Alabama DMV Practice Test 5

Treat a flashing red light the same as a stop sign. Come to a complete stop at the stop line or, if there is no stop line, prior to the crosswalk and before entering the intersection. Yield to all other traffic and pedestrians.

It is illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that impairs your ability to drive safely. This includes alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and illegal drugs.

Your suspension helps you control your vehicle and provides a comfortable ride over varying road surfaces. If your vehicle bounces a lot after driving over a bump, or is generally hard to control, you may need new suspension parts.

Factors affecting a person’s absorption of alcohol include the person’s weight, their biological sex, the amount of food in their digestive tract, and the number of alcoholic beverages they have consumed.

A broken yellow centerline means that a driver may cross the centerline to pass another vehicle on the left as long as there is no oncoming traffic.

The statewide speed limit in business areas is 30 mph. If a different speed limit is posted, follow that.

This sign indicates that left turns are prohibited.

Increase following distance to see around the large vehicle and stay out of its blind spots.

Alcohol and drugs impair coordination, alertness, and reaction time.

Slow down and carefully re-enter the roadway when safe to do so.

Defensive drivers scan constantly and anticipate hazards around them.

This warning sign alerts drivers of an upcoming intersection.

Always check your mirrors for traffic before slowing or stopping.

Before making any turn, check traffic all around your vehicle.

Driving is a privilege and can be revoked if misused.

Wherever you park, ensure your car is visible to approaching traffic.

Passing is allowed only from the side with the broken yellow line.

Use your headlights in low visibility conditions to stay seen.

Flashing yellow means proceed carefully — no stop required unless needed.

A downward-pointing triangle is always a yield sign.

Leave more distance when following large trucks to remain visible and safe.

Stop first, then slowly inch forward until the intersection is visible.

This sign prohibits making a right turn at the intersection.

This warning sign indicates the right lane is ending — merge safely.

This regulatory sign prohibits right turns.

This yellow warning sign alerts drivers to upcoming curves.

Avoid sudden lane changes — always signal and check surroundings.

Steer gently in the direction of the skid to regain control.

Bicyclists have the right to use the left turn lane to make legal turns.

Always stop when directed by law enforcement or traffic signals.

Always slow down and use caution when pedestrians are present.

Only the side with the broken line may pass when it’s safe.

Ease off the accelerator and let the car slow naturally before stopping safely.

Be alert for children and prepare to stop as needed.

Never block an intersection even if you have a green light.

This warning sign alerts to vehicles merging from the right.

Alcohol is a depressant, not a stimulant.

The sign indicates a sequence of sharp curves ahead.

Always check for other trains and wait until gates are fully up.

Always follow directions from crossing guards, regardless of time.

Only turn left onto another one-way street going left.

An octagonal red sign always means complete stop.

Merge only when you can match the speed of traffic.

Find a safe gap and merge at the speed of traffic.

Always check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.

Yield to both traffic and pedestrians already in the roundabout.

Always turn left from the leftmost lane.

This sign warns about a winding road ahead.

This sign indicates that right turns are not permitted.

Shift to a lower gear for better control on slippery slopes.