Alabama DMV written test
Alabama DMV Cheat Sheet
The Alabama knowledge test facts in one place, checked against Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) sources and last verified November 2026.
The numbers
Alabama DMV test numbers to memorize
The Alabama knowledge test has 30 questions and you need 24 correct, which is 80 percent. You can miss 6. The test is given by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
30
Questions on the test
24
80% to pass
Correct answers needed
6
Questions you can miss
15
Minimum age
- Time limit
- The agency does not publish a time limit for the knowledge test, so we do not state one.
- Test fee on record
- $36. The agency's fee page decides exactly what this covers, so confirm it before you go.
- Format
- Computer-based at ALEA driver license office
- Online test
- Not offered. You test in person.
- Appointment
- Not required. Walk-ins accepted at all locations.
Before you go
Documents to bring in Alabama
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) asks for these documents for the permit test. Check the agency's current list before you go, because requirements change.
0 of 5 done
- Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport)
- Social Security card
- 2 proofs of Alabama residency
- Parental consent (if under 18)
- Proof of school enrollment (if under 19)
If you fail
If you fail: Alabama retake rules
Every knowledge test costs $5, so a retake costs $5 again. CDL testing is separate: $25 for the knowledge test and $20 for the skills test. ALEA does not publish a waiting period before a retake or a limit on the number of attempts; your local Driver License District Office schedules the retest.
- Attempt limit: the agency does not publish one that we could confirm.
- Retest fee: $5 per attempt.
Some retake details for Alabama are not published by the agency (Agency does not publish: wait period), so confirm them with ALEA before you rely on them.
Who can test
Age and permit rules in Alabama
- Under 18
- Must be at least 15. Must have parental consent. Must be enrolled in or have completed a driver education course. Restricted license until age 18.
- Permit versus license
- A learner's license allows supervised driving with a licensed driver 21+ in the front seat. Must hold for 6 months before taking the road test.
- Where the test is given
- In-person at any Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) driver license examining office.
- How you get results
- Immediate. Pass/fail shown on screen after completing the test.
Study material
Languages and handbook
Our record of exam languages for Alabama: English, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese.
The study source is the Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024 edition).
From learner data
Most missed Alabama practice questions
These free Alabama questions have the lowest correct rates among learners on DMV IQ. Percentages are rounded to the nearest 5 and only questions with enough answers are listed. Each one shows the right answer, so read the reasoning in the handbook, not just the answer.
- 1
If you double your speed, your braking distance increases by about:
Four times
About 30% get it right
- 2
A hand signal with the left arm extended downward means:
Slowing down or stopping
About 50% get it right
- 3
You should never assume other drivers will:
See you, yield, or obey the law
About 50% get it right
- 4
If the road is wet, you should reduce your speed by:
5-10 mph or more
About 50% get it right
- 5
A center lane marked on both sides by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line is used for:
Left turns from either direction
About 50% get it right
- 6
On a multi-lane road, which lane should you use for normal driving?
The right lane, except when passing or avoiding hazards
About 55% get it right
Your plan
Free Alabama study checklist
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