Alabama: Rules of the Road Questions
11 real, verified Alabama driving-test questions on rules of the road, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Rules of the Road practice round.
1. What is Alabama's statutory speed limit on a county paved road, unless otherwise posted?
Why: Alabama's statutory speed limits are 30 mph in an urban district, 35 mph on an unpaved road, 45 mph on a county paved road unless posted, 55 mph in other locations, 65 mph where posted, and 70 mph where posted on an interstate.
2. Under the Alabama Point System, how long is a driver license suspended for accumulating 24 or more points in a two-year period?
Why: The Alabama Point System suspends a license for 60 days at 12-14 points, 90 days at 15-17, 120 days at 18-20, 180 days at 21-23, and 365 days at 24 or more, all within a two-year period.
3. Under Alabama's point system, how many points does passing a stopped school bus carry?
Why: Passing a stopped school bus carries 5 points, the same as failure to yield right of way. DUI and reckless driving carry 6 points each, while following too closely carries 3.
4. Vehicles required to stop before crossing any railroad crossing in Alabama include school buses, church buses, passenger buses, and what other category?
Why: School buses, church buses, passenger buses, and trucks transporting flammables, explosives, or other hazardous material must stop within 15 to 50 feet of the nearest rail before crossing.
5. Under Alabama's move-over law, what must a driver do if changing lanes away from a stopped emergency vehicle is unsafe?
Why: If changing lanes away from a stopped emergency vehicle or wrecker isn't safe or possible, Alabama's move-over law requires slowing to at least 15 mph below the posted speed limit (10 mph less if the posted limit is 20 mph or less).
6. On an Alabama passenger car, what is the minimum light transmission allowed for tinting on the side and rear windows?
Why: On Alabama passenger cars, side and rear windows may be tinted as long as at least 32 percent light transmission is allowed through; only the upper 6 inches of the front windshield may be tinted at all.
7. What is the minimum liability insurance coverage Alabama requires for damage to or destruction of property?
Why: Alabama's Mandatory Liability Insurance Law requires at least $25,000 for property damage, $25,000 for death or bodily injury to one person, and $50,000 for death or bodily injury to two or more persons.
8. Alabama law requires drivers to dim their headlights within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
Why: Alabama law requires dimming headlights within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet of a vehicle being followed.
9. If a load on an Alabama vehicle projects 4 feet or more from the rear, what must be attached to its end during daytime?
Why: A load projecting 4 feet or more from the rear must have a red flag at least 12 inches square attached at its end during daytime, and a red light visible for at least 200 feet at night. A load may not extend more than 5 feet beyond the front or rear.
10. Where is backing a vehicle prohibited in Alabama, except for emergency vehicles performing their duties?
Why: Backing is prohibited on controlled access highways (freeways and expressways) except for emergency vehicles performing their duties; it's never advisable to back on a public street except into a parking place.
11. How close to a fire hydrant is parking prohibited in Alabama?
Why: Alabama prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection, within 30 feet of a flashing beacon/stop sign/signal, and within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
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