Road Test Requirements & Preparation

Prepare for your visit to an ALEA Driver License Office by reviewing the requirements below.

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What to Bring for Your Road Test

🚙 Vehicle for Testing: Must pass a basic safety inspection
📄 Proof of Insurance: Valid and current
📋 Vehicle Registration: Must be current
👥 Licensed Driver: Required to accompany the applicant
👨‍👩‍👧 Applicants Age 16: Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

⚠️ NOTE: Severe weather conditions may delay or cancel road testing.

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Prepare Before You Arrive

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Common Road Test Topics

Review these topics in the Alabama Driver License Manual:

Who must accompany the applicant (pg. 11)
Graduated Driver License (Ages 15–17) (pg. 84)
📄🚙 Insurance & registration requirements (pg. 11)
👩‍👧📝 Parent-Teen Driving Agreement (pg. 82)
⚙️🚘 Required vehicle safety equipment (pg. 79)
🚙🔑 Using a rental vehicle for testing (pg. 11–12)
🔍🚗 Vehicle inspection requirements (pg. 11–12)
👓👀 Vision screening & corrective lenses (pg. 11)