Alabama Driver's Manual 2026 - DPS Handbook

What's inside Alabama Driver's Manual

The Alabama Driver's Manual covers licensing and the permit process, traffic signs and signals, right-of-way rules, defensive driving, alcohol and drug laws, sharing the road with cyclists and trucks, and what to do after a crash. At 92 pages, it's a manageable read in one or two sittings.

Editions, languages and formats

This is the current 2026 edition, from DPS. It's currently posted here in English. We host it as a free PDF (92 pages) - read it in the viewer above or download it for offline study.

How it maps to your Alabama DMV knowledge test

Alabama's DMV knowledge test is 40 questions, and you need 80% correct to pass. Every question comes from this manual, so reading it is step one. Step two is confirming what stuck - the Alabama DMV practice tests on this page pull from the same material and explain every answer, right or wrong, so you find your weak spots before test day.

Key Alabama rules to know before the test

The default interstate speed limit in Alabama is 70 mph. Handheld cell phone use while driving is banned in Alabama. The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over, and 0.02% for drivers under 21.

Getting your Alabama learner's permit or driver's license

Once you're testing well on practice, the next step is applying at DPS. Full step-by-step: How to get your Alabama driver's license.

Alabama Driver's Manual FAQ

Is the Alabama Driver's Manual free? Yes - read it here or download the PDF at no cost.

What year is the current edition? The 2026 edition.

Is there a Spanish version? Not yet - this is English only for now. Spanish support is planned.

How long is it? 92 pages.

Is the "DPS handbook" the same as the "DMV manual"? Yes - Alabama Driver's Manual, "handbook," and "manual" all refer to the same official document.

Do I need to memorize the whole handbook? No - focus on the Alabama DMV practice tests on this page; they're built from the same material and explain every answer.

Read it once, practice until the answers feel obvious, then book your test.

Reflects the 2026 Alabama DPS manual · checked July 2026. DMVPrepNow is a private study service, not affiliated with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).