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Free Alabama DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Avg. pass rate on our AL tests: 47%.
Average pass rate for this test: 52%.
Easy
6 min
65% fail this test first try • Better here than at DMV
Score distribution:
90-100=>12%
80-89=>15%
70-79=>22%
60-69=>23%
<60%=>27%
Avg. first-try score: 65%
Perfect for:
Learner’s permit applicants
First‑time adult applicants

This DMV practice test is current for January 2026 and covers 20 of the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the official 2026 AL Driver Handbook. The format of our DMV practice test is just like the one you’ll take at the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Offices. In Alabama, what most people call the “DMV” is officially the ALEA (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency). You’ll take the knowledge test – often called the written test or knowledge exam. The Alabama DMV permit test will have 30 questions, and you’ll need to answer 24 of them to reach the 80% passing score. If you are preparing to take the knowledge test (written or computerized) to get either your Alabama learner’s license or driver’s license, make sure you bring the $5 fee with you to your license appointment. No checks are accepted. According to Alabama’s Graduated License Law, which took effect in 2002, anyone who is 15 years old can get a learner license. This type of license will help you learn to “safely and effectively operate a motor vehicle,” according to the Alabama Driver Manual.

Tricky exam topics covered here:
Night Driving
School Buses
Traffic Lights
Free Alabama DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
AL DMV driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 AL Driver Handbook
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•214 tests completed today statewide
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Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the Alabama DMV changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: 

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. One of 4 free Alabama tests. ~6 min. Read explanations as you go.
  2. Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions from the current handbook + questions most people get wrong. Explanations cite the manual.
  • AI Assistant explains like a friend.
  • Performance Insights shows where you need work.
  • Challenge Bank™ saves your mistakes for targeted practice.
  • Proven Progress Students improve from 68% → 72% after just 3 tests.

Actual DMV permit test: What to expect?

The Alabama permit test has 30 questions. You must get 24 correct (80%) to pass.
  • Where: Any Alabama DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake after 24 hours.
  • Top reasons for failure: right-of-way at intersections, roundabouts and lane usage, and skid control.
  • Ready to schedule? Book your AL DMV appointment

Real Alabama drivers who passed first try

Verified student reviews • Shared with permission

THE correct Alabama permit practice test!
I was scared at first because all these other websites were so out of date and incorrect questions for the Alabama permit test, but studying all night really paid off the next day! It was really hard to find a correct Alabama permit practice test!
AW
Very helpful for newcomers especially.
As a new comer to AL state, I have been able to learn local driving rules and signs for a better driving experience.
JOA
Made me feel confident.
Thank you for your program. I was afraid to take the dmv test but after passing all the training tests I felt confident, I went to the dmv and passed at the first try. I am just waiting for driving test.
JF

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