1. QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) FROM THE ALABAMA DRIVER’S MANUAL
A BRIEF OVERVIEW

2. Cars moved by Katrina!

3. 1. What is the earliest age that you can receive a Learner’s License in the state of Alabama?15

4. 2. Questions on the Learner’s License come from what three areas?
Alabama traffic laws
Road signs
Rules of safe driving

5. 3. List the 9 possible maneuvers on the road test.
Right and left turns
Signaling
Use of marked and unmarked traffic lanes
Backing the vehicle
Observance of traffic signs and signals
Making a quick stop
General control of the vehicle
Observation
Three point turn (except in Baldwin County!)

6. 4. When your license expires, how long do you have to renew it?
60 days

7. 5. What is a CDL and list the three classes.
Commercial Driver’s License A B C

8. Canceling a person’s license when they were not entitled to receive it
6. Define cancellation
Canceling a person’s license when they were not entitled to receive it

9. 7. Define revocation
A license may be revoked and the driver may apply for a new license after a certain period of time.

10. 8. Define suspension
A license may be suspended or put on hold for a certain period of time.

11. 9. List the point system for determining a suspended license
ALL POINTS ARE FOR A 2 YEAR PERIOD
12-14 pts days
15-17 pts days
18-20 pts days
21-23 pts days
24 or more pts 360 days

12. 10. List the points for : Speeding in excess of 85 MPH - 5 pts
Passing a stopped school bus - 5 pts
Running a stop sign - 3 pts

13. 11. You should signal 100 feet before making a turn.

14. 12. You should always turn into the lane closest to you!

15. 13. Describe how you should handle a curve as a driver.
Slow down
Avoid the brakes, if possible
Accelerate slightly when rounding the curve

16. 14. What is the following distance for a motorcycle?
2 SECONDS!!

17. 15. Describe the 3 parking on a hill situations.
Down a hill with a curb – wheels toward curb
Up a hill with a curb – wheels away from the curb
Up a hill without a curb – wheels toward the curb

18. 16. When should a bicyclist signal for a turn?
They should signal for all turns!!

19. 17. Ninety percent of all highway crashes are the result of
driver error!

20. 18. Each year, what percentage of all fatal crashes involve alcohol?
50%

21. 19. What are BAC and DUI?
BAC
Blood
Alcohol
Content
DUI
Driving
Under the
Influence
(any mind altering substance)

22. 20. An adult’s BAC would have to be .08% or more to be considered DUI.

23. 21. A person operating a commercial vehicle must not have a BAC of
21. A person operating a commercial vehicle must not have a BAC of .04% or more.

24. 22. A person who is under the age of 21 is considered DUI when their BAC is .02%.

25. 23. What is the Implied Consent Law?
A person’s signature on their driver’s license gives their consent to be tested for drugs and alcohol while on the highway.

26. 24. What is the rule for determining a safe following distance?
The 2 second rule!

27. 25. What makes up “Total Stopping Distance?”
Driver reaction
Plus
Braking distance

28. 26. List three examples of regulatory signs.

29. 27. List three examples of warning signs.

30. 28. List three examples of information signs.

31. 29. What is the difference between a solid centerline and a broken centerline?
On a solid centerline you can’t pass; on a broken line you pass when it is safe!

32. 30. List the 6 Statutory speed limits.
30 mph in an Urban district
35 mph unpaved road
45 mph county paved road (unless posted)
55 mph in other locations
65 mph where posted
70 mph where posted on interstate

33. 31. Who has the right in an uncontrolled intersection?
The person on the right

34. 32. At a flashing red light you must…

35. 32. At a flashing yellow light you must…