Free Alabama DMV Practice Test (2026)

Alabama · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Alabama permit test with a learning path built around the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division rules: a Alabama-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Alabama permit test at a glance

QuestionsNot published

To passSee handbook

Min. permit age15

AgencyALEA

The learner license knowledge test covers Alabama traffic laws, road signs and safe driving rules from the Alabama Driver Manual, is taken on automated testing equipment at an ALEA driver license office, and costs $5 per test (no checks). Written tests are also offered in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese, and oral exams are available; ALEA does not publish the number of questions, the passing score or a retake waiting period.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division does not publish the exact number of questions, so our timed simulation uses a standard 25-question format with the official passing score.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Alabama laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Alabama, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Alabama traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Alabama rule	Source
Alcohol limits (BAC)	It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or more. The limit is .04% for commercial drivers and .02% for drivers under 21 and for school bus and daycare drivers.	alea.gov
Hands-Free Law (June 2024)	Physically holding a phone or other wireless device is a violation when you are seen crossing lanes without signaling, swerving or otherwise driving improperly. Fines are $50 and 1 point for a first conviction, $100 and 2 points for a second, and $150 and 3 points for a third within 24 months.	alea.gov
Texting while driving	You may not write, send or read a text message, instant message or email while driving. Fines are $25, then $50, then $75 for later offenses, and each offense puts 2 points on your record.	alea.gov
Seat belts	Every occupant of a passenger car must wear a properly fastened safety belt. In the front seat it is a primary offense; in any other seat it is a secondary offense, cited only after a stop for another violation.	alea.gov
Child restraints	Rear-facing seat until at least age 1 or 20 lb; forward-facing seat until at least age 5 or 40 lb; booster seat until age 6; seat belt until age 15. A violation costs $25 plus 1 point (2 points for a repeat offense).	alea.gov
Move Over Act	With two or more lanes in your direction, leave the lane next to a stopped police or emergency vehicle, wrecker, utility, maintenance or garbage vehicle showing lights; if you can't, slow to at least 15 mph below the limit. On a two-lane road, move away within your lane and slow to 15 mph below the limit (or to 10 mph where the limit is 20 mph or less). The fine starts at $200.	alea.gov
Statutory speed limits	Unless other limits are posted: 30 mph in an urban district, 35 mph on unpaved roads, 45 mph on paved county roads and 55 mph in other locations; up to 65 mph where posted and 70 mph where posted on interstates.	alea.gov
Headlights and wipers	Headlights must be on from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, when you can't see clearly for 500 feet, and whenever your wipers are in use because of rain, sleet or snow (intermittent wiper use excepted). Dim high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet when following.	alea.gov

Alabama learner permit and teen license rules

Stage I (learner license) from age 15: you may drive only with a parent, legal guardian or licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat beside you, or with a licensed or certified driving instructor.
If you are under 18, you must hold the Stage I license for at least 6 months and be at least 16 before applying for Stage II, with permission from a parent, grandparent or legal guardian.
Before Stage II, turn in an ALEA form signed by a parent, grandparent, legal guardian or certified driving instructor showing at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, or proof that you completed a State Department of Education-approved driver education course.
Stage II (restricted license): no driving from midnight to 6 a.m. unless you are with a parent or guardian, with a licensed driver 21+ who has parental consent, or going to or from work, a school or religious event, or an emergency.
Stage II: no more than one passenger other than parents, legal guardians or family members, and no use of handheld communication devices while driving.
Stage III (unrestricted) at 17 after 6 months with a Stage II license, or right away at 18. Breaking a GDL restriction extends the restricted period by 6 months or until 18, and a second moving violation brings an automatic 60-day suspension.

How to get your Alabama learner's permit

Study the Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024 edition); the learner license test is taken from it.
Gather originals: a certified U.S. birth certificate (no photocopies), your Social Security card, proof of school enrollment (Form DL1/93) or graduation, and 2 proofs of principal residence.
Go to an ALEA driver license office; you can schedule an appointment online at AlabamaDL.alea.gov.
Pass the vision screening and the knowledge test, paying the $5 test fee in cash or money order (no checks).
Pay $36.25 for your Stage I learner license (fees may be slightly higher in some counties). It carries a 'Y' restriction and is valid for 4 years.
Practice at least 50 hours with a qualified adult (or finish an approved driver education course), then take the road skills test at 16 with a parent or guardian present.

Sample Alabama-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Alabama module. Each one is based on the official Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024) or Alabama law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. What is the minimum age to get a learner license in Alabama?

14
15
15 and a half
16

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Correct answer: 15. Alabama lets anyone 15 or older get a Stage I learner license after passing the required exam. Source: alea.gov

2. A 15-year-old with an Alabama learner license may drive when accompanied in the front seat by:

Any licensed driver 18 or older
Any licensed passenger 16 or older
A licensed driver 21 or older, or a certified driving instructor
No one, if driving only in daylight

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Correct answer: A licensed driver 21 or older, or a certified driving instructor. The 'Y' restriction requires a licensed person 21 or older (or a licensed or certified driving instructor) in the seat beside a 15-year-old driver. Source: alea.gov

3. If you don't take an approved driver education course, how many hours of behind-the-wheel practice must be verified before a Stage II license?

30 hours
40 hours
60 hours
50 hours

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Correct answer: 50 hours. ALEA requires a verification form showing at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, unless you complete an SDE-approved driver education course. Source: alea.gov

4. With a Stage II (restricted) license, you may not drive during which hours unless an exception applies?

11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Midnight to 6 a.m.
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

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Correct answer: Midnight to 6 a.m.. Stage II drivers may not drive from midnight to 6 a.m. unless with a parent or guardian, a consenting licensed adult 21+, or going to or from work, school or religious events, or an emergency. Source: alea.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Alabama rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Alabama exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the Alabama learner license test in Spanish?

Yes. ALEA offers the written driver license exam in Spanish and in Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Thai and Vietnamese. Oral exams are also available if you have trouble reading the test.

Do I have to take driver's ed to get a Stage II license?

Not necessarily. You need either an ALEA verification form showing at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, signed by a parent, grandparent, legal guardian or certified instructor, or a completion form from a State Department of Education-approved driver education course.

What happens if I break a Stage II restriction?

No points are added, but the restricted period is extended by 6 months or until you turn 18. You are only cited if you are stopped for a separate violation. A second moving violation, or an offense worth 4 or more points, means an automatic 60-day suspension.

What should a 15-year-old bring to the driver license office?

A certified U.S. birth certificate (no photocopies), your Social Security card, proof of school enrollment or graduation (such as Form DL1/93), and 2 proofs of principal residence, plus $5 for the test and $36.25 for the license in cash or money order.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division does not publish its exam. Our Alabama module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Alabama sources

Every Alabama fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division website or Alabama law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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