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Alaska permit test essentials
Last verified September 28, 2026 against the official Alaska Driver Manual (REV.10/2025).
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Quick facts
- Questions on the test
- 20Official source, checked September 23, 2026
- Correct answers to pass
- 16 (80%)Official source, checked September 23, 2026
- Time limit
- 25 minutesOfficial source, checked September 23, 2026
- Earliest age for a learner permit
- 14 You can get an instruction permit at 14 or older. It is valid for 2 years.Manual PDF p. 8, Non-commercial instruction permit
- Permit fee
- $15 The fee for an original instruction permit.Manual PDF p. 8, Non-commercial instruction permit
- If you fail the knowledge test
- The next day If you fail the written test, you can take it again the following day.Manual PDF p. 11, Examinations: Written
- What to bring
- 3 kinds of documents: see your DMV checklist.
Numbers to know
As the Alaska manual states them; these often come up on the test.
- 0.08
Blood alcohol limit, 21 and older
Driving with a breath or blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more means you are presumed to be driving under the influence.
Manual PDF p. 20, Administrative revocations - Any amount
Blood alcohol limit, under 21
Under 21, driving after drinking any amount of alcohol is an offense.
Manual PDF p. 20, Under 21 violations - 4 seconds
Following distance
Use the four-second rule; increase it to six or more when towing or on wet or slippery roads.
Manual PDF p. 32, Four-second rule - 100 feet
- 500 feet
Dim high beams for oncoming traffic
Switch to low beams 500 feet or more from an oncoming vehicle.
Manual PDF p. 67, Equipment: lights - 300 feet
Dim high beams behind a vehicle
Switch to low beams 300 feet or more from a vehicle going the same direction.
Manual PDF p. 67, Equipment: lights - 15 feet
No parking near a fire hydrant
When you park, stay at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant.
Manual PDF p. 74, Parking - 21 or older
Your supervising driver
Your supervising driver must be at least 21, with at least one year of driving experience, and sit beside you.
Manual PDF p. 8, Non-commercial instruction permit - 6 months
How long you hold the permit
At 16 or 17 you must hold your permit for 6 months before a provisional license.
Manual PDF p. 8, Non-commercial instruction permit - 40 hours
Supervised practice
At least 40 hours of driving, including 10 hours in harder conditions such as bad weather and night, certified by a parent, guardian or employer.
Manual PDF p. 9, Provisional licenses - 20/40
Vision standard
You need at least 20/40 vision in each eye or both eyes together (glasses or contacts allowed).
Manual PDF p. 10, Examinations: Vision
Your Alaska DMV checklist
Tick each item as you get it ready. Your ticks stay on this device only.
Documents to bring
Fees
Tests at the office
Parent or guardian (under 18)
Appointment and visit
Rules and fees can change. Check with the Alaska DMV before you go.
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Alaska permit test?
The Alaska knowledge test has 20 questions. To pass you need 16 (80%) correct answers.
How old do you have to be to get a learner permit in Alaska?
You can get an instruction permit at 14 or older. It is valid for 2 years.
How much does a learner permit cost in Alaska?
$15. The fee for an original instruction permit.
What happens if I fail the Alaska permit test?
If you fail the written test, you can take it again the following day.
What documents do I need for a Alaska learner permit?
Your Social Security number (you do not need the card, but the number must match Social Security records). Proof of your residence address, such as a bank statement, utility bill or pay stub. Proof of your date of birth and U.S. citizenship or authorized stay (for example a certified U.S. birth certificate with a raised seal, or a valid U.S. passport).