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To obtain a Alaska DMV instruction permit, you must be at least 14 years old and pass a vision screening and the written permit knowledge test. Alaska does not require participation in a driver’s education program. The permit test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions covering topics outlined in the Alaska DMV 2026 Driver’s Manual. To pass, you must score at least 80% (16 out of 20 questions) in person or with the Alaska online program called “Know to Drive.”
Our free online Alaska DMV permit practice test is updated to May 2026 to reflect the latest state manual. The test simulates real-world conditions and provides immediate feedback on any missed questions.
Once you’re ready to apply for the permit, go to the DMV with proof of identity (birth certificate, passport), Social Security card, and two proofs of residence (utility bill, bank statement). If under 18, you must have signed consent (in person) from a parent, legal guardian, or adult spouse. Submit the documents, pass a vision screening, pay the fee, and pass the official written test.
If you fail, you must wait until the next business day and pay a retest fee.
The Instruction Permit is the first phase of Alaska’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program for drivers under 18. At age 14, teens can apply for this permit but must be accompanied at all times by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age. After holding the instruction permit for at least six months, completing 40 hours of supervised driving (including 10 hours of night driving or in bad weather), and passing the road skills test, teens can apply for a provisional license. This license has restrictions, like no driving from 1 AM to 5 AM unless necessary for work or school. At age 16, after holding the provisional license for at least six months without any traffic violations, teens can apply for an unrestricted driver’s license.
If you’re 18 or older, the GDL restrictions do not apply. You must still obtain an instruction permit, but once you feel prepared, you can immediately sign up for the skills test and, if passed, obtain your unrestricted license. In Alaska, the motor vehicle agency is the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Alaska permit test: quick facts
What to expect at the DMV
Where Alaska test-takers struggle most
Based on 552 Alaska learners who practiced on our site in the last 30 days. 48% pass our practice tests, with an average first-try score of 68%.
Headlights are required whenever visibility is reduced to less than 1,000 feet, not just after dark. All passengers in all seating positions must wear seat belts - Alaska enforces this as a primary offense, meaning officers can stop a vehicle solely for an unbelted occupant. Tires must have at least 2/32 inch tread depth; bald tires are an equipment violation.
White rectangular signs are regulatory signs and have the force of law - this includes speed limit signs, no-turn signs, and one-way signs. The default urban speed limit is 20 mph in business and residential districts unless posted otherwise. On unpaved roads, the maximum speed limit is 50 mph.
If your brakes fail, downshift to use engine braking, then apply the parking brake gradually while keeping the release button pressed to maintain control. When a vehicle goes into a skid, steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go; do not brake suddenly on slippery surfaces. Pull completely off the roadway before stopping for an emergency.
When entering a freeway, accelerate to highway speed in the acceleration lane before merging; do not stop at the end of a ramp unless traffic is too heavy to merge. Keep right except when passing - Alaska's statute requires slower vehicles to use the right lane. When exiting, signal and move into the deceleration lane before braking.
Signal at least 100 feet before a turn in residential and business areas, and at least 300 feet before a turn on a highway. U-turns are illegal at intersections controlled by traffic signals unless a sign specifically permits them. When making a left turn, begin in the left lane and complete the turn into the left lane of the cross street.
Data updated daily from our practice test results
First-try score distribution
How Alaska learners score on their first practice test attempt
Alaska-specific rules you must know
Rules that are unique to Alaska or differ from most other states
Residents of communities not connected to the main road system can obtain a restricted license without completing the standard skills examination. This license is valid only for travel on rural roads within or near their community, and is specific to Alaska's geography.
Most states restrict teen passengers only for drivers under 17 or 18. Alaska's GDL passenger ban covers all drivers under 21, and the only permitted exception is a sibling. Non-family passengers under 21 are prohibited during the intermediate stage.
Studded tires are prohibited from approximately April 15 through September 30. Applicants cannot take the road skills test with studded tires installed during those months.
Alaska's intermediate license curfew starts at 1:00 AM rather than the 11:00 PM common in other states. This accommodates Alaska's extended daylight hours during summer months when civil twilight can last past midnight.
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How to study for the Alaska permit test
- Start here. One of 4 free online Alaska tests. ~6 min. Read explanations as you go.
- Cover more ground. All tests have different questions - no repeats.
- Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length run.
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Sample Alaska permit test questions
6 questions written and verified by our content team against the current Alaska Driver Handbook
- Question 1 of 6
Under Alaska's provisional license rules, which passengers may a driver under 18 carry without a parent or guardian present?
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Correct answer: B - Only siblings
Provisional license holders may not carry passengers unless one of them is a parent, legal guardian, or a person at least 21 years of age. The one exception: siblings are allowed even without a parent in the vehicle. After six months of conviction-free driving and no illegal use of alcohol or drugs, the provisional restriction may be removed by visiting the DMV. However, a provisional license holder under 18 will also need to obtain parental consent again.
Source: AK Driver Manual, Provisional Licenses, p.5 - Question 2 of 6
If you are under 21, when does your Alaska driver's license expire?
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Correct answer: B - 90 days after your 21st birthday
Licenses issued to drivers under 21 expire 90 days after the driver's 21st birthday. Before renewing, an alcohol awareness test must be passed. Drivers 21 and older follow the standard four-year renewal cycle.
Source: AK Driver Manual, Driver's License Requirements, p.4 - Question 3 of 6
Under AS 28.35.140, what must drivers do on a two-lane road outside an urban area when five or more vehicles are lined up behind them?
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Correct answer: B - Pull over to safely let the following vehicles pass
Drivers on a two-lane roadway outside an urban area must yield to following vehicles and safely pull over when five or more vehicles are lined up behind them. The rule applies whether you're driving at, above, or below the speed limit.
Source: AK Driver Manual, What the Law Says About Following, p.26 - Question 4 of 6
If you kill or injure a big game animal in a vehicle collision in Alaska, what are you required to do?
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Correct answer: C - Notify the nearest State Trooper or local police as soon as possible
Big game animals killed or injured in a vehicular collision are the property of the state. You must notify the nearest State Trooper or local police as soon as possible. Moose and deer encounters are common on Alaskan roads, particularly at dawn and dusk.
Source: AK Driver Manual, Animals, p.60 - Question 5 of 6
When encountering a stationary emergency vehicle or tow truck with overhead flashing lights on a four-lane road, what must you do?
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Correct answer: C - Pull to the lane opposite the emergency vehicle or tow truck
On a four-lane road, drivers must pull to the lane opposite the stationary emergency vehicle or tow truck. If changing lanes isn't safe, or you're on a two-lane road, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed when passing. This law covers ambulances, fire trucks, law enforcement vehicles, and tow trucks - not just traditional first responders.
Source: AK Driver Manual, Emergency Vehicles - Encountering Stationary Emergency Vehicles, p.64 - Question 6 of 6
What is the nighttime driving restriction for provisional license holders in Alaska?
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Correct answer: C - No driving between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM unless with a licensed adult or driving to/from work
Provisional license holders may not operate a motor vehicle between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or a person at least 21 years old who is licensed to drive the class of vehicle being used. There is one exception: driving to or from your place of employment is permitted during restricted hours, but only if the route is the most direct one available.
Source: AK Driver Manual, Provisional Licenses, p.5
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