A driver license examiner will administer the road test. You must furnish a vehicle for the road test. Sixteen year old applicants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The examiner will check the vehicle before the test begins.
It must be in safe operating condition and have the required equipment or the road test will not be administered. You must furnish a vehicle with required documents, proof of insurance and vehicle registration, for the road test. The equipment required for the examination includes rear view mirror, horn, windshield wipers, two separate methods of applying brakes, muffler, headlights, rear tail lights, valid license plate, stop light, directional signals, seat belts, and, if applicable, window tint compliance sticker.
The license examiner may refuse to give the road test in event of hazardous weather, road conditions or an inability to effectively communicate. The driving test will determine your ability to operate a motor vehicle properly under traffic conditions.
Ordinary maneuvers may include:. During the test, you should turn your head when you observe traffic and look over your right shoulder while backing to indicate to the examiner you are aware of conditions around you.
No passengers or pets are permitted in the vehicle during the road test. Loose items like cameras or radios should not be in the car during the road test.
If you fail the test, you will be allowed to try again after you have had time to improve your driving skills. Unless you already have a legal right to drive in Alabama, you must come for the road test in a vehicle driven by a licensed driver.
The licensed driver must remain to drive the vehicle away if you fail. When you have passed all tests, had your photo taken, and paid the required fees, you will receive a temporary license with your photo that gives you the privilege of driving a motor vehicle. You will receive your permanent license by mail. We must have your current mailing address to receive your license. The license must be carried on your person at all times while driving.
License fees shown above are subject to change and will be slightly higher in counties where local legislation permits a higher fee. When it appears that you have some physical or mental impairment which might affect your driving ability, you may be required to furnish a statement from a doctor showing your medical history and present condition as it pertains to your driving ability. Under some circumstances, you may be required to appear before a driver license examiner at any time after you have been issued a license to prove your ability to drive a motor vehicle.
If you fail to report for such a driver test or fail to submit any required statements from your doctor, your driver license can be revoked.
A citizen of Alabama may apply to the local driver license examiner for a non-driver identification card. The same degree of proof of identification required of applicants for driver licenses in the state shall be required of applicants for non-driver identification cards. Identification cards are issued to applicants who do not physically qualify for a driver license, do not have a current Alabama driver license, or who wish to discontinue driving and surrender their license.
The non-driver identification card bears a number and the name, date of birth, address, description of the person, and a color photo.
The Identification Cards are available wherever driver licenses are available. Your driver license expires four years after it is issued and the expiration date is shown on the license. Military personnel, their dependents, students attending college, or other licensed Alabama drivers who are temporarily out of state due to their job requirement may be eligible to apply if you have obtained an Alabama driver license with your picture and signature in the last four years.
Application available on www. No personal checks. Mail to the Driver License Unit, P. Box , Montgomery, Alabama Certified U. Alabama identification card. Alabama driver license. Certificate of naturalization. Certificate of citizenship. Resident alien card. Valid foreign passport with valid U. Secondary Documents. Marriage license. Professional license issued by a state or federal agency.
Selective Service card. Your permanent license will arrive by mail within 30 days. If you don't receive your license after 30 days, contact the DPS at Check with your local Department of Public Safety for the most up-to-date application information.
New to Alabama? Just Moved? Important Time Saving Tip Although studying the Alabama Driver Manual will be helpful, your time may be better spent using another strategy. Read our renewal guide here. You must notify the DPS of your address change within 30 days of moving. The process might seem complicated, however, if you are patient with the process, then you will have your license in no time! Make sure to have everything ready for your visit to the DPS in advance so the process goes as soon as possible.
A special note from our staff: The trickiest part of the entire process is passing your exams. Learn more. All AL License Info. However, exceptions are made in select cases, such as: Anyone driving farming equipment, if they are moving it from one location to the other.
A non-resident over the age of 16 with a valid license from a different state or country Any government agent driving a government-owned vehicle Each exception comes with their own conditions.
Stage II — Restricted License This can be issued to anyone 16 years or older that is capable of operating a vehicle.
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