Free Alabama Permit Practice Test 2 (2026)
Real questions from the official Alabama driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.
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This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:
- Points & Penalties — 4
- Alcohol, Drugs & the Law — 3
- Licensing & Permits — 3
- Speed Limits & Speed Management — 3
- Safe Driving — 2
- Sharing the Road — 2
- Signaling & Communication — 2
- Vehicle Equipment — 1
Heaviest on Points & Penalties (4 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
20 are Alabama-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Questions on this test
1. 'Admin Per Se' (a DUI-related administrative action) adds how many points?
- 2
- 4
- 6
- 1
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Answer: 6
Admin Per Se = 6 points.
2. An unrestricted Alabama driver license is available at age:
- 17
- 16
- 21
- 18
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Answer: 17
After holding the Stage II restricted license, drivers can get an unrestricted license at 17.
3. Alabama's seat-belt requirement:
- Applies and is enforced; secure children too
- Applies only to kids
- Applies only at night
- Is optional
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Answer: Applies and is enforced; secure children too
Buckle up — it's the law and it's enforced; secure children as well.
4. On a GDL, having 2 or more moving violations can result in:
- A reward
- A point bonus
- Loss of the GDL / license action
- Nothing
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Answer: Loss of the GDL / license action
2+ moving violations (or 4+ points) on a GDL can cause license action.
5. When passing a bicyclist, you should:
- Honk and pass
- Pass close
- Give room and pass only when safe
- Speed up
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Answer: Give room and pass only when safe
Give bicyclists room and pass only when safe.
6. A speed that is reasonable in good weather may be unlawful when:
- On interstates
- Never
- Conditions such as rain, fog, or traffic change
- At night only
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Answer: Conditions such as rain, fog, or traffic change
Adjust below the limit when conditions warrant — the basic speed law still applies.
7. Two braking systems (service and parking) should:
- Only work downhill
- Be removed
- Be optional
- Both work; the parking brake holds the car
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Answer: Both work; the parking brake holds the car
Keep both braking systems working; the parking brake should hold the vehicle.
8. To get a license you must also pass a:
- Written test only
- Fitness test
- Swim test
- Road (skills) test demonstrating safe vehicle control
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Answer: Road (skills) test demonstrating safe vehicle control
A road test of your driving skills is required.
9. A 'MINIMUM 45' sign means you must:
- Stop at 45
- Not drive slower than 45 MPH there
- Not exceed 45
- Turn at 45
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Answer: Not drive slower than 45 MPH there
A minimum-speed sign sets the slowest legal speed for that road.
10. Driving too slowly on an Alabama road:
- Is safest
- Is required
- Has no effect
- Can be unlawful and impede traffic
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Answer: Can be unlawful and impede traffic
Driving too slowly can impede traffic and be unlawful; keep with the flow where safe.
11. A first DUI conviction in Alabama can bring a fine of:
- No fine
- $50
- $100–$300
- $600–$2,100
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Answer: $600–$2,100
A first DUI fine ranges from $600 to $2,100, plus possible jail and license suspension.
12. In Alabama, 'Inability to Control Vehicle' is a violation worth:
- 4 points
- No points
- 1 point
- 2 points
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Answer: 2 points
Inability to control the vehicle = 2 points.
13. A first texting/hand-held device conviction in Alabama is about:
- $50 fine and 1 point
- $500
- $1,000
- No penalty
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Answer: $50 fine and 1 point
First conviction is roughly a $50 fine and 1 point (increasing with repeats).
14. A left arm extended straight out means:
- Stop
- Left turn
- Right turn
- Go
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Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
15. When sharing the road with a bicyclist, you should:
- Honk
- Pass closely
- Crowd them
- Give room and pass only when safe
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Answer: Give room and pass only when safe
Give bicyclists room and pass only when it's safe.
16. In Alabama, failure to signal or an incorrect signal is a:
- 0-point violation
- 2-point violation
- Warning
- 5-point violation
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Answer: 2-point violation
Failure to signal / incorrect signal = 2 points.
17. In Alabama, the 'zero tolerance' style limit for drivers under 21 is a BAC of:
- .08
- .05
- .00
- .02
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Answer: .02
Under-21 drivers are considered DUI at .02 BAC.
18. Alabama's window-tinting law limits:
- Seat height
- How dark your windows may be
- Nothing
- Radio volume
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Answer: How dark your windows may be
Window tint must let enough light through, per Alabama's tinting law.
19. Speeding 26 mph or more over the limit adds how many points?
- 4
- 2
- 3
- 5
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Answer: 5
Speeding 26+ over the limit = 5 points (1–25 over = 2 points).
20. The only thing that reduces your BAC over time is:
- A shower
- Time
- Food
- Coffee
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Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.