Alabama: Driving record and points — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How many points does the Alabama point system assess for failure to signal or using an incorrect turn signal?” · “The Director shall suspend a driver license for how long when a driver has 21-23 points in a 2-year period?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Alabama Driver Manual" (November 2024), Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division.
All 17 questions in this practice test
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How many points does the Alabama point system assess for failure to signal or using an incorrect turn signal?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 5 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The point table on this page lists 2 points for this offense.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points does the Alabama point system assess for making an improper turn?
- 3 points
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 5 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The point table on this page lists 2 points for this offense.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points does the Alabama point system assess for coasting?
- 3 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The point table on this page lists 2 points for this offense.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How many points does the Alabama point system assess for unsafe operation?
- 3 points
- 5 points
- 6 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The point table on this page lists 2 points for this offense.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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The Director shall suspend a driver license for how long when a driver has 12-14 points in a 2-year period?
- 60 days
- 30 days
- 45 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 60 days
The suspension schedule sets 60 days for 12-14 points in a 2-year period.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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The Director shall suspend a driver license for how long when a driver has 15-17 points in a 2-year period?
- 60 days
- 120 days
- 90 days
- 180 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
The suspension schedule sets 90 days for 15-17 points in a 2-year period.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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The Director shall suspend a driver license for how long when a driver has 18-20 points in a 2-year period?
- 90 days
- 120 days
- 180 days
- 365 days
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Correct answer: 120 days
The suspension schedule sets 120 days for 18-20 points in a 2-year period.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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The Director shall suspend a driver license for how long when a driver has 21-23 points in a 2-year period?
- 120 days
- 240 days
- 365 days
- 180 days
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Correct answer: 180 days
The suspension schedule sets 180 days for 21-23 points in a 2-year period.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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The Director shall suspend a driver license for how long when a driver has 24 or more points in a 2-year period?
- 365 days
- 180 days
- 270 days
- 730 days
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Correct answer: 365 days
The suspension schedule sets 365 days for 24 or more points in a 2-year period.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Upon receipt of notice of the suspension of his driver license, where may the driver request a pre-suspension or administrative hearing?
- In Montgomery County only
- At any ALEA office in the state
- In the county of his residence
- In the county where the offense occurred
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Correct answer: In the county of his residence
The driver may request the hearing in the county of his residence before an agent of ALEA.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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For how long do reports of traffic convictions retain their point value for suspension purposes?
- One year from the date of conviction
- Two years from the date of conviction
- Three years from the date of conviction
- Five years from the date of conviction
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Correct answer: Two years from the date of conviction
Convictions keep their point value for two years from the date of conviction, though they remain on the driver's record.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How will the Department notify you when a suspension action is taken against your license?
- By phone at your last known number
- By e-mail only
- In person at your next traffic stop
- In writing at your last known address
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Correct answer: In writing at your last known address
The Department notifies you in writing at your last known address.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Which information should your written request for an administrative hearing include?
- Full name, date of birth and driver license number
- Full name, Social Security number and address
- Full name, date of conviction and plate number
- Full name, home address and phone number
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Correct answer: Full name, date of birth and driver license number
The written request should include your full name, date of birth and driver license number.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What does the GDL summary say about points for violating the GDL restrictions?
- Two points are assessed
- Three points are assessed
- No points are assessed
- Six points are assessed
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Correct answer: No points are assessed
The summary states no points will be assessed for violation of the restrictions.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A GDL licensee who is convicted of a second moving traffic violation has the license automatically suspended for how long?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 60 days
- 6 months
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Correct answer: 60 days
The summary says such a licensee’s license will automatically be suspended for 60 days.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A GDL licensee’s license is automatically suspended for 60 days if convicted of which of these offenses?
- Parking in a no-parking zone
- Illegal passing
- Driving with a burned-out headlight
- Driving with an expired registration
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Correct answer: Illegal passing
Illegal passing is among the offenses listed that bring an automatic 60-day suspension.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A GDL licensee’s license is automatically suspended for 60 days if convicted of any other offense assessed at least how many points?
- Two
- Three
- One
- Four
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Correct answer: Four
The summary lists any other offense where four or more points are assessed.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)