Alabama Driver's Permit Practice Test – Free Learner's Permit Prep

Practice for your Alabama learner's permit with free permit tests updated for 2026. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the Alabama Driver Manual, with an instant explanation for every answer. Alabama driver licenses are issued by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), so the "Alabama DMV test" is the written exam these practice tests prepare you for.

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Your Alabama Permit Test Study Plan

All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.

  1. Take the full practice tests

    Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.

    Practice Test 1 50 questions Hill Parking · Broken White Line · Traffic Signals Practice Test 2 50 questions Curve Approach · Solid Yellow Line on Your Side · Stop Sign Procedure Practice Test 3 50 questions Uncontrolled Intersection · Right Turn on Red · School Zone Compliance Practice Test 4 50 questions Advisory Speed Signs · Hydroplaning Response · Lane Change Safety Practice Test 5 50 questions Narrow Road Sharing · Gravel and Loose Surface Driving · Stop Sign Procedure

  2. Review with the Quick Test

    25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.

    Quick Test 25 questions Advisory Speed Signs · Lane Markings · Stop Sign Procedure

  3. Drill with the Mini Tests

    Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.

    Mini Test 1 12 questions Narrow Road Sharing · Solid White Edge Line · Pedestrian Right-of-Way Mini Test 2 12 questions Curve Approach · Broken Yellow Centerline · School Bus Stop Law Mini Test 3 12 questions Hydroplaning Recovery · Solid Yellow on Your Side · Pedestrians Crossing Mini Test 4 12 questions Curve Warning Response · Broken Yellow Centerline · Pedestrian Waiting at Crosswalk

  4. Read the Alabama Driver Manual

    The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.

    Alabama Driver ManualOfficial, from the state

  5. Take the real test

    Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

    Alabama driver license officeOfficial state website

Alabama Permit Test Facts

To get your Stage I learner's permit, you must be at least 15 and pass ALEA's written exam. It covers Alabama traffic laws, road signs and rules of safe driving, all taken from the Alabama Driver Manual. The exam fee is $5, and the Stage I license fee is $36.25.

Number of questions
30 (based on current information)
Passing score
24 of 30 correct (80%), based on current information
Minimum age
15
Test fee
$5 (no checks)
Stage I license fee
$36.25
Time limit
None
If you fail
Retake the next business day
Where
A Driver License Examining Office (book online)
Online testing
No, in person only
Test languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese
Hold your permit
At least 6 months if you're under 18
Before a Stage II license
50 hours of practice driving, or an approved driver ed course
Covers
Traffic laws, road signs and safe driving rules

Alabama Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Alabama permit test?

Based on the best information currently available, the Alabama permit test has 30 questions, and you need 24 correct (80%) to pass. ALEA does not publish these numbers in its Driver Manual, so check with your examining office if you want to be sure. The test covers Alabama traffic laws, road signs and rules of safe driving from the Alabama Driver Manual.

Can you take the Alabama permit test online?

No. You take the Alabama permit test in person at a Driver License Examining Office. You can book your appointment online at www.AlabamaDL.alea.gov.

How much does the Alabama permit test cost?

The exam fee is $5, and the Stage I license (learner's permit) fee is $36.25.

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

You must be at least 15.

Who can ride with you on an Alabama learner's permit?

If you're 15: a parent, legal guardian or licensed driver age 21 or older in the front seat beside you, or a licensed or certified driving instructor. Once you turn 16, the Alabama Driver Manual says you can drive with any licensed driver in the seat beside you.

How long do you have to hold a Stage I permit in Alabama?

If you're under 18, at least 6 months before applying for a Stage II license (see ALEA's Graduated Driver License rules).

Is this the same as the Alabama DMV test?

Yes. Alabama's licensing agency is the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

About These Tests

Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: Alabama Driver Manual, ALEA Graduated Driver License rules. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.