How Many Questions Are on Alaska's Permit Test?
Alaska's permit test has 20 multiple-choice questions, requiring at least 16 correct (80%) to pass — one of the shorter permit exams nationwide.
What the test covers
The 20 questions are drawn from the Alaska Driver's Manual, covering traffic laws, road signs, signals, and safe driving practices.
Alaska's minimum age to apply for an instruction permit is 14, and the permit itself stays valid for a full two years once issued.
Two ways to sit the test
Know to Drive lets an applicant complete the test from home using a computer with a front-facing camera, in English or Spanish, with audio playback available.
For a rural community without easy DMV access, approved local proctors — schools, police departments, Troopers, and Village Public Safety Officers among them — can administer the test in person instead.
How our practice tests are structured
dmvwrittenexam.com's Alaska question bank covers both nationally-consistent rules of the road and Alaska-specific details like its always-supervised permit stage and rural testing options.
Each question includes an explanation and a source reference, so you learn why an answer is correct instead of just memorizing a letter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on Alaska's permit test?
20 questions, requiring at least 16 correct (80%) to pass.
What is the minimum age for an Alaska instruction permit?
14 years old.
Can I take the test online?
Yes, through Know to Drive, a webcam-based option, or in person through an approved local proctor in a rural community.
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Start a free Alaska permit practice testLast reviewed: 2026-07-24