# Alabama permit test — verified facts (2026)

Source: US Permit Test <https://us-permit-test.com/alabama/answers/>
Official agency: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) <https://www.alea.gov/>
Official handbook: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf
Last verified: 2026-09-26

These answers are verified against official Alabama sources. Practice questions on the site are original. Do not treat this page as the legal text — quote the official handbook for statutes.

## How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Alabama?

You can apply for a learner's permit in Alabama at 15, according to the ALEA (verified 2026-09-26).

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/license-and-id-cards/graduated-driver-license (verified 2026-09-26)

## How much does the Alabama permit cost?

Knowledge test (written exam): $5 per attempt. Stage I learner license: $36.25. Stage II restricted license (after the road test): $36.25. Stage III: $31.25 for a restriction-free duplicate when a Stage II license is presented, or $36.25 at 18 and older without a prior Stage II. The Driver License Division accepts only cash or money orders, and fees may run slightly higher in some counties. — as listed by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), verified 2026-09-23. Always confirm current fees on the official site.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/license-and-id-cards/graduated-driver-license (verified 2026-09-23)

## Can you take the Alabama permit test online?

No. The Alabama Knowledge Test is administered in person through the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), not online (verified 2026-09-22).

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-22)

## What languages is the Alabama permit test offered in?

Driver License written examinations are available in English and in foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese. Information on the administration of these tests may be obtained at the Driver License District Office. Oral examinations are available for applicants who cannot read the knowledge tests. (per the ALEA, verified 2026-09-23).

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-23)

## Who runs the permit test in Alabama?

Driver licensing in Alabama is handled by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The official site is https://www.alea.gov/.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/ (verified 2026-09-26)

## Where can I read the official Alabama driver handbook?

The official Alabama driver handbook is published by the ALEA at https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf. Practice questions on this site are original and grounded in that handbook and Alabama traffic law — quote the official handbook for the legal text.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/driver-license-manuals (verified 2026-09-21)

## What is the Alabama permit test officially called?

The ALEA officially calls it the Knowledge Test. "Permit test" and "written test" are common informal names for the same exam.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What is the legal BAC limit for adult drivers in Alabama?

In Alabama, a driver who is 21 or older is over the per-se alcohol limit at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%, according to the ALEA (verified 2026-09-23). Impairment can begin below that number.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-23)

## What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Alabama?

Drivers under 21 in Alabama are held to a zero-tolerance rule: the limit is 0.02%, according to the ALEA (verified 2026-09-23).

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-23)

## What is the residential speed limit in Alabama?

Unless a sign posts a different limit, the typical residential / city default in Alabama is 30 mph (verified 2026-09-23 against the ALEA). Always obey the posted sign when it differs.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-23)

## What is the highest posted highway speed limit in Alabama?

The highest posted highway speed limit in Alabama is 70 mph, according to official ALEA / statute sources (verified 2026-09-23). Most roads are posted lower.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-23)

## What are the new-driver (GDL) rules in Alabama?

Alabama's graduated driver license law (Act 2010-735) begins with a Stage I learner license at 15, valid only when a parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver age 21 or older (or a certified instructor) occupies the front seat beside the learner. At 16, after holding Stage I for six months and documenting 50 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice or an approved driver education course, the driver moves to a Stage II restricted license: no more than one passenger besides parents, guardians, or family members, no handheld communication devices, and no driving from midnight to 6 a.m. except with a parent or approved supervisor or for school, religious, work, or emergency travel. Stage III unrestricted status comes at 17 after six months in Stage II, or at 18; violating a restriction extends the restricted period by six months or until age 18. Source: ALEA, verified 2026-09-25.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/dps/driver-license/license-and-id-cards/graduated-driver-license (verified 2026-09-25)

## Who must wear a helmet on a Class 3 Alabama electric bicycle?

Alabama Act 2021-134, adding Code of Alabama 32-5A-267, says all operators and passengers of Class 3 electric bicycles shall wear a properly fitted and fastened protective bicycle helmet that meets CPSC or ASTM standards, or later standards from those entities. Testers treat a leftover Alabama adult Class 3 ride as helmet-optional. Class 3 helmet leftover from the under-16 operator extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What is an Alabama access aisle next to an accessible parking space, and may you leave a vehicle in it?

Alabama Code 32-6-233.1, as amended in the enrolled 2025 act, lets troopers and local officers ticket vehicles parked on access aisles. Those aisles are the hash-marked or cross-striped spaces five feet or eight feet wide directly next to an accessible parking space. Testers treat the striped Alabama pad as overflow parking. Five or eight feet is the Alabama access-aisle pair, separate from the hydrant extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When may you park on an Alabama freeway?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says that other than in a case of emergency, parking is not permitted on the freeway. In an emergency such as a mechanical breakdown, park entirely off the traveled portion and stay with the vehicle if you can. Testers treat an Alabama freeway shoulder as leftover stall space. Emergency only is the Alabama freeway park rule. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Who may operate a Class 3 Alabama electric bicycle, and when may a younger rider sit as a passenger?

Alabama Act 2021-134, adding Code of Alabama 32-5A-267, says an individual under the age of 16 years may not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle, and an individual under the age of 16 years may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle if the bicycle is designed to accommodate passengers. Testers invent a leftover Alabama tween throttle ride. Class 3 operator leftover from the sidewalk-ban extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Where may an Alabama electric bicycle be ridden?

Alabama Act 2021-134, adding Code of Alabama 32-5A-267, says an electric bicycle may be ridden in places where bicycles are allowed, including streets, roadways, highways, shoulders, bicycle lanes, and bicycle or multi-use paths. A local government may, after notice and a hearing, forbid Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycles on a path for safety or legal compliance, or forbid Class 3 electric bicycles on those paths. Testers invent a leftover Alabama e-bike interstate-only rule. Where-bikes-are-allowed leftover from the speedometer extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What federal 16 CFR 1512 standard must a Alabama electric bicycle meet?

Alabama Act 2021-134, adding Code of Alabama 32-5A-267, says an electric bicycle shall comply with the equipment and manufacturing requirements for bicycles adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission under 16 C.F.R. Part 1512. Testers invent leftover Alabama no-standard courtesy. Fifteen-twelve leftover from the tamper extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What rights does an Alabama electric bicycle rider have?

Alabama Act 2021-134, adding Code of Alabama 32-5A-267(a) on alison.legislature.state.al.us, says an electric bicycle or an operator of an electric bicycle shall be afforded all the rights and privileges, and be subject to all of the duties, of a bicycle or the operator of a bicycle, and that an electric bicycle shall be deemed a vehicle to the same extent as a bicycle. Testers invent leftover Alabama moped-only courtesy. Same-rights leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Does an Alabama electric bicycle count as a motor-driven cycle?

Official Alabama Act 2021-134 / enrolled HB99 amending 32-12-20 on alison.legislature.state.al.us says the term motor-driven cycle shall include every motorcycle weighing when fully equipped less than 200 pounds and every bicycle with motor attached, excluding an electric bicycle, and every motor scooter. Testers invent leftover Alabama moped-papers courtesy. Not-a-motor-driven-cycle leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Does an Alabama electric bicycle count as an off-road vehicle?

Official Alabama Act 2021-134 / enrolled HB99 amending 32-12A-1 on alison.legislature.state.al.us says an off-road vehicle is any motorized vehicle not designed for use on a highway and capable of cross-country travel on land, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, or other natural terrain, and that the term excludes any electric bicycle. Testers invent leftover Alabama atv-sticker courtesy. Not-off-road leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How must an Alabama long-term disability placard show its expiration date?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-231(a)(2)a on alison.legislature.state.al.us says the removable windshield placard issued to the individual with a long-term disability shall expire after a maximum period of five years or any shorter period the commissioner designates, and the placard shall clearly reveal the expiration date. That visible-date rule is separate from the already-shipped five-year duration extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama write-the-year-in-pencil-on-the-back courtesy. Expire-reveal leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What must an Alabama driver do at a one-way roadway marked with traffic coming against the driver?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says this marks a one-way roadway with traffic coming against you. You must not enter the one-way at this point. That entry ban is separate from the already-shipped wrong-direction ramp extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama treat-the-entry-ban-as-a-yield-if-the-ramp-looks-empty courtesy. Do-not-enter-one-way-must-not-enter-at-this-point leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## May you park beside a yellow-painted Alabama curb, or where official signs forbid parking?

Alabama’s driver’s-manual parking list forbids parking beside a curb that is painted yellow, or where official signs prohibit parking. Testers treat a faded Alabama yellow edge as leftover stall space. The paint or the sign is enough, separate from the 15-foot hydrant extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What extra equipment does Alabama require on a Class 3 electric bicycle?

Alabama Act 2021-134, adding Code of Alabama 32-5A-267, says all Class 3 electric bicycles shall be equipped with a speedometer that displays the speed the bicycle is traveling in miles per hour. Testers treat a leftover Alabama Class 3 as a silent analog ride. Speedometer leftover from the Class 3 helmet extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What Alabama papers does an electric bicycle skip?

Alabama Act 2021-134, adding Code of Alabama 32-5A-267, says an electric bicycle or the person operating it is not subject to driver-license, registration, certificate-of-title, off-road, all-terrain, dealer, plate, financial-responsibility, or motor-vehicle insurance rules in that title. Testers invent leftover Alabama plate stickers. Paper-skip leftover from the Class 3 path extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When must a Alabama electric-bicycle motor disengage?

Alabama Act 2021-134, adding Code of Alabama 32-5A-267, says an electric bicycle shall be manufactured so the electric motor is disengaged or otherwise ceases to propel the bicycle when the rider stops pedaling or when the brakes are applied. Testers invent leftover Alabama always-on motors. Motor-disengage leftover from the 16 CFR extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What classes does Alabama use for electric bicycles?

Alabama Act 2021-134, amending Code of Alabama 32-1-1.1 in enrolled HB99 on alison.legislature.state.al.us, defines an electric bicycle as a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat for the rider, and an electric motor of less than 750 watts: Class 1 assists only while pedaling and ceases at 20 miles per hour; Class 2 may be used exclusively to propel the bicycle and is not capable of assistance at 20 miles per hour; and Class 3 assists only while pedaling and ceases at 28 miles per hour. Testers invent leftover Alabama one-speed-bucket courtesy. Classes leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What may an Alabama officer ask when checking a vehicle in a disability space?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-233.1(c) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says any law enforcement officer enforcing this section may ask for verification that either the driver or a passenger of the parked vehicle is the lawful holder of a distinctive special long-term access or long-term disability access license plate or placard or temporary disability placard. Testers invent leftover Alabama the-officer-may-not-ask-who-holds-the-tag courtesy. Ada-verify leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Where may an Alabama officer go to enforce disability-parking rules?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-233.1(b) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says any authorized municipal, county, or state law enforcement officer may go on private property to enforce this section. Testers invent leftover Alabama private-lots-are-off-limits-to-troopers courtesy. Ada-private leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How must an Alabama disability placard be shown when the vehicle is parked?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-231(a)(2)a on alison.legislature.state.al.us says the placard shall be designed to hang from the front windshield rearview mirror when the vehicle is parked in a parking space reserved for individuals with disabilities, and if the vehicle lacks a rearview mirror the placard shall be placed on the dashboard. Testers invent leftover Alabama leave-it-in-the-glove-box courtesy. Placard-hang leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How long may an Alabama long-term disability placard last before it expires?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-231(a)(2)a on alison.legislature.state.al.us says the removable windshield placard issued to the individual with a long-term disability shall expire after a maximum period of five years or any period less than five years to be designated by the commissioner, and the placard shall clearly reveal the expiration date. Testers invent leftover Alabama long-term-tags-never-expire courtesy. Placard-5yr leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How long may an Alabama temporary disability placard stay valid?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-231(c) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says an individual with a temporary disability who submits the approved application form that includes the physician's certification shall be issued one temporary removable windshield placard for a period valid up to six months. Testers invent leftover Alabama a-temp-tag-lasts-as-long-as-a-long-term-tag courtesy. Temp-6mo leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When does an Alabama disability placard expire after the holder dies?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-231(d)(1) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says a removable windshield placard issued to an individual with a long-term or temporary disability shall expire one week following the death of the disabled individual. Testers invent leftover Alabama the-family-may-keep-using-the-tag courtesy. Death-week leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When must an Alabama executor report the death of a disability-placard holder?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-231(d)(2) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says the executor of the estate of any disabled individual who has been issued a removable windshield placard shall notify the local licensing official of the disabled individual's death either at the time of probate proceedings or within 90 days of the disabled individual's death, whichever comes first. Testers invent leftover Alabama no-one-has-to-tell-the-county courtesy. Death-notice leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What symbol must an Alabama disability placard display?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-231(a) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says an individual who submits the approved application with the physician's certification shall be issued one removable windshield placard displaying the Dynamic Accessibility Symbol, thereby designating the driver of the vehicle or the passenger as being an individual with a disability. Testers invent leftover Alabama the-old-international-symbol-is-still-the-only-mark courtesy. Dynamic-symbol leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When may an Alabama disability-placard holder get a second placard?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-231(a)(3) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says in the event that an individual with a disability does not have the distinctive special access or disability access license plate as provided under Division 3 of Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 40, upon request, a second placard may be issued. Testers invent leftover Alabama only-one-hangtag-is-ever-allowed courtesy. Second-placard leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When may Alabama require a new physician note before reissuing a long-term disability placard?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-231(a)(2)b on alison.legislature.state.al.us says the commissioner may require all individuals with long-term disabilities to be recertified by a licensed physician before new removable windshield placards may be reissued. Testers invent leftover Alabama long-term-tags-renew-without-a-doctor courtesy. Recertify-placard leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When is an Alabama disability placard not recognized as a valid parking credential?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-231(e) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says any special access or disability access placard that is not in conformity with the federal system rule for parking reserved for individuals with disabilities, Public Law 100-641, and subsequent Rule 23 C.F.R. 1235, shall not be recognized as a valid disabled parking credential. Testers invent leftover Alabama any-homemade-hangtag-counts courtesy. Nonconforming-placard leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Who besides the disabled individual may apply for an Alabama distinctive disability plate?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 40-12-300(a)(1) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says an applicant for a distinctive plate shall present documentation that the applicant is a parent, stepparent, or legal guardian of a minor or an adult who is an individual with a disability as defined in 32-6-230, or is an individual with a disability. Testers invent leftover Alabama only-the-disabled-driver-may-hold-the-plate courtesy. Parent-plate leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Which Alabama organizations may apply for distinctive disability plates to transport riders?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 40-12-300(b) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says any private agency, nursing home, church, or charitable institution that submits proof satisfactory to the commissioner that it operates a motor vehicle for the primary purpose of transporting one or more individuals with disabilities may apply for the distinctive plates. Testers invent leftover Alabama only-personal-cars-get-the-symbol courtesy. Agency-plate leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Does Alabama require an individual with a disability to display a distinctive plate?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 40-12-300(d) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says this division shall not be construed to require an individual with a disability to display a distinctive special access or disability access license plate. Testers invent leftover Alabama the-symbol-plate-is-mandatory courtesy. Plate-not-required leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What symbol must an Alabama government agency disability plate show?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 40-12-300(c) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says any government agency that applies for a license plate for a vehicle that it owns for the primary purpose of transporting individuals with disabilities shall be issued the requested number of license plates according to Section 40-12-250, with the plate displaying the Dynamic Accessibility Symbol embossed on the plate. Testers invent leftover Alabama a-plain-number-plate-is-enough-for-a-city-van courtesy. Gov-plate-symbol leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When may Alabama require a new physician note before reissuing a long-term disability plate?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 40-12-300(e) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says the commissioner may require all individuals with long-term disabilities to be recertified by a licensed physician before special access parking or disability access parking license plates may be reissued. That plate recertification rule is separate from the already-shipped placard recertification extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama plates-renew-without-a-doctor courtesy. Recertify-plate leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Who may look up an Alabama disability placard scan record?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 Section 4(b)(3) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says the system and the information contained within the system may only be accessed by the Department of Revenue and law enforcement agencies enforcing Sections 32-6-233 and 32-6-233.1. Testers invent leftover Alabama any-lot-attendant-may-scan-the-code courtesy. Scan-access leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## On which vehicles may an Alabama distinctive disability plate be used?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 40-12-300(d) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says the distinctive license plates shall be used only upon and for personally-owned, private, or government owned and operated passenger vehicles, including, but not limited to, vans, station wagons, buses, motorcycles, and pickup trucks, registered in the name of the individual or public or private agency, nursing home, church, or charitable institution making application. Testers invent leftover Alabama put-the-tag-on-any-borrowed-semi courtesy. Plate-vehicle-types leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What fee does an Alabama applicant pay for a distinctive disability plate?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 40-12-300(a)(2) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says upon presentation of the required documentation, the applicant shall be issued the requested number of special access or disability access distinctive license plates upon the payment of the regular license fee, as provided by law. Testers invent leftover Alabama the-symbol-plate-costs-an-extra-hundred courtesy. Regular-fee leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How many people may sit in the front seat of an Alabama vehicle if they block the view?

The official Alabama Driver Manual Loads Must Conform to Law section on alea.gov says it is unlawful to drive any vehicle so loaded or when there are such numbers of persons in excess of three in the front seat as to obstruct the driver view to the front and sides or hinder the driver control over the vehicle. Testers invent leftover Alabama pack-five-across-the-bench courtesy. Front-seat-over-three leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Who must an Alabama driver yield to before entering a roundabout?

The official Alabama Driver Manual roundabout steps on alea.gov say before entering a roundabout, yield to pedestrians and bicyclists. That entry yield is separate from the already-shipped enter-from-the-right circle question. Testers invent leftover Alabama cut-the-crosswalk-to-seize-the-gap courtesy. Roundabout-yield-pedestrians-enter leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What should an Alabama driver do after missing a roundabout exit?

The official Alabama Driver Manual roundabout section on alea.gov says if you miss your exit, drive around the roundabout again to your exit. Never back up when in a roundabout. Testers invent leftover Alabama throw-it-in-reverse-in-the-circle courtesy. Roundabout-miss-exit leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What must an Alabama driver do if an emergency vehicle approaches after the driver is already in a roundabout?

The official Alabama Driver Manual emergency-vehicles-in-the-roundabout section on alea.gov says if you have entered the roundabout, continue to your exit, then pull over and allow emergency vehicles to pass. Avoid stopping in the roundabout. Testers invent leftover Alabama stop-dead-in-the-circle-for-the-siren courtesy. Roundabout-emergency-already-in leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When may an Alabama driver stop after entering a roundabout?

The official Alabama Driver Manual roundabout section on alea.gov says once in a roundabout, do not stop unless it is the only way to avoid a crash or other danger. That no-stop rule is separate from the already-shipped enter-from-the-right question. Testers invent leftover Alabama park-in-the-circle-to-read-the-signs courtesy. Roundabout-no-stop leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What do flashing arrow panels tell an Alabama driver in a work zone?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and to inform them that part of the road or street ahead is closed. That lane-guide cue is separate from the already-shipped road-construction flagman extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama hold-the-closed-lane-until-the-last-cone courtesy. Flashing-arrow-panels-guide-into-lanes leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## An Alabama emergency vehicle is on an emergency run. Who may follow within 500 feet, and when may you drive over an unprotected fire hose?

Alabama permits only vehicles on necessary official business to follow within 500 feet of emergency vehicles on an emergency run. Do not drive over an unprotected fire hose unless a police officer or fire-department official authorizes it. Testers invent a 200-foot Alabama follow. Five hundred feet plus the hose rule is the pair. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Where a marked Alabama bicycle lane is available, where must a person on a bicycle ride?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says that where a bicycle lane is available, people on bicycles must use it, and that neither sidewalks nor multipurpose paths qualify as designated bicycle lanes. Testers treat an Alabama stripe as leftover optional art. Use the marked lane, leftover from the night-caution extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What role does an Alabama Class 3 helmet miss play in a negligence case?

Alabama Act 2021-134, adding Code of Alabama 32-5A-267(j) on alison.legislature.state.al.us, says a violation of the Class 3 helmet subsection is not admissible as evidence of negligence or negligence per se in any action. That is separate from the Class 3 helmet duty itself. Testers invent leftover Alabama automatic-fault courtesy. No-negligence leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How should an Alabama driver turn across a bicycle lane?

The official Alabama Driver Manual Sharing the Road with Bicycles section on alea.gov says when turning across a bicycle lane, the driver shall drive the motor vehicle into the bicycle lane prior to making the turn and shall make the turn so long as that preparation does not encroach upon the safety of the person on the bicycle in the lane. That enter-then-turn rule is separate from the already-shipped drive-in-the-bike-lane-only-to-park-enter-leave-or-prepare extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama cut-across-the-bike-lane-from-the-travel-lane courtesy. Bike-lane-enter-before-turn leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What must an Alabama driver do before a left turn in front of a motorcycle?

The official Alabama Driver Manual Sharing the Road with Motorcycles section on alea.gov says left turns in front of an oncoming motorcyclist account for a large percentage of car/cycle injury accidents. The correct behavior is to look and look again and make sure you know the speed of the motorcycle before making a left turn. Testers invent leftover Alabama cut-left-if-the-bike-looks-far courtesy. Moto-look-twice leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Whom must an Alabama driver stop for besides a school bus?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says drivers must stop for school children and school safety patrols directing movement. That patrol-stop is separate from the already-shipped school-bus and church-bus stop extras. Testers invent leftover Alabama roll-if-the-bus-is-not-in-the-lane courtesy. Stop-for-school-children-and-school-safety-patrols-directing-movement leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## A person on a bicycle is riding on an Alabama road after dark with lights or reflectors. What extra care does the handbook still ask for?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says bicycles should be equipped with lights or reflectors for nighttime riding, but that hours of darkness or poor visibility are still potentially dangerous and you should use extra caution during those hours. Testers treat a lit Alabama bike as a car. Extra night care is leftover from the helmet extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How close to a fire hydrant may you park on an Alabama street?

Alabama’s parking list forbids stopping within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. The same list uses 20 feet from a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection, 30 feet from a roadside signal or stop sign, and 50 feet from the nearest rail. Learn the four distances as a set. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How far before an Alabama railroad crossing is the round yellow RR advance-warning sign placed?

Alabama’s railroad advanced-warnings list says the round yellow sign with a black X and the letters RR means a highway railroad crossing is ahead, and it is placed 750 feet before the track. Testers reuse the 50-foot no-park-from-rail figure here. Seven hundred fifty feet is the Alabama warning gap, separate from the 15-to-50-foot stop at the rails. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How may an Alabama bicyclist signal a right turn with the right arm?

Official Alabama Act 2012-220 / enrolled SB94 amending 32-5A-263(d) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says a person riding a bicycle may give a hand signal for a right turn by extending his or her right arm and hand horizontally on the right side of the bicycle, and a child under the age of sixteen shall not be required to comply with the right side signalling. Testers invent leftover Alabama left-arm-only courtesy. Right-side-signal leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How does an Alabama driver give a hand signal?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says the correct hand signals are: stop or decrease speed, hand and arm extended downward; left turn, hand and arm extended out; right turn, hand and arm extended upward. Testers invent leftover Alabama wave-any-arm-and-it-counts courtesy. Hand-signals leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What must an Alabama driver do at a circular steady yellow signal?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says a circular steady yellow means clear the intersection. It follows a green signal. You must not enter the intersection when the red signal comes on. That circular yellow is separate from the already-shipped dark-signal four-way-stop regular question. Testers invent leftover Alabama gun-it-to-beat-the-red courtesy. Circular-yellow-clear-do-not-enter-on-red leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What must an Alabama driver do at a steady circular green signal?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says go when the signal is a steady circular green. You may go straight or turn right or left, yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection. A sign may prohibit a turn or turns. That circular green is separate from the already-shipped right-on-red regular question. Testers invent leftover Alabama blast-the-green-without-a-second-look courtesy. Green-go-straight-or-turn-yield-already-in leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What must an Alabama driver do at a steady circular red signal?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says stop when the signal is steady circular red. Remain stopped until the signal turns to green. That remain-until-green red is separate from the already-shipped turn-on-red extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama roll-the-red-if-the-box-looks-empty courtesy. Circular-red-stop-remain-until-green leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When must an Alabama driver stop at a crosswalk that has no signal?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says white solid lines mark pedestrian crosswalks at intersections and, in some situations, between intersections; a driver must stop at all crosswalks occupied by pedestrians if there are no controlling signals. That mid-block stop is separate from the already-shipped white-cane regular question. Testers invent leftover Alabama hold-pace-if-the-paint-is-between-blocks courtesy. Stop-at-an-occupied-crosswalk-even-between-intersections-when-there-is-no-signal leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How do you enter an Alabama roundabout?

Alabama describes a roundabout as a circular intersection that usually has no traffic signal and flows counterclockwise around a central island. Motorists must enter from the right, yielding to traffic already in the roundabout, and follow the circle to the right until they reach the desired roadway. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## You approach an Alabama intersection controlled only by a flashing red signal. How must you treat it?

Alabama’s stop list includes a flashing red signal and says it means the same as a STOP sign. Come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians already using the intersection, then proceed only when it is safe. Do not treat the flash as a caution light you can roll through. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## May people on bicycles ride two abreast on an Alabama roadway?

Alabama says people on bicycles may ride two abreast at all times. They still ride with the flow of traffic and signal turns. Do not treat two riders side by side as an automatic “too many in the lane” violation on an Alabama road. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## You want to turn around with a three-point turn on an Alabama roadway. Where does the handbook say that maneuver is forbidden?

Alabama three-point turns must be made without endangering other traffic. They are not permitted on interstate freeways, on curves, or near the top of hills where you cannot be seen by drivers of other vehicles approaching from either direction within 500 feet. Testers try the turn on a blind Alabama crest. Five hundred feet of sight, or stay straight. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## An Alabama travel lane has shared-lane markings, also called sharrows. What are they telling you?

Alabama shared-lane markings, or sharrows, inform road users that people on bicycles might occupy the travel lane. Testers treat an Alabama sharrow like a bike lane you may ignore. Expect a rider in the lane and give the three-foot pass the handbook already requires. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How should you leave the front wheels when you park on an Alabama hill?

Alabama’s hill-parking diagram turns the front wheels toward the curb downhill, away from the curb uphill when a curb is present, and toward the edge of the road when there is no curb, whether the grade is up or down. Testers leave an Alabama car pointed straight on a grade. The three-way wheel rule is the trap, separate from the yellow-curb extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When should you avoid passing a person on a bicycle on an Alabama road?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says to avoid passing a person on a bicycle when traveling uphill or in a curve, where visibility is limited, and not to pass when other vehicles are present in the lane you would need. Testers sneak an Alabama pass on a blind hill. Wait for a real empty lane, separate from the three-foot extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## The Alabama road is too narrow to pass a person on a bicycle safely. What should you do?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says that if the road is narrow and you cannot safely pass a person on a bicycle, do not follow too closely and do not blast the person on the bicycle with your horn; remain behind at a safe interval until you can pass. Testers honk an Alabama rider into the ditch. Quiet and behind, separate from the bike-lane drive carve-out. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Where should you be especially watchful for a person on a bicycle on an Alabama street?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says a person on a bicycle is sometimes difficult to see amid other traffic, and to be especially watchful at intersections, when crossing sidewalks, or when entering or leaving alleys or driveways. Testers roll an Alabama driveway as if the walk were empty. Extra look at those spots, separate from the three-foot extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How does wet Alabama weather change the way you should share the road with a person on a bicycle?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says that during wet weather the braking ability of a bicycle is greatly reduced, and that motorists should be prepared to compensate for the person on the bicycle’s decreased ability to slow or stop. Testers tailgate an Alabama rider on wet pavement. Extra following room is leftover from the wind-blast line in the three-foot extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## May a person on a bicycle ride on an Alabama sidewalk?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says that in Alabama it is illegal for people on bicycles to ride on the sidewalk. Testers treat an Alabama walk as leftover bike path. Stay on the roadway or a designated lane, leftover from the must-use-bike-lane extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When may a person on an Alabama bicycle leave the far-right curb?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says every person on a bicycle shall ride as close as practicable to the right curb except when passing another vehicle, preparing for a left turn, or reasonably necessary to avoid road or traffic conditions such as debris, opening of car doors, or pedestrians. Testers squeeze an Alabama rider into a grate. Those exits are leftover from the sidewalk extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When a Alabama rider tampers with motor speed, what label step follows?

Alabama Act 2021-134, adding Code of Alabama 32-5A-267, says a person may not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle so as to change the motor-powered speed capability or engagement unless the classification label required after January 1, 2022 is replaced after that modification. Testers invent leftover Alabama silent tune-ups. Tamper leftover from the label extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Which Alabama trail skips the local path-ban power in 32-5A-267(h)?

Alabama Act 2021-134, adding Code of Alabama 32-5A-267(h)(2) on alison.legislature.state.al.us, says subsection (h) does not apply to a trail that is specifically designated as non-motorized and that has a natural surface tread made by clearing and grading the native soil with no added surface materials. That carve-out is separate from the where-bikes-are-allowed extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama dirt-ban-too courtesy. Natural-surface leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How many abreast may Alabama bicyclists ride on a roadway?

Official Alabama Act 2012-220 / enrolled SB94 amending 32-5A-263(b) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Testers invent leftover Alabama pack-the-lane courtesy. Two-abreast leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Where must an Alabama bicyclist ride on a roadway?

Official Alabama Act 2012-220 / enrolled SB94 amending 32-5A-263(a) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. Testers invent leftover Alabama center-lane-cruise courtesy. Ride-right leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Who may park in an Alabama space designated for individuals with disabilities?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-233.1(a)(1) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says it is unlawful to park in a space designated for individuals with disabilities unless the individual is the lawful holder of a distinctive special long-term access or long-term disability access license plate or placard or a temporary disability placard, or is transporting a passenger who is such a lawful holder. Testers invent leftover Alabama any-hangtag-on-the-dash-is-enough-even-if-the-holder-stays-home courtesy. Ada-who leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What may Alabama officers do with a vehicle illegally parked in an accessible space?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 32-6-233.1(g) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says municipal law enforcement officers, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and Alabama State Troopers may cause vehicles illegally parked in accessible parking spaces to be towed. Testers invent leftover Alabama a-ticket-is-the-only-tool courtesy. Ada-tow leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When may a motor vehicle sit in an Alabama area reserved for individuals with disabilities?

Official enrolled 2026 Alabama SB94 amending 40-12-300(f) on alison.legislature.state.al.us says notwithstanding any provision of this section, a motor vehicle may not be parked in an area reserved for individuals with disabilities to park, in a manner that violates Section 32-6-233.1, unless the individual with a disability is in the vehicle. Testers invent leftover Alabama the-plate-alone-covers-an-empty-errand courtesy. In-vehicle leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## On or after January 1, 2027, what scan feature must an Alabama disability placard carry?

On or after January 1, 2027, the Department of Revenue shall develop and implement an electronic scanning system through which a scannable barcode or quick response code shall appear on disability placards and, upon scanning, shall link to the disability placard holder's name and the status of the disability placard. Testers invent leftover Alabama a-plain-paper-card-with-no-code-is-enough courtesy. Qr-scan leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When may an Alabama driver use the shoulder to pass?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says driving on shoulders is unlawful unless required by emergency conditions, and it is never lawful, except under emergency conditions, to drive on the shoulder to pass another vehicle. That pass ban is separate from the already-shipped freeway emergency-parking extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama use-the-shoulder-as-a-pass-lane courtesy. No-shoulder-pass leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How should an Alabama driver back out of a driveway?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says if you back out of a driveway, always back into the nearest lane and proceed from there. Never back across other traffic lanes. It is never advisable to back on a public street or road. Testers invent leftover Alabama reverse-across-every-lane-to-turn-around courtesy. No-back-across-lanes leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What warning must an Alabama rear load show if it sticks out far?

The official Alabama Driver Manual Loads Must Conform to Law section on alea.gov says a load must not extend more than 5 feet beyond both the front and rear, inclusive, of the vehicle. If a load projects 4 feet or more from the rear, a red flag at least 12 inches square must be attached at its end in daytime and a red light visible for at least 200 feet must be attached at night. Testers invent leftover Alabama hang-a-coat-on-a-six-foot-board courtesy. Load-flag-4ft leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## May an Alabama driver put a sign or poster on a window?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says obstructions on windows are prohibited by state law. No sign, poster, or other materials may be placed on any window of a vehicle if it obstructs. Testers invent leftover Alabama tape-a-placard-over-the-windshield courtesy. Window-obstruction leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What must an Alabama driver do when leaving an alley, private driveway, or building in a business or residence district?

The official Alabama Driver Manual stopping page on alea.gov says a complete stop is required when coming from an alley, private driveway, or building within a business or residence district. Always stop before crossing the sidewalk or crosswalk area. That sidewalk stop is separate from the already-shipped roundabout yield-to-pedestrians extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama roll-the-apron-if-the-street-looks-empty courtesy. Alley-driveway-building-stop-before-sidewalk leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Who yields when two Alabama drivers enter an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time?

The official Alabama Driver Manual right-of-way page on alea.gov says if two vehicles enter an intersection not controlled by signs or signals, and from different roadways at about the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right. That same-time yield is separate from the already-shipped inoperative-signal four-way regular question. Testers invent leftover Alabama blast-through-if-you-got-there-a-hair-sooner courtesy. Uncontrolled-same-time-yield-right leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Who must an Alabama driver yield to when leaving a private road or driveway?

The official Alabama Driver Manual right-of-way page on alea.gov says cars entering from a private road or driveway must stop and yield to cars on a public street or highway. That driveway yield is separate from the already-shipped alley-sidewalk-stop duty. Testers invent leftover Alabama nose-out-and-make-through-traffic-brake courtesy. Driveway-private-road-yield-main leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Who must an Alabama driver yield to before a left turn?

The official Alabama Driver Manual right-of-way page on alea.gov says when making a left turn within an intersection or into an alley, driveway, or private road, you must yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction when it is within the intersection or so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. That oncoming yield is separate from the already-shipped look-twice-before-a-left-at-a-motorcycle extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama cut-across-if-the-gap-looks-close-enough courtesy. Left-yield-oncoming leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What must an Alabama driver do at a stop sign?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says when a stop sign is placed at the entrance to any street or highway, you must bring your vehicle to a complete stop. Stop at the marked stop line. If no stop line is marked, stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side. If there is no crosswalk, stop before entering the crossing street at the point nearest the intersection where you have a clear view of approaching traffic. That octagon stop is separate from the already-shipped alley-driveway stop extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama roll-the-octagon-if-the-through-road-looks-empty courtesy. Stop-sign-complete-stop-line-or-crosswalk leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When may an Alabama driver turn on a red light?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says you may make a right turn after stopping for a red light if you are in the proper lane. You may make a left turn after stopping if you are driving on a one-way street and the street you turn left onto is a one-way street. In both cases you must yield to other traffic and pedestrians lawfully proceeding through the intersection, and you cannot turn if a sign prohibits it. That stop-then-yield turn is separate from the already-shipped inoperative-signal four-way regular question. Testers invent leftover Alabama roll-the-red-if-the-curb-looks-empty courtesy. Right-on-red-stop-yield leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What must an Alabama driver do when an emergency vehicle is coming with lights and a siren?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says when an emergency vehicle is coming toward you or approaches from behind, displaying flashing red or blue lights and activating a siren, you must pull over to the curb or side of the road and come to a complete stop. That approaching-siren stop is separate from the already-shipped move-over for a stopped emergency vehicle and the 500-foot follow extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama stay-in-the-lane-and-wave-them-around courtesy. Emergency-pull-right-complete-stop leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When must an Alabama driver stop at a yield sign?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says a complete stop is required at a yield sign if there are pedestrians or vehicles crossing the intersecting street or highway. That triangle stop is separate from the already-shipped stop-sign duty. Testers invent leftover Alabama treat-the-triangle-as-a-caution-only courtesy. Yield-sign-stop-if-crossing leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What does an Alabama steady green arrow mean?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says GREEN ARROWS permit you to proceed in the direction of the arrow while opposing traffic must stop. A steady green arrow shown alone or with any other indication means you may enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the arrow or any other movement permitted by the other indications, yielding to pedestrians and vehicles lawfully using the intersection. That protected arrow is separate from the already-shipped circular green extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama cut-across-on-the-arrow-without-looking courtesy. Green-arrow-protected-opposing-must-stop leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What must an Alabama driver do at a steady yellow arrow shown alone or with circular red?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says YELLOW ARROWS come after green arrows to indicate that the protected movement is being terminated. A steady YELLOW ARROW displayed alone or with a steady circular red is used to clear the previous protected green arrow movement. You may not enter the intersection after the yellow arrow goes out. That ending-protection arrow is separate from the already-shipped circular yellow extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama cut-the-arrow-after-it-goes-out courtesy. Yellow-arrow-protected-ending-do-not-enter-after-out leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What does a steady red X over an Alabama lane mean?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says a driver facing a STEADY RED X shall not drive in the lane over which the signal is located. That lane ban is separate from the already-shipped circular green extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama stay-in-the-lane-under-the-red-x courtesy. Lane-red-x-shall-not-drive leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What does a steady green arrow over an Alabama lane mean?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says a driver facing a STEADY GREEN ARROW lane-use signal is permitted to drive in the lane over which the arrow signal is located. That lane-use arrow is separate from the already-shipped protected turn green-arrow extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama ignore-the-overhead-arrow-and-pick-any-lane courtesy. Lane-green-arrow-permitted-to-drive-in-lane leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What does a steady yellow X over an Alabama lane mean?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says a driver facing a STEADY YELLOW X is permitted to drive in the lane over which the X signal is located using caution. Potentially hazardous conditions exist when the steady yellow X is displayed. That caution lane is separate from the already-shipped circular yellow extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama treat-the-yellow-x-as-a-closed-lane courtesy. Lane-yellow-x-permitted-with-caution leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What does an Alabama white-on-red ramp sign mean?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says a white-on-red background sign means the motorist is approaching a one-way highway or ramp from the wrong direction. That wrong-direction cue is separate from the already-shipped lane-use red X extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama keep-rolling-and-look-for-the-next-exit-only courtesy. Wrong-way-white-on-red-approaching-one-way leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What must an Alabama driver do when a Road Construction sign is ahead?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says you are about to enter a road construction area. Be on the look-out for flagman, one-way traffic, other signs or obstructions. Proceed with caution and obey signs and instructions. That construction duty is separate from the already-shipped railroad flagman regular question. Testers invent leftover Alabama keep-speed-if-no-cone-is-in-your-lane courtesy. Road-construction-look-out-flagman-obey-signs leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What color are construction-area warning signs for an Alabama driver?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says warning signs are black and yellow, except those used in construction areas which are black and orange. These signs are used to warn you of hazardous conditions ahead requiring you to drive with extra caution. That color-and-caution cue is separate from the already-shipped flagman look-out extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama treat-black-and-orange-as-optional-if-the-crew-looks-gone courtesy. Construction-warning-signs-black-and-orange-extra-caution leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When must an Alabama driver stop for a construction flagman?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says you must stop when ordered to stop by a flagman at a construction site, or at any time when directed by a police officer. That stop-when-ordered duty is separate from the already-shipped look-out-for-a-flagman extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama wave-past-the-flagman-if-the-lane-looks-empty courtesy. Stop-when-ordered-by-construction-flagman leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What does an Alabama Workers in or near roadway sign tell a driver?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov shows a Workers in or near roadway sign in the road-construction section. That worker-location cue is separate from the already-shipped flagman-look-out extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama treat-the-shoulder-crew-as-off-the-road courtesy. Workers-in-or-near-roadway leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What does an Alabama Mowers Ahead sign tell a driver?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov shows a Mowers Ahead sign and says mowing equipment ahead. That mower cue is separate from the already-shipped flagman-look-out extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama pass-the-mower-as-if-it-were-parked-decor courtesy. Mowing-equipment-ahead leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Where must an Alabama driver watch extra hard for people on foot?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says pedestrian injuries drop when motorists are more observant on streets with parked vehicles, in darkness or poor visibility, where children go to school or play, and near churches, mailboxes, bus stops, and other high foot-traffic spots. That scan-list is separate from the already-shipped white-cane regular question. Testers invent leftover Alabama watch-only-inside-the-paint courtesy. Watch-extra-hard-near-parked-cars-darkness-school-play-churches-mailboxes-or-bus-stops leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What must an Alabama driver skip while waiting at a stop sign or red light?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says drivers must not block crosswalks when at a stop sign or waiting on a red light. That hold-back is separate from the already-shipped parking-on-a-crosswalk extra. Testers invent leftover Alabama nose-into-the-paint-to-wait courtesy. Skip-blocking-a-crosswalk-at-a-stop-sign-or-red-light leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What should an Alabama driver do before backing?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says if you are going to back the vehicle, it is a good practice to walk completely around the vehicle to be sure no person or obstacle is behind it. That walk-around is separate from the already-shipped white-cane regular question. Testers invent leftover Alabama trust-the-mirror-and-roll courtesy. Walk-completely-around-the-vehicle-before-backing leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Where must an Alabama driver look while backing?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says before backing look to the front, sides, and rear and continue to look over your right shoulder to the rear while backing; do not depend on your mirror. That shoulder-look is separate from the already-shipped walk-around leftover. Testers invent leftover Alabama trust-the-mirror-and-roll courtesy. Look-over-the-right-shoulder-while-backing-and-skip-depending-on-the-mirror leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Where is backing banned for an Alabama driver except an emergency vehicle?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says backing is prohibited on controlled access highways (freeways and expressways) except for emergency vehicles in performance of their duties. That freeway-ban is separate from the already-shipped walk-around leftover. Testers invent leftover Alabama reverse-on-the-interstate-if-you-missed-the-exit courtesy. Skip-backing-on-a-controlled-access-highway-except-an-emergency-vehicle leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How must an Alabama driver back out of a driveway?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says if you back out of a driveway, always back into the nearest lane and proceed from there; never back across other traffic lanes. That nearest-lane cue is separate from the already-shipped freeway-backing ban leftover. Testers invent leftover Alabama back-across-every-lane-to-face-the-way-you-want courtesy. Back-into-the-nearest-lane-and-skip-backing-across-other-traffic-lanes leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When may an Alabama driver back on a public street?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says except for backing into a parking place, it is never advisable to back on a public street or road. That street-ban is separate from the already-shipped freeway-backing ban leftover. Testers invent leftover Alabama reverse-down-the-block-to-turn-around courtesy. Skip-backing-on-a-public-street-except-into-a-parking-place leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When else must an Alabama driver use the same backing scan?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says back slowly into the proper traffic lane with a minimum of movement, and follow the same rules when backing into traffic lanes after being parked at an angle. That angle-cue is separate from the already-shipped right-shoulder look leftover. Testers invent leftover Alabama swing-out-blind-from-an-angle-stall courtesy. Use-the-same-backing-rules-after-being-parked-at-an-angle leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Where may an Alabama walker crossing sit besides a corner?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says just ahead is a location where people on foot often cross; the crosswalk may not necessarily be at an intersection; use caution as you approach and drive more slowly and carefully, watching both sides of the street for pedestrians. That mid-block cue is separate from the already-shipped occupied-mid-block stop leftover. Testers invent leftover Alabama treat-paint-as-corner-only courtesy. Expect-a-crossing-that-may-not-be-at-an-intersection-and-watch-both-sides leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Why must an Alabama driver take extra care on a turn at a crossing?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says improper turns are the cause of many traffic accidents; the pedestrian is often the victim of an improper turn at an intersection. That turn-victim cue is separate from the already-shipped block-crosswalk-at-a-red leftover. Testers invent leftover Alabama cut-the-corner-if-the-paint-looks-empty courtesy. Treat-a-walker-as-often-the-victim-of-an-improper-turn leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When must an Alabama walker yield to vehicles?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says pedestrians must yield to all vehicles when crossing at points other than crosswalks. That off-paint yield is separate from the already-shipped occupied-mid-block stop leftover. Testers invent leftover Alabama step-out-mid-block-and-take-the-lane courtesy. Walkers-yield-to-vehicles-when-crossing-other-than-crosswalks leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Where should an Alabama walker sit when walking on a roadway?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says when walking on a roadway, stay as far left as possible, in single file. That left-file cue is separate from the already-shipped white-cane leftover. Testers invent leftover Alabama walk-with-traffic-in-a-pack courtesy. Walkers-stay-far-left-in-single-file leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What extra look must an Alabama driver take before changing lanes besides the mirror?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says do not rely solely on your mirror when checking for clearance; glance over your shoulder to check the blind spot your mirror does not cover; a signal does not grant the right to change lanes. That shoulder-and-signal cue is separate from the already-shipped hand-signal leftover. Testers invent leftover Alabama flick-the-signal-and-cut-if-the-mirror-looks-empty courtesy. Glance-over-the-shoulder-and-skip-treating-a-signal-as-a-lane-change-right leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How must an Alabama driver hold the steering wheel while driving?

The official Alabama Driver Manual on alea.gov says you should sit erect, comfortably gripping the outside rim of the steering wheel with both hands, and always keep both hands on the wheel except when it is necessary to remove one for signaling or for another purpose necessary to the operation of the vehicle. That two-hand cue is separate from the already-shipped hand-signal leftover. Testers invent leftover Alabama drive-one-handed-if-the-road-looks-empty courtesy. Keep-both-hands-on-the-outside-rim-except-when-signaling leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## A school bus in Alabama has its red lights flashing and stop arm out. How far from the bus must you stop?

Alabama’s school-bus diagram tells traffic coming from either direction to stop at least 20 feet from the bus when the red signals are displayed. Ten feet is another state’s number. Amber flashers are only a pre-warning that the stop is coming. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When must Alabama drivers turn on headlights because of weather, besides night?

Alabama law requires headlights when wipers are in use because of rain, sleet, or snow. Intermittent wiper use does not trigger the headlight rule. That intermittent exception is easy to miss if you only remember “wipers on, lights on.” Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## An Alabama traffic signal is completely dark. How should you treat the intersection?

Alabama says that if the traffic light is inoperative you treat the intersection as you would a four-way stop. Nobody has a hidden green. Stop, yield by the usual all-way rules, then go when the way is clear. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How far from other traffic must you dim headlights in Alabama?

Alabama requires you to dim headlights within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet when following another vehicle. Leaving brights on can blind the other driver and cause a crash. The 200-foot following figure is shorter than in many states. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## You reach an Alabama intersection and a blind pedestrian is holding a white cane tipped with red, arm extended, or is using a guide dog. What must you do?

Alabama tells drivers to yield at any intersection to a blind person carrying a white cane tipped with red and holding the cane with the arm extended, or using a guide dog. A horn startles someone using sound to navigate, so stop and wait until they clear. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## A church bus is stopped on an Alabama road with its stop arm out and red lights flashing. Who must stop?

Alabama treats a stopped church bus like a school bus: if the stop arm is out and red lights flash, you stop when following or meeting it, including on a four-to-six-lane undivided highway. Opposite traffic on a divided highway with two or more lanes each way, or a loading zone where pedestrians may not cross, is the exception. Testers skip the church bus. In Alabama the same stop covers both. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When may an Alabama motor vehicle drive in a bicycle lane?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says that once a bicycle lane is established, a person operating a motor vehicle must not drive in that lane except to park where parking is permitted, to enter or leave the highway, or to prepare for a turn, and that turn preparation must not encroach on the safety of the person on the bicycle. Testers treat an Alabama bike stripe as a travel lane. Park, enter, leave, or turn is the Alabama set. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How close to a railroad crossing may you park on an Alabama street?

Alabama’s no-parking list forbids standing within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. That clearance keeps the crossing visible and gives trains and emergency crews room. Fifty feet is a parking rule, separate from the 15-foot hydrant distance testers also ask about. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## A flagger or other traffic-control device is directing traffic at an Alabama railroad crossing. What must you do?

Alabama requires a stop when a flagman or any traffic-control device directs you at a railroad crossing. The crossing may still look empty. Wait for the direction to proceed, then cross without stopping on the rails. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How far before a turn must you signal in Alabama?

Alabama tells you to get into the proper lane early and to signal at least 100 feet before the turn, keeping the signal on until you are ready to turn. The signal is for pedestrians as well as other drivers. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## You overtake a person on a bicycle on an Alabama roadway. How much space does Alabama law require?

Alabama requires a pass of not less than three feet between your motor vehicle and the person on the bicycle. Higher speeds also throw a wind blast that can knock a rider. Testers swap this clearance with a following-distance number. Three feet is the Alabama pass gap, not a car-to-car cushion. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## A person on a bicycle who is under 16 is riding on an Alabama public roadway or bike path. What does Alabama require?

Alabama requires people on bicycles who are under 16 to wear a securely fastened protective helmet on public roadways, other public rights-of-way, public bicycle paths, and in public parks. Testers skip the age cutoff. In Alabama the helmet rule is for riders under 16, not every adult cyclist. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## May you park on the roadway side of a vehicle already parked at an Alabama curb or highway edge?

Alabama’s no-parking list includes the roadway side of any vehicle parked at the curb or the edge of a highway — double parking. Testers squeeze alongside an Alabama curb car to “just run in.” The travel lane stays a travel lane, separate from the 15 / 20 / 30 / 50 set. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## You want to pass on an Alabama two-lane road that curves or climbs. How much clear passing distance does the handbook require?

Alabama’s driver’s manual forbids passing on a curve or hill where you cannot see a clear passing distance of at least 500 feet. Testers invent a 200-foot Alabama pass copied from the following-headlight figure. Five hundred feet of sight is the Alabama passing gap, separate from the 500-foot three-point and emergency-follow extras. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## You leave a vehicle standing along a rural Alabama highway. Where must that vehicle sit if it can be moved?

Alabama’s parking chapter says any vehicle left standing along a rural highway must be moved off the paved or main-traveled portion of the roadway. If it cannot be moved, lighting and marking precautions are required. Testers leave a disabled Alabama car on the travel lane. Off the pavement is the rural rule, separate from the hill-wheel extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## May you park on an Alabama crosswalk or sidewalk?

The official Alabama Driver Manual’s parking-not-allowed list includes a crosswalk or a sidewalk. Testers treat an Alabama walk as leftover stall space. The walk stays for people, separate from the yellow-curb extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## May you park within an Alabama intersection?

The official Alabama Driver Manual’s parking-not-allowed list includes intersections. Testers nose an Alabama car into the box to wait. The intersection stays a travel path, separate from the sidewalk extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Parking is NOT allowed at the following places in Alabama. Is in front of a driveway on that list?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says Parking is NOT allowed at the following places and lists In front of a driveway after the hydrant line. Testers block an Alabama driveway just while they run in. The apron stays a way out, separate from the intersection extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## May you park upon any Alabama bridge or in a tunnel?

The official Alabama Driver Manual’s parking-not-allowed list includes any bridge or a tunnel. Testers treat an Alabama span shoulder as leftover stall space. The structure stays a travel way, separate from the driveway extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When may you park in an Alabama space reserved for the physically handicapped?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says you must not park in a space designated for the physically handicapped on private or public property unless the vehicle is operated by a physically handicapped person or under that person’s direction, and it visibly displays the handicapped sticker. Testers borrow an Alabama sticker for an empty errand. The person must be in charge, separate from the access-aisle extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## Besides turning the wheels, what must you do when you park on an Alabama hill?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says that when you park on a hill you must make sure the car does not roll into traffic if the brakes do not hold. Always set the hand brake. Shift to park if you have one; if not, shift to reverse or low gear. That hold-the-car set is a different line from the wheel-direction extra. Testers leave an Alabama stick in neutral “just to run in.” Brake and gear is the pair. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## When you leave an Alabama parallel parking spot, what must you do before you pull into traffic?

The official Alabama Driver Manual says that in preparing to leave a parallel parking spot you should look over your shoulder as well as in rear-view mirrors and wait until the way is clear before pulling into traffic. Indicate your intention by signaling. Enter traffic in the nearest lane and stay there until it is safe to change. Testers roll an Alabama car out blind. Look, signal, and nearest lane is the set, separate from the hill-brake extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## What facts must the Alabama electric-bicycle label contain?

The label shall contain the classification number, top assisted speed, and motor wattage of the electric bicycle. Testers invent leftover Alabama handwritten notes on a blank frame. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alabama handbook.

Citation: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-21)

## How to cite

US Permit Test. “Alabama permit test answers.” https://us-permit-test.com/alabama/answers/ Verified 2026-09-26.
Handbook passages: https://us-permit-test.com/alabama/handbook/ — confirm the legal text on the official handbook URL above.
Statute passages: https://us-permit-test.com/alabama/statute/ — confirm the legal text on the legislature site.