Free Alaska DMV Practice Test (2026)

Alaska · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Alaska permit test with a learning path built around the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (Department of Administration) rules: a Alaska-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Alaska permit test at a glance

Questions20

To pass16 correct (80%)

Min. permit age14

AgencyDMV

The general knowledge test has 20 questions with a 25-minute time limit, and you need 16 correct answers (80%) to pass. You can take it online through Alaska's KnowToDrive system (multiple languages and audio playback) or at a DMV office, and if you fail you may retake the written test the following day.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Alaska laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Alaska, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Alaska traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Alaska rule	Source
Alcohol and drivers under 21	Adults with a breath or blood alcohol level of .08 or more are presumed to be driving under the influence. If you are under 21, driving after drinking any amount of alcohol is the offense of minor operating after consuming, and the DMV revokes your license for 30 days on a first offense (longer for repeats).	dmv.alaska.gov
Texting and screens	It is a crime to read or type a text or other non-voice message on a phone or similar device while driving, or to drive with a TV, video or computer screen operating in the driver's view. Voice calls and navigation or map displays are exempt.	akleg.gov
Seat belts	Everyone in the vehicle must use a safety belt. Passengers 18 and older are cited themselves; the driver is responsible for passengers under 16 and can be fined up to $50 and get 2 points. Adult violations carry a $15 fine.	dmv.alaska.gov
Child restraints	A child under 1, or older but under 20 pounds, rides in a rear-facing seat; ages 1 to 4 weighing 20 pounds or more use a child restraint; children over 4 and under 8 who are under 57 inches and weigh 20 to 65 pounds use a booster seat; bigger children use a seat belt.	dmv.alaska.gov
Move over for stopped vehicles	With two or more lanes in your direction, leave the lane next to a stopped emergency, police, fire, tow, road-work or animal control vehicle with flashing lights if it is safe; otherwise, and on roads with one lane in your direction, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed.	akleg.gov
Speed limits	Unless posted otherwise: 15 mph in alleys, 20 mph in business districts and school zones, 25 mph in residential districts and 55 mph on other roads; some highways are posted at 65 mph. In designated Traffic Safety Corridors, traffic fines are doubled.	dmv.alaska.gov
Headlights	Headlights must be on from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, and in daytime when fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust cuts visibility to 1,000 feet or less. Switch to low beams 500 feet from an oncoming vehicle and 300 feet behind a vehicle you are following.	dmv.alaska.gov
Letting traffic pass	On a two-lane road outside an urban area, if five or more vehicles are lined up behind you, you must pull off the road at the first safe opportunity; the fine is at least $100.	akleg.gov

Alaska learner permit and teen license rules

Instruction permit from age 14 with parental consent; it is valid for 2 years and can be renewed one time.
With a permit, drive only with a licensed driver at least 21 years old who has at least 1 year of experience driving that type of vehicle, seated beside you.
To get a provisional license at 16 or 17, hold your permit 6 months, have a parent, guardian or employer certify at least 40 hours of driving (including 10 hours in progressively challenging conditions such as bad weather and night driving), and have no traffic convictions in the past 6 months.
Provisional license: no driving from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. unless you are with a parent, guardian or licensed driver 21 or older, or you are driving to, from or for your job by the most direct route.
Provisional license: no passengers unless a parent, guardian or person 21 or older is also in the vehicle; siblings are allowed.
After at least 6 months of conviction-free driving you can have the provisional restrictions removed (new parental consent and a $15 license); otherwise they end at 18.

How to get your Alaska learner's permit

Study the Alaska Driver Manual and try the DMV's online practice knowledge test.
Take the written knowledge test online through KnowToDrive (ak.knowtodrive.com) or at a DMV office.
Fill out the application (Form D1); a parent or guardian signs the consent on the back, or brings a notarized Form 433 if they can't come with you.
Bring proof of your legal name and date of birth (such as a certified U.S. birth certificate), your Social Security number, proof of your Alaska residence address and proof of your relationship to the parent signing.
At the DMV office, pass the vision test (at least 20/40) and pay $15 for a standard permit ($35 for a federally compliant one).
Practice with a qualified supervisor, then schedule your road test online ($15 at the DMV) once you meet the provisional license requirements.

Sample Alaska-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Alaska module. Each one is based on the official Alaska Driver Manual (Rev. 10/2025) or Alaska law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. At what age can you get an instruction permit in Alaska?

14
15
15 and a half
16

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Correct answer: 14. Alaska issues a non-commercial instruction permit at 14 (with parental consent if under 18). Source: dmv.alaska.gov

2. Who may supervise an Alaska instruction permit holder driving a car?

Any licensed driver 18 or older
A licensed driver at least 21 years old with at least 1 year of experience driving that type of vehicle
Any adult 25 or older, licensed or not
Any parent, even without a license

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Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 21 years old with at least 1 year of experience driving that type of vehicle. The supervisor must be licensed, at least 21, and have at least one year of driving experience in the same type or class of vehicle, seated beside you. Source: dmv.alaska.gov

3. How much driving experience must be certified before an Alaska provisional license?

50 hours, including 10 at night
30 hours, including 5 at night
40 hours, including 10 in progressively challenging conditions
60 hours, including 15 at night

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Correct answer: 40 hours, including 10 in progressively challenging conditions. A parent, guardian or employer must certify at least 40 hours, including 10 hours in progressively challenging circumstances such as bad weather and night driving. Source: akleg.gov

4. During the provisional stage, an Alaska driver may not drive during which hours (unless an exception applies)?

Midnight to 5 a.m.
11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Midnight to 6 a.m.
1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

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Correct answer: 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.. Provisional drivers may not drive from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or licensed person 21+, or driving for or to and from work. Source: dmv.alaska.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Alaska rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Alaska exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the Alaska permit test at home?

Yes. Alaska's KnowToDrive system lets you take the written knowledge test online on your own device, with multiple languages and audio playback. You still go to a DMV office for the vision test, your documents, parental consent and the $15 permit fee.

What happens if I fail the written or road test?

You may retake the written test the following day. If you fail the road test, you normally must wait two business days (Monday to Friday, not holidays) before testing again.

I live in a village off the road system. Do the provisional passenger and night limits apply to me?

Not if you hold an off-system license restricted to areas not connected to the land highway system, or not connected to a highway with average daily traffic of 499 vehicles or more.

When does a license issued to someone under 21 expire?

It expires 90 days after your 21st birthday, and you must pass an alcohol awareness test before renewing it.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (Department of Administration) does not publish its exam. Our Alaska module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Alaska sources

Every Alaska fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (Department of Administration) website or Alaska law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (Department of Administration) before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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