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Alabama Permit Practice Test

A free Alabama permit practice test: 10 questions written from the Alabama Driver Manual, each with the right answer and the reason. The real test is written from the same handbook.

10 questions. Pick an answer to see if you are right.

  1. 1. What is the youngest age at which you can get an Alabama learner license for driving a car?

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    Answer: B. 15

    Alabama lets 15-year-olds take the knowledge test for a Stage I learner license. Full driving alone comes later, in stages.

    Source: Chapter 1, The Learner License and Restricted License, p. 9

  2. 2. A 15-year-old with a learner license wants to practice driving. Who may sit in the front passenger seat as the supervisor?

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    Answer: D. A licensed adult of 21 or older, or a licensed or certified instructor

    At 15, the person beside you must be a licensed adult aged 21 or over, or a driving instructor holding a license or certificate.

    Source: Chapter 1, The Learner License and Restricted License, p. 9

  3. 3. If you are under 18, how long must you hold your learner license before you can take the road test for a Stage II license?

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    Answer: A. At least 6 months

    If you are under 18, you need six months with your Stage I license before you can apply for the restricted Stage II license.

    Source: Graduated Driver License: Stage II (Restricted License)

  4. 4. To move to a Stage II license, a teen must show either a completed state-approved driver education course or how many hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice?

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    Answer: C. 50 hours

    ALEA requires a signed form showing at least 50 hours of supervised driving, or proof of an approved driver education course.

    Source: Graduated Driver License: verification form requirement

  5. 5. A 16-year-old with a Stage II license is driving alone. How many passengers who are not family members may ride along?

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    Answer: B. One

    Stage II drivers may carry no more than one non-family passenger, not counting a parent, guardian or supervising licensed driver aged 21 or older.

    Source: Additional Information, GDL Summary: Restrictions, p. 84

  6. 6. During which hours may a Stage II driver NOT drive without a parent or legal guardian, unless an exception such as work or an emergency applies?

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    Answer: D. Midnight to 6 a.m.

    The Stage II night limit runs from 12 midnight to 6 a.m. Exceptions include trips to work, school or religious events, and emergencies.

    Source: Additional Information, GDL Summary: Restrictions, p. 84

  7. 7. A teen driver on a graduated license gets found guilty of moving violation number two. What happens to the license?

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    Answer: A. It is suspended for 60 days

    Under the GDL law, a second moving violation (or a serious offense worth four or more points) brings an automatic 60-day suspension.

    Source: Additional Information, GDL Summary: Enforcement, p. 84

  8. 8. In Alabama, what is the lowest blood alcohol concentration at which a driver under 21 is breaking the law?

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    Answer: C. .02 percent

    Drivers under 21 may not drive with a blood alcohol level of .02 percent or more. For young drivers, the safe choice is no alcohol at all.

    Source: Chapter 4, Driving While Under the Influence, p. 33

  9. 9. For a driver aged 21 or older in a regular car, what is the lowest blood alcohol concentration that is illegal in Alabama?

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    Answer: B. .08 percent

    Alabama sets the adult limit at .08 percent. You can still be charged at a lower level if alcohol has made you unsafe to drive.

    Source: Chapter 4, Drinking and Driving / Driving While Under the Influence, pp. 32-33

  10. 10. Besides a fine and possible jail time, what happens to your driver license after a first DUI conviction in Alabama?

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    Answer: C. It is suspended for 90 days

    A first DUI conviction brings a 90-day license suspension on top of the court's penalties.

    Source: Chapter 4, Driving While Under the Influence, p. 33

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How the Alabama knowledge test works

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The learner license knowledge test covers Alabama traffic laws, road signs and safe-driving rules, all taken from the Alabama Driver Manual; ALEA's own manual and web pages do not publish the number of questions or the passing score. Source.

You can get a Stage I learner license at 15 after passing the knowledge test. Drivers under 18 must hold it for at least 6 months before the road test for a Stage II license, and must show either 50 hours of supervised driving or a completed state-approved driver education course. Source.

The questions come from the Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024, read 2026-10-12), which is what the real test is written from. Read it alongside these questions: every answer above names the section it comes from.

Alabama rules worth knowing before the test

  • A Stage I learner license is a Class D license with a "Y" restriction, and it is valid for four years. Source
  • A 15-year-old learner may drive only with a licensed driver aged 21 or older, or by a licensed or certified instructor, sitting next to them up front. Source
  • The knowledge test fee is $5, and ALEA driver license offices do not take checks. Source
  • Stage II drivers may not drive from midnight to 6 a.m. without a parent or guardian, except for work, school or religious events, emergencies, or with a licensed adult 21+ the parent approves. Source
  • Every person in the vehicle must wear a seat belt in Alabama, whatever their age. Source
  • Points count toward a suspension for two years after each conviction; 12 to 14 points in two years brings a 60-day suspension. Source

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Questions about the Alabama permit test

How many questions are on the Alabama permit test?

The learner license knowledge test covers Alabama traffic laws, road signs and safe-driving rules, all taken from the Alabama Driver Manual; ALEA's own manual and web pages do not publish the number of questions or the passing score. Source: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division.

What score do I need to pass?

Alabama does not publish the pass mark on the official pages we read. Aim to get every question right, and ask your local office if you want the exact rule.

How old do I have to be for a learner’s permit in Alabama?

You can get a Stage I learner license at 15 after passing the knowledge test. Drivers under 18 must hold it for at least 6 months before the road test for a Stage II license, and must show either 50 hours of supervised driving or a completed state-approved driver education course. Source: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division.

Is this the official Alabama test?

No. This is an independent practice test, not part of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division. Every question is written in our own words from the Alabama Driver Manual or the state’s other official pages, and each answer names the section it comes from. The real test is taken with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division.

What does the Pass Pack add?

All 71 questions for Alabama (the 30 written from the handbook and 41 road signs, markings and signals), full 25-question practice exams (Alabama does not publish its test’s length, so the exams use 25), and your missed questions kept on this device. It costs US$9.99 once and covers every state we cover. See the Pass Pack.