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Let’s get ready for your Alaska DMV Permit Test

Welcome to our Alaska driver’s study guide and practice tests. Study our easy-to-understand driver’s manual and then tackle 20 multiple-choice questions on road rules, road signs, and fines. You’ll need to tackle 16 of them to unlock your learner’s permit or license.

Car Practice Tests

Easy

200 questions

Complete: 0/200

The best place to start. This permit test has road rules related questions, each with detailed explanations to help you truly learn the concepts, rather than just memorizing them. Each test is designed to be exactly like the real one. Feel free to take them as many times as you’d like, then move on to the marathon test.

Practice test 1

Questions: 1-40

Correct: 0/40 Start
Practice test 2

Questions: 41-80

Correct: 0/40 Start
Practice test 3

Questions: 81-120

Correct: 0/40 Start
Practice test 4

Questions: 121-160

Correct: 0/40 Start
Practice test 5

Questions: 161-200

Correct: 0/40 Start
Easy Marathon

Your last step before moving to the Road Signs section. Practice all the road rules questions at once.

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Hard

200 questions

Complete: 0/200

Once you’ve gotten the basic road rules down – it’s time to practice a more difficult topic. These road signs practice tests will go over road signs and other tricky topics. Take the practice permit tests as many times as it takes to get a perfect score!

Practice test 1

Questions: 1-40

Correct: 0/40 Start
Practice test 2

Questions: 41-80

Correct: 0/40 Start
Practice test 3

Questions: 81-120

Correct: 0/40 Start
Practice test 4

Questions: 121-160

Correct: 0/40 Start
Practice test 5

Questions: 161-200

Correct: 0/40 Start
Hard Marathon

Your last step before moving to the fines and limits section. Practice all the road signs questions at once.

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Expert

80 questions

Complete: 0/80

Finally starting to get the hang of it? Then it’s time to take the hardest permit tests. These are the most difficult topics that will go over the limits and fines as outlined in the AL Driver Handbook. || Don’t get caught by surprise on the day of your exam! Make sure you practice the most difficult questions!

Practice test 1

Questions: 1-40

Correct: 0/40 Start
Practice test 2

Questions: 41-80

Correct: 0/40 Start
Expert Marathon

Your last step before moving to the fines and limits section. Practice all the limits and fines questions at once.

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Exam Simulator

Random 40 Questions

The Grand Finale. The exam simulator mimics the experience of a DMV exam, pulling random questions from a huge database. It has the same number of questions and the same passing score as your actual exam.

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Who is required to have an Alaska driver's license?
Everyone who drives a car on Alaska's roads and highways.
What is the age requirement to obtain an Alaska driver's license?
If you are above the age of 18, you may get an Alaska driver's license. You must be 14 years old or older to get an instruction permit.

Which documents are required to apply for an Alaska driver's license or instruction permit?
Social Security number;
Proof of residence;
Proof of date of birth;
Proof of US Citizenship or allowed stay in the United States;
One more kind of identification to confirm your identity.
I am younger than 18 years of age. Can I apply for an instruction permit?
Yes, however a parent or legal guardian's signature is necessary.
Which tests do I have to pass to obtain an Alaska driver's license?
A visual, written, and driving exam are all required.
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Who is required to have an instruction permit in Alaska?
Everyone who is at least 14 years old and learning to drive.
Can I drive alone with my AK instruction permit?
No. You must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is above the age of 21 and has at least one year of driving experience. He or she must take the seat next to you.
How long is an Alaska instruction permit valid for?
It is valid for two years and may only be renewed once.
When do I gain full license privileges in Alaska?
It is determined by your driving habits. Before the age of 18, responsible drivers may get full driving privileges.
How can I obtain a provisional license in Alaska?
Maintain a valid instruction permit for at least six months;
Have at least 40 hours of driving experience (including 10 hours of nighttime or adverse weather driving);
You will not be guilty of a traffic infraction.
How long do I have to hold my AK provisional license?
Before applying for a driver's license, you must have been out of the country for at least 6 months. During this time, you must not have been convicted of a traffic violation or of illegally using alcohol or drugs.
Are there any restrictions while driving with an AK provisional license?
Yes. You may NOT:
transport passengers who are not a parent, sibling, legal guardian, or a person over the age of 21;
drive alone between the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
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How many questions are on the Alaska written test?
The AK written exam consists of 20 questions.
How many questions can you miss to pass the AK written test?
To pass the exam, you may miss up to four questions.
What is on the Alaska written exam?
The written exam includes traffic regulations, safe driving practices, and highway sign knowledge.
I failed my written test. What do I have to do?
You may retake the exam the next day. Before retaking the test, read the handbook and practice.
My driving privileges have been revoked. Do I have to pass the written test to obtain my AK driver license?
Yes.
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Do I have to schedule an appointment to take my AK driving test?
Yes. The driving test is available at most DMV locations or via a state-approved third-party tester.
Do I have to provide a vehicle for my AK driving test?
Yes. The car must be currently registered, and evidence of insurance must be provided.
What will be evaluated during my driving test?
You will be required to conduct routine driving responsibilities such as:
Starting/stopping;
Parking;
Backing;
Turning left and right;
Changing lane properly.
Can a parent or a friend ride in the car with me during the driving test?
No. During the test, only you and the examiner are permitted in the vehicle.
Which common mistakes will make me fail the driving test in Alaska?
Infringing on a traffic law;
Performing risky driving maneuvers;
Refusing to do a job as assigned by the examiner;
Contributing to a collision.
I failed the Alaska driving test. What can I do?
To retake the exam, you must wait at least 7 days. When you may return to take another test, the examiner will inform you.

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