Alabama Parking and Roadside Rules Practice Questions

Parking and Roadside Rules questions

1. 1. When parking facing downhill with a kerb, which way should the front wheels point?

   1. A. Toward the kerb
   2. B. Away from the kerb
   3. C. Straight ahead

   Answer: A — Toward the kerb

   Wheels turned toward the kerb let it stop the vehicle if the brakes release.

2. 2. When parking facing uphill with a kerb, which way should the front wheels point?

   1. A. Toward the kerb
   2. B. Straight ahead
   3. C. Away from the kerb

   Answer: C — Away from the kerb

   Turning away means a rolling vehicle backs into the kerb rather than into the road.

3. 3. When parking on a hill with no kerb, which way should the front wheels point?

   1. A. Straight ahead
   2. B. Toward the edge of the road
   3. C. Toward the centre of the road

   Answer: B — Toward the edge of the road

   With nothing to stop it, the vehicle should be aimed off the roadway rather than into it.

4. 4. What should you do after parking on any hill?

   1. A. Set the parking brake and leave it in gear
   2. B. Rely on the transmission alone
   3. C. Leave the wheels straight and the brake off

   Answer: A — Set the parking brake and leave it in gear

   The parking brake plus a locked transmission is the redundancy that keeps a parked vehicle in place.

5. 5. What must you do when leaving a vehicle unattended?

   1. A. Leave the engine running for cooling
   2. B. Leave the key in the ignition
   3. C. Stop the engine and set the brake

   Answer: C — Stop the engine and set the brake

   An unattended vehicle with the engine running is both a theft and a rollaway risk.

6. 6. How far from the kerb should a parked vehicle be?

   1. A. Far enough out to open the door safely
   2. B. Close enough not to obstruct the travel lane
   3. C. At least three feet out from the kerb

   Answer: B — Close enough not to obstruct the travel lane

   A vehicle protruding into the lane forces traffic around it and into oncoming lanes.

7. 7. How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Alabama?

   1. A. No closer than 15 feet
   2. B. No closer than 30 feet
   3. C. No closer than 10 feet

   Answer: A — No closer than 15 feet

   Alabama prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

8. 8. How close to a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection may you park in Alabama?

   1. A. No closer than 50 feet
   2. B. No closer than 10 feet
   3. C. No closer than 20 feet

   Answer: C — No closer than 20 feet

   Parking is prohibited within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection without traffic control.

9. 9. How close to a stop sign or traffic signal at the roadside may you park in Alabama?

   1. A. No closer than 50 feet
   2. B. No closer than 30 feet
   3. C. No closer than 15 feet

   Answer: B — No closer than 30 feet

   Alabama prohibits parking within 30 feet of a flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic signal at the roadside.

10. 10. Where else does Alabama prohibit parking?

    1. A. On a bridge, in a tunnel, in front of a driveway, or double-parked
    2. B. Only in those zones that are marked with a no-parking sign
    3. C. Only where the kerb has been painted a warning colour

    Answer: A — On a bridge, in a tunnel, in front of a driveway, or double-parked

    The manual lists bridges, tunnels, driveways, double-parking, and yellow kerbs among prohibited locations.

11. 11. How soon must an Alabama licence holder report a change of address?

    1. A. Within 90 days
    2. B. At the next renewal
    3. C. Within 30 days

    Answer: C — Within 30 days

    Alabama requires notifying the Driver License Division of an address change within 30 days.

12. 12. How long may a new Alabama resident drive on an out-of-state licence?

    1. A. One year
    2. B. 30 days
    3. C. 90 days

    Answer: B — 30 days

    New residents have 30 days to obtain an Alabama licence.

13. 13. What are Alabama's minimum liability insurance limits?

    1. A. $25,000 per person, $50,000 per crash, $25,000 property damage
    2. B. $15,000 per person, $30,000 per crash, $10,000 property damage
    3. C. $50,000 per person, $100,000 per crash, $50,000 property damage

    Answer: A — $25,000 per person, $50,000 per crash, $25,000 property damage

    Alabama's mandatory minimums are written 25/50/25: $25,000 per injured person, $50,000 per crash, and $25,000 for property damage.

14. 14. What penalty applies for a first violation of Alabama's mandatory liability insurance law?

    1. A. A written warning, with no fine on a first offence
    2. B. Immediate revocation of the driving licence itself
    3. C. A fine of up to $500 and possible six-month suspension

    Answer: C — A fine of up to $500 and possible six-month suspension

    A first violation carries a fine up to $500 and may include a six-month suspension.

15. 15. How long is an Alabama driver licence valid?

    1. A. Eight years
    2. B. Four years
    3. C. Two years

    Answer: B — Four years

    Alabama driver licences are issued for four years.

16. 16. How many points in a two-year period trigger a 60-day suspension in Alabama?

    1. A. 12 to 14 points
    2. B. 6 to 8 points
    3. C. 18 to 20 points

    Answer: A — 12 to 14 points

    Alabama suspends for 60 days at 12 to 14 points accumulated within two years.

17. 17. How many points in a two-year period trigger a 365-day suspension in Alabama?

    1. A. 18 to 20 points
    2. B. 15 to 17 points
    3. C. 24 or more points

    Answer: C — 24 or more points

    Twenty-four or more points in two years results in a 365-day suspension.

18. 18. Under Alabama's GDL, at what age may a learner licence be obtained?

    1. A. 16
    2. B. 15
    3. C. 14

    Answer: B — 15

    A Stage I learner licence may be obtained at age 15 after passing the knowledge test.

19. 19. Who must occupy the front seat beside a 15-year-old Alabama learner licence holder?

    1. A. A parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver at least 21 years old
    2. B. Any licensed driver at all, whatever their own age may be
    3. C. No one at all is required; the learner may drive alone

    Answer: A — A parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver at least 21 years old

    Before the holder turns 16, the accompanying person must be a parent, guardian, or licensed driver 21 or older.

20. 20. How many non-family passengers may a restricted 16-year-old Alabama driver carry?

    1. A. No more than three
    2. B. No limit applies
    3. C. No more than one

    Answer: C — No more than one

    The 2010 amendments reduced the limit to one non-family passenger, excluding a parent, guardian, or supervising driver 21 or older.

21. 21. During which hours may a restricted 16-year-old Alabama driver not drive unaccompanied?

    1. A. Between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.
    2. B. Between midnight and 6 a.m.
    3. C. Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

    Answer: B — Between midnight and 6 a.m.

    The nighttime restriction runs from midnight to 6 a.m., with exceptions for work, school and religious events, and emergencies.

22. 22. What happens to the restricted period when an Alabama GDL driver violates a restriction?

    1. A. It is extended by six months or until age 18
    2. B. It ends immediately and the licence is revoked
    3. C. It is unaffected and runs its original course

    Answer: A — It is extended by six months or until age 18

    A GDL violation carries no points but extends the restricted period by six months or until the driver turns 18.

23. 23. What does a second moving violation mean for an Alabama GDL driver?

    1. A. A written warning
    2. B. Six additional points
    3. C. An automatic 60-day suspension

    Answer: C — An automatic 60-day suspension

    A second moving violation on a GDL triggers an automatic 60-day suspension.

24. 24. At what age may an Alabama driver hold an unrestricted licence?

    1. A. 19, whatever the earlier stages held
    2. B. 17, after six months at Stage II, or 18
    3. C. 16 in all cases, without any waiting

    Answer: B — 17, after six months at Stage II, or 18

    Stage III is reached at 17 after six months at Stage II, or at 18 regardless.

25. 25. How far may a load extend beyond the rear of a vehicle in Alabama before extra marking is required?

    1. A. Four feet, after which a red flag or light is required
    2. B. Two feet, after which a red flag or light is required
    3. C. Six feet, after which a red flag or light is required

    Answer: A — Four feet, after which a red flag or light is required

    A load projecting four feet or more to the rear needs a 12-inch red flag by day and a red light visible at 200 feet at night.

26. 26. What is the maximum distance a load may extend beyond the front or rear of an Alabama vehicle?

    1. A. Ten feet
    2. B. Three feet
    3. C. Five feet

    Answer: C — Five feet

    Alabama prohibits a load extending more than five feet beyond the front or rear of the vehicle.

27. 27. How far must an Alabama rear-view mirror give a view behind the vehicle?

    1. A. At least 500 feet
    2. B. At least 200 feet
    3. C. At least 100 feet

    Answer: B — At least 200 feet

    Required equipment includes a mirror giving at least 200 feet of view to the rear.

28. 28. How many people may ride in the front seat of an Alabama vehicle?

    1. A. No more than three, and only if the driver's view is not obstructed
    2. B. Any number of people that will physically fit across the seat
    3. C. Two only, whatever the width of the seat itself

    Answer: A — No more than three, and only if the driver's view is not obstructed

    The manual limits the front seat to three people and only where the driver's view and control are unimpaired.

29. 29. At what distance must Alabama vehicle lights be visible?

    1. A. 200 feet
    2. B. 1,000 feet
    3. C. 500 feet

    Answer: C — 500 feet

    Required lights must be visible at 500 feet under the manual's equipment rules.

30. 30. Why should you check for traffic and cyclists before opening a door at the kerb?

    1. A. It is a requirement written into the Alabama traffic code
    2. B. An opening door leaves a passing cyclist or vehicle no room to avoid it
    3. C. It prevents damage to the door and to its hinges and paintwork

    Answer: B — An opening door leaves a passing cyclist or vehicle no room to avoid it

    A door opened into a travel or bike lane is a hazard the other user cannot anticipate.