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| 90-100 | => | 12% |
| 80-89 | => | 15% |
| 70-79 | => | 22% |
| 60-69 | => | 23% |
| <60% | => | 27% |
The Alabama DMV permit test consists of 30 questions, and you’ll need to answer at least 24 correctly to reach the 80% passing score. Bring the $5 fee to your license appointment – no checks are accepted.
This DMV practice test is current for June 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.
According to Alabama’s Graduated License Law, anyone who is 15 years old can get a learner license. In Alabama, what most people call the “DMV” is officially the ALEA (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency).
Alabama permit test: quick facts
What to expect at the DMV
Where Alabama test-takers struggle most
Based on 8,181 Alabama learners who practiced on our site in the last 30 days. 46% pass our practice tests, with an average first-try score of 68%.
A green light permits movement but does not guarantee right-of-way; drivers must yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection. A flashing red light is treated as a stop sign - come to a full stop and yield before proceeding. A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution, not stop.
Before changing lanes, check mirrors, signal, and check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder. You may not pass on a two-lane road when a solid yellow line is on your side of the center line. After passing, return to the right lane only when you can see the overtaken vehicle in your rearview mirror.
When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels away from the curb so the vehicle rolls into it if the brake fails. When parking downhill, turn wheels toward the curb. On a hill without a curb, always turn wheels toward the road edge.
Green signs indicate highway directions and distances. Blue signs mark motorist services such as gas, food, and lodging. Brown signs direct drivers to recreational areas and points of interest. White signs display regulatory information including speed limits.
If your accelerator sticks, shift to neutral and apply steady brake pressure - do not turn off the ignition while moving, as this disables power steering. If a tire blows out, grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas gradually, and steer to a safe stop; do not brake suddenly. Headlights and hazard lights must both be on during fog, rain, or other conditions reducing visibility.
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Alabama-specific rules you must know
Rules that are unique to Alabama or differ from most other states
Applicants under 19 must prove current enrollment in secondary school or provide proof of graduation (diploma or GED) to obtain or keep a driver's license. Dropping out of school without a diploma or GED results in license cancellation until age 19.
Alabama replaced parallel parking with a reverse 2-point parking maneuver and 50 feet of straight backing. Backup cameras are prohibited during the skills test; the examiner requires demonstration of unaided observation skills.
Unlike most states, Alabama processes license renewals and duplicates through county probate judge offices, not standard DMV clerks. The state sends no renewal reminders - notifications only go out 30 days after expiration, not before.
The $5 knowledge test fee must be paid in cash. Checks are not accepted, which is unusual among US states.
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- Start here. One of 4 free online Alabama tests. ~6 min. Read explanations as you go.
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Sample Alabama permit test questions
5 questions written and verified by our content team against the current Alabama Driver Handbook
- Question 1 of 5
On an unpaved road in Alabama with no posted speed limit sign, what is the maximum legal speed?
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Correct answer: C - 35 mph
Alabama sets statutory speed limits that apply wherever no signs are posted. Unpaved roads cap out at 35 mph. For reference, urban districts default to 30 mph, county paved roads to 45 mph, other locations to 55 mph, posted highways to 65 mph, and interstates to 70 mph where posted. Going above these limits is prima facie evidence of unlawful speed, and you may be arrested for it.
Source: AL Driver Manual, Chapter 6 - Traffic Laws, Statutory Speed Limits - Question 2 of 5
How many points on your Alabama driving record within a two-year period will result in a 60-day license suspension?
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Correct answer: B - 12-14 points
Accumulating 12 to 14 points triggers a 60-day suspension. At 15-17 points, that becomes 90 days. 18-20 points means 120 days, 21-23 points means 180 days, and 24 or more points results in a full 365-day suspension. Points from traffic convictions stay on your record for two years from the date of conviction.
Source: AL Driver Manual, Chapter 2 - You May Lose Your License, The Alabama Point System - Question 3 of 5
In Alabama, you must ensure that every child passenger in your vehicle wears a seat belt until the child is
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Correct answer: C - 15 years old.
Alabama's child restraint law covers front and back seats in passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans with a seating capacity of 10 or fewer, minivans, and SUVs. The required restraint type changes as children grow: rear-facing seat until age 1 or 20 pounds, forward-facing seat until age 5 or 40 pounds, booster seat until age 6, and a standard seat belt from then until age 15.
Source: AL Driver Manual, Chapter 3 - The Driving Task, Alabama's Safety Belt and Child Restraint Laws - Question 4 of 5
According to Alabama state law, when must you turn on your headlights?
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Correct answer: B - From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and when visibility is under 500 feet
State law specifies headlights - not parking lights - must be on from a half-hour after sunset to a half-hour before sunrise. They're also required when you cannot see clearly for at least 500 feet. If you're unsure whether lights are needed, turn them on low beam.
Source: AL Driver Manual, Chapter 7 - Adjust to Driving Conditions, Night Driving - Question 5 of 5
On a divided highway with four or more lanes, at least two of which can travel in opposite directions, when are you NOT required to stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm?
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Correct answer: A - When the bus is stopped in the opposing roadway across the divided highway
On a four-lane divided highway in which at least two lanes can travel in opposite directions, drivers traveling on the opposite side of the highway are not required to stop for a school bus in the opposing roadway. You are also exempt if the bus is stopped in a loading zone that is part of or adjacent to the highway and where pedestrians are not permitted to cross. In all other cases, you must stop when meeting or following a school bus with its stop arm out and red lights flashing. The manual calls the area around a stopped school bus the "Death Zone" - most children injured in school bus incidents are struck outside the bus, not inside it.
Source: AL Driver Manual, Chapter 6 - Traffic Laws, School Buses
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