Alabama teen permit
Alabama teen learner-license rules
Alabama's GDL system uses three stages. Stage I is the learner license; Stage II is the restricted license after a road-skills examination; Stage III is unrestricted.
- 15Stage I minimum age
- 16Stage II minimum age
- 6 monthsStage I hold for under 18
Stage I supervised driving
A teen must drive with an eligible adult or qualified instructor seated beside them.
Move to Stage II
Under 18, the teen must hold Stage I for at least six months, reach age 16 and pass the road skills examination.
Stage II has restrictions
Alabama restricts late-night driving, passengers and handheld communication-device use for Stage II drivers, subject to the listed exceptions.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Alabama ALEA — Graduated Driver License
- Alabama ALEA — Document Requirements and Fees
- Alabama ALEA — Driver License Manuals
- Alabama ALEA — Driver License Offices
- Alabama ALEA — Driver License Information
Independent study resource. Road to Permit is not affiliated with or endorsed by any DMV, DPS, FLHSMV or other government agency. Official state sources control if information changes.