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  • Updated for May 2025
  • Based on official Alaska Driver's manual

Free Alaska DMV Practice Test 2025

To obtain a Alaska DMV instruction (learner’s) 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 state’s Alaska DMV 2025 Driver’s Manual. To pass, you must score at least 80% (20 out of 20 questions) in person or with the Alaska online program called “Know to Drive.” If you fail, you must wait until the next business day and pay a retest fee. Using our practice tests ensures that doesn’t happen.

Our free online Alaska DMV Permit Practice Test is regularly updated to May 2025 to reflect the latest state manual. The test simulates real-world conditions and is designed to provide immediate feedback on any missed questions, which has been shown to increase the student’s learning rate.

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 per the above procedures, but once you feel prepared, you can immediately sign up for the skills test and, if passed, obtain your unrestricted license.

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.

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What to expect on the actual AK DMV exam

20

questions

16

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

14 y/o

minimum age to apply

List of questions (classic view)

  1. When you are backing a vehicle, your speed should not exceed
  2. To help avoid a rear-end collision, you should follow the
  3. This road sign is a
  4. The impact of a collision is _______ greater at 40 mph than at 20 mph.
  5. You must use _______ when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of cars following you could obscure your turn signal light.
  6. When you encounter this sign, you must ________ before entering the intersection.
  7. Unless prohibited, you should use the three-point turn to
  8. Two vehicles approach an intersection from different roadways at the same time. Each vehicle encounters a stop sign. Which vehicle must yield?
  9. Flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones to
  10. What does this sign indicate?
  11. Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is FALSE?
  12. In Alaska in the daytime, you must turn on your headlights when visibility is
  13. Before changing lanes, you should
  14. What does this sign indicate?
  15. Before attempting to merge into the traffic on a controlled-access highway, you should use _______ to get up to highway speed.
  16. If your vehicle is skidding, you should turn the front wheels
  17. In _______, the wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb.
  18. What does this road sign indicate?
  19. When parking your vehicle facing downhill next to a curb, you should turn the front wheels
  20. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle displaying a flashing red light or sounding a siren, all traffic meeting and being overtaken must

FAQs

Can I take the permit test online in Alaska?

No, the permit test in Alaska must be taken in person at a DMV office. Online testing is not available for the permit test in Alaska.

How do I obtain a permit in Alaska?

To get a permit in Alaska, you need to be at least 14 years old, pass a written knowledge test, provide the necessary identification documents, and have parental consent if under 18.

How many questions are on the Alaska permit test?

The Alaska permit test consists of 20 questions.

How many attempts are allowed for the permit test in Alaska?

In Alaska, if you fail the permit test, you can retake it as many times as necessary, but you must wait at least one day between attempts and pay a retest fee.

What is the cost of a permit test in Alaska?

The fee for a permit test in Alaska is approximately $15, but it's advisable to verify the current fee on the Alaska DMV website or contact a local DMV office.

What are the driving rules with a permit in Alaska?

With a permit in Alaska, you must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old in the front passenger seat. There are restrictions on driving between 1 AM and 5 AM unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or a person at least 21 with written parental consent.

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