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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)

Alabama Permit Test (2026)

Study for the official ALEA Knowledge Test with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.

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Alabama Practice Test 1

30 questions — signs, rules, and state law

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Alabama Practice Test 2

30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1

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Alabama Practice Test 3

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1 or 2

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Alabama Practice Test 4

30 more questions, no repeats from Tests 1–3

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Alabama Road Signs Test

25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals

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Alabama study guide

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  1. Step 1

    Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.

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    Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.

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    Repeat with Tests 2–4 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.

New-driver rules in Alabama

Alabama's graduated driver license law (Act 2010-735) begins with a Stage I learner license at 15, valid only when a parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver age 21 or older (or a certified instructor) occupies the front seat beside the learner. At 16, after holding Stage I for six months and documenting 50 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel practice or an approved driver education course, the driver moves to a Stage II restricted license: no more than one passenger besides parents, guardians, or family members, no handheld communication devices, and no driving from midnight to 6 a.m. except with a parent or approved supervisor or for school, religious, work, or emergency travel. Stage III unrestricted status comes at 17 after six months in Stage II, or at 18; violating a restriction extends the restricted period by six months or until age 18.

Verified 2026-09-25 · Source: ALEA

Alabama permit test FAQ

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

You can apply for a learner's permit in Alabama at 15, according to the ALEA (verified 2026-09-26).

How much does the Alabama permit cost?

Knowledge test (written exam): $5 per attempt. Stage I learner license: $36.25. Stage II restricted license (after the road test): $36.25. Stage III: $31.25 for a restriction-free duplicate when a Stage II license is presented, or $36.25 at 18 and older without a prior Stage II. The Driver License Division accepts only cash or money orders, and fees may run slightly higher in some counties. — as listed by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), verified 2026-09-23. Always confirm current fees on the official site.

Can you take the Alabama permit test online?

No. The Alabama Knowledge Test is administered in person through the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), not online (verified 2026-09-22).

What languages is the Alabama permit test offered in?

Driver License written examinations are available in English and in foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese. Information on the administration of these tests may be obtained at the Driver License District Office. Oral examinations are available for applicants who cannot read the knowledge tests. (per the ALEA, verified 2026-09-23).

Who runs the permit test in Alabama?

Driver licensing in Alabama is handled by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The official site is https://www.alea.gov/.

Where can I read the official Alabama driver handbook?

The official Alabama driver handbook is published by the ALEA at https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/ALEA%20DL%20Manual.pdf. Practice questions on this site are original and grounded in that handbook and Alabama traffic law — quote the official handbook for the legal text.

What is the Alabama permit test officially called?

The ALEA officially calls it the Knowledge Test. "Permit test" and "written test" are common informal names for the same exam.

What is the legal BAC limit for adult drivers in Alabama?

In Alabama, a driver who is 21 or older is over the per-se alcohol limit at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%, according to the ALEA (verified 2026-09-23). Impairment can begin below that number.

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