Mixed Deck — All AL DMV Topics Flashcards

A vehicle entering a highway from a private driveway or road must:

Answer: Yield to all traffic already on the highway

Vehicles entering a highway from a private road or driveway must yield to all traffic already traveling on the highway.

Alabama's motorcycle safety course completion can:

Answer: Waive the skills test for an M endorsement

Completing an approved Alabama motorcycle safety course can waive the skills test requirement for the M endorsement.

During the test you approach a roundabout. What is the correct procedure?

Answer: Yield to traffic already in the roundabout and enter to the right (counterclockwise)

Drivers entering a roundabout must yield to circulating traffic and travel counterclockwise.

Cataracts commonly cause which driving problem?

Answer: Increased glare and halos around lights at night

Clouding of the eye's lens scatters light, making oncoming headlights produce blinding glare and halos.

When you are turning and a bicycle rider is proceeding straight through an intersection in a traffic lane, you must:

Answer: Yield the right-of-way to the bicycle rider

When turning, you must yield the right-of-way to a cyclist traveling straight through the intersection in a traffic lane.

Under Alabama's Zero Tolerance law, what BAC limit applies to drivers under 21?

Answer: 0.02%

Alabama's Zero Tolerance law sets a 0.02% BAC limit for drivers under 21, effectively prohibiting any alcohol consumption before driving.

While backing in a straight line during the test, where should you primarily look?

Answer: Over your right shoulder through the rear window

Examiners expect drivers to turn and look over their right shoulder through the rear window while backing.

While driving the test route, you approach a railroad crossing with no gates or signals. You should:

Answer: Slow down, look both ways, and listen before crossing

At uncontrolled railroad crossings, drivers must slow, look both directions, and listen for trains before crossing.

Who is responsible for collecting Alabama vehicle registration fees?

Answer: County license plate offices

Vehicle registration in Alabama is administered at the county level through county license plate issuing offices.

Hydroplaning is most likely to occur under which condition?

Answer: Heavy rain with worn tires and higher speeds

Hydroplaning happens when water builds between the tires and road, worsened by speed, low tread, and standing water.

A 20/60 visual acuity reading means a person sees at 20 feet what a person with normal vision sees at what distance?

Answer: 60 feet

In the 20/60 notation, the second number is the distance at which a normally sighted person could see the same detail.

During the road test, which action is most likely to cause an automatic failure?

Answer: Running a stop sign or red light

Disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign is a critical error that results in automatic failure.

In Alabama, texting while driving is:

Answer: Illegal for all drivers

Alabama prohibits texting while driving for all drivers, and its hands-free law restricts holding a phone.

When driving on a multi-lane Alabama highway, the left lane is intended for:

Answer: Passing and faster-moving traffic

The left lane on Alabama highways is designated for passing and faster-moving traffic; drivers should return to the right after passing.

Which everyday choice most protects your vision for safe driving?

Answer: Getting regular eye exams even without noticeable problems

Routine exams catch gradual vision changes, like cataracts or glaucoma, before they endanger driving.

A first DUI conviction in Alabama can result in:

Answer: License suspension, fines, and possible jail time

A first DUI in Alabama carries penalties including up to one year in jail, fines up to $2,100, and a 90-day license suspension.

What is "tunnel vision" and why is it dangerous for drivers?

Answer: A severely narrowed field of view that hides hazards approaching from the sides

Tunnel vision eliminates side vision, so cross traffic, pedestrians, and merging vehicles can go unseen.

When merging onto an Alabama interstate, drivers should:

Answer: Match highway speed before merging

Entering a freeway requires accelerating in the merge lane to match the speed of traffic before smoothly blending in.

During your Alabama road test it starts raining lightly. What should you do first?

Answer: Turn on your windshield wipers and headlights and reduce speed

Rain requires wipers, headlights, and reduced speed since roads are slick and visibility drops.

When parked on the shoulder of a highway, within what time must you place your warning devices?

Answer: Within 10 minutes

Warning devices such as reflective triangles must be placed within 10 minutes of stopping on the roadway or shoulder.