Alabama Practice Permit Test 3

Question 1

BEFORE YOU REACH THE INTERSECTION, WHEN CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS IN SLOW TRAFFIC, YOU SHOULD:

Accepted Answer

Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed

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Sound your horn as you are crossing the tracks

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Stop on the tracks until your light turns green

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Stop between the crossing gates in case they close

Question 2

WHEN YOU HEAR THE SIREN OR SEE THE FLASHING RED LIGHT OF A CLOSELY APPROACHING EMERGENCY VEHICLE, AND YOU ARE NOT IN THE INTERSECTION, YOU SHOULD:

Accepted Answer

Drive to the right edge of the road and stop

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Drive slowly in the right lane until it has passed

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Speed up so that you can stay ahead of it

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Choose any of the above options

Question 3

IF YOU EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Downshift and look for an area to slow down and stop

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Pump brake pedal quickly, if useless, pump released parking brake

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Stop off the road if possible, and call for help

Question 4

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT DRIVING AND TAKING DRUGS?

Accepted Answer

Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving

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Only illegal drugs can impair your driving

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Any prescription drug is safe to use if you don't feel drowsy

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All of the above

Question 5

WHEN YOU APPROACH A SHARP CURVE IN THE ROAD, YOU SHOULD:

Accepted Answer

Start braking before you enter the curve

Answer

Start braking as soon as you enter the curve

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Accelerate into the curve and brake out of it

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Accelerate through the whole curve to increase traction

Question 6

WHAT ARE THE COLORS OF THE WARNING SIGNS THAT INDICATE HAZARDS AHEAD, SUCH AS CURVES IN THE ROAD OR NARROW BRIDGES?

Accepted Answer

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background.

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Black letters or symbols on a white background.

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White letters or symbols on a blue background.

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White letters or symbols on a green background.

Question 7

A DIAMOND-SHAPED SIGN IS A:

Accepted Answer

Road hazard sign.

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Interstate route sign.

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School crossing sign.

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Speed limit sign.

Question 8

WHEN YOU ENTER A FREEWAY, YOU SHOULD CHECK TRAFFIC BY USING:

Accepted Answer

All mirrors and turning your head

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The inside and outside mirrors only

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Only your rearview mirrors

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Only your left side-view mirror

Question 9

BEFORE YOU REACH THE INTERSECTION, WHEN CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS IN SLOW TRAFFIC, YOU SHOULD:

Accepted Answer

Wait until you can completely cross the tracks before you proceed

Answer

Sound your horn as you are crossing the tracks

Answer

Stop on the tracks until your light turns green

Answer

Stop between the crossing gates in case they close

Question 10

TURN YOUR FRONT WHEELS TOWARD THE CURB WHEN YOU ARE PARKED:

Accepted Answer

Facing downhill

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Facing uphill

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On a level road

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Next to a fire hydrant