Alabama permit test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost
Alabama permit test in brief: ALEA does not publish the number of questions or the pass mark.
ALEA does not publish the number of questions or a pass mark for the Alabama knowledge test (Stage I learner license); questions come from the official Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024).
Practice format (commonly reported): ALEA does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 30 questions with 24 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
The Alabama knowledge test in brief
How many questions are on the Alabama permit test?
ALEA does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 30 questions with 24 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
What is the pass mark for the Alabama permit test?
ALEA does not publish a pass mark for the Alabama knowledge test. It is commonly reported as 24 of 30 (80%), and our practice tests use that mark. See how Alabama compares with every state.
How many questions can you get wrong on the Alabama permit test?
ALEA publishes neither the number of questions nor a pass mark, so there is no official figure. In the commonly reported 30-question format (not official), 80% means 24 correct, so you can get up to 6 wrong.
Is the Alabama permit test hard?
You need 24 of 30 (80%) to pass, so in the commonly reported 30-question format you can get at most 6 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Alabama permit test cost?
$5 — Knowledge test fee (each test), per ALEA.
Is there a free Alabama permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Alabama knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 30 questions and the commonly reported pass mark of 24 of 30 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
Time limit, retakes, age and ID
How long is the Alabama permit test?
ALEA does not publish a time limit for the Alabama knowledge test.
Can I retake the Alabama permit test if I fail?
No retake waiting period published. The manual charges 'The fee for each knowledge test is $5.00', i.e. each attempt is paid separately. No attempt limit published; each knowledge test attempt costs $5.00. The Learner License is valid for four years (manual: 'can be renewed once' for the 15-year-old learner license).
How old do you have to be to take the Alabama permit test?
The minimum age is 15, per ALEA.
What do I need to bring to the Alabama permit test?
Learner License (age 15), Document Requirements and Fees page: 'U.S. birth certificate (certified and issued by the Bureau of Vital Statistics - NO PHOTOCOPIES)', 'Social Security card', 'Acceptable proof of school enrollment or graduation' (Form DL-1/93, certificate of graduation or GED) and '2 Proofs of Principal Residence'. Age 16+: two forms of identification (one with a photo, one from the primary list) or three non-photo forms, plus the Social Security card and school enrollment form if under 19. Vision screening at the test. Non-U.S. citizens: valid foreign passport with visa or resident alien card plus lawful-presence documents.
Which handbook is the Alabama permit test based on?
The official Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024). You can read it on the official site.
Official source: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division. Handbook: Alabama Driver Manual.
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Last updated October 13, 2026.