded truck needs 430 feet.

Front 18

True or False: You may pass behind a truck or bus backing up provided you can see the driver in his side mirror.

Back 18

False. You should NEVER pass behind a truck, bus or any vehicle backing up.

Front 19

Upon entering a car, what should you check for?

Back 19

* Seat adjustment.
* Mirror adjustments.
* Proper seating of passengers where they do not interfere with your driving.

Front 20

Where should you leave a standing vehicle along a rural highway and what is the exception to the rule?

Back 20

Vehicles must be moved off the paved or main traveled portion of the road. If it cannot be moved, then you must take lighting and marking precautions.

Front 21

Which way do you turn your wheels when parking during the following situations?
* Uphill on a curb?
* Downhill on a curb?
* Uphill or downhill without a curb?

Back 21

* Uphill on a curb? Away from the curb.
* Downhill on a curb? Toward the curb.
* Uphill or downhill without a curb? Toward the edge of the road.

Front 22

Fill in the blanks. Parking is NOT allowed in the following places:
* Within ___ feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection.
* Within ___ feet of any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway.
* Within ___ feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
* Within ___ feet of a fire hydrant.

Back 22

* Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection.
* Within 30 feet of any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic control signal located at the side of a roadway.
* Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
* Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Front 23

True or False. You may park alongside a yellow curb.

Back 23

False. You may NOT park alongside a yellow curb.

Front 24

Are you allowed to park on any bridge or tunnel?

Back 24

No.

Front 25

You may NOT park in all of the following places EXCEPT:
a. Intersections
b. Crosswalks
c. Sidewalks
d. Rural unpaved roads

Back 25

d. Rural unpaved roads
However all parking rules must apply such as pulling off the main portion of the road, etc.

Front 26

Outline the 5 steps to parallel parking.

Back 26

1. Pull your car even with top parked car.
2. Maneuver your car gently toward the space, at an angle.
3. Turn your car's wheels sharply, to make a sharp turn.
4. Begin straightening your wheels as you near the curb.
5. When complete, Wheels on your car should be turned parallel to the curb.
* If you have trouble with this answer, study page 29 in the June 2007 edition of the manual.

Front 27

True or False. Bicycle drivers may always ride two side-by-side.

Back 27

False. They may ride two side-by-side (or abreast) as long as they do not impede the normal flow of traffic.

Front 28

True or False. If a road is narrow and you are unable to safely pass a cyclist, you should remain behind at a safe interval and warn the cyclist that you wish to pass by blowing your horn.

Back 28

False. If the road is narrow and you are unable to safely pass a cyclist, do not follow too closely and DO NOT BLAST THE DRIVER WITH YOUR HORN. Remain behind at a safe interval and warn the cyclist that you wish to pass. If possible, use an adjacent lane.

Front 29

Alabama’s child restraint law requires that children through age _____ must be restrained when riding in motor vehicles.

Back 29

Alabama’s child restraint law requires that children through age 14 must be restrained when riding in motor vehicles.

Front 30

Name 5 safety precautions when driving with a cellular phone.

Back 30

* Always assess traffic conditions before calling.
* Be familiar with the telephone keypad – use speed dial, if possible.
* Place calls when stopped or have a passenger call.
* Ensure phone is within easy reach.
* Use speaker phone/hands-free device.
* Avoid intense, emotional or complicated conversations.
* Avoid talking on phone in congested traffic or bad weather.
* Pull off the road to dial or complete a conversation.