The Driving Task — Alabama Driver's License Practice Test
67 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
When parking uphill or downhill with NO curb, which way do you turn your wheels?
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This Alabama Driver's License The Driving Task practice set has 67 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Alabama Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the The Driving Task bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
What should you do before switching on the ignition when entering your car?
- Adjust the seat and mirrors, check passengers, and buckle your safety belt — Correct answer
- Rev the engine to warm it up first
- Honk the horn to alert other drivers
- Turn on the headlights and signal lights
Explanation: Adjust the seat and mirrors, check that passengers are properly seated, and buckle your safety belt (and see that all passengers do) before switching on the ignition.
Handbook: The Driving Task — Entering the Car
With an automatic transmission, what must you do while turning the key to start the car?
- Be sure the indicator is in park or neutral and depress the brake pedal — Correct answer
- Push in the clutch
- Place the indicator in drive and press the accelerator
- Set the parking brake to its highest position
Explanation: With an automatic transmission, be sure the indicator is in park or neutral and depress the brake pedal while turning the key.
Handbook: The Driving Task — Starting the Engine
What is the correct posture and hand position at the steering wheel?
- Sit erect and grip the outside rim with both hands, firm but not tight — Correct answer
- Recline the seat and steer with one hand at the bottom of the wheel
- Grip the wheel as tightly as possible at all times
- Keep both hands resting in your lap until a turn is needed
Explanation: Sit erect and comfortably grip the outside rim of the steering wheel with both hands (firm but not tight), keeping both hands on the wheel except when signaling or when necessary for vehicle operation.
Handbook: The Driving Task — Posture and Steering