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Free Alabama DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Study 591 Alabama DMV practice questions written from the Alabama Driver Manual, every answer explained in plain language. Start free, track what you miss, and get a readiness score that tells you when you're ready to book your Alabama permit test.

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591 practice questions to help you master the Alabama DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation

Alabama requirement to pass

30 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (24 of 30), time limit not published

Verified November 2026 by our editorial team from Alabama Driver Manual. Rules change, so always confirm with the current official materials from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) before your test.

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Master each topic before your Alabama written test. 4 categories are free to start.

Shape and color carry the meaning before you can read the words: an octagon is always stop, a yellow diamond always warns. Covers regulatory, warning, guide and work-zone signs, including the ones with no text at all.

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Speed limits, parking and the everyday rules that carry points when broken. Covers the basic speed law, why a posted limit is a maximum rather than a target, and where you may never stop or park.

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Signals, flashing lights, and the arrows that override them. Covers what a yellow light actually requires of you, when a red arrow forbids a turn a red ball would allow, and who has control when the lights go dark.

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The paperwork side of driving legally. Covers licensing and insurance requirements, what to carry in the vehicle, and the steps to take after a collision.

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Practice Runs

Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.

Alabama Test 1: All Topics, Set A

Includes warning signs, penalties, and traffic lights, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min
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Alabama Test 2: All Topics, Set B

Includes backing, urban driving, and guide signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min
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Alabama Test 3: All Topics, Set C

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Includes route markers, warning signs, and lane markings, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min

Alabama Test 4: All Topics, Set D

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Includes braking, rear overhang flag, and lane changes, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min

About the Alabama DMV Test

Alabama's written knowledge test is administered by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and is required for anyone applying for a learner's license. The test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Alabama Driver Manual, and you need at least 24 correct answers - an 80% passing score - to move forward.

Where and How to Take It

The test is taken in person at any ALEA driver license examining office across the state. Alabama operates on a walk-in basis, so no appointment is needed, though wait times can vary by location and time of day. The test is administered on a computer terminal at the office.

What to Bring

You'll need proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), your Social Security card, and two documents proving Alabama residency. Applicants under 18 must also bring signed parental consent and proof of school enrollment or completion. The application fee is $36.25, and payment is accepted at the time of testing.

Test Day

After submitting your documents and fee, you'll be directed to a computer terminal. The 30-question test covers road rules, traffic signs, right-of-way, speed limits, DUI laws, and safe driving practices. Results appear on screen immediately after you finish.

If You Don't Pass

Alabama's ALEA does not publish a waiting period between knowledge test attempts. Each attempt costs $5. Study the Alabama Driver Manual and focus on the areas where you missed questions.

Alabama-Specific Details

Alabama allows learner's permits at age 15 - one of the younger minimum ages in the Southeast. Driver education is required for applicants under 18. Alabama's Star ID (REAL ID compliant) is available as an upgrade when you apply.

Learner's License vs. Full License

After passing the written test, you receive a learner's license valid for 4 years. You must hold it for at least 6 months, logging supervised driving hours with a licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat, before you're eligible for the road test and full Class D license.

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general knowledge

How many hours of supervised driving are required for an Alabama Stage II restricted license?

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When approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Alabama is:

A15 mph
B20 mph
C25 mph
D30 mph

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Helpful guides

→How to Pass Your DMV Written Test on the First Try→The 25 Most Missed DMV Test Questions→What to Bring to the DMV for Your Permit Test

Frequently Asked Questions

The Alabama knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions, and you need 24 correct, which is 80%, to pass. It is computer-based and taken at an ALEA driver license office. Pass or fail appears on screen as soon as you finish. ALEA does not publish a time limit for the test.
No. ALEA accepts walk-ins at all of its driver license examining offices, and the knowledge test is taken in person on a computer there. Alabama does not offer an online knowledge test. Waiting times can vary by location and time of day, so plan for a possible line.
Bring proof of identity (a birth certificate or passport), your Social Security card, and two proofs of Alabama residency. Applicants under 18 also need parental consent, and applicants under 19 need proof of school enrollment. Alabama's Star ID, which is REAL ID compliant, is available as an upgrade when you apply.
ALEA does not publish a waiting period between knowledge test attempts, or a limit on how many times you can try. Each retake costs $5. Your local Driver License District Office schedules the retest, so ask them when you can come back. Results show on screen immediately.
The application fee is about $36, paid at the time of testing. If you fail, each later knowledge test costs $5. CDL testing is billed separately, at $25 for the knowledge test and $20 for the skills test. Contact ALEA for the exact current amount before you go.
Possibly. ALEA's page lists English, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese, 12 in all. That list comes from ALEA's driver manual publication, so it may describe manual translations rather than exam languages. Confirm with ALEA that your language is offered on the computer-based test before you visit.
You must be at least 15 and have parental consent. You must also be enrolled in or have completed a driver education course, and you get a restricted license until age 18. The learner's license is valid for 4 years, and you hold it at least 6 months with a licensed driver 21 or older before the road test.
The 30 questions come from the Alabama Driver Manual, November 2024 edition, published by ALEA. The test covers road rules, traffic signs, right-of-way, speed limits, DUI laws, and safe driving practices. ALEA also publishes a separate commercial driver license manual and a motorcycle manual.
Passing the written test earns your learner permit. From there you build supervised driving hours, and the last step is the Alabama road test, the behind-the-wheel exam. See the full Alabama road test guide for requirements, what to bring, and scoring.

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