Free Alabama DMV Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 2 2026
This Practice Test 2 is modeled on the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) written knowledge exam, whose length the agency does not publish; to pass you need a pass mark the DMV does not publish (our practice tests use 80%). These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the DMV tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.
A sign reading 'SPEED LIMIT 55' is what type of sign?
What's on the Alabama Practice Test 2
The DMV does not publish how many questions are on the real Alabama knowledge test. Practice Test 2 is a 25-question set drawn from 46 questions, scored against a practice target of 80%.
Topics in this test's question pool
- Road signs 18
- Traffic laws 11
- Safe driving 5
- Right of way 4
- Parking 3
- Emergencies 2
- Speed limits 1
- Alcohol & drugs 1
- Vehicle equipment 1
46 questions in the pool, 9 of them written specifically for Alabama. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.
Sample questions from this test, with answers
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1. On a curve or hill, you may not cross the center line to pass unless you can see clearly ahead for at least:
- A. 200 feet
- B. 500 feet (correct)
- C. 300 feet
- D. 1,000 feet
Why: Alabama forbids passing over the center line on a curve or hill without at least 500 feet of clear view ahead. Passing is also barred at intersections and when meeting oncoming traffic.
Source: official Alabama driver handbook, p.65 (PDF p.67), No Passing Zones
2. In rural areas, an Alabama school bus turns on its flashing amber lights at least how far before it stops?
- A. 100 feet
- B. 300 feet (correct)
- C. 200 feet
- D. 500 feet
Why: Flashing amber lights warn that the bus is about to stop for children. In rural areas they come on at least 300 feet before the stop; in towns, at least 100 feet.
Source: official Alabama driver handbook, p.62 (PDF p.64), School Buses
3. A five-sided (pentagon) sign that points upward indicates:
- A. A no-passing zone
- B. A school zone or crossing (correct)
- C. A hospital zone ahead
- D. A railroad crossing ahead
Why: An upward-pointing pentagon sign marks a school zone or school crossing. It is typically yellow-green and warns that children may be present.
Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2A.05, Table 2A-1 Use of Sign Shapes
4. What does a flashing red light mean?
- A. Slow down and proceed with caution
- B. Stop, then go when it is safe (correct)
- C. Stop and wait for the light to turn green
- D. Yield, but stop only if cars are coming
Why: A flashing red light must be treated exactly like a stop sign. Come to a complete stop, check for traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe.
Source: official Alabama driver handbook
5. A sign reading 'YIELD' requires you to:
- A. Always come to a full stop first
- B. Slow down, give way, and stop if needed (correct)
- C. Go first - other drivers must yield to you
- D. Merge at the same speed as traffic
Why: A yield sign requires you to slow down and give the right of way to traffic and pedestrians. You must stop if necessary, but a full stop is not always required when the way is clear.
6. A yellow sign with a black arrow bending at a 90-degree angle indicates:
- A. A gentle curve
- B. A sharp turn ahead (correct)
- C. A side road ahead
- D. A lane shift ahead
Why: A sharp-angle arrow warns of a sharp turn (not a gentle curve) ahead. Slow down significantly before the turn - the recommended speed is often posted below.
Source: Federal MUTCD 11th ed. (Dec 2023) 2C.07 Paragraph 02
More Alabama facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Alabama permit practice test page.
Alabama DMV Test Info
- Questions on real test
- Not published by the DMV
- Passing score
- Not published
- Correct needed
- a pass mark the DMV does not publish (our practice tests use 80%)
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Testing agency
- Department of Motor Vehicles
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Study Tip
Don't just aim to pass this Alabama Practice Test 2 once - keep taking it until you score 80% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your DMV exam.