Alabama: Sharing the road — Part 4 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What do Shared Lane Markings (sharrows) tell road users?” · “What do flashing red lights and an extended stop arm on a school bus mean?”
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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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A yellow diamond sign shows a bicycle with an arrow plate below it. What does it mean?
- A bike lane ends ahead
- Bicycles are not allowed ahead
- Bike crossing
- A school crossing is ahead
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Correct answer: Bike crossing
The manual says this sign means a bike crossing.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 49 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 49)
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What minimum clearance is required when you pass a bicyclist?
- 3 feet
- 2 feet
- 4 feet
- 5 feet
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Correct answer: 3 feet
The manual states a 3 foot minimum clearance is required when passing a cyclist.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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A white sign shows a bicycle above the words MAY USE FULL LANE. When may a cyclist use the full lane?
- Only when the road has a bike lane
- Only during daylight hours
- If the travel lane is narrow
- Only when no vehicle is behind the cyclist
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Correct answer: If the travel lane is narrow
The manual says a cyclist may use the full lane if the travel lane is narrow.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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What do Shared Lane Markings (sharrows) tell road users?
- Bicycles are prohibited from the travel lane
- People on bicycles might occupy the travel lane
- The lane is reserved for bicycles only
- Bicyclists must ride on the sidewalk
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Correct answer: People on bicycles might occupy the travel lane
Sharrows inform road users that people on bicycles might occupy the travel lane.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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According to the one-lane roundabout diagram, how can bicyclists get through the roundabout?
- Only by dismounting and walking on the sidewalk
- Go through the roundabout or use the crosswalk
- Only by using the truck apron
- Only by using the crosswalk
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Correct answer: Go through the roundabout or use the crosswalk
The diagram says bicyclists can go through the roundabout or use the crosswalk.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 57 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 57)
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What is a truck apron?
- A paved lane outside the roundabout where trucks wait before entering
- A raised island in the center of the roundabout where trucks park
- A separate lane that lets trucks bypass the roundabout
- A paved area inside the roundabout for the rear wheels of large trucks
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Correct answer: A paved area inside the roundabout for the rear wheels of large trucks
A truck apron is a paved area on the inside of the roundabout for the rear wheels of large trucks to use when turning.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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Truck aprons are not intended for which vehicles?
- Large vehicles with long trailers
- Motorcycles and mopeds only
- Cars, pickup trucks and SUVs
- Vehicles making a right turn
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Correct answer: Cars, pickup trucks and SUVs
Truck aprons are not intended to be used by cars, pickup trucks or SUVs.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 58 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 58)
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When you stop for a school bus or church bus, how long must you remain stopped?
- Until the bus driver signals that you may proceed
- Until the stop arm is retracted and the red lights are off
- Until the children are out of sight
- For at least 20 seconds
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Correct answer: Until the stop arm is retracted and the red lights are off
You remain stopped until the stop signal is retracted and the red lights are turned off.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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On which type of highway should you also stop when meeting or following a stopped school or church bus?
- A two-lane road only
- A divided highway with four or more lanes
- A one-way street only
- A four to six lane undivided highway
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Correct answer: A four to six lane undivided highway
You should also stop for a stopped bus on a four to six lane undivided highway.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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On which type of road is a stop NOT required when you meet a school or church bus stopped in the opposing roadway?
- A divided highway with four or more lanes
- A four to six lane undivided highway
- Any two-lane road with a center line
- Any one-way street with two lanes
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Correct answer: A divided highway with four or more lanes
A stop is not required on a divided highway with four or more lanes when meeting a bus stopped in the opposing roadway.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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How close to a stopped school bus displaying its stop signals may you stop?
- No closer than 5 feet
- No closer than 10 feet
- No closer than 20 feet
- No closer than 50 feet
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Correct answer: No closer than 20 feet
The manual's school bus illustration says to stop at least 20 feet from the bus.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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What does it mean when a school bus has flashing amber lights?
- The bus is stopped and children are about to cross
- The bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children
- The bus is broken down
- You may pass the bus freely
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Correct answer: The bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children
Flashing amber lights are a pre-warning that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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In rural areas, how far before stopping do school buses use their flashing amber lights?
- At least 100 feet
- At least 200 feet
- At least 500 feet
- At least 300 feet
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Correct answer: At least 300 feet
In rural areas the amber lights are used at least 300 feet before stopping.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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In municipalities, how far before stopping do school buses use their flashing amber lights?
- At least 100 feet
- At least 20 feet
- At least 300 feet
- At least 500 feet
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Correct answer: At least 100 feet
In municipalities the amber lights are used at least 100 feet before stopping.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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What do flashing red lights and an extended stop arm on a school bus mean?
- The bus is about to start moving along the road
- The bus is warning of a hazard ahead
- The bus is stopped to load or unload school children
- The bus is preparing to stop
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Correct answer: The bus is stopped to load or unload school children
Flashing red lights and an extended stop arm mean the bus is stopped to load or unload children.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 62 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 62)
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Where are the majority of children injured or killed in pupil transportation?
- Inside the bus, in the aisle
- Outside the bus
- Inside the bus, in the rear seats
- Inside the bus, in the front seats
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Correct answer: Outside the bus
Most children injured or killed in pupil transportation are outside the bus, not on it.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Most children hurt outside a school bus are struck by motorists who fail to stop for what?
- The flashing red lights and extended stop signs
- The school zone speed limit signs and crossing guards
- The crossing guard whistle and the school zone sign
- The caution lights and the bus driver’s horn
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Correct answer: The flashing red lights and extended stop signs
Most are struck by motorists who fail to stop for the flashing red lights and extended stop signs.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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What is the area around a stopped school bus referred to as?
- The “Safe Zone”
- The “Caution Area”
- The “DEATH ZONE”
- The “Bus Perimeter”
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Correct answer: The “DEATH ZONE”
The area around the stopped school bus is referred to as the death zone.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)