Alabama: Licensing basics — Part 4 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 4
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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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How long is the grace period after the expiration date of a driver license for the purpose of renewal?
- 10 days
- 60 days
- 30 days
- 180 days
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Correct answer: 60 days
Alabama law provides a 60-day grace period after expiration during which the license is valid for renewal.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What is the longest period after expiration during which an Alabama driver license may be renewed without examination?
- A 4-year period
- A 2-year period
- A 5-year period
- A 3-year period
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Correct answer: A 3-year period
An Alabama driver license may be renewed without examination within 3 years after it expires.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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If a license is renewed after it has expired, for how long is the new license valid?
- Four years from the last expiration date
- Four years from the date it was renewed
- Two years from the last expiration date
- Until your next birthday after renewal
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Correct answer: Four years from the last expiration date
A license issued after expiration is valid four years from the last expiration date, not four years from the date of issue.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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If your license is lost, destroyed, or illegible but has not expired, where should you apply for a duplicate?
- At the nearest State Trooper post in your county
- At the nearest city police department office
- At your Probate Judge or License Commissioner Office
- At the office of the clerk of the county court
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Correct answer: At your Probate Judge or License Commissioner Office
A duplicate is applied for at the Probate Judge or License Commissioner Office.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What is required to get a duplicate license that has not expired?
- A new road test and proof of current vehicle insurance
- No examination, but proof of identity like a birth certificate
- A new knowledge test, a vision test, and a road test
- A signed letter from your employer and two witnesses
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Correct answer: No examination, but proof of identity like a birth certificate
No examination is necessary for a duplicate, but proof of identity such as a certified birth certificate is required.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What may a person who makes a false affidavit in obtaining a duplicate driver license be charged with?
- Reckless driving or speeding
- Failure to appear in court
- Identity theft and fraud
- Forgery, perjury, or both
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Correct answer: Forgery, perjury, or both
The manual says forgery (Title 13A-9-3), perjury (Title 13A-10-102) or both may be charged.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Who must you see to add, change, or remove license classes, restrictions, and endorsements?
- A driver license examiner
- The probate judge by mail
- Any law enforcement officer
- No one, you can do it online
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Correct answer: A driver license examiner
The manual says you must see a driver license examiner for these changes.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What happens to Alabama driver licenses and non-driver identification cards when you move to a new address?
- They are mailed to your new address automatically
- They are forwarded for 60 days
- They will not be forwarded to another address
- They are forwarded only to addresses in Alabama
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Correct answer: They will not be forwarded to another address
The manual says licenses and ID cards will not be forwarded to another address.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Which documents should you present to change your name on your license?
- Only a signed letter from your current employer and landlord
- Marriage certificate or court order with updated Social Security card
- A utility bill, a vehicle title, and a recent paycheck stub
- A new birth certificate and a high school transcript copy
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Correct answer: Marriage certificate or court order with updated Social Security card
For a name change you present a marriage certificate or court order with an updated Social Security card.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Where must you go to change your name if you have a STAR ID?
- Any Judge of Probate office
- Any License Commissioner's office
- Online at the department's website
- An ALEA Driver License office
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Correct answer: An ALEA Driver License office
The manual says you must visit an ALEA office if you have a STAR ID.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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After you change your address within Alabama, how many days do you have to notify the Driver License Division?
- 30 days
- 10 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
After changing your address within Alabama you have 30 days to notify the Driver License Division.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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When you update your address on your state driver record, will a new license or card be issued?
- Yes, a new license is mailed free of charge
- Yes, but only for non-driver ID cards
- No, a new license or card will not be reissued
- Yes, but only after a new road test
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Correct answer: No, a new license or card will not be reissued
An address can be updated on the state driver record without charge, but a new license or card is not reissued.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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For a Class A combination vehicle with a GCWR over 26,000 lbs., the towed vehicle(s) must weigh over how much?
- 5,000 lbs.
- 10,000 lbs.
- 16,000 lbs.
- 26,000 lbs.
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Correct answer: 10,000 lbs.
On the class chart, Class A combination vehicles have a GCWR over 26,000 lbs. and towed vehicle(s) over 10,000 lbs.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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According to the class-of-license chart, which vehicles need a Class B license?
- Trucks or buses of 26,000 lbs. GVWR or less
- All passenger cars and pickup trucks
- Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles
- Trucks or buses over 26,000 lbs. GVWR
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Correct answer: Trucks or buses over 26,000 lbs. GVWR
Class B covers trucks or buses over 26,000 lbs. GVWR, and such vehicles towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 lbs. GVWR.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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According to the class-of-license chart, which vehicle falls in Class C?
- A vehicle of 26,000 lbs. GVWR or less placarded for hazardous materials
- A vehicle over 26,000 lbs. GVWR that carries no hazardous materials
- Any ordinary passenger car, pickup truck or van
- A motorized watercraft or a motor-driven cycle
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Correct answer: A vehicle of 26,000 lbs. GVWR or less placarded for hazardous materials
Class C covers vehicles of 26,000 lbs. GVWR or less that are placarded for hazardous materials or designed to seat more than 15 people including the driver.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Which class of license is needed for generally all passenger vehicles, except vehicles in Classes A, B, C, or M?
- Class B
- Class C
- Class D
- Class V
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Correct answer: Class D
Class D covers generally all passenger vehicles except those in Classes A, B, C, or M.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Which class of license is shown for motorcycles and motor-driven cycles?
- Class A
- Class M
- Class D
- Class V
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Correct answer: Class M
Class M is for motorcycles and motor-driven cycles.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Which class of license is shown for motorized watercraft?
- Class M
- Class C
- Class B
- Class V
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Correct answer: Class V
Class V is for motorized watercraft.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Which federal act did Alabama adopt as part of a nationally uniform system of classifying, testing, and licensing commercial vehicle drivers?
- The Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986
- The Federal Interstate Highway Safety Act of 1966
- The Federal Motor Carrier Hands-Free Act of 2024
- The Alabama Boating Safety Reform Act of 1994
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Correct answer: The Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986
Alabama adopted the Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Which vehicles may the holder of a Class A license, with appropriate endorsements, operate?
- Only the vehicles included in Class B
- Only the vehicles included in Class D
- All vehicles included in Class B, C, and D
- Vehicles in Class B and Class M only
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Correct answer: All vehicles included in Class B, C, and D
The holder of a Class A license may operate all vehicles included in Class B, C, and D.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Which vehicles may a Class B licensee, with appropriate endorsements, drive?
- All vehicles in Class A
- All vehicles in Class C or D
- Vehicles in Class A or C only
- Only vehicles in Class B
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Correct answer: All vehicles in Class C or D
Class B licensees with appropriate endorsements may drive all vehicles in Class C or D.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Vehicles designed to transport how many passengers, including the driver, fall under Class C?
- 8 or more
- 12 or more
- 26 or more
- 16 or more
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Correct answer: 16 or more
Class C covers vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Which vehicles may a Class C license holder drive?
- All vehicles in Class D
- All vehicles in Class B
- All vehicles in Class A
- Only vehicles in Class C
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Correct answer: All vehicles in Class D
A Class C license holder may drive all vehicles in Class D.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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For which vehicles are CDL endorsements required?
- Only school buses and other vehicles that carry school children
- Only passenger cars towing a trailer that weighs under 10,000 pounds
- Double/triple trailers, tankers, passenger vehicles, and hazardous materials
- Only motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized watercraft
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Correct answer: Double/triple trailers, tankers, passenger vehicles, and hazardous materials
CDL endorsements are required for double/triple trailers, tanker vehicles, passenger vehicles and vehicles placarded for hazardous materials.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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On an Alabama CDL, which endorsement letter is for double/triple trailers?
- N
- T
- X
- S
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Correct answer: T
T is the endorsement for double/triple trailers.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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On an Alabama CDL, which endorsement letter is for a school bus?
- P
- H
- T
- S
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Correct answer: S
S is the school bus endorsement.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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On an Alabama CDL, which endorsement letter is for tanks and hazardous materials combined?
- X
- N
- H
- T
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Correct answer: X
X is the endorsement for tanks and Haz Mat.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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On an Alabama CDL, which endorsement letter is for tanks of 1,000 gallons or greater?
- H
- X
- N
- P
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Correct answer: N
N is the endorsement for tanks 1,000 gallons or greater.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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On an Alabama CDL, which endorsement letter is for a vehicle carrying more than 15 passengers including the driver?
- S
- P
- N
- T
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Correct answer: P
P is the endorsement for greater than 15 passengers including the driver.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What does the 1994 Alabama Boating Safety Reform Act require?
- A vessel license only for operators who are over age 21
- A driver license for every passenger on a motorized boat
- Registration of every motorized vessel with ALEA each year
- Operator certification for all operators of motorized watercraft
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Correct answer: Operator certification for all operators of motorized watercraft
The 1994 Boating Safety Reform Act requires operator certification for all operators of motorized watercraft.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What is the minimum age to obtain a vessel license?
- 12 years old
- 10 years old
- 14 years old
- 16 years old
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Correct answer: 12 years old
Persons ages 12 years old and older may obtain a vessel license.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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A licensed vessel operator who turned 12 after January 1, 2002 and is not yet 14 may operate a vessel only if who is onboard?
- Any licensed driver age 16 or older with a driver license
- A parent or guardian, even if the parent has no vessel license
- A licensed adult age 21 or older who can take immediate control
- A person age 14 with a vessel license, riding as a passenger
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Correct answer: A licensed adult age 21 or older who can take immediate control
After the Boating Safety Enhancement Act of 2001, such a person may operate a vessel only if a licensed adult 21 or older is onboard and can take immediate control.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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At what age may a licensed vessel operator operate a vessel alone?
- 12 years old or older
- 14 years old or older
- 16 years old or older
- 21 years old or older
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Correct answer: 14 years old or older
A licensed operator 14 years old or older may operate alone.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Persons born before which date are exempt from the vessel license examination?
- January 1, 1950
- January 1, 2002
- June 1, 1994
- April 28, 1954
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Correct answer: April 28, 1954
Persons born before April 28, 1954 are exempt from examination but must have the vessel class issued at a driver license office.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What must a driver have in possession while operating a motor vehicle in Alabama?
- An appropriate driver license or learner permit
- A copy of the Alabama driver manual booklet
- A current vehicle inspection report form
- A certified copy of your birth certificate
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Correct answer: An appropriate driver license or learner permit
A driver must have an appropriate driver license (or learner permit) in possession while driving.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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When must a driver be prepared to present the driver license?
- Only to a state trooper at a checkpoint
- Only at the Driver License Division office
- To any law enforcement officer upon request
- Only when involved in a crash
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Correct answer: To any law enforcement officer upon request
A driver must be prepared to present the license to any law enforcement officer upon request.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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In addition to the court's punishment, a driver convicted of violating the law may lose the license through cancellation, revocation, suspension, or what else?
- Disqualification
- Expiration
- Surrender
- Probation
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Correct answer: Disqualification
The manual says a convicted driver may lose the license through cancellation, revocation, suspension, or disqualification.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Who is authorized to cancel a driver license when it is determined that the person was not entitled to it?
- The county sheriff
- The traffic court clerk
- The Director of ALEA
- The Governor of Alabama
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Correct answer: The Director of ALEA
The Director of ALEA is authorized to cancel any license once it is determined that the person was not entitled to it.
Source: Alabama Driver Manual (November 2024), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)