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Alaska DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

Alaska's written knowledge test is the first step to an instruction permit, which you can get from age 14. These practice questions cover Alaska's own laws from the Alaska Driver Manual, then general US rules and road signs.

Read before you practiseStart with the Alaska Driver Manual Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What is the minimum age for an Alaska instruction permit?
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    Answer: A. 14

    Alaska issues instruction permits from age 14. Applicants under 18 need parental consent.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    Who may supervise an Alaska instruction permit holder driving a car?
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    Answer: D. A licensed driver at least 21 with at least one year of experience, seated beside the permit holder

    The supervisor must be a licensed driver at least 21 years old with at least one year of driving experience in that type of vehicle, sitting beside the permit holder.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How long must you hold an Alaska instruction permit before you can get a provisional license?
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    Answer: D. 6 months

    You must hold your permit for at least 6 months before applying for a provisional license.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How many hours of supervised driving must be completed before an Alaska provisional license?
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    Answer: C. At least 40 hours

    Alaska requires at least 40 hours of supervised driving before the provisional license.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    Of the 40 supervised hours Alaska requires, how many must be in more challenging conditions such as night or bad weather?
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    Answer: B. At least 10

    At least 10 of the 40 hours must be driven in challenging conditions, such as at night or in inclement weather.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    What is the minimum age for an Alaska provisional license?
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    Answer: B. 16

    You must be at least 16 to be licensed in Alaska. Provisional rules can apply until age 18.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    Between which hours may an Alaska provisional driver NOT drive unless a parent, guardian, or licensed person 21 or older is with them?
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    Answer: A. 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

    Provisional drivers may not drive between 1:00 and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied, or driving to or from work by the most direct route.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Which passengers may an Alaska provisional driver carry without a parent, guardian, or person 21 or older in the car?
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    Answer: C. Only siblings

    Provisional drivers may not carry passengers unless a parent, guardian, or person 21 or older is also in the vehicle. Siblings are the exception.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What driving record do you need in the 6 months before applying for an Alaska provisional license?
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    Answer: C. No traffic law convictions

    You must have no traffic law convictions in the 6 months before you apply.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    When can an Alaska provisional license end before age 18?
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    Answer: B. After 6 months of driving with no convictions

    The provisional period lasts at least 6 months. It ends after 6 months of conviction-free driving (with new parental consent) or at age 18.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    How much alcohol may a driver under 21 have in their system while driving in Alaska?
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    Answer: D. None at all

    It is an offense for a person under 21 to drive after drinking any amount of alcohol.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    For a commercial driver in Alaska, what BAC leads to administrative revocation?
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    Answer: B. 0.04% or more

    Commercial drivers face administrative revocation at a BAC of 0.04% or more. For other adult drivers the limit is 0.08%.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    How long is the license revoked for a first refusal to take a breath test after a lawful DUI arrest in Alaska?
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    Answer: A. 90 days

    Under implied consent, a first refusal brings a 90-day administrative revocation, and refusal is also a separate criminal charge.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    What does Alaska law say about texting while driving?
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    Answer: B. It is illegal

    Alaska prohibits texting while driving and driving with a visual screen device operating.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    Who must use a seat belt or child restraint in a vehicle in Alaska?
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    Answer: C. All occupants

    Alaska's seat belt law requires every occupant to use a seat belt or proper child restraint.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What happens to a driver in Alaska who carries an unbuckled passenger under 16?
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    Answer: A. The driver can be fined and gets 2 demerit points

    The driver is responsible for passengers under 16 and can be fined up to $50 and get two demerit points.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    In Alaska, a child under 1 year old or under 20 pounds must ride in what kind of seat?
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    Answer: B. A rear-facing car seat

    Children under 1 year or under 20 pounds must ride in a rear-facing car seat.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    On a two-lane road outside a city in Alaska, when must a slow driver pull over safely to let traffic pass?
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    Answer: B. When five or more vehicles are lined up behind

    Alaska law requires a slow driver to pull over at a safe place when five or more vehicles are immediately behind.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in an Alaska residential district?
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    Answer: D. 25 mph

    Alaska's default limits are 15 mph in alleys, 20 mph in business districts and school zones, and 25 mph in residential districts.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in an alley in Alaska?
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    Answer: D. 15 mph

    The default speed limit in an alley is 15 mph.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit on Alaska roads outside business, residential and school areas?
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    Answer: D. 55 mph

    The default limit on other roadways is 55 mph. Some highways are posted at 65 mph.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    How many points does Alaska assess for failing to stop for a school bus that is loading or unloading?
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    Answer: B. 6

    Failing to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm out is a 6-point violation.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    How many points in 12 months lead to a license suspension in Alaska?
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    Answer: C. 12

    Alaska suspends a license at 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 months.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    What happens in an Alaska Traffic Safety Corridor if you break a traffic law?
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    Answer: B. The fine is doubled

    Fines for traffic offenses in designated Traffic Safety Corridors are doubled.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    If you fail the written knowledge test in Alaska, when can you take it again?
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    Answer: B. The following day

    The Alaska manual says you may retake a failed written test the following day.

What to know before the test

  • You can get an Alaska instruction permit at 14. Applicants under 18 need parental consent.
  • Your supervising driver must be at least 21, licensed, and have at least one year of driving experience.
  • Before a provisional license you need 6 months with a permit and 40 hours of supervised driving, including 10 in challenging conditions such as night or bad weather.
  • Provisional drivers may not drive from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. or carry passengers (except siblings) without a parent, guardian, or person 21 or older.
  • Drivers under 21 may not drive after drinking any alcohol at all.
  • If you fail the written test, you may retake it the following day.

Frequently asked questions

How old do you have to be to get a permit in Alaska?

14. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must give consent.

How many supervised hours does Alaska require?

At least 40 hours, with at least 10 of them in more challenging conditions such as night or bad weather, before a provisional license.

What are the Alaska provisional license rules?

No driving from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. and no passengers other than siblings unless a parent, guardian, or person 21 or older is with you. Driving to or from work is an exception to the night limit.

What happens if I fail the Alaska permit test?

You can take the written test again the following day.

When do Alaska provisional restrictions end?

After 6 months of driving with no convictions (with new parental consent), or when you turn 18.

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