Alabama Driver License: Your License and How You May Lose It

30 questions with the correct answer and an explanation for each. Topic: Your License and How You May Lose It. Free, no account needed.

1. A driver's Alabama license has been expired for four years. What must they do before they can drive legally again?

Pass the driver examination
Renew online within the 60-day grace period
Pay a reinstatement fee and renew by mail
Present a certified birth certificate for a duplicate license

Answer: A — Pass the driver examination

A license expired more than three years requires passing the driver examination again.

2. A person moves to Alabama holding a valid driver's license from their previous state. For how many days after moving can they drive without obtaining an Alabama license?

30 days
180 days
60 days
90 days

Answer: A — 30 days

A new resident with a valid license from their previous state has 30 days after moving before needing an Alabama license.

3. An applicant's driver's license was suspended in another state. Can Alabama issue them a license?

No, any state's suspension or revocation bars issuance
No, unless they present a reinstatement fee
Yes, as long as they pass the knowledge test
Yes, after a 90-day waiting period

Answer: A — No, any state's suspension or revocation bars issuance

Anyone suspended or revoked in any state cannot be issued a license.

4. An applicant presents three forms of non-photo identification, at least one of which is from the primary list. Does this satisfy the identification requirement for an original license?

No, all three must be primary documents
Yes, this satisfies the requirement
No, a photo ID is always required
No, only two forms are ever required

Answer: B — Yes, this satisfies the requirement

Three forms of non-photo identification, with at least one from the primary list, satisfy the requirement.

5. Which document proves a Social Security number when applying for a license, if the number isn't already on file?

A Medicare card whose number ends in the letter B
A certified US birth certificate
A Medicare card whose number ends in the letter A
A W-4 form

Answer: C — A Medicare card whose number ends in the letter A

A Medicare or Medicaid card is accepted proof of Social Security number only if its number ends in A.

6. A US-born 15-year-old is applying for a learner license. Which document must they present?

A resident alien card
A certified US birth certificate
A current US passport
A marriage license

Answer: B — A certified US birth certificate

A certified US birth certificate is required for every 15-year-old applicant.

7. An applicant's immigration document shows it will expire in 20 days. Is it acceptable for a license application?

No, at least 30 days of remaining validity is required
Yes, as long as it hasn't expired yet
Yes, any remaining validity is acceptable
No, at least 90 days of remaining validity is required

Answer: A — No, at least 30 days of remaining validity is required

Immigration documents must show at least 30 days remaining.

8. A 15-year-old holding a learner license with the Y restriction wants to practice driving with their 19-year-old sibling in the passenger seat. Is this allowed?

Yes, as long as the sibling has held a license for at least a year
No, the accompanying driver must be a licensed driver 21 or older, or a certified instructor
Yes, any licensed driver may accompany
No, only a parent may accompany a 15-year-old

Answer: B — No, the accompanying driver must be a licensed driver 21 or older, or a certified instructor

Before turning 16, the Y restriction requires a licensed driver 21 or older, or a certified instructor, in the seat beside the learner.

9. A 16-year-old holding a Class D learner license with the Y restriction wants to drive with a friend, who is a licensed 18-year-old, in the passenger seat. Is this permitted?

No, only a parent or guardian may accompany after 16
Yes, after turning 16 any licensed driver may accompany them
Yes, but only if the friend has held a license for at least two years
No, the accompanying driver must still be 21 or older

Answer: B — Yes, after turning 16 any licensed driver may accompany them

After the sixteenth birthday, any licensed driver may accompany the learner.

10. A 17-year-old has held a learner license for four months. Can they take the road test now?

Yes, once they turn 17 the requirement is waived
No, they must wait until age 18 regardless
No, they must hold the learner license for six months or until turning 18
Yes, there is no minimum holding period

Answer: C — No, they must hold the learner license for six months or until turning 18

A driver 16 but under 18 must hold the learner license for six months or until turning 18 before taking the road test.

11. A 15-year-old wants a Class M license restricted to a moped weighing 180 pounds with a 140cc engine. Does this qualify for the B restriction?

No, the weight limit is 150 pounds
No, Class M licenses aren't available until age 16
No, the engine limit is 100cc
Yes, both are within the 200-pound and 150cc limits

Answer: D — Yes, both are within the 200-pound and 150cc limits

The B restriction covers motor-driven cycles up to 200 pounds and 150cc, so 180 pounds and 140cc both qualify.

12. At what minimum age can a person obtain a vessel license after passing the vessel exam or a boating safety course?

Answer: D — 12

A vessel license is available starting at age 12 after the exam or a boating safety course.

13. An applicant wants to pay the knowledge test fee with a credit card. Is this accepted?

No, only a money order is accepted
Yes, credit cards are accepted
No, cash only
Yes, but only debit cards

Answer: C — No, cash only

The knowledge test costs $5 per attempt, cash only.

14. An applicant fails the vision screening at the license office. What must they do to continue the process?

Take the road test wearing corrective lenses regardless
Automatically fail and reapply after six months
Provide an eye specialist's report showing adequate vision
Wait 90 days and retest

Answer: C — Provide an eye specialist's report showing adequate vision

A failed vision screening requires an eye specialist's report; if it shows adequate vision, the test continues.

15. A 16-year-old is scheduled to take the road test. Besides the driver license examiner, who else must accompany them?

A parent or guardian
A licensed driver 21 or older
No one else is required
A certified driving instructor

Answer: A — A parent or guardian

A 16-year-old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the road test.

16. You check a tire's tread with a penny and can see all of Lincoln's head. What does this indicate?

The tire needs rotation but is otherwise safe
The tire pressure is too low
The tire has plenty of tread remaining
The tire is too worn to drive on

Answer: D — The tire is too worn to drive on

If all of Lincoln's head is visible, the tread is too worn to drive on.

17. A license is due to expire in 100 days. Can the holder renew it now?

Yes, renewal is allowed within 180 days before expiry
Yes, but only online
No, renewal is only allowed within 30 days of expiry
No, renewal is only allowed after expiry

Answer: A — Yes, renewal is allowed within 180 days before expiry

Renewal is allowed within 180 days before expiry.

18. A license expired two years ago and the holder never renewed it. Can they still renew without taking the driver examination?

No, any expiration requires the full examination
Yes, renewal without examination is allowed up to three years after expiry
Yes, but only if they renew by mail
No, only within 60 days of expiry

Answer: B — Yes, renewal without examination is allowed up to three years after expiry

Renewal without examination is allowed up to three years after expiry.

19. Someone moves to a new address within Alabama. Within how many days must they report the address change?

10 days
60 days
90 days
30 days

Answer: D — 30 days

An address change within Alabama must be reported within 30 days.

20. A driver operates a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 30,000 pounds, towing a trailer that weighs 12,000 pounds. Which license class is required?

Class A
Class B
Class D
Class C

Answer: A — Class A

Class A covers combination vehicles over 26,000 pounds GCWR with towed units over 10,000 pounds.

21. A driver operates a 20,000-pound bus that seats 20 people including the driver. Which license class is required?

Class B
Class D
Class C
Class A

Answer: C — Class C

Class C covers vehicles of 26,000 pounds or less that seat more than 15 people including the driver.

22. A driver hauls a tank containing 1,200 gallons of a non-hazardous liquid. Which CDL endorsement is required?

Answer: B — N

The N endorsement covers tanks of 1,000 gallons or more.

23. A 13-year-old, who turned 12 after January 1, 2002, wants to operate a vessel alone. Is this allowed?

Yes, as long as they passed the boating safety course
Yes, once they turn 12 they may operate alone
No, a licensed adult 21 or older must be aboard until they turn 14
No, they must wait until age 16

Answer: C — No, a licensed adult 21 or older must be aboard until they turn 14

An operator who turned 12 after January 1, 2002 must have a licensed adult 21 or older aboard until age 14.

24. A driver is holding a phone while driving in a straight line, signaling properly and staying in their lane. Have they committed a hands-free violation?

Yes, holding the phone alone is always a violation
No, hands-free violations only apply to texting, not holding
No, a violation requires driving improperly, such as swerving, while holding the device
Yes, but only if it's a second offense

Answer: C — No, a violation requires driving improperly, such as swerving, while holding the device

Holding a device is a violation only when the driver is seen driving improperly, such as swerving or failing to signal.

25. A driver receives their second hands-free conviction within 18 months of the first. What penalty applies?

$50 and 1 point
$200 and 4 points
$100 and 2 points
$150 and 3 points

Answer: C — $100 and 2 points

A second conviction within the 24-month period carries $100 and 2 points.

26. A driver has been convicted of reckless driving three times within the past 12 months. What happens to their license?

Mandatory revocation
A warning letter only
Suspension for 90 days
Cancellation

Answer: A — Mandatory revocation

Three reckless driving convictions in 12 months triggers mandatory revocation.

27. It's discovered that an applicant lied on their application to obtain a license. What administrative action follows?

Cancellation
Revocation
Disqualification
Suspension

Answer: A — Cancellation

Cancellation follows false information or fraud on the application.

28. A 16-year-old on a graduated license accumulates 5 points. What can result?

Suspension
Immediate revocation
No action, points only matter for adults
Cancellation

Answer: A — Suspension

Four or more points on a graduated license can lead to suspension.

29. A driver is convicted of speeding 30 mph over the posted limit. How many points are assessed?

Answer: C — 5

Speeding 26 mph or more over the limit carries 5 points.

30. A driver accumulates 19 points within a two-year period. How long is their license suspended?

90 days
120 days
60 days
180 days

Answer: B — 120 days

18 to 20 points results in a 120-day suspension.