Directions: The Alabama written test contains questions on Alabama traffic laws, road signs, and rules of safe driving. The test will be taken from material found in the Alabama booklet. The test includes identification of traffic signs by shape, color or symbol; identification of signals and pavement markings; and questions about traffic laws, safety rules, crash prevention and vehicle equipment.

The Alabama written test consists of 40 questions. A passing score consist of at least 32 correct answers (80%).

The fee for each knowledge test is $5.00, no checks accepted. Automated testing is available to all applicants taking the driver license knowledge test.

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	40
Passing score:	32

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Alabama driver's examination

This road sign means:

This sign means:

You may pass a vehicle when:

Large trucks are likely to lose speed when:

If you can see that the roadway up ahead is covered by heavy smoke, you should:

When you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, you must:

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should:

Trucks under 18,000 pounds are allowed.
Hill ahead.
Truck stop ahead.

You are on a hill or curve.
You are on a road with a solid line next to your lane.
You are on a road with a broken line next to your lane.

Driving up long or steep hills.
Driving in long, gradual curves.
Driving down long, gradual hills.

Turn on your four-way flashers and continue.
Reduce your speed, move as far to the right as possible, and stop off the roadway.
Turn on your high beam headlights and continue.

Maintain your speed and stay in your lane until the vehicle has passed.
Move into the right lane and drive slowly until the vehicle has passed.
Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed.

Often, even at controlled intersections.
Whenever it helps prevent collisions.
Never. It confuses other drivers.

Drive around the crossing gates if you can't see a train.
Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted.
Slow down and drive around the gates.

Pedestrian crossing.
School crossing.
Jogging trail.