Free Alabama DMV permit practice test online
Free Alabama permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official Alabama Law Enforcement Agency handbook.
The Alabama permit knowledge test has 30 questions; you need 24 correct (80%) to pass. That sits right at the median of 30 questions across the 51 states QuizLane tracks.
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These figures reflect the standard Alabama Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (official source).
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5 Alabama DMV permit practice questions
Try these Alabama sample questions now — each shows the correct answer with a plain-language explanation and a source section. The full 171-question bank is in the practice run, including 10 items that test Alabama law specifically.
1. In Alabama, a required turn signal must be given continuously during not less than the last:
- A300 feet
- B50 feet
- 100 feet
- D200 feet
Answer: 100 feet. Alabama Code §32-5A-133(b) requires a signal of intention to turn right or left continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.
Source: Code of Alabama — §32-5A-133(b)
2. While on duty, an Alabama school bus or day care driver may not have a BAC:
- AOf any detectable amount only if under 21
- BOf 0.04% or more only
- COf 0.08% or more only
- Greater than 0.02%
Answer: Greater than 0.02%. Alabama Code §32-5A-191(c) provides that a school bus or day care driver shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle while in performance of duties if there is greater than 0.02 percent by weight of alcohol in his or her blood.
Source: Code of Alabama — §32-5A-191(c)
3. An Alabama Stage II restricted license holder generally may not drive:
- AAnytime without a parent in the car
- BBetween 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- Between midnight and 6 a.m., except for listed exceptions such as work, school/religious events, emergencies, or with a qualifying accompanying driver
- DOn weekends only
Answer: Between midnight and 6 a.m., except for listed exceptions such as work, school/religious events, emergencies, or with a qualifying accompanying driver. ALEA’s Graduated Driver License synopsis (Ala. Code §32-6-7.2) states a Stage II licensee must not drive during the hours of midnight to 6 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or qualifying licensed driver, or going to/from school or religious events, employment, or certain emergencies.
Source: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency — Graduated Driver License — Stage II restricted license hours
4. Alabama law generally prohibits standing or parking within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
- 15 feet
- B20 feet
- C5 feet
- D10 feet
Answer: 15 feet. Alabama Code §32-5A-137 prohibits standing or parking a vehicle within 15 feet of a fire hydrant (except momentarily to pick up or discharge passengers).
Source: Code of Alabama — §32-5A-137
5. In Alabama, a person under 21 may not drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration of:
- A0.10% or more
- B0.08% or more only
- C0.05% or more
- 0.02% or more
Answer: 0.02% or more. Alabama Code §32-5A-191(b) provides that a person under the age of 21 shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle if there is 0.02 percent or more by weight of alcohol in his or her blood.
Source: Code of Alabama — §32-5A-191(b)
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