Alaska · Cheat Sheet
Alaska DMV Cheat Sheet
Alaska permit-test facts: Questions: 20; To pass: 16 correct answers out of 20 (80%) on the official General Knowledge Test page; Minimum age: 14 years old for an instruction permit; Fee: $15 instruction permit fee; Re-takes: Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed official sources.; Official handbook: Alaska Driver Manual.
Short on time? This Alaska DMV cheat sheet pulls the highest-yield facts and rules from the Alaska Driver Manual into one scrollable page — the stuff that shows up over and over on the permit test.
Skim it, then take the free 6-question check-in at the bottom to see how much actually stuck.
Direct answer
Alaska permit-test facts: Questions: 20; To pass: 16 correct answers out of 20 (80%) on the official General Knowledge Test page; Minimum age: 14 years old for an instruction permit; Fee: $15 instruction permit fee; Re-takes: Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed official sources.; Official handbook: Alaska Driver Manual.
Each field links to the primary official source used for its review. A field marked not stated means the reviewed source did not publish that requested fact; confirm current application details with the authority.
| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 20 | Verified against cited official source |
| To pass | 16 correct answers out of 20 (80%) on the official General Knowledge Test page | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 14 years old for an instruction permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $15 instruction permit fee | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed official sources. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| Official handbook | Alaska Driver Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
Sample questions for Alaska
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Road signs
What shape is a stop sign?
- Diamond
- Pentagon
- Triangle
- Octagon
See the explanation
Correct answer: Octagon
Stop signs are octagons (8 sides) — the only sign with that shape.
Question 2 · Right of way
When entering a roundabout, you must yield to what?
- Vehicles behind you
- Vehicles waiting to enter
- Nothing — you have the right of way
- Traffic already circulating in the roundabout
See the explanation
Correct answer: Traffic already circulating in the roundabout
Yield to cars already going around the roundabout before you enter.
Question 3 · Alcohol and drugs
In Alaska, a driver 21 or older is presumed to be under the influence at what blood alcohol concentration?
- 0.04
- 0.05
- 0.02
- 0.08
See the explanation
Correct answer: 0.08
0.08% BAC is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.
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Road signs you must know cold
Right-of-way rules that get tested every time
Alaska key rules to memorize
DUI and zero-tolerance — easy points
Stopping distances (rule of thumb)
Frequently asked questions
Is this cheat sheet enough to pass the Alaska DMV test?
Strong head start, but on its own — no. Combine it with at least 100 practice questions and one full mock exam.
Is this cheat sheet up to date for?
Yes — every fact comes from the current Alaska Driver Manual. We update content within 30 days of any handbook revision.
Can I download a printable version?
Not yet — but you can print this page directly from your browser. PDF cheat sheets for paid users are coming.
Does the real Alaska test ask about exact stopping distances?
Rarely as exact numbers — more often as concepts (e.g., "what doubles your stopping distance?"). Understanding the rule matters more than memorizing feet.
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