AL Driver’s License Eligibility Requirements
You DO NOT need an Alabama driver’s license IF:
You’re operating a farm vehicle.
You’re employed by the U.S. federal government and operating a government-owned or -leased vehicle.
You meet any of the following non-resident situations:
You’re a member of the military (or dependent) stationed in Alabama with a valid out-of-state license.
You’re enrolled in any AL school, college, or university and have a valid out-of-state license.
You’re at least 16 years old and already have a valid driver’s license from your home state or country.
You’re at least 16 years old from a country that doesn’t require a driver’s license; in this case, you may drive for 90 days IF the vehicle is properly registered in your home country.
You are NOT eligible for an Alabama driver’s license if:
You are a teen driver and have not gone through the state’s GDL process.
Visit our Teen Drivers and Driver Permits pages for more information.
You’re younger than 19 years old and can’t provide proof you’re enrolled in school, have graduated, or have obtained your GED.
You have a mental or physical impairment that the Director of Public Safety or licensing examiner believes will prevent you from safely operating a vehicle.
You’ve been deemed a habitual alcohol or drug user.
http://www.dmv.org/al-alabama/apply-license.php