Alabama: Parking rules Practice Test
Where parking is not allowed, parking on hills, parallel parking and spaces for drivers with disabilities.
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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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When preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, what should you do before pulling into traffic?
- Look over your shoulder as well as in the mirrors, and wait until the way is clear
- Check only your rear view mirror, and then pull out when it looks clear
- Sound your horn once to warn others, and then pull out into the lane
- Pull out slowly and let the other traffic slow down or stop for you
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Correct answer: Look over your shoulder as well as in the mirrors, and wait until the way is clear
The manual says to look over your shoulder as well as in rear view mirrors and wait until the way is clear.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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After signaling to leave a parallel parking spot, which lane should you enter and how long should you stay in it?
- The center lane, until you reach the next intersection ahead
- The farthest lane, to leave plenty of room for other traffic
- The nearest lane, until it is safe to change into another lane
- The nearest lane, for at least one full block of travel
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Correct answer: The nearest lane, until it is safe to change into another lane
The manual says to enter traffic in the nearest lane and remain in that lane until it is safe to change lanes.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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A vehicle must be left standing along a rural highway. What does the manual say must be done?
- It may stay on the pavement if the hazard lights are on
- It must be moved off the paved or main traveled part of the road
- It must be moved onto the median or center of the road
- It may stay on the pavement during daylight hours only
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Correct answer: It must be moved off the paved or main traveled part of the road
Any vehicle left standing along a rural highway must be moved off the paved or main traveled portion of the roadway.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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If a vehicle left standing along a rural highway cannot be moved off the roadway, what must you do?
- Leave it unattended and walk to the nearest town for help
- Leave the doors and trunk open so others can see it
- Turn off all of its lights to avoid confusing other drivers
- Take lighting and marking precautions to eliminate danger
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Correct answer: Take lighting and marking precautions to eliminate danger
If the vehicle cannot be moved, you must take lighting and marking precautions to eliminate danger to other traffic.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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When parking on a hill, which brake must you always set?
- The hand brake
- Only the foot brake
- The emergency lights
- None, if you park at a curb
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Correct answer: The hand brake
The manual says to always set the hand brake when parking on a hill so the car does not roll into traffic.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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When parking on a hill, which gear should you use if your car has no PARK position?
- Neutral
- Second gear
- Reverse or low gear
- High gear
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Correct answer: Reverse or low gear
You shift to PARK if you have one; if not, you shift to reverse or low gear.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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You park facing downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your wheels?
- Away from the curb
- Toward the curb
- Straight ahead
- Toward the middle of the road
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Correct answer: Toward the curb
Facing downhill, turn the wheels toward the curb and shift into reverse gear or PARK.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your wheels?
- Toward the curb
- Straight ahead
- Toward the sidewalk
- Away from the curb
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Correct answer: Away from the curb
Facing uphill, turn the wheels away from the curb and shift into low gear or PARK.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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You park on a hill where there is no curb. Which way should you turn your wheels?
- Toward the edge of the road, uphill or downhill
- Away from the edge of the road when facing uphill
- Straight ahead, parallel to the road
- Toward the center of the road when facing downhill
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Correct answer: Toward the edge of the road, uphill or downhill
If there are no curbs, turn the wheels toward the edge of the road, whether facing uphill or downhill.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 28 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 28)
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How close to a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection may you NOT park?
- Within 10 feet
- Within 40 feet
- Within 20 feet
- Within 50 feet
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Correct answer: Within 20 feet
Parking is not allowed within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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How close to a flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic control signal at the side of a roadway may you NOT park?
- Within 15 feet
- Within 30 feet
- Within 20 feet
- Within 50 feet
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Correct answer: Within 30 feet
Parking is not allowed within 30 feet of a flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic control signal at the side of the roadway.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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How close to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing may you NOT park?
- Within 15 feet
- Within 20 feet
- Within 30 feet
- Within 50 feet
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Correct answer: Within 50 feet
Parking is not allowed within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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How close to a fire hydrant may you NOT park?
- Within 15 feet
- Within 5 feet
- Within 30 feet
- Within 50 feet
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Correct answer: Within 15 feet
Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Which of these is a place where parking is NOT allowed?
- On a one-way street
- On a street with a speed limit above 25
- In front of a driveway
- Beside a curb that is painted white
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Correct answer: In front of a driveway
The list of places where parking is not allowed includes in front of a driveway.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Beside which color of curb is parking not allowed?
- A curb that is painted white
- A curb that is painted yellow
- A curb that is painted green
- A curb that is painted blue
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Correct answer: A curb that is painted yellow
Parking is not allowed beside a curb painted yellow, or where signs prohibit parking.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Parking is not allowed upon which of these places?
- Beside a rural mailbox in daylight
- On a residential street with a curb
- In a marked parking lot
- Upon any bridge or in a tunnel
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Correct answer: Upon any bridge or in a tunnel
The manual lists any bridge or tunnel among the places where parking is not allowed.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Where is parking not allowed in relation to a vehicle already parked at the curb or the edge of a highway?
- On the roadway side of that vehicle
- Behind that vehicle for 5 minutes or less
- Beside that vehicle in a marked parking lot
- Behind that vehicle in a driveway
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Correct answer: On the roadway side of that vehicle
Parking on the roadway side of any vehicle parked at the curb or the edge of a highway is not allowed.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Parking is not allowed on which of these?
- A street that runs beside a public park
- A street with a curb
- A crosswalk or a sidewalk
- A residential street
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Correct answer: A crosswalk or a sidewalk
Parking is not allowed on a crosswalk or a sidewalk.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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Parking is not allowed in which of these locations?
- In a space marked by a painted line
- Within intersections
- At the right curb of a quiet street
- In a marked space in a parking lot
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Correct answer: Within intersections
Parking is not allowed within intersections.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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In the manual's steps for parallel parking, what is the first thing car 2 does?
- Turns its wheels sharply
- Maneuvers gently toward the space
- Straightens its wheels
- Pulls even with car 1
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Correct answer: Pulls even with car 1
The first step (A) is that car 2 pulls even with car 1.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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In the manual's steps for parallel parking, what does car 2 do in the step that follows maneuvering gently toward the space?
- Turns its wheels sharply
- Pulls even with car 1
- Straightens its wheels immediately
- Turns its wheels parallel to the curb
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Correct answer: Turns its wheels sharply
After maneuvering gently toward the space (B), car 2 turns the wheels sharply (C).
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 29 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 29)
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What does a NO PARKING sign (or a red circle-and-slash sign with a P) mean?
- You may park here only if you stay in the car
- You may park here only while loading or unloading
- You may park here only after dark
- You may not park here even if you stay in the car
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Correct answer: You may not park here even if you stay in the car
The manual says you may not park your car in this area even though you stay in the car.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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When may you park in a parking space designated for the physically handicapped?
- Only if the driver stays in the vehicle with the hazard lights flashing
- Only if driven by or under the direction of a handicapped person and shows the sticker
- Only on private property, where public parking rules do not apply
- Only for a few minutes while picking up or dropping off a handicapped person
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Correct answer: Only if driven by or under the direction of a handicapped person and shows the sticker
The manual says the vehicle must be operated by or under the direction of a physically handicapped person and must visibly display the handicapped sticker.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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What does an EMERGENCY STOPPING ONLY sign mean?
- Stopping is permitted only for real emergencies
- Stopping is permitted only to let passengers out
- Stopping is permitted only for buses and taxis
- Stopping is permitted only with the hazard lights on
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Correct answer: Stopping is permitted only for real emergencies
The manual says stopping is permitted only for real emergencies.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)