Alabama Learner's Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 4

Oefenexamen 4 van 8 voor Alabama Learner's Permit Practice Test: 25 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

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Alabama
205 vragen
Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Vraag 1 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- Traffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge
- Two-way traffic ahead
- The road narrows ahead
- You must merge left now
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Traffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge
The entering traffic gets a new lane. Still watch for drivers who change lanes.
Vraag 2 van 25
Car A and Car B reach this intersection, which has no signs or signals, at about the same time. Which car must yield?
- Whichever car is going faster
- Car B
- Neither car; both may go at once
- Car A
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Car A
At an uncontrolled intersection, if two cars arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on Car A's right, so Car A must yield.
Vraag 3 van 25
What does the red circle with a slash on this sign mean?
- The action shown inside it is not allowed
- The rule applies only at night
- There is danger ahead
- The action shown is allowed
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. The action shown inside it is not allowed
On US regulatory signs, red is used for STOP, YIELD and the circle and slash that ban an action.
Vraag 4 van 25
Car 1 is behind a school bus on this divided highway. The bus has stopped with its red lights flashing. What must the driver of Car 1 do?
- Stop and stay stopped until the red lights turn off
- Pass slowly on the right
- Honk and keep going
- Pass slowly on the left
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Stop and stay stopped until the red lights turn off
Drivers behind a stopped school bus must always stop. Rules for drivers on the other side of a divided highway differ by state.
Vraag 5 van 25
What does keeping a space cushion around your car, as shown, give you?
- The right-of-way over other drivers
- A shorter braking distance
- Time and room to react if something goes wrong
- Better fuel economy
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Time and room to react if something goes wrong
Space around your vehicle gives you time to see problems and room to steer or stop.
Vraag 6 van 25
Your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS). How should you brake in an emergency?
- Pull the parking brake
- Press the brake pedal firmly and keep pressing
- Tap the brake lightly
- Pump the brake pedal quickly
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Press the brake pedal firmly and keep pressing
With ABS, press hard and hold steady pressure. The system pumps the brakes for you and lets you steer.
Vraag 7 van 25
A school bus has stopped on this two-lane road with its red lights flashing and its stop arm out. Which cars must stop?
- Both Car 1 and Car 2
- Only Car 2, facing the bus
- Neither car, if no child is in the road
- Only Car 1, behind the bus
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Both Car 1 and Car 2
On a two-lane road, traffic from both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.
Vraag 8 van 25
You are driving out of a driveway or parking lot onto a street. Who must you yield to?
- Only pedestrians
- No one, if you use your turn signal
- Pedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street
- Only cars coming from your left
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Pedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street
A driver entering a road from a driveway or private road must stop and yield to pedestrians and to traffic on the road.
Vraag 9 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- 55 mph is the suggested speed for a curve
- Only trucks must keep to 55 mph
- You must drive at least 55 mph
- 55 mph is the fastest you may legally drive here in good conditions
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. 55 mph is the fastest you may legally drive here in good conditions
A white speed limit sign shows the maximum legal speed. In bad weather or heavy traffic you must drive slower.
Vraag 10 van 25
Which road users are especially hard to see at night?
- Trucks with clearance lights
- Police cars with lights flashing
- Buses with interior lights on
- Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists
People walking, cycling or riding motorcycles are much harder to see in the dark. Slow down and look carefully.
Vraag 11 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- An Interstate highway
- A US highway (US route) number
- A county road
- An exit number
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. A US highway (US route) number
The black and white shield marks a numbered US route. These routes often cross several states.
Vraag 12 van 25
A driver is tailgating you. What is the safest thing to do?
- Brake suddenly to warn the driver
- Stop on the shoulder right away
- Keep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass
- Speed up to get away
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Keep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass
Do not react with sudden braking. Keep extra space in front of you so you can stop gently, and let the tailgater pass when possible.
Vraag 13 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- A YIELD sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop
- No passing
- A railroad crossing is ahead
- Merge into the next lane now
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. A YIELD sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop
Slow down so you can yield to traffic at the YIELD sign ahead.
Vraag 14 van 25
Which signs use this round shape?
- Hospital signs
- Railroad crossing advance warning signs
- Speed limit signs
- School zone signs
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs
In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.
Vraag 15 van 25
At a stop sign with a white stop line painted across your lane, where should you stop?
- Before the stop line
- Inside the crosswalk
- With your front wheels past the line
- Past the line, at the edge of the cross street
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Before the stop line
A stop line shows where you must stop. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk.
Vraag 16 van 25
Your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. What should you try first?
- Turn off the engine
- Shift into park
- Open the door to drag your foot
- Pump the brake pedal to build up pressure
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Pump the brake pedal to build up pressure
Pumping the pedal may build enough pressure to stop. If that fails, use the parking brake slowly and shift to a lower gear.
Vraag 17 van 25
Your car breaks down on a highway. What should you do first?
- Turn on your hazard lights and pull as far off the road as you can
- Keep the lights off to save the battery
- Walk along the highway for help
- Stop in your lane and get out
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Turn on your hazard lights and pull as far off the road as you can
Use your hazard flashers and get your car off the road if possible. Avoid stopping just over a hill or around a curve.
Vraag 18 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- One sharp curve to the right is ahead
- A series of curves is ahead
- The road is slippery ahead
- Lanes shift ahead
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. A series of curves is ahead
The road has three or more curves in a row. Slow down and stay in your lane.
Vraag 19 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
- No turns are allowed at any time
- There is a red-light camera ahead
- You may turn right on red after stopping
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
In most places you may turn right on red after a full stop. This sign takes that choice away, so wait for a green light.
Vraag 20 van 25
Car A wants to turn left on a green light. Car B is coming from the other direction, going straight. Which car should go first?
- Car B
- Car A, if its turn signal is on
- Car A
- Whichever car is faster
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Car B
When turning left, you must yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a danger.
Vraag 21 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- A bike repair shop is ahead
- Bicycles may cross or enter the road ahead
- The bike lane ends and bicycles must leave the road
- Bicycles are not allowed
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Bicycles may cross or enter the road ahead
Watch for people on bicycles crossing or riding on the road. Slow down and give them plenty of room.
Vraag 22 van 25
A police officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What should you do?
- Follow the officer's directions
- Turn right instead
- Honk to check that the officer means you
- Stay stopped until the light turns green
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Follow the officer's directions
Directions from a police officer directing traffic override traffic lights, signs and pavement markings.
Vraag 23 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- The road becomes divided
- A narrow bridge is ahead
- A new lane is added
- The right lane ends; merge left when it is safe
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. The right lane ends; merge left when it is safe
If you are in the lane that ends, signal and move over when there is a safe gap. Drivers in the other lane should help by adjusting speed.
Vraag 24 van 25
A truck signaling a right turn swings left first. What should you do?
- Pass it on the right
- Pull up beside the cab
- Honk and pass it quickly
- Stay back and do not try to squeeze between the truck and the curb
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Stay back and do not try to squeeze between the truck and the curb
Trucks swing wide to make right turns. Never try to get between a turning truck and the curb.
Vraag 25 van 25
When is it right to use your high-beam headlights?
- On dark, open roads when no vehicles are close ahead or coming toward you
- In fog
- In busy city traffic
- When following another car closely
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. On dark, open roads when no vehicles are close ahead or coming toward you
High beams help you see farther on dark roads, but dim them for oncoming traffic and when following another vehicle.

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