Alabama: Signals and vehicle controls — Part 5 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What does the manual permit to indicate a vehicular hazard?” · “When your car is being serviced, what should you check your tires for?”
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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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What does the manual permit to indicate a vehicular hazard?
- Flashing the high beams and the brake light alternately
- Flashing one turn signal while the other stays steady
- Flashing both turn signals or other pairs of lights simultaneously
- Flashing the headlights while sounding the horn repeatedly
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Correct answer: Flashing both turn signals or other pairs of lights simultaneously
Both turn signals, or other pairs of lights, flashing simultaneously may indicate a hazard.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 79 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 79)
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Which of these must be on all motor vehicles?
- A bell in good working order
- A horn in good working order
- A siren in good working order
- An exhaust whistle in good working order
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Correct answer: A horn in good working order
A horn in good working order is required on all motor vehicles.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Whom does the manual say to warn by using your horn?
- Children, bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists you are passing
- Only drivers who are following too closely behind you
- Passengers who are waiting at the curb to be picked up
- Only other drivers stopped at a red light ahead of you
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Correct answer: Children, bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists you are passing
The horn is used to warn children, bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists you are passing.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Which devices may not be used except on emergency vehicles?
- Horns that are in good working order
- Flashing hazard lights
- Bells, sirens or exhaust whistles
- High beam headlights
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Correct answer: Bells, sirens or exhaust whistles
Bells, sirens and exhaust whistles are reserved for emergency vehicles.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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What may result from needless use of your horn?
- A mandatory equipment inspection
- An arrest
- Automatic suspension of your license
- A required driver improvement course
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Correct answer: An arrest
The manual says needless use of your horn may result in an arrest.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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For what purpose is it lawful to use a motor vehicle horn?
- Letting passengers know you have arrived to pick them up
- Telling slower drivers ahead of you to move to the right
- Greeting friends and other people you know along the road
- Giving warning when reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation
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Correct answer: Giving warning when reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation
The horn may be used only to give warning when reasonably necessary for safe operation.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Which use of the horn does the manual say you should never make?
- Warning a pedestrian crossing in front of you
- Warning a bicyclist you are about to pass
- Announcing your arrival or calling your passengers
- Warning a motorist you are passing
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Correct answer: Announcing your arrival or calling your passengers
The manual says never to use the horn to announce arrival or call your passengers.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Why should you buy the proper tires for your particular car?
- To be sure they will carry the weight
- To be sure they stay cool in summer
- To be sure they never need alignment
- To be sure you never need a spare
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Correct answer: To be sure they will carry the weight
Proper tires for your car are needed to be sure they will carry the weight.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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What does the manual say about driving with under-inflated tires?
- It is acceptable on short trips
- It is safe if the tread is deep
- It is fine in cold weather
- It is something you should never do
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Correct answer: It is something you should never do
The manual says to check tire pressure often and never drive with under-inflated tires.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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When your car is being serviced, what should you check your tires for?
- Rust, fading and loose valve stem caps
- Cuts, bruises, foreign objects or other faults
- Brand markings and the date of purchase
- Weight rating and the manufacturer logo
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Correct answer: Cuts, bruises, foreign objects or other faults
During service you check tires for cuts, bruises, foreign objects or other faults.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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If tire wear is uneven, what should you have inspected?
- The wheels and/or alignment
- The muffler and exhaust
- The headlight aim
- The windshield wipers
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Correct answer: The wheels and/or alignment
The manual says uneven wear calls for inspecting the wheels and/or alignment.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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A tire is illegal if its tread is less than how deep?
- 1/8 inch
- 1/4 inch
- 1/16 inch
- 1/32 inch
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Correct answer: 1/16 inch
A tire is illegal if the tread is less than 1/16 inch deep.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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Which driving habits does the manual say to avoid, unless absolutely necessary, to treat your tires kindly?
- Checking your tire pressure often
- “Jack-rabbit” starts and screeching halts
- Checking your spare tire periodically
- Taking it easy on corners
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Correct answer: “Jack-rabbit” starts and screeching halts
The manual says not to make jack-rabbit starts or screeching halts unless absolutely necessary.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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What should you do for your tires during long trips in warm weather?
- Add extra air pressure before leaving
- Switch to the spare tire every hour
- Drive faster to reduce heat build-up
- Take a break and let them cool
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Correct answer: Take a break and let them cool
The manual says to take a break and let tires cool during long warm-weather trips.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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How often does the manual say your spare tire should be checked?
- Only after a flat
- Only when you buy the car
- Once a year at registration
- Periodically
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Correct answer: Periodically
The spare tire should be checked periodically.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 80 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 80)
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According to the manual, which is the only efficient, safe vehicle?
- One that has been driven fewer miles
- One that is properly maintained
- One that is under five years old
- One that has extra lights installed
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Correct answer: One that is properly maintained
The only efficient, safe vehicle is one that is properly maintained.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Which of these items does the manual list as becoming worn and needing maintenance from time to time?
- The cooling system
- The seat upholstery
- The radio
- The sun visors
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Correct answer: The cooling system
Brakes, exhaust and cooling systems, lights, wipers and tires become worn and need maintenance.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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As a safety measure, what does the manual advise you to do?
- Replace your car every few years before it wears out
- Drive only short trips in daylight whenever possible
- Have your car checked so defective equipment will be repaired
- Avoid heavy traffic whenever you possibly can do so
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Correct answer: Have your car checked so defective equipment will be repaired
It is advisable to have your car checked so defective equipment is repaired.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)