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.

Alabama Learner's Permit Practice Test 2026

第1题，共25题

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

16
14
15 and a half
15

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答案: D. 15

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

第2题，共25题

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

Any licensed driver age 18 or older in the back seat
Any passenger age 16 or older
A Stage II driver who has held a license for six months
A parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat

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答案: 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.

第3题，共25题

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

At least 6 months
At least 12 months
At least 9 months
At least 3 months

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答案: A. At least 6 months

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

第4题，共25题

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

60 hours
40 hours
30 hours
50 hours

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答案: D. 50 hours

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

第5题，共25题

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

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

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答案: 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.

第6题，共25题

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

Driving to or from work
Going shopping with friends
Driving home from a party with a 17-year-old
Driving to a friend's house

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答案: 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.

第7题，共25题

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

One
Three
Two
None

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答案: A. One

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

第8题，共25题

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

They must not use any handheld communication device while driving
They may use a phone only at red lights
They may use a phone if a parent agrees
They may talk but not text

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

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

第9题，共25题

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

17
18
16
19

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答案: A. 17

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

第10题，共25题

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

The driver must retake the written exam
Nothing happens unless there is a crash
The driver gets 6 points
The restricted period is extended by six months or until age 18

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答案: 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.

第11题，共25题

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

0.05%
0.02%
0.04%
0.08%

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答案: B. 0.02%

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

第12题，共25题

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

0.10%
0.02%
0.04%
0.08%

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答案: C. 0.04%

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

第13题，共25题

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

0.04%
0.06%
0.08%
0.02%

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答案: D. 0.02%

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

第14题，共25题

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

4
6
2
1

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答案: C. 2

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

第15题，共25题

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

Only when the phone is used to text
Only in school zones
When the driver is also seen driving improperly, such as swerving or changing lanes without a signal
Only for drivers under 18

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答案: 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.

第16题，共25题

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

Every occupant, in every seat
Only front-seat occupants
Only passengers under 15
Only the driver

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答案: A. Every occupant, in every seat

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

第17题，共25题

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

Until at least age 3 or 40 pounds
Until at least 6 months old
Until at least age 1 or 20 pounds
Until at least age 6

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答案: 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.

第18题，共25题

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

6
10
4
8

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答案: A. 6

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

第19题，共25题

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

2
6
5
3

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答案: C. 5

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

第20题，共25题

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

3
2
6
4

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答案: C. 6

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

第21题，共25题

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

3
2
4
5

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答案: D. 5

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

第22题，共25题

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

12 or more
20 or more
6 or more
8 or more

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答案: A. 12 or more

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

第23题，共25题

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

Nothing, because the test is optional
Your license is suspended
You only get a warning
You pay a small fine and keep driving

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答案: B. Your license is suspended

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

第24题，共25题

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

At least 2 feet
At least 1 foot
At least 6 feet
At least 3 feet

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答案: D. At least 3 feet

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

第25题，共25题

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

That they have a B average
That they finished 10th grade
That they have graduated or are attending school, with limited exceptions
Nothing about school is required

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答案: 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.

Alabama Learner's Permit Practice Test 2026

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