How Many Questions Are on the Alabama Permit Test?
Alabama's learner's permit knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions, covering road signs, right-of-way, speed limits, DUI law, and Graduated Driver License rules from the Alabama Driver Manual.
The official test format
The 30 questions cover a broad mix of topics, from road signs and right-of-way to implied consent and GDL rules specific to teen drivers.
The test is administered by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) — a state police agency, not a separate motor vehicle department — at driver license offices statewide.
Because ALEA procedures can change, always confirm the current format on the official Alabama driver license website before your appointment.
A notably low testing fee
Alabama charges just $5 for the written knowledge test, one of the lowest fees among the states covered here.
Our free Alabama permit practice tests cover the same topic areas the official exam draws from, including a dedicated set of sign-recognition questions.
How our practice tests are structured
dmvwrittenexam.com splits its 145 original Alabama permit questions into multiple 25-question practice tests, giving far more repetitions than the official 30-question test alone would.
Each question includes an explanation and a source reference, so you learn why an answer is correct instead of just memorizing a letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Alabama permit test?
30 multiple-choice questions.
Which agency administers the test?
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), a state police agency, rather than a separate motor vehicle department.
What does the knowledge test cost?
$5 — one of the lowest testing fees of any state.
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