Alabama Permit Practice Test 2026: knowledge test
Free Alabama permit practice test: official facts from ALEA, questions written from the official Alabama Driver Manual.
- 30 questions, commonly reported
- 80% pass mark, commonly reported
- $5 fee, Knowledge test
- 15 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
- Tests 1–2 free, no sign-up
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Practice format (commonly reported): ALEA does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 30 questions with 24 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
Official facts from ALEA
| Official exam name | Knowledge test(Stage I learner license) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division official page |
| Number of questions | Not published by ALEA |
| Breakdown | Alabama traffic laws, road signs and rules of safe driving |
| Pass mark | Not published by ALEA |
| Time limit | None published by ALEA |
| Fee | $5 — Knowledge test fee (each test)Knowledge test fee $5 (each test): GDL page 'Exam fee is $5.' and 'Stage I license fee is $36.25.'; manual 'The fee for each knowledge test is $5.00, no checks accepted.' Fee pages: '$5 testing fee (no checks)' and '$36.25 to purchase license (no checks)' for the Learner License (age 15). Card payments carry a 4% convenience fee. 'License fees are subject to change and may be slightly higher in counties where local legislation permits a higher fee.' |
| Minimum age | 15 |
| Where to book | No booking link verified; see ALEA official site |
ALEA does not publish the number of questions or a pass mark for the Alabama knowledge test (Stage I learner license); questions come from the official Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024).
Source: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Learner License (age 15), Document Requirements and Fees page: 'U.S. birth certificate (certified and issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics - NO PHOTOCOPIES)', 'Social Security card', 'Acceptable proof of school enrollment or graduation' (Form DL-1/93, certificate of graduation or GED) and '2 Proofs of Principal Residence'. Age 16+: two forms of identification (one with a photo, one from the primary list) or three non-photo forms, plus the Social Security card and school enrollment form if under 19. Vision screening at the test. Non-U.S. citizens: valid foreign passport with visa or resident alien card plus lawful-presence documents. |
|---|---|
| Retake | No retake waiting period published. The manual charges 'The fee for each knowledge test is $5.00', i.e. each attempt is paid separately. |
| Attempts | No attempt limit published; each knowledge test attempt costs $5.00. The Learner License is valid for four years (manual: 'can be renewed once' for the 15-year-old learner license). |
| Languages | Manual: 'Driver License written examinations are available in foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.' 'Oral Examinations may be administered using our automated testing equipment' for applicants unable to read the knowledge tests. 'Automated testing is available to all applicants taking the driver license knowledge test.' |
| Road signs | US traffic signs as shown in the Alabama Driver Manual, Chapter 5 'Signs, Signals and Road Markings' (regulatory, warning and informational/guide signs, traffic signals, pavement markings). |
| Handbook | Alabama Driver Manual — November 2024 (printed on the first page; PDF created 5 Dec 2024, modified 23 Jan 2025) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
Alabama road signs test
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Alabama knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Alabama permit test?
ALEA does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 30 questions with 24 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
What is the pass mark for the Alabama permit test?
ALEA does not publish a pass mark for the Alabama knowledge test. It is commonly reported as 24 of 30 (80%), and our practice tests use that mark.
Is the Alabama permit test hard?
You need 24 of 30 (80%) to pass, so in the commonly reported 30-question format you can get at most 6 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Alabama permit test cost?
$5 — Knowledge test fee (each test), per ALEA.
Is there a free Alabama permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Alabama knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 30 questions and the commonly reported pass mark of 24 of 30 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Knowledge test questions come from the official Alabama Driver Manual. Read the Alabama Driver Manual on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division official pages. This site is independent and is not run by ALEA.