Alaska DMV Practice Test
Practice Alaska road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving rules with questions written from the official DMV driver manual.
Choose your test and click to begin:
Start with the free 10-question Alaska practice test. Then move on to the full 20-question mock test when you’re ready.
Choose from a set of practice quizzes tailored to different topics, difficulty levels, and test formats. All tests are completely free and can be taken as many times as you need.
Alaska permit test quick facts
Number of questions
20
Passing score:
16 (80%)
Time limit:
25 minutes
Test fee:
$15
Minimum age:
14
GDL minimum requirement:
40 hours supervised driving, including 10 hours in challenging conditions
Alaska Permit Test FAQs
How many questions are on the real Alaska permit test?
The Alaska DMV general knowledge test has 20 questions.
What score do I need to pass?
You need 16 correct answers out of 20, which is a passing score of 80%.
How much does the Alaska knowledge test cost?
Alaska lists the instruction permit fee as $15. Online knowledge testing may involve additional fees, so applicants should check the official Alaska DMV or KnowTo Drive portal before testing.
Can I take the Alaska permit test online?
Alaska DMV provides online knowledge testing options. The Alaska Driver Manual lists “take an online knowledge test” as one of the DMV online services, and the instruction permit page links applicants to the actual online test.
What should I bring to the Alaska DMV office?
Bring a completed application, proof of identity/date of birth/lawful presence, proof of residential address, Social Security number information, and, for minors, parental consent and proof of relationship. Alaska DMV also requires a vision test and the applicable fee.
What happens if I fail?
You will need to retake the knowledge test.
Are these practice tests based on the Alaska Driver Manual?
Yes. These practice questions are designed to help you study topics from the Alaska Driver Manual, including traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving rules.
What is in the practice permit test?
Our short tests consist of 10 questions and are perfect for quick refreshes when you have a short space of time. Our full practice tests have 20 questions for which you'll need to correctly answer 16 to pass. All tests use the same question database, where the questions are selected at random from these categories:
- Occupant Protection
- Traffic Controls
- Laws and Rules of the Road
- Visual Search
- Lane Control
- Turns
- Parking
- Safe Driving Practices
- Vehicle Positioning
- Sharing the Road
- Special Driving Situations
- Handling Emergencies
- Driver Readiness
- Alcohol and Drugs
- Additional Driving Laws/Rules
How to best use these practice tests
Follow these steps for the most effective study experience:
Read the Alaska Driver’s Handbook
This is the official source of all rules you'll be tested on.
Begin with shorter quizzes
Start with road signs, lane rules, and right-of-way. These build strong foundational knowledge.
Move to full-length 20-question tests
These mimic the real exam format and help you get used to timing and pressure.
After tests are scored, review the correct answers carefully
Understanding why an answer is correct improves retention.
Retake tests until you consistently score above the passing threshold
Most successful test-takers aim for 85–90% on practice quizzes before taking the real test.
Additional Recommended Resources
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Useful resources
Always refer to the official Alaska DMV resources for the latest instruction permit requirements, fees, testing options, and document rules.
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