Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Alaska Permit Test (2026)
Study for the official DMV General Knowledge Test with free practice tests written from the state's own rules — plus the verified facts below: how many questions, the passing score, and what it costs.
Alaska permit test: quick facts
- Questions on the exam
- 20
- Passing score
- 16 of 20 correct (80%)
- Minimum permit age
- 14
- Fee
- Original instruction permit $15 standard, or $35 for a federally compliant (REAL ID) permit; an initial non-commercial driver license is $20 standard or $40 federally compliant. Removing the provisional restriction costs $15. A road test given by the DMV is $15 and nonrefundable, while third-party testers set their own fees.
- If you fail
- If you fail the written knowledge test you may take it again the following day. After a failed road test you normally must wait two business days, counting Monday through Friday excluding state and federal holidays, before retesting.
- Online testing
- Available in some cases
- Languages
- The online KnowTo Drive knowledge test system offers a choice of multiple languages plus audio playback, though the DMV does not publish the specific list; an applicant who understands spoken English but has trouble reading may bring someone to read the questions aloud while answering independently.
How it works
Step 1
Take Practice Test 1 like the real thing — no notes, one question at a time.
Step 2
Read every explanation, especially for questions you missed. That's where the learning happens.
Step 3
Repeat with Test 2 and the road signs test until you pass comfortably every time.
Free Alaska practice tests
Alaska Practice Test 1
30 questions — signs, rules, and state law
Alaska Practice Test 2
30 fresh questions, no repeats from Test 1
Alaska Road Signs Test
25 questions on signs, shapes, and signals
New-driver rules in Alaska
Alaska's graduated path opens with an instruction permit at 14, and while learning you must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old who has a year of experience in that class of vehicle and who sits in the seat beside you. A first-time applicant under 18 must hold the permit for six months, stay free of traffic convictions, and have a parent, guardian, or employer certify at least 40 hours of driving experience including 10 hours in progressively more challenging conditions such as nighttime and bad weather, before a provisional license is issued at 16. Provisional drivers may not drive between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. and may not carry passengers under 21 other than siblings, unless a parent, guardian, or licensed person 21 or older is along or the trip is for work by the most direct route.
Verified 2026-08-18 · Source: DMV
Alaska permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Alaska permit test?
The official Alaska General Knowledge Test has 20 questions, according to the DMV (verified 2026-08-18).
What score do you need to pass the Alaska permit test?
You must answer 16 of 20 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Alaska General Knowledge Test.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Alaska?
You can apply for a learner's permit in Alaska at 14, according to the DMV (verified 2026-08-18).
How much does the Alaska permit cost?
Original instruction permit $15 standard, or $35 for a federally compliant (REAL ID) permit; an initial non-commercial driver license is $20 standard or $40 federally compliant. Removing the provisional restriction costs $15. A road test given by the DMV is $15 and nonrefundable, while third-party testers set their own fees. — as listed by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), verified 2026-08-18. Always confirm current fees on the official site.
What happens if you fail the Alaska permit test?
If you fail the written knowledge test you may take it again the following day. After a failed road test you normally must wait two business days, counting Monday through Friday excluding state and federal holidays, before retesting. (per the DMV, verified 2026-08-18).
Can you take the Alaska permit test online?
Yes, in some cases. The DMV offers an online option for the General Knowledge Test — check eligibility on the official site.
What languages is the Alaska permit test offered in?
The online KnowTo Drive knowledge test system offers a choice of multiple languages plus audio playback, though the DMV does not publish the specific list; an applicant who understands spoken English but has trouble reading may bring someone to read the questions aloud while answering independently. (per the DMV, verified 2026-08-18).
Who runs the permit test in Alaska?
Driver licensing in Alaska is handled by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The official site is https://dmv.alaska.gov/.