Highway & Freeway Driving — Alabama
Alabama permit practice test: 495 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Highway & Freeway Driving: 52 questions.
Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Highway & Freeway Driving |
| License test | Alabama Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 52 (11% of 495 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (52)
1. On a freeway, you should look farther ahead than you would on a city street:
- In order to see potential hazards early. ✓
- Because it takes a quarter of a mile to stop your vehicle completely.
- Because it helps you keep up with traffic.
Answer: A. In order to see potential hazards early.
2. To see objects in their blind spot when changing lanes, drivers should check:
- Only the left outside mirror.
- Over their left or right shoulder. ✓
- Only the inside rearview mirror.
Answer: B. Over their left or right shoulder.
3. When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:
- At or near the speed of the freeway traffic. ✓
- At the legal speed limit.
- More slowly than the freeway traffic.
Answer: A. At or near the speed of the freeway traffic.
4. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
- They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.
- Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. ✓
- Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors.
Answer: B. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
5. You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?
- About halfway through the deceleration lane.
- As you approach the deceleration lane.
- Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane. ✓
Answer: C. Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.
6. When passing, you should move back into the right lane when:
- You are one vehicle length ahead of the passed vehicle.
- You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. ✓
- You are 50 feet ahead of the passed vehicle.
Answer: B. You can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
7. Where is it safe to pass another vehicle?
- Within an intersection where there are no oncoming vehicles
- Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing ✓
- Within a curve where there are no oncoming vehicles
Answer: B. Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing
8. You are entering a freeway. Check traffic on the freeway by:
- Using your rearview and side mirrors.
- Using your rearview mirror.
- Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder. ✓
Answer: C. Using your side mirror and looking over your shoulder.
9. You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
- Slow to a safe speed before the curve. ✓
- Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.
- Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.
Answer: A. Slow to a safe speed before the curve.
10. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:
- Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right.
- See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror. ✓
- Have passed the other vehicle’s front bumper.
Answer: B. See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Not yet verified
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook