Alaska permit test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost
Alaska permit test questions, answered with facts from Alaska DMV.
The Alaska General Knowledge Test (written test for the instruction permit) has 20 questions (traffic laws, safe driving practices and highway sign recognition); you need 16 of 20 to pass, in 25 minutes, per Alaska DMV; questions come from the official Alaska Driver Manual (Division of Motor Vehicles) (October 2025).
Practice format (official): Our practice tests use the official format — 20 questions, 16 of 20 (80%) to pass, 25 minutes on the timer.
The Alaska general knowledge test in brief
How many questions are on the Alaska permit test?
The Alaska general knowledge test has 20 questions (traffic laws, safe driving practices and highway sign recognition), per Alaska DMV.
What is the pass mark for the Alaska permit test?
You need 16 of 20 to pass, per Alaska DMV.
Is the Alaska permit test hard?
You need 16 of 20 (80%) to pass, so in the official 20-question format you can get at most 4 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Alaska Driver Manual (Division of Motor Vehicles) (October 2025) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Alaska permit test cost?
$15 — Original instruction permit, per Alaska DMV.
Is there a free Alaska DMV practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Alaska general knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 20 questions and the official pass mark of 16 of 20 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
Time limit, retakes, age and ID
How long is the Alaska permit test?
The Alaska general knowledge test has a 25 minutes time limit, per Alaska DMV.
Can I retake the Alaska permit test if I fail?
Manual: 'If failed, the test may be retaken the following day.' (Road test: 'Normally, you must wait two business days to retake the test.') No attempt cap published. Instruction permits 'are valid for two years, and may be renewed one time' ($5 renewal). 16- and 17-year-olds must hold a valid instruction permit for 6 months before a provisional license.
How old do you have to be to take the Alaska permit test?
The minimum age is 14, per Alaska DMV.
What do I need to bring to the Alaska permit test?
Permit page: completed Application (form D1); under 18, parental consent form 433 plus 'Proof of relationship to minor' (birth certificate, adoption or guardianship documents); 'Pass a vision test'; one primary document proving legal name, date of birth and lawful presence (e.g. 'An original or certified copy of a U.S. birth certificate from Vital Statistics', U.S. passport or passport card); one proof of principal residence ('not a post office box'); Social Security number 'in accordance with AS 28.15.061(b)(4)'; name-change documents if applicable. Step-parents and foster parents may not sign consent. Vision standard 20/40 (manual).
Which handbook is the Alaska permit test based on?
The official Alaska Driver Manual (Division of Motor Vehicles) (October 2025). You can read it on the official site.
Official source: Alaska Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Handbook: Alaska Driver Manual (Division of Motor Vehicles).
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Last updated October 14, 2026.