Right of Way & Intersections — 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. Right of Way & Intersections: 33 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | Alabama Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 33 (7% 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 (33)
1. You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:
- Under any circumstances. ✓
- Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light.
- Unless you entered the intersection on a green light.
Answer: A. Under any circumstances.
2. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?
- Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection. ✓
- If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop.
- Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.
Answer: A. Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.
3. You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?
- Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way.
- Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across. ✓
- Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.
Answer: B. Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.
4. If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:
- Slow down and look both ways.
- Maintain your speed and look both ways.
- Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions. ✓
Answer: C. Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.
5. You may legally block an intersection:
- If you entered the intersection on the green light.
- During rush hour traffic.
- Under no circumstances. ✓
Answer: C. Under no circumstances.
6. Which statement is true?
- You should put on your cruise control near a railroad crossing to maintain a constant speed.
- You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign. ✓
- You have the right-of-way at a railroad crossing and do not need to stop.
Answer: B. You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign.
7. As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:
- Yield to any crossing pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Yield to any car already within the roundabout.
- Both of the above. ✓
Answer: C. Both of the above.
8. When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:
- You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. ✓
- You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.
- Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.
Answer: A. You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
9. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
- Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.
- Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. ✓
- Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
Answer: B. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
10. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using its siren and flashing lights by:
- Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. ✓
- Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed.
- Stopping immediately, even if you are within an intersection.
Answer: A. Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Not yet verified
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook