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Alaska Permit Test: The Complete Guide

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.

Everything you need to pass the Alaska permit test on your first try, in one place. This guide walks you through how the test works, who can take it, the mistakes that fail most people, and free practice questions written from the Alaska Driver Manual.

Take the 3 sample questions below to see where you stand, then use the AI tutor to understand every rule in your own language. When you're ready, dive deeper with our state-specific practice test, answer explanations, and cheat sheet.

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Alaska permit-test fact sheet and evidence status
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
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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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What is the Alaska permit test?

The Alaska permit test (also called the written knowledge test, the driver's license written test, or the learner's permit test) is the exam you must pass to earn your learner's permit. It has 20 multiple-choice questions drawn straight from the Alaska Driver Manual, covering road signs, right-of-way, speed limits, and safe-driving laws. Most people finish in 10–20 minutes on a computer or tablet at the DMV. This page is your starting point — from here you can jump to focused practice, answer explanations, a cheat sheet, and the full requirements checklist.

What score do you need to pass?

You need 16 correct answers out of 20 (80%) on the official General Knowledge Test page. There's no partial credit, so a steady mix of correct answers across every topic beats cramming one area. In practice, anyone scoring 90%+ on full-length mock exams passes the real Alaska test comfortably.

How many questions are on the Alaska permit test?

The Alaska test has 20 multiple-choice questions. Each one has a single best answer based on the Alaska Driver Manual. Our practice bank mirrors that count and topic spread, so a full mock exam mirrors the format you’ll see on test day.

Who can take the Alaska permit test?

Minimum age: 14 years old for an instruction permit. You'll also need the application fee ($15 instruction permit fee) and required proof of identity, Social Security number, and residency. Re-takes: confirm with the official authority. See our requirements page for the full document checklist before you go.

The mistakes that fail most people

Most failures come from the same handful of topics, not from obscure trivia. These are the rules students miss most often on the Alaska test: - Right of way and yielding rules - Alaska speed limits and winter driving - Driving on ice, snow, and gravel roads - DUI laws (zero tolerance under 21) - Road signs, signals, and pavement markings The fix is simple: practice realistic questions, read the explanation for every miss, and re-drill any topic you score below 80% on until it sticks.

How to study for the Alaska permit test

The study plan that works for most people takes 1–2 weeks, about 30 minutes a day: 1) Skim the Alaska Driver Manual once — don't memorize, just get the map of what's covered. 2) Take a full practice test cold to find your weak topics. 3) Drill your weakest topic each day, reading the explanation for every question you miss. 4) Re-take a full 20-question mock exam every 2–3 days. 5) When you score 90%+ on three mock exams in a row, book your appointment. Our Alaska study guide breaks the handbook down topic by topic if you want a structured path.

Study in your language

Every question, answer explanation, and the AI tutor work in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Russian. Toggle the language switch at the top of any page — the content is natively written for each language, not machine-translated, so nothing gets lost.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Alaska permit test?

20 multiple-choice questions, all based on the Alaska Driver Manual.

Is the Alaska permit test available in Spanish?

Yes. Our entire platform — every question, explanation, and the AI tutor — works in Spanish, plus Chinese, Korean, and Russian. Alaska also offers the official knowledge test in several languages at most DMV offices.

What score do I need to pass the Alaska permit test?

16 correct answers out of 20 (80%) on the official General Knowledge Test page. We recommend scoring 90%+ on three full mock exams before booking your appointment.

How should I study for the Alaska permit test?

Skim the Alaska Driver Manual once, then switch to practice questions — they show you exactly which topics you're weak in. Drill your weak topics daily, read the explanation for every miss, and book your test once you score 90%+ on three full mock exams.

How long does it take to study for the Alaska permit test?

Most people are ready in 1–2 weeks studying about 30 minutes a day. If you're starting from zero, give yourself 3 weeks; if you've been driving with a licensed adult already, a few days of focused practice questions is often enough.

Is your Alaska content up to date for?

Yes — every question and fact comes from the current Alaska Driver Manual, and we update our content within 30 days of any handbook revision.

How much does it cost to practice for the Alaska permit test?

The 6-question demo and your first full mock exam are free — no card, no sign-up. For unlimited practice and AI tutoring, the State Pass is a one-time $24.99 for 6 months of Alaska access, or the Complete Pass is $39.99 for 12 months of access.

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