Hardest Questions (Alabama) (Alabama) - 2026 DMV Practice Test

Question 1:

After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane:

when you can no longer see the vehicle over your right shoulder.

after about five seconds.

when you see the front bumper of the other vehicle in your mirror.

Question 2:

Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.

take precedence over

are less important than

must obey

Question 3:

Which of the following is NOT true about ABS?

It improves the vehicle stability.

It helps increase your stopping distance.

It improves the steering ability.

Question 4:

This sign is a:

regulatory sign.

warning sign.

guide sign.

Question 5:

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

riding the pedal lightly.

pull over to the right and wait until it stops raining.

having them checked by a mechanic.

Question 6:

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

make a U-turn because the lane ends ahead.

maintain your current speed while changing lanes.

Question 7:

Night driving can be more difficult because:

vehicle speed and distance are harder to judge.

there are more cars on the roads at night.

the speed limit is increased at night.

Question 8:

Road signs that point out scenic areas and parks are:

brown and white.

black and orange.

green and white.

Question 9:

To be able to turn quickly, your hands should be:

placed outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides

next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.

on the steering wheel, so they are at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions.

Question 10:

Regulation signs normally are ____ rectangles with ____ letters or symbols.

yellow; black

white; black

green; white

Question 11:

The picture shows a _________ sign.

no U-turn

no left turn

sharp turn

Question 12:

Some roadway surfaces are more slippery during certain times or at certain places. Which of the following is more likely to be slippery on cold, wet days?

Roundabouts and traffic circles.

Roads in shady areas.

Asphalt rather than concrete roads.

Question 13:

The road is the most slippery:

when it first starts to rain.

after it rains.

All of the above.

Question 14:

Gauging the speed of a motorcycle may be difficult because:

motorcycles take up less of your field of vision.

motorcycles often slow down by downshifting.

many motorcyclists do not activate the brake light.

Question 15:

When driving at night, if an approaching car is using its high-beams you should:

look toward the left edge of the road.

look toward the right edge of the road.

turn your lights on and off.

Question 16:

Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out of ordinary:

causes traffic congestion.

improves traffic flow.

helps prevent rear-end collisions.

Question 17:

On average, how long does it take your body to remove the alcohol contained in 5 ounces of wine?

one hour.

30 minutes.

3 hours.

Question 18:

A flashing yellow light means:

The light will soon change from green to red.

Drive with caution.

Yield the right-of-way to other traffic at the intersection.

Question 19:

A red traffic sign means?

Do not enter.

Stop.

All of the above.

Question 20:

When following a motorcycle, drivers must remember that motorcycles can ____________ than other vehicles.

accelerate much faster

stop much more quickly

stop much more slowly

Question 21:

When they see this sign, drivers:

should be prepared to make sharp turns at a high speed.

need to be prepared to turn right and then left quickly.

should not speed up or brake quickly.

Question 22:

Which sign has white letters on a red background?

Stop

School zone

Yield

Question 23:

A yellow arrow means:

Do not go in the direction of the arrow.

If you intend to turn in the direction of the arrow, be prepared to stop.

The same as a steady yellow light.

Question 24:

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving ability is permitted:

under no circumstances.

if it is prescribed by a physician.

if you dont feel drowsy.

Question 25:

Never make a U-turn from:

the lane you’re in.

the right lane.

the left part of the lane nearest to the centerline of the roadway.

Question 26:

You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you must:

look to see if another train is coming, then cross the tracks if it is safe to do so.

watch for vehicles that must stop at railroad crossings (school buses, vehicles carrying hazardous materials, etc.).

All of the above.

Question 27:

This sign warns drivers that:

the highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways. Drivers should keep to the right.

there is a winding road ahead.

there is a double curve ahead.

Question 28:

When drivers see the ‘Wrong Way’ sign:

they are going the wrong way on an expressway exit ramp.

they must drive past this sign and reach the next intersection.

they must not leave the pavement except in an emergency.

Question 29:

When preparing to drive, you should:

adjust your seat and mirrors.

shift the transmission to neutral.

pump the brakes.

Question 30:

Large trucks:

have high-tech air brakes which allow them to stop quickly.

take longer to stop than passenger vehicles.

are more maneuverable than passenger vehicles.

Question 31:

Roads with double solid yellow lines in the center indicate that passing is:

not allowed in either direction.

allowed only in your direction of travel.

allowed in both directions.

Question 32:

If one of your tires blows out while driving, you should:

apply the brakes firmly and steer toward the right edge of the road.

pump the brakes.

hold the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and steer smoothly.

Question 33:

To avoid glare from headlights of an approaching car:

stay focused on the center line on the road.

don't look directly into the oncoming headlights, look toward the right edge of your lane.

flash your high beams.

Question 34:

What does this road sign indicate?

Drivers have the right of way over bikes turning left.

Vehicles turning left must yield to bikes entering a right turn lane.

Motor vehicles entering an exclusive right-turn lane must weave across bicycle traffic in bicycle lanes.

Question 35:

A broken white line:

means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane.

separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.

marks the right edge of the roadway.

Question 36:

The ‘One Way’ sign means that:

only vehicles turning left may travel in the direction of the arrow.

there is only one road that turns left at the intersection.

drivers may travel only in the direction of the arrow.

Question 37:

In case of skidding, drivers should NOT:

take their foot off the gas pedal.

pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.

tap the gas pedal with their foot.

Question 38:

Most signs used in street work areas are:

round.

diamond shaped.

rectangle shaped.

Question 39:

What is the meaning of blue traffic signs?

A blue background indicates a regulatory sign.

They give directional information.

Blue indicates road user services.

Question 40:

Before passing a vehicle or changing lanes, remember to:

only pass or change lanes if the change can be completed without speeding.

signal your return to the left lane.

sound your horn as you pass.

Question 41:

Warning signs normally are:

rectangles.

triangles.

diamond-shaped.

Question 42:

When driving in work zones, drivers should:

tailgate the vehicle ahead while reducing their speed.

pass the vehicle ahead when safe.

keep a safe following distance.

Question 43:

Left turns on a red light are allowed:

from a one-way street into a one-way street.

Never.

at intersections, after stopping, if the way is clear.

Question 44:

When driving in foggy weather, drivers should:

put their lights on low beam.

put their lights on high beam.

put their emergency flashers on.

Question 45:

Which shape is a railroad advance warning sign?

Crossbuck

Round

Pentagon

Question 46:

Drivers should not sound their horn when:

near blind pedestrians.

visibility ahead is limited.

they may hit another vehicle.

Question 47:

Where are yield signs usually placed?

At intersections, if there is no marked stop line.

Where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.

Where major roads lead into auxiliary roads.

Question 48:

When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a two-way road, you must:

enter the two-way road to the left of its center line.

make a U-turn into the two-way road.

enter the two-way road to the right of its center line.

Question 49:

When driving in rainy weather, you should:

steer and brake smoothly.

drive in low gear.

steer off the road.

Question 50:

What should you do if one of your tires blows out?

Hold the steering wheel tight and brake immediately to avoid the risk of skidding.

Leave the road immediately.

Hold the steering wheel tight and slowly take your foot off the gas pedal.

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