Free Alabama DMV Practice Test 2026 (AL)

Question 1

What is the fee for each knowledge test in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

$5.00, no checks accepted

Answer

$10.00, no checks accepted

Answer

$25.00, cash or card

Answer

There is no fee for the knowledge test

Question 2

The Alabama knowledge test is taken entirely from what source?

Accepted Answer

Material in the Alabama Driver Manual

Answer

The federal Uniform Vehicle Code

Answer

The Alabama Motorcycle Manual

Answer

Materials sold by private driving schools

Question 3

What is the minimum driving age in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

15

Answer

17

Answer

18

Question 4

At what age may a person in Alabama obtain a restricted Learner License after passing the knowledge test?

Accepted Answer

15

Answer

14

Answer

16

Answer

17

Question 5

A 15-year-old who passes the Alabama knowledge test is issued which license and restriction?

Accepted Answer

A Class D license with a 'Y' restriction

Answer

A Class M license with a 'B' restriction

Answer

A Class C license with no restriction

Answer

A Class D license with an 'A' restriction

Question 6

Under the 'Y' restriction, who must occupy the seat beside a 15-year-old Alabama Learner License holder?

Accepted Answer

A licensed driver 21 or older, or a licensed/certified driving instructor

Answer

Any licensed driver of any age

Answer

A parent only

Answer

No one is required to be present

Question 7

After a 'Y'-restricted Alabama Learner License holder turns 16, who may occupy the seat beside them?

Accepted Answer

Any licensed driver

Answer

Only a driver 25 or older

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Only a certified driving instructor

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Only a parent or legal guardian

Question 8

How long is an Alabama Learner License issued at age 15 valid?

Accepted Answer

Four years, and it can be renewed once

Answer

One year, with no renewal

Answer

Two years, renewable twice

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Six months, renewable once

Question 9

An Alabama applicant who is 16 but under 18 must have held a Learner License for how long before taking the road test?

Accepted Answer

Six months, or until their 18th birthday

Answer

Thirty days

Answer

Three months

Answer

One full year

Question 10

During GDL Stage II in Alabama, a 16-year-old generally may not drive between which hours?

Accepted Answer

Midnight and 6 a.m.

Answer

10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Answer

11 p.m. and 4 a.m.

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9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Question 11

Which of the following is an exception to Alabama's GDL Stage II midnight-to-6 a.m. curfew?

Accepted Answer

Traveling to or from school, religious events, employment, or an emergency

Answer

Driving a friend home from a party

Answer

Driving anywhere within your home county

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Driving as long as the headlights work

Question 12

Besides an exception such as school or work, who may accompany an Alabama Stage II driver during curfew hours?

Accepted Answer

A parent or guardian, or a licensed driver 21 or older with parental consent

Answer

Any licensed driver 18 or older

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Another Stage II driver

Answer

A sibling of any age

Question 13

How many passengers may an Alabama GDL Stage II driver carry, other than family?

Accepted Answer

One

Answer

Two

Answer

Three

Answer

No limit

Question 14

An Alabama GDL Stage II driver may not use any handheld communication device while driving.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 15

At what age can an Alabama driver reach GDL Stage III (unrestricted) after holding Stage II for at least six months?

Accepted Answer

17

Answer

16

Answer

18

Answer

19

Question 16

At what ages may an Alabama resident obtain a Class M license with a 'B' restriction for a motor driven cycle?

Accepted Answer

14 and 15

Answer

12 and 13

Answer

15 and 16

Answer

16 and 17

Question 17

At what age may an Alabama resident obtain a full motorcycle (Class M) license?

Accepted Answer

16 and older

Answer

14 and older

Answer

15 and older

Answer

18 and older

Question 18

Under Alabama law, a motorcycle travels on not more than how many wheels?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

Two

Answer

Four

Answer

One

Question 19

How long is an Alabama driver license valid before it expires?

Accepted Answer

Four years

Answer

Two years

Answer

Five years

Answer

Eight years

Question 20

Within what period after expiration may an Alabama license be renewed without re-examination?

Accepted Answer

Three years

Answer

One year

Answer

Six months

Answer

Five years

Question 21

Alabama offers the written knowledge examination in which of the following languages, among others?

Accepted Answer

Spanish, Russian, Korean and Vietnamese

Answer

Only English

Answer

Only English and Spanish

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Only English, French and German

Question 22

Under Alabama law, an adult driver is legally impaired at what blood alcohol concentration?

Accepted Answer

.08 percent or more

Answer

.05 percent or more

Answer

.10 percent or more

Answer

.02 percent or more

Question 23

What is Alabama's blood alcohol limit for drivers under 21 years of age?

Accepted Answer

.02 percent or more

Answer

.08 percent or more

Answer

.04 percent or more

Answer

.00 percent — any trace

Question 24

What is the BAC limit for a commercial vehicle operator in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

.04 percent or more

Answer

.08 percent or more

Answer

.02 percent or more

Answer

.06 percent or more

Question 25

What is the BAC limit in Alabama for school bus and daycare drivers?

Accepted Answer

.02 percent or more

Answer

.04 percent or more

Answer

.08 percent or more

Answer

.06 percent or more

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