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Alabama: Right-of-way and turning — Part 3 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “When entering a roundabout, which traffic must you yield to?” · “When may you have to stop a second time at a STOP sign?”

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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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  1. When entering a roundabout, which traffic must you yield to?

    • Traffic on your left already in the roundabout
    • Traffic on your right that is about to enter
    • Only vehicles making a left turn
    • Only trucks using the truck apron
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    Correct answer: Traffic on your left already in the roundabout

    The steps say to yield to traffic on your left already in the roundabout.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. When may you enter a roundabout?

    A car waiting at the entry line of a circular intersection while other cars pass in front of it inside the circle.
    • As soon as the vehicle ahead enters
    • Only after coming to a complete stop
    • When there is a safe gap in traffic
    • When your signal has been on for three seconds
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    Correct answer: When there is a safe gap in traffic

    The steps say to enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in traffic.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. What should you do about your speed once you are in a roundabout?

    An overhead view of a circular intersection where cars travel around a raised planted island in the middle.
    • Match the speed limit of the approach road
    • Go fast enough to merge ahead of other traffic
    • Slow down only when pedestrians are present
    • Keep it low
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    Correct answer: Keep it low

    The steps say to keep your speed low within the roundabout.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. What should you do as you approach your exit from a roundabout?

    An overhead view of a circular intersection where cars travel around a raised planted island in the middle.
    • Stop at the exit and wait for traffic to clear
    • Turn onto the desired road
    • Cross the central island to reach the exit
    • Slow to a stop in the circle and signal
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    Correct answer: Turn onto the desired road

    The steps say that as you approach your exit you turn onto the desired road.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 57 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. What should you do if you miss your exit in a roundabout?

    An overhead view of a circular intersection where cars travel around a raised planted island in the middle.
    • Drive around again to your exit; never back up
    • Stop and back up to the exit when traffic is clear
    • Turn left across the central island to reach the exit
    • Pull over inside the roundabout and wait for a gap
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    Correct answer: Drive around again to your exit; never back up

    If you miss your exit, you drive around the roundabout again to your exit and never back up.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. Once you are in a roundabout, when may you stop?

    An overhead view of a circular intersection where cars travel around a raised planted island in the middle.
    • Whenever the traffic ahead of you slows or stops moving
    • Only if it is the only way to avoid a crash or other danger
    • Whenever pedestrians appear about to enter the crosswalk
    • Whenever you are unsure which exit you need to take
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    Correct answer: Only if it is the only way to avoid a crash or other danger

    Once in a roundabout you do not stop unless it is the only way to avoid a crash or other danger.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. In a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?

    • Vehicles already in the roundabout
    • Vehicles about to enter from the right
    • Vehicles that arrived at the entrance first
    • Vehicles entering from the busiest road
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    Correct answer: Vehicles already in the roundabout

    Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. How do you enter a roundabout when there is a safe gap in traffic?

    • By turning left, then circling clockwise
    • By turning whichever way is shorter to your exit
    • By stopping first and then turning left
    • By turning right, never turning left
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    Correct answer: By turning right, never turning left

    The manual says never to make a left turn to enter a roundabout; turn right to enter.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. In a two-lane roundabout diagram, which lane is used for left turns and U-turns?

    An overhead view of a two-lane roundabout with cars waiting side by side in both entry lanes and two cars circulating side by side inside the circle.
    • The right lane
    • The left lane
    • Either lane
    • The truck apron
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    Correct answer: The left lane

    The diagram says left turns and U-turns use the left lane.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. In a two-lane roundabout diagram, which lane is used for right turns?

    An overhead view of a two-lane roundabout with cars waiting side by side in both entry lanes and two cars circulating side by side inside the circle.
    • The left lane
    • The right lane
    • Either lane
    • The central island
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    Correct answer: The right lane

    The diagram says right turns use the right lane.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. In a two-lane roundabout, how do you decide which lane to use when going straight?

    An overhead view of a two-lane roundabout with cars waiting side by side in both entry lanes and two cars circulating side by side inside the circle.
    • Always use the left lane, whatever the markings
    • Always use the right lane, whatever the markings
    • Use whichever lane has less traffic
    • Follow the pavement markings, arrows or signs
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    Correct answer: Follow the pavement markings, arrows or signs

    The diagram says that when going straight you follow the pavement markings, arrows or signs.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. Before entering a two-lane roundabout, whom must you yield to?

    An overhead view of a roundabout with a planted central island, a circular street divided by a dashed white line, and four approach streets each with a red and white triangular YIELD sign; no cars in view.
    • All traffic in both lanes
    • Only traffic in the lane you plan to use
    • Only traffic in the left lane
    • Only traffic entering from the right
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    Correct answer: All traffic in both lanes

    The diagram says to choose your lane and yield to all traffic in both lanes before entering.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 58 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. Where must a vehicle approaching a STOP sign stop if a stop line is marked?

    A car approaching a STOP sign, with a solid white line painted across its lane before a crosswalk where pedestrians are crossing
    • Past the stop line, at the edge of the intersection
    • In the middle of the crosswalk
    • Ten feet before the stop line
    • At the marked stop line
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    Correct answer: At the marked stop line

    A vehicle approaching a STOP sign must stop at the marked stop line.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 60 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. At a STOP sign with no marked stop line, where must you stop?

    A four-way intersection with a STOP sign and a marked crosswalk but no painted stop line, with a car approaching
    • Before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection
    • Past the crosswalk, at the very edge of the intersection
    • At the center of the intersection
    • At the far side of the crosswalk
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    Correct answer: Before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection

    With no stop line, the vehicle must stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 60 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. At a STOP sign with no stop line and no crosswalk, where must you stop?

    A red car approaching a STOP sign at an intersection with no stop line or crosswalk painted on the road, with two cars on the cross street
    • At the point farthest from the intersection, well back from the road
    • In the center of the crossing street
    • Before the crossing street, at the nearest point with a clear view of traffic
    • Wherever you first see traffic
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    Correct answer: Before the crossing street, at the nearest point with a clear view of traffic

    With no crosswalk, you stop before entering the crossing street at the point nearest the intersection with a clear view of approaching traffic.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 60 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. When may you have to stop a second time at a STOP sign?

    • If another driver is waiting behind you at the sign
    • If your view was blocked and there is conflicting traffic
    • If a pedestrian waves you through
    • If you stopped before the stop line
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    Correct answer: If your view was blocked and there is conflicting traffic

    A second stop may be needed if your view was blocked at the first stop and there is conflicting traffic.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 60 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. When you come from an alley, private driveway, or building within a business or residence district, where must you stop?

    A blue car on a concrete driveway facing a two-lane asphalt road with a double yellow centre line; lawns, houses, trees and a mailbox along the road.
    • Only after entering the street
    • Only if you see another vehicle
    • At the curb of the street you are entering
    • Before crossing the sidewalk or crosswalk area
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    Correct answer: Before crossing the sidewalk or crosswalk area

    The manual says to always stop before crossing the sidewalk or crosswalk area.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 60 · Open this page in the manual

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  18. At which of these must you come to a complete stop?

    • At any bridge over a river
    • At bridges opening for water navigation
    • At every bridge with a toll
    • At any bridge in a business district
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    Correct answer: At bridges opening for water navigation

    The manual lists bridges opening for water navigation as a place for a complete stop.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 61 · Open this page in the manual

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  19. What does the manual say is one of the main causes of traffic crashes?

    • Driving with the headlights on
    • Violating right-of-way rules
    • Using turn signals too early
    • Stopping at STOP signs
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    Correct answer: Violating right-of-way rules

    The manual says the violation of right-of-way rules is one of the main causes of traffic crashes.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 62 · Open this page in the manual

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  20. If two vehicles enter an intersection not controlled by signs or signals from different roadways at about the same time, who must yield?

    Top view of a rural crossroads between tall corn fields with no signs or signals; a pickup approaches from the left as your blue car approaches from below.
    • The driver of the vehicle on the right yields to the vehicle on the left
    • The driver of the larger vehicle yields
    • The driver of the faster vehicle yields
    • The driver of the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right
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    Correct answer: The driver of the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

    The driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield to the vehicle on the right.

    Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 63 · Open this page in the manual

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