Alabama DMV Practice Test
Practice Alabama road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving rules with questions written from the official ALEA driver manual.
Choose your test and click to begin:
Start with the free 10-question Alabama practice test. Then move on to the full 30-question mock test when you’re ready.
Choose from a set of practice quizzes tailored to different topics, difficulty levels, and test formats. All tests are completely free and can be taken as many times as you need.
Alabama permit test quick facts
Number of questions
30
Passing score:
24 (80%)
Test fee:
$5
Minimum age:
15
GDL minimum requirement:
50 hours behind the wheel, or approved driver education
Alabama Permit Test FAQs
How many questions are on the real Alabama permit test?
The Alabama permit test has 30 questions. The questions cover Alabama traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving rules.
What score do I need to pass?
You need to answer 24 out of 30 questions correctly to pass the Alabama permit test. That is a passing score of 80%.
How much does the Alabama knowledge test cost?
The Alabama knowledge test fee is $5. ALEA says checks are not accepted. If you pass and are issued a learner license, you will also need to pay the learner license fee.
Can I take the Alabama permit test online?
No. The Alabama permit knowledge test is taken through ALEA’s driver license testing process. You can use online practice tests to study, but the official permit test must be completed through ALEA.
What should I bring to the ALEA office?
For a learner license, bring proof of identity, your Social Security card, two proofs of Alabama residence, the required test fee, and the license fee. If you are applying at age 15, ALEA also requires a certified U.S. birth certificate and acceptable proof of school enrollment or graduation.
What happens if I fail?
If you fail the Alabama knowledge test, you can retake it, but you will need to pay the test fee again for each attempt. Use your score report to review the topics you missed before trying again.
Are these practice tests based on the Alabama Driver Manual?
Yes. These practice tests include questions that are based on the Alabama Driver Manual.
What is in the practice permit test?
Our short tests consist of 10 questions and are perfect for quick refreshes when you have a short space of time. Our full practice tests have 30 questions for which you'll need to correctly answer 24 to pass. All tests use the same question database, where the questions are selected at random from these categories:
- Occupant Protection
- Traffic Controls
- Laws and Rules of the Road
- Visual Search
- Lane Control
- Turns
- Parking
- Safe Driving Practices
- Vehicle Positioning
- Sharing the Road
- Special Driving Situations
- Handling Emergencies
- Driver Readiness
- Alcohol and Drugs
- Additional Driving Laws/Rules
How to best use these practice tests
Follow these steps for the most effective study experience:
Read the Alabama Driver’s Handbook
This is the official source of all rules you'll be tested on.
Begin with shorter quizzes
Start with road signs, lane rules, and right-of-way. These build strong foundational knowledge.
Move to full-length 30-question tests
These mimic the real exam format and help you get used to timing and pressure.
After tests are scored, review the correct answers carefully
Understanding why an answer is correct improves retention.
Retake tests until you consistently score above the passing threshold
Most successful test-takers aim for 85–90% on practice quizzes before taking the real test.
Additional Recommended Resources
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Useful resources
Always refer to the official ALEA resources for the latest information. Here is a link to the official ALEA handbook.
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