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

Excessive speed:

Slowing down just to look at collisions or anything else out-of-the-ordinary:

Prior to entering a curve:

If a tire suddenly blows out while you are driving, you should:

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

When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:

This sign means:

When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended and red lights flashing, drivers should:

Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly.
Helps you maneuver around obstacles.
Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injury and death.

Causes traffic congestion.
Prevents rear-end collisions.
Improves traffic flow by preventing collisions.

Grip the steering wheel firmly, slow down, and exit the traffic lane.
Pump the brakes rapidly.
Brake hard and steer toward the right edge of the roadway.

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.

Stop until the other driver passes.
Look below their headlights.
Glance toward the right edge of your lane.

Come to a complete stop and wait to proceed.
Honk their horn before passing the bus on its left.
Continue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.

Activate your turn signal.
Reduce your speed.
Brake hard.

Side road.
Merge.
Yield the right-of-way.