Under Alabama's child restraint law, children must wear a seat belt until what age?
- A18
- B12
- C15
Show answer
C. 15
Alabama's child restraint law requires children to be restrained, using seat belts once past booster age, until 15 years of age.
Alabama DMV Practice Test 2026
Free practice for the Alabama knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the Alabama driver handbook, with every answer explained.
40questions on the real test
32correct answers to pass
80%passing score
0.08%legal BAC limit, 21 and over
Based on the Alabama driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your Alabama licensing agency before your test.
Your study path
Five steps from first try to test day. Your progress is saved on this device.
Free practice tests
Each test has 20 questions. Get 16 or more right to match the 80% passing score.
- No sign-up
- No ads
- No paywall in the middle of a test
- Every answer explained
Free · 20 questions
Practice test 1
Safe Driving Practices, Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road, Road Rules & Regulations
Start test →
Free · 20 questions
Practice test 2
Vehicle & License Requirements, Parking & Emergencies, Alcohol & Drugs
Start test →
Want more?
The app has the rest of the Alabama question bank, more tests and a timed exam simulator.
Alabama guide
Key facts, from the official source
Every fact links to the official page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
- Minimum age for a learner license
- 15 (Stage I of the graduated license).Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Learner license (Stage I) fee
- $36.25, plus the $5 knowledge test fee.Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- County differences
- Fees can change and may be a little higher in counties whose local laws allow it.Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Knowledge test languages
- English plus Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese; oral (automated) exams are also available.Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- Appointments
- Road-skills test appointments can be booked online up to two weeks ahead at select offices; walk-ins are welcome at all testing sites.Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
- New residents
- You may drive on a valid license from your previous state for 30 days after becoming an Alabama resident.Source: alea.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Learner licenseSteps and official links →First licenseSteps and official links →RenewalSteps and official links →REAL IDSteps and official links →Moving to AlabamaSteps and official links →Lost or replacement licenseSteps and official links →
Official Alabama links
Agency home pagealea.gov ↗Appointmentsalabamadl.alea.gov ↗Driver handbookalea.gov ↗Driver handbook (PDF)alea.gov ↗Online renewalalabamadl.alea.gov ↗REAL IDalea.gov ↗Permit and first licensealea.gov ↗New residentsalea.gov ↗Feesalea.gov ↗
These links open official government websites. USA DMV is an independent study site and is not affiliated with any of them.
Sample questions
A few Alabama questions to try
Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.
In Alabama, if a load extends 4 feet or more beyond the rear of a vehicle, what must be attached to its end during the daytime?
- AA red flag at least 12 inches square
- BA white reflector at least 4 inches wide
- CAn orange cone tied to the load
Show answer
A. A red flag at least 12 inches square
Alabama requires a red flag at least 12 inches square on a load projecting 4 feet or more to the rear, and a red light visible for 200 feet at night.
Under Alabama's hands-free law, what is the penalty for a first conviction?
- AA $25 fine and no points
- BA $50 fine and 1 point
- CA $150 fine and 3 points
Show answer
B. A $50 fine and 1 point
Alabama's hands-free law sets a first-conviction penalty of a $50 fine and 1 point on the driver's record.
What’s covered
Topics on the Alabama test
Counts are from the full Alabama question bank in the app.
Safe Driving Practices144 questions
Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road110 questions
Road Rules & Regulations100 questions
Traffic Signs & Signals89 questions
Vehicle & License Requirements44 questions
Parking & Emergencies42 questions
Alcohol & Drugs29 questions
Speed Limits21 questions
Road signs
Sign questions are free points.
Road signs follow the same national standard in every state. Learn them once by shape and color.
Keep practicing in the app
More Alabama tests, a timed exam simulator and a review of every question you miss.
Questions
Alabama test FAQ
How many questions are on the Alabama knowledge test?
40 questions. You need 32 correct answers (80%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your Alabama licensing agency before your test, because it can change.
Are these the real Alabama DMV test questions?
No. They are practice questions written from the Alabama driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any Alabama agency.
How should I study?
Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.
Not a government website. USA DMV (usadmv.app) is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by any state DMV, the Texas Department of Public Safety or any other government agency. Practice questions are written to reflect official driver handbooks but are not the official test questions. Always confirm current requirements with your state’s licensing agency.