Alaska · How to Get a Permit
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.
Getting your Alaska learner's permit is straightforward once you know exactly what to bring and what to expect. This step-by-step guide covers every requirement so you walk into the DMV ready.
Most first-time applicants complete the whole process in one DMV visit. The biggest reason people fail? They don't pass the written knowledge test. Practice free questions below before you go.
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)
Minimum-age information: 14 years old for an instruction permit. Confirm all age and eligibility conditions with the official authority.
Use the Alaska Driver Manual and the authority’s current application instructions to identify the documents required for your situation.
Study the official handbook before booking or taking a test. Passing information: 16 correct answers out of 20 (80%) on the official General Knowledge Test page. Retake information: confirm with the official authority.
Fee information: $15 instruction permit fee. Confirm the current amount, appointment rules, and post-permit requirements directly with the official authority.
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.
Your first full mock exam is free.
If you pass the knowledge test and have your documents ready, you can receive your permit the same day. Plan for 1–3 hours at the DMV depending on wait times.
Appointments are optional at most Alaska DMV offices but strongly recommended — walk-ins can wait 1–4 hours. Book online before you go.
confirm with the official authority. Practice with handbook-style questions and read the AI explanation for every wrong answer before retesting.
Yes — Alaska offers the knowledge test in Spanish at most DMV offices. Ask the staff when you arrive or select your language at the testing kiosk.
Requirements vary by age. Check the Alaska Driver Manual or our requirements page for the specific holding period that applies to you.
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