Alabama: Licensing basics — Part 1 Practice Test
Who can be licensed, identification documents, the Learner License and GDL rules, tests, renewal, license classes and the Parent/Teen Driving Agreement. — Part 1
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Alabama Driver Manual" (November 2024), Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division.
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Which agency issues driver licenses in Alabama?
- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division
- The Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division
- The Alabama Department of Transportation, Licensing Bureau
- The Office of the Alabama Secretary of State, Licensing Unit
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Correct answer: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division
The manual states that the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division, issues driver licenses.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Which of these may an Alabama resident operate on a street or highway without a driver license?
- A pickup truck used to haul farm equipment
- A farm tractor driven temporarily on the highway
- A motorcycle driven only in rural areas
- A passenger car driven only on county roads
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Correct answer: A farm tractor driven temporarily on the highway
A farm tractor or implement of husbandry operated temporarily on a street or highway is the exception to the driver license requirement.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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An applicant whose Alabama license has been expired for how long must pass the required driver examination?
- Over six months
- Over one year
- Over five years
- Over three years
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Correct answer: Over three years
Applicants not licensed in Alabama, or whose Alabama license has been expired for over three years, must pass the driver examination.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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A holder of an out of state license does not have to pass a driver examination if the license has not been expired for longer than:
- One year
- 30 days
- Six months
- Three years
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Correct answer: One year
The manual says a holder of an out of state license that has not been expired over one year does not have to pass a driver examination.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Which person may drive in Alabama without an Alabama driver license?
- A county employee driving a county-owned vehicle on county business
- A resident under 16 years old with a valid license from another state
- A federal government employee driving a federal government vehicle
- A non-resident whose home-state license expired last month
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Correct answer: A federal government employee driving a federal government vehicle
A person employed by the United States Federal Government may drive a vehicle owned or leased by that government without an Alabama license.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Military personnel from other states and their families stationed in Alabama may drive on a valid home-state license:
- Only for the first 30 days of the assignment
- Only for the first 90 days in a calendar year
- Only if the assignment lasts less than one year
- Even if their assignment in Alabama is of long duration
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Correct answer: Even if their assignment in Alabama is of long duration
The manual says this exception applies even though the assignment in Alabama may be of long duration.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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A non-resident at least 16 years old whose home country does not require licensing of drivers may drive in Alabama for not more than how many days in any calendar year?
- 90 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 180 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
Such a non-resident may drive for not more than 90 days in any calendar year, if the vehicle is registered in the home country.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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A non-resident from a country that does not require licensing of drivers may drive in Alabama for up to 90 days a year only if the vehicle is:
- Registered for the current year in Alabama
- Inspected by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
- Registered for the current year in the home country
- Owned by a licensed Alabama resident
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Correct answer: Registered for the current year in the home country
The vehicle must be duly registered for the current year in the home country of the non-resident.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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A non-resident who has a valid driver license from the state of previous residence may drive without an Alabama license for how long after becoming a resident of Alabama?
- 60 days
- 30 days
- 90 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 30 days
The manual allows 30 days after becoming a resident of the state.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Which non-resident may drive in Alabama without an Alabama license?
- A non-resident who works full time in Alabama and holds a valid home-state license
- A part-time student enrolled in an Alabama college with a valid home-state license
- A tourist whose home-state license expired last month
- A full time student enrolled in an Alabama school with a valid license from his home state
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Correct answer: A full time student enrolled in an Alabama school with a valid license from his home state
The exception covers a non-resident full time student properly enrolled and registered in a school in Alabama who holds a valid license from his home state or country.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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According to the manual's list of who cannot be licensed, an Alabama driver license shall not be issued to persons under what age?
- 16
- 15
- 17
- 18
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Correct answer: 16
The list of who cannot be licensed names persons under 16 years of age. The manual notes that the minimum driving age is 16, with certain exceptions and restrictions such as the Learner License.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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An Alabama driver license shall not be issued to a person whose driving rights or privilege is suspended or revoked in:
- Alabama only
- Alabama or a neighboring state
- Any state
- Any state in the Southeast
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Correct answer: Any state
The manual bars a person whose driving privilege is suspended or revoked in any state.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Who decides whether a physical or mental impairment will prevent a person from exercising reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle?
- The applicant's family doctor
- ALEA or the examining officer
- A county probate judge
- The applicant's insurance company
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Correct answer: ALEA or the examining officer
The manual refers to an impairment that, in the opinion of ALEA or the examining officer, will prevent reasonable and ordinary control.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Which person cannot be issued an Alabama driver license?
- A person who has been in a crash in the past year
- A person who has never owned a motor vehicle
- A person who is over 65 years of age
- A habitual drunkard or a person addicted to narcotic drugs
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Correct answer: A habitual drunkard or a person addicted to narcotic drugs
The manual says a license shall not be issued to a habitual drunkard or a person addicted to the use of narcotic drugs.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Which applicant cannot be issued an Alabama driver license?
- One who fails the required examination
- One who is 16 years old
- One who wears corrective lenses
- One who has completed a driver education course
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Correct answer: One who fails the required examination
The manual lists any person failing to pass the examination when required among those who cannot be licensed.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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An applicant under age 19 must comply with Alabama Act 93-368, which requires:
- Completion of a driver education course at school
- A signed letter from a parent or guardian
- Graduation from or current attendance in secondary school
- Proof of a part-time job or volunteer work
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Correct answer: Graduation from or current attendance in secondary school
Act 93-368 requires secondary school graduation or current attendance, with limited exclusions.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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All applicants for an original Alabama driver license or identification card must submit proof of:
- Residence in Alabama for at least six months
- Authorized presence in the United States
- United States citizenship
- Current vehicle registration
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Correct answer: Authorized presence in the United States
The manual requires proof of authorized presence in the United States as authorized under federal law.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Applicants must present two forms of identification, at least one of which contains a photograph. How many of those forms must come from the “Primary Listing”?
- Two
- None
- Three
- One
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Correct answer: One
One of the two forms must be from the Primary Listing.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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An applicant who presents only non-photo identification must present how many forms?
- Three, and one must be from the Primary Listing
- Two, and one must be from the Primary Listing
- Four, and one must be from the Primary Listing
- Three, and all must be from the Secondary Listing
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Correct answer: Three, and one must be from the Primary Listing
The manual requires three forms of non-photo identification, one of which must be from the Primary Listing.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What must an applicant transferring an out of state driver license present?
- The out of state license, a vehicle registration and one other form from the Secondary Listing
- The out of state license, a Social Security card and two other forms from the Secondary Listing
- The out of state license, a Social Security card and one other form from the Primary Listing
- A certified birth certificate, a Social Security card and proof of insurance in the previous state
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Correct answer: The out of state license, a Social Security card and one other form from the Primary Listing
The manual requires the out of state license, a Social Security card (or another acceptable document) and one other form from the Primary Listing.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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For a non-working authorized foreign national applicant, ALEA presumes the person's status in the United States to be:
- Authorized unless ALEA finds a reason otherwise
- Unauthorized until documents show it is authorized
- Pending for 30 days until it is verified
- Authorized once a visa application is filed
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Correct answer: Unauthorized until documents show it is authorized
ALEA presumes the status to be unauthorized until the applicant presents documents showing to the satisfaction of the Department that presence is authorized.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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An applicant who has been deported from the United States must also present proof that legal presence status has been restored from which agency?
- The Social Security Administration
- The U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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Correct answer: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
The manual requires proof from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that legal presence status has been restored.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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If no record of a previously issued Alabama license or ID card exists on the database, what may be accepted as proof of birth date?
- Only an original or certified copy of a Primary document
- A photo ID card issued by the applicant's school
- Any two documents from the Secondary Listing
- A written statement signed by a parent or guardian
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Correct answer: Only an original or certified copy of a Primary document
Without a database record, only an original or certified copy of one of the Primary Listed documents could be accepted.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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A record on the driver license database from a previously issued Alabama license or non-driver ID card may be considered proof of:
- Name change
- Social Security number
- Birth date
- Authorized presence
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Correct answer: Birth date
The manual says such a database record may be considered proof of birth date.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Only a document that is an original or a copy certified by whom will be accepted?
- A notary public
- The issuing agency
- The applicant's school
- A driver license examiner
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Correct answer: The issuing agency
Only an original or a copy certified by the issuing agency is accepted.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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If a document presented is a copy, the certification attached to it must be:
- Notarized
- Less than 30 days old
- Signed by the applicant
- Original
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Correct answer: Original
The manual says that if a document is a copy, the attached certification must be original.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which condition makes a document unacceptable?
- White-out has been used on pertinent information
- It is a copy certified by the agency that issued it
- It was issued more than five years ago
- It is printed on both sides of the page
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Correct answer: White-out has been used on pertinent information
A document is unacceptable if correction fluid (white-out) has been used on pertinent information.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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A document would be unacceptable if erasure markings or alterations appear:
- In the margins
- On the back of the document
- On pertinent information
- Next to the signature
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Correct answer: On pertinent information
Erasure markings or alterations on pertinent information make a document unacceptable.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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A document would be unacceptable if pertinent information is:
- Typed instead of handwritten
- Missing or illegible
- Printed in a small font
- Shown in more than one language
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Correct answer: Missing or illegible
Missing or illegible pertinent information makes a document unacceptable.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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A fold, crease, tear, hole or staple makes a document unacceptable when it:
- Is visible anywhere on the front of the page
- Is longer than one inch in any direction
- Is on the edge of the document
- Obliterates or distorts pertinent information
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Correct answer: Obliterates or distorts pertinent information
A fold, crease, tear, hole or staple makes a document unacceptable when it obliterates or distorts pertinent information.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which of these makes a document unacceptable?
- The document is not properly signed
- The document was issued in another state
- The document was signed in black ink
- The document is more than one page long
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Correct answer: The document is not properly signed
A document that is not properly signed is unacceptable.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Must an applicant present proof of Social Security number even if he does not want the number to appear on the license?
- No, only if the applicant wants the number on the license
- No, only a first-time applicant must show proof of the number
- Yes, whether or not the applicant wants the number on the license
- Yes, but only when applying for a non-driver identification card
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Correct answer: Yes, whether or not the applicant wants the number on the license
Proof is required whether or not the applicant wishes the number to appear on the license, unless the number is already in the database.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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An original document used as proof of a Social Security number must display:
- The last four digits of the number
- The full 9 digit number
- The applicant's date of birth
- A photograph of the applicant
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Correct answer: The full 9 digit number
The document must display the full 9 digit Social Security number.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which document is acceptable as proof of a Social Security number?
- A Selective Service Card
- A U.S. passport
- A medical insurance ID card
- A W2 Tax Form
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Correct answer: A W2 Tax Form
A W2 Tax Form is on the list of documents accepted as proof of a Social Security number.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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A Medicare/Medicaid Identification Card is acceptable proof of a Social Security number if the number is followed by which letter?
- A
- B
- M
- S
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Correct answer: A
The manual accepts a Medicare/Medicaid card if the Social Security number is followed by the letter A.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which of these forms is acceptable as proof of a Social Security number?
- A Selective Service Card
- A Medical Insurance ID Card
- United States Military form DD 214
- A Certificate of Naturalization
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Correct answer: United States Military form DD 214
The manual lists United States Military form DD 214 among the documents accepted as proof of a Social Security number.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What must be affixed to a notarized document and be legible?
- The notary's home address
- The notary's seal or stamp
- The applicant's photograph
- The county clerk's stamp
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Correct answer: The notary's seal or stamp
A notarized document must have the notary's seal or stamp affixed, and it must be legible.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which of these must be present on a notarized document?
- The applicant's fingerprint
- A witness's signature
- The issuing agency's seal
- The notary's signature
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Correct answer: The notary's signature
The notary's signature must be present.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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On a notarized document, the complete date that the notary's commission expires must be legible and must:
- Have been current on the date the document was notarized
- Be at least 30 days from expiring on the date notarized
- Be within one year of the date the document was issued
- Appear only if the document is a copy
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Correct answer: Have been current on the date the document was notarized
The commission expiration date must be legible and must have been current on the date the document was notarized.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)