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Free Alaska DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Free Alaska DMV practice questions for the written test, built from the Alaska Driver Manual. Work through traffic signs, right-of-way, speed limits and state-specific rules, with an explanation on every answer and a readiness score before you test with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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593 practice questions to help you master the Alaska DMV Test, 4 practice tests, 1 exam simulation

Alaska requirement to pass

20 questions on the real test, 80% passing score (16 of 20), time limit not published

Verified November 2026 by our editorial team from Alaska Driver Manual. Rules change, so always confirm with the current official materials from the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) before your test.

Study by Category

Master each topic before your Alaska written test. 4 categories are free to start.

Shape and color carry the meaning before you can read the words: an octagon is always stop, a yellow diamond always warns. Covers regulatory, warning, guide and work-zone signs, including the ones with no text at all.

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Speed limits, parking and the everyday rules that carry points when broken. Covers the basic speed law, why a posted limit is a maximum rather than a target, and where you may never stop or park.

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Signals, flashing lights, and the arrows that override them. Covers what a yellow light actually requires of you, when a red arrow forbids a turn a red ball would allow, and who has control when the lights go dark.

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The paperwork side of driving legally. Covers licensing and insurance requirements, what to carry in the vehicle, and the steps to take after a collision.

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Practice Runs

Complete practice runs to test your knowledge. Runs 1-2 are free.

Alaska Test 1: All Topics, Set A

Includes space management, regulatory signs, and entering from driveway, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min
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Alaska Test 2: All Topics, Set B

Includes backing, no swing out to look, and warning signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min
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Alaska Test 3: All Topics, Set C

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Includes vehicle emergencies, braking, and service signs, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min

Alaska Test 4: All Topics, Set D

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Includes visibility, warning signs, and scanning, plus every other topic on the test. No repeats across Sets A to D.

25 questions~45 min

About the Alaska DMV Test

Alaska's written knowledge test is one of the shortest in the country - just 20 multiple-choice questions - but the 80% passing requirement means you can only miss 4. The test is administered by the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles and draws from the Alaska Driver Manual.

Where and How to Take It

You must take the test in person at an Alaska DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted, though appointments are available online and recommended, especially in Anchorage and Fairbanks where wait times can be significant. The test is computer-based.

What to Bring

Bring proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), your Social Security number, and proof of Alaska residency. If you're under 18, you'll need signed parental consent. The permit fee is $15, payable at the time of testing.

Test Day

After your documents are verified and the fee is paid, you'll be seated at a computer terminal. The 20 questions cover road signs, traffic rules, right-of-way, speed limits, DUI laws, and importantly, Alaska-specific driving challenges.

Alaska-Specific Topics

Alaska's test includes questions on winter driving safety, wildlife hazards (moose crossings are a real concern), and driving on rural unpaved roads. The state's unique conditions - extreme cold, limited daylight in winter, and vast distances between services - make these topics especially important.

If You Don't Pass

You must wait 1 day before retaking the knowledge test. Study the Alaska Driver Manual and focus on the areas where you missed questions.

Minimum Age and Permit Rules

Alaska issues instruction permits at age 14, among the youngest in the nation - reflecting the state's rural character where driving is often essential. Under-18 applicants must complete a driver education course. The permit must be held for at least 6 months before taking the road test, and supervised driving requires a licensed driver age 21+ in the front passenger seat.

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general knowledge

How many hours of supervised driving must an Alaska instruction permit holder complete before advancing to a provisional license?

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When approaching a school zone during school hours, the maximum speed limit in Alaska is:

A15 mph
B20 mph
C25 mph
D30 mph

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20-question test that mirrors the real Alaska DMV exam. 80% to pass.

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Helpful guides

→How to Pass Your DMV Written Test on the First Try→The 25 Most Missed DMV Test Questions→What to Bring to the DMV for Your Permit Test

Frequently Asked Questions

You need 16 correct out of 20 questions, which is 80 percent, so you can miss only 4. The test is computer-based and given at an Alaska DMV office. Alaska does not publish a time limit, and your result appears on screen right away. Questions come from the Alaska Driver Manual.
Yes, Alaska offers an online knowledge test through KnowTo Drive, and it is open to applicants generally, not only minors. The in-person option is also available at any Alaska DMV office, where the test is computer-based and results show immediately. Confirm current online details with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles before you plan around it.
No, Alaska DMV offices accept walk-ins for the written test, and appointments are also available online. The test is given in person at any Alaska DMV office. Alaska's test guidance notes that wait times can be significant in Anchorage and Fairbanks, so booking ahead may save you time in those areas.
Bring proof of identity, such as a birth certificate or passport, your Social Security number, and proof of Alaska residency. If you are under 18, you also need parental consent. The $15 fee is paid at the time of testing, so plan to cover it when your documents are checked.
You can retake the written test the next calendar day, one attempt per day. Alaska publishes no limit on written attempts and no written retest fee. The road test is stricter: wait 2 business days, pay a nonrefundable $15 ($25 commercial) each time, and after a second failure further testing is at the department's discretion.
You must be at least 14 to get an Alaska instruction permit. Parental consent is required if you are under 18, and applicants under 18 must complete driver education. The permit allows supervised driving with a licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat, and you must hold it for 6 months before taking the road test.
Yes. Alaska's written test includes questions on winter driving safety, wildlife hazards such as moose crossings, and driving on rural unpaved roads. These sit alongside road signs, traffic rules, right-of-way, speed limits and DUI laws. All 20 questions are based on the Alaska Driver Manual, so those sections deserve a careful read.
The test draws from the Alaska Driver Manual, October 2025 edition. English is the only confirmed test language, and other language offerings are unconfirmed, so ask the Alaska DMV before test day if you need another language. Commercial and motorcycle applicants use separate manuals, the Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual and the Alaska Motorcycle Manual.
Passing the written test earns your learner permit. From there you build supervised driving hours, and the last step is the Alaska road test, the behind-the-wheel exam. See the full Alaska road test guide for requirements, what to bring, and scoring.

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