Alaska DMV Permit Practice Test
The Alaska DMV knowledge test has 20 questions; to pass you need 16 correct answers (80%). Practice free with questions based on the official Alaska driver handbook, with every answer explained.
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Alaska permit test at a glance
| Agency | Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) |
|---|---|
| Test questions | 20 |
| Passing score | 16 correct answers (80%) |
| Minimum permit age | 14 years old |
| Permit holding period | 6 months |
| Supervised driving | 40 hours, including 10 in more challenging conditions such as bad weather or darkness (under 18). |
| Provisional license from | age 16 |
| Full license | at 18 |
| Test languages | The online test is available in multiple languages and can read questions aloud. |
| Official handbook | Alaska Driver Manual |
Try 5 Alaska permit test questions
- How many questions are on the Alaska DMV knowledge test? 10 / 20 / 30 / 40. Answer: 20. To pass: 16 correct answers (80%).
- In Alaska, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? 0.02% / 0.05% / 0.08% / 0.10%. Answer: 0.08%. As in almost every state, the limit in Alaska is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over; 0.04% for commercial drivers, and zero tolerance under 21.
- A flashing yellow traffic light means: Stop / Proceed with caution / Speed up before it turns red / Pedestrians only. Answer: Proceed with caution. Flashing yellow means slow down and proceed with caution; you do not have to stop.
- Before changing lanes, you should: Only check your mirrors / Signal, check mirrors and look over your shoulder for blind spots / Speed up first / Honk to warn other drivers. Answer: Signal, check mirrors and look over your shoulder for blind spots. Signal, check your mirrors, then turn your head to check your blind spot before moving over.
- A downward-pointing triangle with a red border means: Stop / Yield the right-of-way / Railroad crossing / No passing zone. Answer: Yield the right-of-way. The red-and-white inverted triangle is the YIELD sign: slow down, be ready to stop, and let traffic and pedestrians with the right-of-way go first.
How the Alaska DMV permit test works
The Alaska knowledge test (the learner's permit test) has 20 multiple-choice questions, and to pass you need 16 correct answers (80%). Every question comes from the official DMV handbook, the Alaska Driver Manual.
Taken online through the Know To Drive system (ak.knowtodrive.com), which can be used from home, or in person at a DMV office or proctor location; you have 25 minutes.
The online test is available in multiple languages and can read questions aloud.
Alaska learner's permit requirements
In Alaska you can apply for a learner's permit at 14. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.
Before the road test, teen drivers must hold the permit for at least 6 months. Supervised driving required: 40 hours, including 10 in more challenging conditions such as bad weather or darkness (under 18).
- Proof of identity and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport).
- Your Social Security number, if you have one.
- Proof of Alaska residency.
- A vision screening and the knowledge test.
The DMV publishes the exact document list: check it before your appointment, especially if you want a REAL ID-compliant card.
Alaska graduated driver licensing (GDL)
After the learner stage and the road test, teens can get a provisional (intermediate) license from age 16.
No driving from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. unless going to or from work or with a licensed driver over 21; passengers are limited to a parent or guardian, siblings, or people over 21.
Restrictions end and you hold a full, unrestricted license at 18, provided your record stays clean.
Alaska rules worth knowing for the test
Signs and most rules are the same nationwide, but each state has its own laws — and the DMV test asks about them.
- Alaska lets you take the permit knowledge test online from home, with immediate results.
- The passenger limit can be lifted with a parent's permission after six months of violation-free driving.
- To get a provisional license you must have no traffic conviction in the six months before you apply.
What the Alaska knowledge test covers
Topics follow the chapters of the DMV handbook. These are the ones asked most often:
- Road signs by shape and color (federal MUTCD standard): see the road signs guide.
- Right-of-way at 4-way stops, left turns, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles: right-of-way rules.
- Speed limits in mph and the 3-second following rule: speed guide.
- Alcohol and drugs: the 0.08% BAC limit, zero tolerance under 21 and implied consent.
- Traffic signals and pavement markings, parking, passing, and sharing the road with cyclists, motorcycles and trucks.
How to study for the Alaska permit test
Read the official DMV handbook once cover to cover, then take practice tests by topic to find your weak spots. Once you consistently score above 90%, take a full timed mock exam.
Drill the numbers — ages, distances, speed and BAC limits — they are the most-missed questions. More tips in how to pass the permit test.
How to get your learner's permit in Alaska
- Check the minimum age In Alaska, you can apply for a learner's permit at 14.
- Study the handbook and practice Read the official DMV handbook and take practice tests until you pass comfortably.
- Gather your documents Proof of identity, Social Security number and Alaska residency; parental consent if under 18.
- Pass the vision and knowledge tests To pass you need 16 correct answers (80%).
- Drive supervised Hold the permit for at least 6 months. Supervised driving: 40 hours, including 10 in more challenging conditions such as bad weather or darkness (under 18).
- Take the road test From age 16 you can get a provisional license.
Alaska permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Alaska permit test?
The Alaska knowledge test has 20 multiple-choice questions.
What score do you need to pass the Alaska permit test?
You need 16 correct answers (80%).
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Alaska?
You can apply at 14. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.
How long do you have to hold your permit in Alaska?
At least 6 months for teen drivers. Supervised driving required: 40 hours, including 10 in more challenging conditions such as bad weather or darkness (under 18).
Can I take the Alaska permit test in Spanish?
The online test is available in multiple languages and can read questions aloud.
Is this the official Alaska DMV test?
No. DMVPermitUSA is independent and not affiliated with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles. The practice questions follow the same format and topics as the official handbook; the real test is taken with the DMV.
Official sources
- Alaska DMV — Instruction Permit
- Alaska DMV — Sample Knowledge Test
- Alaska DMV — Provisional License
- Alaska DMV — Non-Commercial License Restrictions and Types
- Alaska DMV — Alaska Driver Manual
- FHWA — Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)