Road Skills Flashcards

During the Alabama road skills test, what should you do when the examiner asks you to make a lane change?

Answer: Signal, check mirrors and blind spot, then move over when safe

A proper lane change requires signaling, checking mirrors and the blind spot, and moving only when safe.

When parallel parking during the road test, your vehicle should end up no more than how far from the curb?

Answer: 18 inches

Alabama examiners expect the vehicle to be within about 18 inches of the curb when parallel parking.

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.

You approach an intersection with a steady green light during your road test. What should you do?

Answer: Check for cross traffic and proceed if the intersection is clear

Even with a green light, a safe driver scans the intersection for hazards before proceeding.

During a three-point turn on the road test, what is the first step after signaling and stopping?

Answer: Turn the wheel sharply left and move forward across the road

A three-point turn begins by turning sharply left and moving forward toward the opposite edge of the road.

What is the proper hand position on the steering wheel during the Alabama road skills test?

Answer: 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock with both hands

Modern guidance recommends both hands at 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 for control and airbag safety.

If an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren during your test, you should:

Answer: Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

Alabama law requires drivers to pull to the right and stop for emergency vehicles using lights and sirens.