Alaska Permit Practice Test (2026)
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Alaska issues driver licenses and instruction permits through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). To get an instruction permit, you must be at least 14 years old, pass a vision test, and pass a written knowledge test. The Alaska Driver Manual is free on the DMV website. The written test can be taken online.
Sourced from the official Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles Alaska driver manual.
Alaska permit test at a glance
Sources: Alaska DMV Instruction Permit page Alaska DMV Practice Knowledge Test Alaska DMV Fees Alaska DMV homepage
How to pass the Alaska permit test
Read the Alaska Driver Manual cover to cover. The test has 20 questions. You must answer 16 right to pass. That is 80%. Take the official online practice test on the Alaska DMV site. Alaska lets you take the real test online through Know to Drive, which is less stressful than an office.
Retake policy
If you fail the knowledge test, you must wait until the next day to retake it. Alaska allows unlimited retakes. The test is also available online through the 'Know to Drive' program.
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Alaska DMV FAQ
How old do I need to be to get an Alaska instruction permit?
You must be at least 14 years old to apply for an Alaska instruction permit.
How many questions are on the Alaska permit test?
The Alaska permit test has 20 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 16 correctly to pass. That is 80%.
Can I take the Alaska permit test online?
Yes. Alaska offers an online permit test through the Know to Drive program. You can also test in person at a DMV office.