Alabama Driving Schools

You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a learner's permit in Alabama. You will need parental consent and must pass a 30-question written knowledge test with a score of at least 80%.

Alabama requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice. A licensed adult aged 21 or older must be in the vehicle at all times during the permit phase.

No. Alabama has no driver's education mandate for teens. Completing a voluntary course may earn an insurance discount, but it is not required by state law.

Teen drivers with an intermediate license cannot drive between midnight and 6 a.m. Exceptions apply for driving to or from work, school, or an emergency.

Alabama charges just $5 for a learner's permit, one of the lowest permit fees in the country. The standard driver's license costs $36.25 and is valid for 4 years.

A teen can get a full, unrestricted license in Alabama at age 17.5. They must have held the intermediate license with a clean driving record.

Teen drivers with an intermediate license may carry no more than 1 non-family passenger under age 21. Family members are exempt from this restriction.

Yes. A 16-year-old in Alabama who has held their learner's permit for 6 months and passed the road test can get an intermediate license and drive alone during allowed hours.

The Alabama knowledge test has 30 questions and requires an 80% score to pass, meaning you can miss no more than 6 questions. Studying the Alabama Driver Manual covers most topics tested.

An Alabama driver's license is valid for 4 years. The renewal fee is $36.25, the same as the original license fee.