Alabama CDL Practice Test 2026 & ALEA Rules
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Alabama Gulf Corridor & Weight Enforcement
- Alabama enforces strict axle weight limits (20,000 lbs single, 34,000 lbs tandem) along the I-65 and I-20 freight corridors.
- Mobile River and Wallace Tunnels on I-10 strictly regulate HazMat vehicles; placarded loads must use the designated bypass route.
- Commercial vehicles must carry 3 red reflective triangles and a fully charged 10 B:C fire extinguisher.
- Alabama ALEA requires an 80% passing score on the 50-question General Knowledge exam.
Official Alabama Test Format
- Licensing Agency: ALEA (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency)
- General Knowledge: 50 questions, 80% to pass (at least 40 correct).
- Air Brakes Endorsement: 25 questions, 80% to pass (required for air-equipped rigs).
- Combination Vehicles: 20 questions, 80% to pass (Class A tractor-trailers).
- Modernized Pre-Trip Inspection: 4-Zone component walkaround + 4-Step air brake test.
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