Alabama Permit Test case studies
Alabama Permit Test · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Alabama Driver License Knowledge (Permit) Test is the written knowledge exam a new driver must pass to obtain an Alabama learner license before moving on to supervised driving and, eventually, a road test. It is aimed primarily at first-time drivers - typically teenagers enrolling in the state's graduated driver license program - as well as new Alabama residents and others who need an Alabama credential. The knowledge test is administered by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Driver License Division, which publishes the state driver license manual and maintains examining offices across the state. The exam is presented in multiple-choice format and is organized around four content areas: rules of the road and traffic laws; traffic signs, signals, and road markings; safe driving practices and hazard awareness; and alcohol, drugs, and driver responsibilities. The Alabama Permit Test case studies are 5 cases and about 1,945 words.
1The Four-Way Stop With a Broken Signal
You approach a four-way intersection where the traffic signal is completely dark because of a nearby power outage. There are no stop signs on any approach, and no officer is directing traffic.
386 words, about 2 min2Passing a Cyclist on a Two-Lane Rural Road
You are driving a sedan on a two-lane rural road with a posted 55 mph limit. It is dusk, and you have headlights on.
376 words, about 2 min3Night Rain on an Unlit Highway
You are driving home at 11 p.m. on an unlit four-lane divided highway.
397 words, about 2 min4The Two-Drink Dinner and the Drive Home
You are 22 years old and weigh about 150 pounds. Over a two-hour dinner you had two 12-ounce beers.
399 words, about 2 min5The Left Turn Across Three Lanes
You are stopped at a red light in the left-turn lane of a busy four-lane road, waiting to turn left onto a cross street. Your light turns green - a solid green circle, not a green arrow.
387 words, about 2 min