Alabama: Licensing basics — Part 5 Practice Test
Who can be licensed, identification documents, the Learner License and GDL rules, tests, renewal, license classes and the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement. — Part 5
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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.
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Which of these is grounds for cancellation of a driver license?
- Receiving a parking citation while out of the county
- Failing to give correct information on a license application
- Renewing the license a few days before it expires
- Changing the color of the vehicle you drive
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Correct answer: Failing to give correct information on a license application
Failing to give required or correct information on an application, or committing fraud in making one, is grounds for cancellation.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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In cases of chronic illness or physical impairment, who has the responsibility to inform the patient of any appropriate driving limitation?
- The driver license examiner
- The physician
- The patient's family
- The insurance company
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Correct answer: The physician
The manual says the physician has the responsibility to inform the patient of any driving limitation.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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According to the manual, who must obey traffic laws?
- Drivers, motorcycle and bicycle operators, and pedestrians
- Only drivers of motor vehicles and motorcycle operators
- Drivers and pedestrians, but not bicycle operators
- Only licensed drivers who are 18 years or older
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Correct answer: Drivers, motorcycle and bicycle operators, and pedestrians
The manual says traffic laws apply to everyone who uses the streets and roads, including bicycle operators and pedestrians.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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How often does the manual say every driver should study it to know the state's laws?
- Only once, when first licensed
- Every month
- Every few years
- Only when a license is renewed
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Correct answer: Every few years
The manual says every driver should study it every few years to know the laws of the state; traffic laws are changed or modified by the State Legislature from time to time.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 59 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 59)
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Which three documents are required at traffic stops?
- Driver license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration
- Driver license, birth certificate, and vehicle title
- Proof of insurance, Social Security card, and inspection report
- Vehicle registration, driving record, and proof of residency
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Correct answer: Driver license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration
The manual lists driver license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration as the documents required at traffic stops.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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Under the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement, who may ride as a passenger with the teen driver immediately after the teen receives a license?
- Nobody, unless the parents give permission
- Any one friend of the teen’s choice
- Only brothers and sisters of the teen
- Up to three friends from school
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Correct answer: Nobody, unless the parents give permission
The agreement says that right after getting the license the teen will have no passengers except by the parents’ permission.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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As the teen gains experience, how many passengers does the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement say will be allowed?
- Two passengers
- Three passengers
- One passenger
- Four passengers
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Correct answer: One passenger
The agreement says that as the teen gains experience the teen will be allowed one passenger, subject to change after talks with the parents.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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How often must the teen ask permission to drive under the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement?
- Only when driving at night
- Every time the teen drives
- Once, when the license is issued
- Only when driving with friends
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Correct answer: Every time the teen drives
The teen must ask permission every time, until the parents withdraw the rule.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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What does the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement say about unscheduled stops and side trips?
- They are allowed if they take under ten minutes
- They are allowed on the way home from school
- The teen will not make them
- They are allowed if the teen texts the parents
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Correct answer: The teen will not make them
The teen promises not to make unscheduled stops or side trips.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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When the teen is away from the parents, what does the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement say the teen will do?
- Tell them exactly where the teen is
- Tell them only the general area
- Call them only in an emergency
- Send them a message once a day
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Correct answer: Tell them exactly where the teen is
The teen promises to keep the parents informed of exactly where the teen is.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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What does the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement say driving is for?
- Recreation and transportation
- Transportation only
- Getting to school only
- Practice with friends
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Correct answer: Transportation only
The agreement says driving too fast, racing and stunts are not allowed, and driving is for transportation only.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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What must the teen tell the parents about under the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement?
- Only tickets that carry a fine
- Only accidents involving injuries
- Every ticket, accident and police encounter
- Only crashes that damage another vehicle
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Correct answer: Every ticket, accident and police encounter
The teen will inform the parents about any and all tickets, accidents, and encounters with police, including warnings.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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May the teen let another person drive the car under the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement?
- Only with parent permission each time
- Yes, if the person is a licensed driver
- Yes, any friend with a license
- Yes, any family member
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Correct answer: Only with parent permission each time
The teen will not let anyone else drive without the parents’ specific permission for each specific case.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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What does the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement say the teen will do when upset or angry?
- Drive slowly until calm
- Not drive; ask parents for a ride
- Drive only on familiar roads
- Drive with the windows down
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Correct answer: Not drive; ask parents for a ride
The teen will not drive when upset or angry and will contact the parents for transportation.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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When the teen drives friends, what should the teen be reasonably sure of under the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement?
- That they have paid for their share of gas
- That they know the route to the destination
- That they are about the same age as the teen
- That their parents allow them to ride
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Correct answer: That their parents allow them to ride
The agreement says friends ride only with their parents’ permission, and the teen must be reasonably sure they have it.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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What does the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement say happens if the teen breaks its rules?
- The license is revoked for one year
- The teen must pay the parents’ insurance
- No driving without a parent for some time
- The teen must retake the driving test
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Correct answer: No driving without a parent for some time
The consequence is that the parents will not allow the teen to drive without a parent in the car for some period of time.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 83 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 83)
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In the notice to 15, 16 and 17 year old drivers, what does GDL stand for?
- Graduated Drivers License
- General Driver Limitation
- Guided Driving License
- Graded Driver Learning
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Correct answer: Graduated Drivers License
The notice titles the summary GDL (Graduated Drivers License).
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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From what age does the GDL summary stop applying?
- 18
- 16
- 17
- 15
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Correct answer: 18
The first point of the GDL summary says it does not apply to individuals 18 years of age or older.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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What is the shortest time a 17-year-old must have held a valid drivers license for the GDL summary to stop applying?
- 1 month
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 4 months
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Correct answer: 6 months
It does not apply to individuals 17 or older who have had a valid drivers license for 6 months or longer.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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The GDL summary does not apply to which individuals who are 16 years of age or older?
- Those who have a part-time job
- Those who are married or the head of household
- Those who have completed driver education
- Those who drive only to school
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Correct answer: Those who are married or the head of household
The summary says it does not apply to individuals 16 or older who are married or the head of household.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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The GDL summary does not apply to individuals legally relieved of minority status. What is minority status?
- The period of holding a learner license
- The period before the first license renewal
- The state of living outside Alabama
- The period of being below the legal age
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Correct answer: The period of being below the legal age
The summary defines minority status as the state or period of being below the legal age.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A person under 18 may not apply for an unrestricted driver license until holding a learner license for how long with no violations of the restrictions?
- Three months
- Nine months
- One year
- Six months
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Correct answer: Six months
The GDL summary requires a six-month period with no violations of the restrictions.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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Which of these may accompany a 15-year-old with a valid learner license who is driving?
- A licensed driver 18 or older in the front seat
- A passenger 21 or older, licensed or not
- A licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat
- A sibling who is 17 or older with a license
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Correct answer: A licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat
The learner may drive with a parent, legal guardian or a licensed driver 21 or older who sits in the front seat next to the driver.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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Besides a parent, legal guardian or licensed driver 21 or older, who else may occupy the front seat while a 15-year-old with a learner license drives?
- A licensed or certified driving instructor
- A classmate from a driver education course
- Any friend who holds a valid license
- Any adult who is at least 18 years old
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Correct answer: A licensed or certified driving instructor
The summary allows a licensed or certified driving instructor occupying the front seat by the driver.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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What do 16-year-olds need to receive a license and to drive without supervision?
- Parental or legal guardian’s permission
- A court order
- A school attendance letter
- A signed approval from an instructor
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Correct answer: Parental or legal guardian’s permission
The summary says 16 year olds must have parental or legal guardian’s permission to receive a license and to drive without supervision.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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The GDL restrictions apply to a 17-year-old with a license for less than how long?
- 3 months
- 12 months
- 6 months
- 2 years
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Correct answer: 6 months
The restrictions apply to a person who is 16, or 17 with a license less than 6 months.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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Under the GDL restrictions, how many nonfamily passengers may the restricted driver have, other than a parent, guardian or supervising licensed driver at least 21?
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 4
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Correct answer: 1
The first restriction says the driver may not have more than 1 nonfamily passenger.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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The 2010 change reduced the limit on nonfamily passengers for restricted drivers from what number?
- Two
- Three
- Six
- Four
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Correct answer: Four
The summary notes the nonfamily passenger limit was new for 2010, reduced from four.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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Between which hours may a restricted driver not operate a vehicle unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (or an exception applies)?
- 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- 12 midnight and 5 a.m.
- 12 midnight and 6 a.m.
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Correct answer: 12 midnight and 6 a.m.
The student may not drive between 12 midnight and 6 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or an exception applies.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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Besides a parent or legal guardian, who may accompany a restricted driver between 12 midnight and 6 a.m.?
- A licensed driver 18 or older, with parental consent
- A licensee 21 years or older, with parental consent
- A licensed driver 19 or older, with a school letter
- A licensed friend of any age, with parental consent
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Correct answer: A licensee 21 years or older, with parental consent
One exception is being accompanied by a licensee 21 years of age or older with parental consent.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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Which trip is an exception to the restriction on driving between 12 midnight and 6 a.m.?
- Going to or from a friend’s home
- Going to or from a restaurant
- Going to or from the regular workplace
- Going to or from a movie theater
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Correct answer: Going to or from the regular workplace
Going to or from their regular workplace is one of the listed exceptions.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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Which trip is an exception to the restriction on driving between 12 midnight and 6 a.m.?
- Going to or from a school sponsored event
- Going to or from a party at a friend’s home
- Going to or from a mall on weekends
- Going to or from a concert or festival
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Correct answer: Going to or from a school sponsored event
Going to or from a school sponsored event is one of the listed exceptions.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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Which trip is an exception to the restriction on driving between 12 midnight and 6 a.m.?
- Going to or from a religious sponsored event
- Going to or from a gym or fitness center
- Going to or from a store or shopping center
- Going to or from a restaurant or night club
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Correct answer: Going to or from a religious sponsored event
Going to or from a religious sponsored event is one of the listed exceptions.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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Which reason for driving is an exception to the restriction on driving between 12 midnight and 6 a.m.?
- Driving due to a low fuel warning
- Driving due to a lost phone
- Driving due to a medical emergency
- Driving due to a missed bus
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Correct answer: Driving due to a medical emergency
Driving due to a medical, fire, or law enforcement related emergency is an exception.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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Under the GDL enforcement rules, a licensee who violates the restrictions is guilty of what?
- A misdemeanor
- A felony
- A criminal offense
- A traffic violation
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Correct answer: A traffic violation
The enforcement section says violating the conditions makes the licensee guilty of a traffic violation.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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When can a GDL licensee be cited for violating the GDL restrictions?
- Any time an officer sees the violation
- Only when stopped for a separate violation
- Only after a parent files a complaint
- Only at a license checkpoint
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Correct answer: Only when stopped for a separate violation
No citation is issued for a restriction violation unless the licensee is stopped for a separate violation and cited for that.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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A violation of any GDL restriction extends the restrictive period by 6 months or until the driver reaches what age?
- 18
- 17
- 19
- 21
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Correct answer: 18
The restrictive period is extended by 6 months or until the driver reaches 18 years of age.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)
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By how long is the restrictive period extended after a violation of any GDL restriction (unless the driver turns 18 first)?
- 6 months
- 3 months
- 9 months
- 12 months
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Correct answer: 6 months
A violation extends the restrictive period by 6 months or until the driver reaches 18.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 84 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 84)