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Alabama Learner's Permit Practice Test 2026

The Alabama knowledge exam is the written test you pass to get a Stage I learner license from ALEA. It covers traffic laws, road signs and safe driving from the Alabama Driver License Manual. These practice questions cover Alabama's own rules first, then general US rules and signs.

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  • Alabama
  • 205 questions
  • Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

En bref

Organisé par : Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division. Âge minimum : 15. Frais : $5 knowledge exam fee (license fee is extra). Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 205 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 10 octobre 2026.

À lire avant de vous entraînerCommencez par le guide « Alabama Driver License Manual Study Guide » : des notes en langage clair, des schémas et les chiffres à retenir.

  1. Question 1 sur 25

    What is the minimum age for an Alabama Stage I learner license?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 15

    Alabama issues the Stage I learner license from age 15 after you pass the written knowledge exam.

  2. Question 2 sur 25

    Who may supervise a 15-year-old Stage I driver in Alabama?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. A parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat

    A Stage I driver must have a parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver age 21 or older (or a licensed driving instructor) beside them in the front seat.

  3. Question 3 sur 25

    How long must a driver under 18 hold a Stage I license before getting a Stage II license?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. At least 6 months

    Applicants under 18 must hold the Stage I learner license for at least six months before Stage II.

  4. Question 4 sur 25

    If a teen does not take an approved driver education course, how many hours of supervised driving must be verified before Stage II?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 50 hours

    Alabama requires a signed form showing 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, or proof of an approved driver education course.

  5. Question 5 sur 25

    During which hours may an Alabama Stage II driver NOT drive, unless an exception applies?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Midnight to 6 a.m.

    Stage II drivers may not drive from midnight to 6 a.m. unless they meet an exception such as driving with a parent or going to or from work.

  6. Question 6 sur 25

    Which trip is an allowed exception to the Stage II night driving limit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Driving to or from work

    Exceptions include driving to or from work, school or religious events, emergencies, and driving with a parent or an approved adult 21 or older.

  7. Question 7 sur 25

    How many passengers may a Stage II driver carry, not counting parents, legal guardians, or family members?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. One

    A Stage II driver may have no more than one passenger other than parents, legal guardians, or family members.

  8. Question 8 sur 25

    What is the rule for handheld phones and other handheld devices for Alabama Stage II drivers?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. They must not use any handheld communication device while driving

    Stage II drivers must not use any handheld communication device while driving.

  9. Question 9 sur 25

    What is the earliest age for an Alabama Stage III unrestricted license for a driver who held Stage II for six months?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 17

    A 17-year-old who has held a Stage II license for at least six months may move to Stage III.

  10. Question 10 sur 25

    What happens if a Stage II driver breaks the GDL restrictions?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The restricted period is extended by six months or until age 18

    A violation extends the restricted period by six months or until the driver turns 18.

  11. Question 11 sur 25

    At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a driver under 21 considered over the legal limit in Alabama?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 0.02%

    For drivers under 21, the limit is 0.02%. The limit for adults 21 and over is 0.08%.

  12. Question 12 sur 25

    What is the BAC limit for a commercial vehicle operator in Alabama?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 0.04%

    Commercial operators are over the limit at 0.04%. School bus and daycare drivers have a 0.02% limit.

  13. Question 13 sur 25

    What is the BAC limit for a school bus or daycare vehicle driver in Alabama?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 0.02%

    Alabama sets a 0.02% limit for school bus and daycare drivers, the same as for drivers under 21.

  14. Question 14 sur 25

    How many points go on your Alabama driving record for a texting-while-driving conviction?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 2

    Writing, sending or reading texts, instant messages or email while driving is banned, and each conviction carries 2 points.

  15. Question 15 sur 25

    Under Alabama's hands-free law, when is holding a phone while driving a violation?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. When the driver is also seen driving improperly, such as swerving or changing lanes without a signal

    The hands-free law that took effect in June 2024 applies when a driver holds a device and is also seen driving improperly, such as crossing lanes without signaling.

  16. Question 16 sur 25

    Who must wear a seat belt or be in a child restraint in a passenger vehicle in Alabama?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Every occupant, in every seat

    The Alabama manual says every occupant, regardless of age, must be restrained.

  17. Question 17 sur 25

    Under Alabama's child restraint law, until when must a child ride in a rear-facing seat?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Until at least age 1 or 20 pounds

    Alabama requires a rear-facing infant or convertible seat until the child is at least 1 year old or 20 pounds.

  18. Question 18 sur 25

    Until what age must a child use a booster seat under Alabama law?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 6

    After a forward-facing seat (until age 5 or 40 pounds), a child must use a booster seat until age 6.

  19. Question 19 sur 25

    How many points does Alabama add for passing a stopped school bus?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 5

    Passing a stopped school bus is a 5-point violation in Alabama.

  20. Question 20 sur 25

    How many points does a reckless driving conviction carry in Alabama?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 6

    Reckless driving is one of the most serious point violations, at 6 points.

  21. Question 21 sur 25

    How many points does Alabama add for speeding 26 mph or more over the limit?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 5

    Speeding 26 mph or more over the limit is 5 points. Speeding 1 to 25 mph over is 2 points.

  22. Question 22 sur 25

    How many points within two years lead to a license suspension in Alabama?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 12 or more

    Twelve to 14 points in two years brings a 60-day suspension, and longer suspensions follow at higher totals.

  23. Question 23 sur 25

    What happens if you refuse a chemical breath test after being arrested for DUI in Alabama?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Your license is suspended

    Driving on Alabama roads means you have agreed to chemical testing (implied consent). Refusing leads to a license suspension.

  24. Question 24 sur 25

    How much space must you leave when passing a bicycle in Alabama?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At least 3 feet

    Alabama law requires drivers to leave at least 3 feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.

  25. Question 25 sur 25

    An Alabama applicant under 19 must show what about school before getting a license?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. That they have graduated or are attending school, with limited exceptions

    Applicants under 19 must have graduated or be enrolled in school, shown on the school enrollment form, with limited exclusions.

À savoir avant l’examen

  • You can get a Stage I learner license at age 15 after passing the written knowledge exam.
  • Before Stage II, a teen needs either a signed form showing 50 hours of supervised driving or proof of an approved driver education course.
  • Stage II drivers may not drive from midnight to 6 a.m. (with exceptions), may carry only one non-family passenger, and may not use handheld devices.
  • The knowledge exam is offered in English and 11 other languages, and oral testing is available.
  • Drivers under 21 are over the limit at a BAC of 0.02%; adults are over at 0.08%.
  • Twelve or more points in two years leads to a license suspension.

Questions fréquentes

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Alabama?

You must be at least 15. You pass the written knowledge exam and get a Stage I learner license.

Who can ride with an Alabama learner driver?

A parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver age 21 or older must sit in the front seat. A licensed driving instructor also qualifies.

How many supervised driving hours does Alabama require?

50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice, signed off on an ALEA form, unless you complete an approved driver education course.

Can I take the Alabama permit test in Spanish?

Yes. The manual lists Spanish and 10 other languages besides English, and oral testing is also available.

When can a Stage II driver in Alabama get a full license?

At 17, after holding the Stage II license for at least six months. Breaking the Stage II rules extends the restricted period.

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