Driver's License/Permit

Driver's License Information 

for Alabama Homeschoolers

Wow!  I remember when I got my driver's license...  I was so excited...and scared!!!  Hopefully I can make the process a little less painful!  As a homeschooler in Alabama, you must print out and complete the Enrollment/Exclusion Form and have it signed by the administrator of your school.  I have outlined below the requirements of obtaining both your Learner's License and passing your Driver's Exam!  Good luck and BE CAREFUL!!!

LEARNERS LICENSE

• Must be age 15 or older
• Original Certified Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card-Must Reflect Current Name
• High School Diploma, Certificate of Graduation From High School, GED Certificate or Student Enrollment/Exclusion Status Form

Everest Families

There are two ways to get the form you need:

1. Electronically sign the form here.  (Preferred method) - Please note that Shelby County will not accept the electronic signature.  If you are testing in Shelby County, please use option 2 below.
2. Print out and mail the Enrollment/Exclusion Form and include a self-addressed stamped envelope with a two-week notice to:

Everest Academy
1035 Jenkins R
Hayden, AL 35079
(Make sure to fill this information in on the form as well)

Need to study?  Download the...

Alabama Driver's Manual

DRIVERS ROAD TESTING

Schedule Your Road Skills Test

All Applicants 15-19 yrs old must provide one of the following: High School Diploma, Certificate of Graduation from High School, GED Certificate, or Student Enrollment/Exclusion Status Form.  If you turned in the Exclusion Form when you got your permit, you do not have to do it again. 

Alabama Road Test

The road test is the final step toward qualifying for the privilege of driving on public streets and highways. A driver license examiner of the Department of Public Safety gives all road tests. You must furnish a vehicle for the road test and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The vehicle will be checked by the examiner before the test begins. It must be in safe operating condition and have the required equipment.

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, and directional signals. This equipment must be in good operating condition. The license examiner may refuse to give the road test in event of hazardous weather or road conditions.

The driving test will determine your ability to operate a motor vehicle properly under traffic conditions. Ordinary maneuvers may include:

• Right and left turns
• Signaling (hand or approved electrical devices)
• Use of marked and unmarked lanes of traffic
• Backing of vehicle
• Observance of traffic signs and signals
• Making a quick stop
• General control of vehicle
• Observation
• Three point turn. Stop vehicle at right edge of curb. When safe, make sharp left turn; back vehicle. Move forward in right lane. Do not bump curb or use driveway.

During the test, you should turn your head when you observe traffic to indicate to the examiner you are aware of conditions around you. The examiner must mark items during the test indicating "acceptable" or "needs training". Do not be distracted by the scoring, as it does not indicate you are receiving all bad marks. 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.


Causes for immediate failure and termination of the road test are:

1. Violation of a traffic law.

2. A dangerous action.

3. Any accident which you could have prevented, regardless of legal fault.

4. Lack of cooperation or a refusal to perform any maneuver.