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Drivers Permits
This fully narrated supplemental drivers ed program will help will provide first-time drivers a comprehensive understanding of rules of the road, state laws, driving techniques and much more. Although this course does not satisfy your Alabama drivers education requirements, this course is a great way for a first-time driver to get prepared for their upcoming learner's permit test.
This course includes six hours of full driver ed training giving the student a full multimedia learning experience. The student will have access to eight of the premier driver education videos and, finally, the student will test his or her knowledge with three permit practice tests. Once completed, the student will be ready to pass his or her test with flying colors.
When you reach the age when it's time to learn the drive, the first step for a teen driver is the learner's license. You must be at least 15 years old to take the written exam for this license. Questions on the exam are from the Alabama Driver's Manual, so study it well.
This Class D learner's license carries a "Y" restriction, which means that you may drive a vehicle only when accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older who is in the front passenger seat beside you. When you turn 16, or if you were already at least 16 when you applied for your first learner's license, you can be accompanied by a licensed driver of any age.
This learner's license is valid for four years and may be renewed once. The fee is $23, plus a $5 written exam fee.
If you are a teen between 16 and 18 years old, you can apply for a regular driver's license after you've held the learner's license for at least six months. When you apply, you'll be required to pass a driving (road) test. Once you pass the road test, the "Y" restriction will be removed from your license for the remainder of the four-year license period. There's no additional charge for the driving test.
Lost Learner's License
You won't have to take the test again if you lose your license, but you'll need to show proof of identity at your local driver's license office. The fee for a duplicate license is $18.
Expired Learner's License
The state of Alabama allows a 60-day grace period for driving with an expired license. You may renew your license at any time during those 60 days without penalty, but you cannot legally drive a vehicle with an expired license after those 60 days have passed.
Practice Tests
DMV.ORG offers you practice tests to help you study for the written exam. Study the Alabama Driver's Manual to learn driving rules, regulations, and laws. You'll want to study the road signs, too.
