ALABAMA  DRIVER’S EDUCATION

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Summary of Alabama Graduated Licensing Law
(detailed chart bottom of this page)
Alabama has a three stage licensing process for minors.
  1. Learner’s License (at least age 15). We recommend our DriverEdToGo Video- to use during the Learner stage. Shows the parent how to teach collision-free driving habits and provides unique teaching tools (mirrors, checklists, videos, audio instruction series, etc.).
  2. Intermediate License (ages 16 - 17)
  3. Regular License (age 17 if has had license at least 6 months).

 

Alabama License Chart

Applicants age 15 to 19

Must provide one of the following documents:
(1) High School Diploma
(2) Certificate of Graduation from High School
(3) GED Certificate
(4) Certified Form DL1/93 Student Enrollment/Exclusion Status
 
Learner's License
Age 15
The examination for the license is taken from information in the Alabama Driver's Manual. Upon passing the required examination, the applicant will be issued a Class D Alabama driver license with a "Y" restriction. The "Y" restriction indicates that the holder may operate a motor vehicle while accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is duly licensed in this state or a licensed or certified driving instructor occupying the seat beside the operator.

After the holder's sixteenth birthday, the holder may operate a motor vehicle with any licensed driver occupying the seat beside the driver. This Learner's License is valid for four years.
 
Intermediate License
Age 16 - 17
16 year olds must have parental or legal guardian permission to receive this Intermediate License.
Any person 16 years of age or age 17 with a license less than six months will have the following restrictions on License:
  • Student may not operate vehicle between midnight & 6:00 a.m. unless:
    • Accompanied by parent or legal guardian.
    • Accompanied by person 21 or older, duly licensed & w/consent of licensee's parent/legal guardian.
    • Going to or from regular workplace.
    • Going to or from school sponsored event.
    • Going to or from religious sponsored event.
    • For the purpose of medical fire, or law enforcement related emergency.
  • May not have more than 4 occupants in the vehicle excluding a parent/legal guardian of licensee. (Three friend, driver and parent maximum.)
 
Driver's License
Age 17
17 years of age AND have held an Intermediate License for at least 6 months,

AND

has verification form provided by DPS, signed by parent or legal guardian or certified driving instructor verifying that the applicant has COMPLETED a minimum of 30 hours BTW practice

OR

submit form verifying applicant had COMPLETED SDE approved Driver Education course.