Alaska · Written Test Questions
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.
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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.
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| 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)
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Road signs
What shape is a stop sign?
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?
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?
Correct answer: 0.08
0.08% BAC is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.
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20 multiple-choice questions. You need 16 correct answers out of 20 (80%) on the official General Knowledge Test page to pass.
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