Can you take the Alabama written driver test in Spanish?

Yes, it is offered. Yes. The written test is offered in Spanish and 10 other languages; a 2026 English-only bill did not pass.

What is the minimum age for a learner license in Alabama?

15. Alabama issues a Stage I learner license at age 15, to drive with a licensed adult 21 or older.

With a Stage II restricted license in Alabama, during what hours may you NOT drive, with some exceptions?

Midnight to 6 am. Stage II drivers may not drive from midnight to 6 am unless an exception applies.

On a two-lane road in Alabama you pass a stopped tow truck with lights. The limit is 45 mph. How slow must you go?

30 mph. Move away within your lane and slow to 15 mph below the posted limit, so 30 mph.

In Alabama, within what distance of the car ahead must you dim your high beams?

200 feet. Dim within 200 feet when following and within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.

In Alabama, if you are under 21, driving is illegal starting at what BAC?

0.02%. For drivers under 21, a BAC of 0.02 percent or more is illegal.

In Alabama a school bus stops to load children. At least how far from the bus must you stop?

20 feet. The Alabama manual says to stop at least 20 feet from the bus.

Under Alabama's hands-free law, what is the penalty for a first conviction for holding a phone?

50 dollars and 1 point. First conviction is a 50 dollar fine and 1 point on your record.

In Alabama, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?

15 feet. Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

In Alabama, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?

20 feet. Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection.

In Alabama, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?

100 feet. Signal at least 100 feet before turning.

State guides · Alabama

Alabama DMV written test guide

Everything you need to know about the written test in Alabama, with the rules your state asks about and practice questions with answers.

Agency	Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division
Official handbook	Alabama Driver Manual ↗
Questions	Not published
To pass	Not published by the state
Test in Spanish?	Yes

ALEA does not publish the number of questions or the passing score. The knowledge test covers Alabama traffic laws, road signs and safe driving, taken from the manual; 5 dollar fee per test. Oral tests are available on automated equipment.

Alabama rules you need to know

Alcohol, 21 and over: In Alabama the legal limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08% BAC. Official source ↗
Alcohol, under 21: Under 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.02% or higher. Official source ↗
Following distance: Use the 2-second rule; 4 to 5 seconds in bad conditions. Official source ↗
High beams: Dim your high beams within 500 feet of oncoming traffic and 200 feet when following. Official source ↗
Turn signal: Signal at least 100 feet before turning. Official source ↗
Fire hydrant: Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Official source ↗
Crosswalk: Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection. Official source ↗
School bus: The manual says to stop for a school bus from either direction, at least 20 feet away. Official source ↗
Right on red: Right on red is allowed after a full stop unless a sign prohibits it. Official source ↗
Left on red: Left on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto another one-way street. Official source ↗
Cell phone: Alabama has a hands-free law since 2024; texting is banned and GDL drivers may not use handheld devices. Official source ↗
Move Over law: For stopped police, tow or work vehicles with lights, change lanes or slow 15 mph below the limit. Official source ↗
Permit age: You can get a learner license at age 15. Official source ↗

Alabama test FAQ

How many questions are on the Alabama written test?

Alabama doesn't publish the number of questions or the passing score; ask your local office.

Can I take the Alabama driver's test in Spanish?

Yes. Alabama offers the written test in Spanish.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Alabama?

You can get a learner license at age 15.

What documents do I need for a permit in Alabama?

It depends on your situation (identity, residency and Social Security number or an alternative). Check the official list from Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division before you go.

Documents guide → · How to pass on the first try →

11 Alabama practice questions

1. Can you take the Alabama written driver test in Spanish?
1. Only with your interpreter
2. Yes, it is offered
3. Only the road test
4. No, English only
Show answer
Answer: Yes, it is offered
Yes. The written test is offered in Spanish and 10 other languages; a 2026 English-only bill did not pass.
Official source ↗
2. What is the minimum age for a learner license in Alabama?
1. 15
2. 14
3. 17
4. 16
Show answer
Answer: 15
Alabama issues a Stage I learner license at age 15, to drive with a licensed adult 21 or older.
Official source ↗
3. With a Stage II restricted license in Alabama, during what hours may you NOT drive, with some exceptions?
1. 1 am to 5 am
2. 10 pm to 6 am
3. Midnight to 6 am
4. From 11 pm to 5 am
Show answer
Answer: Midnight to 6 am
Stage II drivers may not drive from midnight to 6 am unless an exception applies.
Official source ↗
4. On a two-lane road in Alabama you pass a stopped tow truck with lights. The limit is 45 mph. How slow must you go?
1. 35 mph
2. 25 mph
3. 40 mph
4. 30 mph
Show answer
Answer: 30 mph
Move away within your lane and slow to 15 mph below the posted limit, so 30 mph.
Official source ↗
5. In Alabama, within what distance of the car ahead must you dim your high beams?
1. 100 feet
2. 500 feet
3. 300 feet
4. 200 feet
Show answer
Answer: 200 feet
Dim within 200 feet when following and within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Official source ↗
6. In Alabama, if you are under 21, driving is illegal starting at what BAC?
1. 0.05%
2. 0.02%
3. 0.08%
4. 0.01%
Show answer
Answer: 0.02%
For drivers under 21, a BAC of 0.02 percent or more is illegal.
Official source ↗
7. In Alabama a school bus stops to load children. At least how far from the bus must you stop?
1. 20 feet
2. 10 feet
3. 50 feet
4. 30 feet
Show answer
Answer: 20 feet
The Alabama manual says to stop at least 20 feet from the bus.
Official source ↗
8. Under Alabama's hands-free law, what is the penalty for a first conviction for holding a phone?
1. 150 dollars and 3 points
2. 100 dollars and 2 points
3. 50 dollars and 1 point
4. 25 dollars, no points
Show answer
Answer: 50 dollars and 1 point
First conviction is a 50 dollar fine and 1 point on your record.
Official source ↗
9. In Alabama, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?
1. 5 feet
2. 10 feet
3. 15 feet
4. 30 feet
Show answer
Answer: 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Official source ↗
10. In Alabama, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?
1. 30 feet
2. 20 feet
3. 10 feet
4. 15 feet
Show answer
Answer: 20 feet
Do not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection.
Official source ↗
11. In Alabama, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?
1. 300 feet
2. 50 feet
3. 100 feet
4. 25 feet
Show answer
Answer: 100 feet
Signal at least 100 feet before turning.
Official source ↗

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Facts checked against the official state handbook and website in October 2026. Rules change: always check the official handbook.