About the Alabama DMV Permit exam
The Alabama DMV Permit exam is administered by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Like every state, Alabama adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- Exam / licence fee: approximately $5.
- Alabama requires 50 hours of supervised driving including 10 nighttime hours before the road test; new drivers under 18 have a 6-month permit period.
To get started, read the official Alabama handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 80%, and then schedule your exam with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
What's in the Alabama exam: Practice tests for the standard car learner's permit and driver's license written exam in every US state. Questions cover road signs, rules of the road, and safe driving practices drawn from each state's official driver handbook.