Alabama DMV Practice Test
The Alabama permit knowledge test is run by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, which does not publish its question count or passing score. This page runs 30 questions and targets 80%, and says plainly that those numbers are ours, not the state's. Free, no signup.
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AlabamaAlabama Law Enforcement AgencyAlabama Driver Manual (May 2019)Checked 2026-06-08Open the official Alabama handbook
Before you go for the real Alabama test
| Minimum permit age | 15 |
|---|---|
| Permit fee | $36.25 |
| Permit holding period | 6 months |
AlabamaALEAAlabama Law Enforcement Agency — Graduated Driver LicenseChecked 2026-07-13Official source
Sample Alabama permit test questions
Orange-colored signs indicate:
- A. School zones
- B. Recreational areas
- C. Railroad crossings
- D. Construction zones
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D. Construction zones — Orange signs warn about construction or maintenance work zones. Slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and be ready for changing lane patterns.
Universal ruleMUTCD 11th Edition, Part 2 — Signs (General)Traffic Signs — GeneralChecked 2026-08-01Read the source
Report a problemIn Alabama, what should you do when a traffic-control officer directs you differently from a traffic signal?
- A. Ignore both if the road looks clear
- B. Follow the officer's direction
- C. Stop permanently until another driver moves
- D. Follow the traffic signal only
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B. Follow the officer's direction — Traffic-control officers override signs and signals when they are directing traffic. Follow the officer's lawful direction even if it differs from the signal.
AlabamaAlabama Driver ManualTraffic control and officer directionsChecked 2026-06-08Read the source
Report a problemWhat is the maximum speed limit on Alabama interstate highways in rural areas?
- A. 65 mph
- B. 55 mph
- C. 75 mph
- D. 70 mph
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D. 70 mph — Alabama's rural interstate speed limit is 70 mph (Code §32-5A-171). Four-lane divided highways outside urban areas are typically 65 mph. Urban interstates and freeways within metropolitan areas are generally 55–65 mph. Residential streets default to 25 mph. School zones are 25 mph when children are present. Alabama's general speed law requires driving at a speed reasonable for conditions regardless of posted limits.
AlabamaAlabama Driver ManualChapter 4 — Speed LimitsChecked 2026-06-10Read the source
Report a problemIn Alabama, at an uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles arrive at the same time, which driver yields?
- A. The driver traveling at higher speed has the right of way
- B. The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left
- C. Both must stop and call for assistance
- D. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
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D. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right — Alabama's right-of-way rule at uncontrolled intersections follows the national standard: the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right when both arrive simultaneously. Even when you have the right of way, exercise caution to prevent a collision.
AlabamaAlabama Driver ManualChapter 4 — Right of WayChecked 2026-06-16Read the source
Report a problemDriving the wrong way on a one-way street in Alabama is:
- A. Only a violation on divided highways
- B. Permitted briefly when making a legal U-turn
- C. Only a violation if another vehicle is approaching
- D. A moving traffic violation that creates serious head-on collision risk
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D. A moving traffic violation that creates serious head-on collision risk — Driving against traffic on a one-way street is a moving violation in Alabama and creates serious head-on collision risk. If you realize you are going the wrong way, do not back up in traffic — turn into the nearest side street or parking area and correct course safely.
AlabamaAlabama Driver ManualChapter 4 — One-Way StreetsChecked 2026-06-16Read the source
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Questions last verified 2026-06-08 · Reviewed by the DMV Prep editorial team · Editorial policy
Before the Alabama knowledge test
These learner's permit requirements are separate from the written knowledge test score above. Use them to plan your application and supervised-driving timeline.
What to bring to the knowledge test:
- Pass the written knowledge exam (Stage I learner's permit is issued the same visit)
Requirements last verified 2026-07-13 · Source: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency — Graduated Driver License ↗. See the complete Alabama permit requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in this Alabama DMV practice test?
This practice test uses 30 questions and a 80% study target — at least 24 correct answers. Confirm the current official exam format with the state licensing agency.
What score should I target for the Alabama written test?
Use 80% as the practice target on this site. The readiness dashboard tracks consistent performance; the state agency remains the source for current official requirements.
Is the Alabama permit test taken at the DMV?
In Alabama, driver licensing is handled by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), so you'll often see the exam called the ALEA permit test or ALEA written test. Confirm the current official format with ALEA; this page uses DMV Prep's recorded practice configuration.
Is this Alabama practice test really free?
Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMV Prep app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.
Where do these Alabama practice questions come from?
Questions use Alabama Driver Manual and other handbook or regulatory references, and are not copied from live exams. Citation scope and recency are being revalidated across the bank.
Can I study for the Alabama permit test in Spanish?
Yes — try the Alabama practice test in Spanish. The DMV Prep app includes all 3,671+ questions in Spanish.
