AK Practice Permit Test

Acquiring an unrestricted Alaska driver’s license requires teen drivers to go through a series of steps. Those steps are:

• At 14 years old you can get your Learner’s Permit
• At 16 years old you can get your Provisional Driver’s License
• At 18 years old, or after holding a provisional license for 6 months, with no violations, you can get an unrestricted driver’s license

For your Learner’s Permit you must present:

• Form 433 (Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor Form) signed by a parent/legal guardian
• Form 478 (Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card)
• Proof of legal name, birth date, Alaska residency and Social Security Number. A complete list of acceptable proof is available on the state DMV website.

For your provisional license you must present:

• Proof that you have completed 40 hours of supervised driving with at least 10 hours of driving at night, in inclement weather or in other challenging conditions.

Visit your local DMV office to get started.

To reach the DMV, call (855) 269-5551 (toll free inside Alaska) or (907) 269-5551 (outside of Alaska). You can also visit the DMV website at https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/.

In Alaska, you do not need to complete a Driver’s Education course to receive your learner’s permit, restricted or unrestricted license. However, experts recommend that you do take driver’s education to better learn safe driving techniques.

If you have recently moved to Alaska, you are allowed to use your out-of-state driver’s license for up to 90 days as long as you are 16 years of age or older.

To transfer your out-of-state license to Alaska, visit your local DMV office where you must:

• Surrender your current out-of-state license
• Take and pass the written knowledge, driving and vision tests
• Submit proof of name, birth date, residency and Social Security Number

You can expect your Alaska written knowledge test to cover everything from safe driving rules to traffic laws to road signs. Here is sample content drawn from the driver’s manual that may be tested for on the exam:

• When backing, don’t depend on mirrors. Instead, with your left hand at the top of the steering wheel, turn your body and head to the right and look out the rear window.

• The most commonly sued devices to alert drivers to unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in highway and street work areas are barricades, vertical panels, cones, tubes and drums.

Test questions are multiple choice.

There are no purposefully “trick” questions; however, some questions will be more difficult than others. To ensure your best chance of passing be sure to study the Alaska driver’s manual carefully. When studying you should pay attention to numerical figures such as distances, lengths and measurements and try to commit them to memory.

There are 20 questions on the written knowledge test and you must answer at least 16 of them correctly to pass.

Study your Alaska driver’s handbook. You can also take practice tests online to gauge your knowledge and identify areas that you may need to study more intensely. Take a practice test now.

We offer free copies of the handbook right here on this website.

Study the Alaska driver’s manual from cover to cover and be sure to take mental note of any speed limits, percentages and other numbers that are given. You should also take high quality practice tests to get used to the test format and assess your knowledge.

Get plenty of rest! While you may have a strong urge to “cram” for the exam, studies show that it is better to study in advance and rest the night before the test so that you are fresh and at your best come exam time.

Also be sure to give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the DMV for your test. You don’t want to be rushed and stressed when you sit for the test. You want to be calm and confident so that you can do your very best.

Check the DMV website to see if appointments are allowed at your local office, if so, make an appointment to shorten your wait time.

You will take the test at the DMV office.

• Form 433 (Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor Form) signed by a parent/legal guardian
• Form 478 (Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card)
• Proof of legal name, birth date, Alaska residency and Social Security Number. Here is a complete list of acceptable proof.

At the DMV office, you will need to:

• Pass the vision test
• Pass the written test
• Pay your $15 permit fee (your permit will be valid for two years)

A parent or guardian should accompany you to the test as they will need to sign Form 433.

Yes, you will need to pay a $15 permit fee to take the test.

The test is untimed and consists of 20 multiple choice questions. You must answer at least 16 of the 20 questions correctly to pass. Take a practice test now to experience the exam format and test your knowledge with questions similar to what you will find on the exam.

You will be issued your Learner’s permit and can start practicing driving under the supervision of a licensed driver who must be in the vehicle with you.

If you fail the written test, you can retake it.

You can retake it the next business day.

Once you have earned your Learner’s Permit you can begin practicing driving under the guidance of a licensed driver. You will need to complete at least 40 hours of supervised driving practice, with at least 10 of those hours completed at night and/or in bad weather.

You must hold your learner’s permit for six months and complete 40 hours of supervised driving practice before you can apply for your restricted Alaska driver’s license.

As long as you are accompanied by a licensed driver age 21 or older, you can drive on any public road or street in the state.

No, you must also practice driving at night – and in bad weather – to be eligible for your restricted license.

Yes, a licensed driver age 21 or older must always be in the car with you.

If you have lost your permit, you can get a duplicate by visiting your local DMV office. You will need proof of identify and $15 for the permit fee.

If your permit expires, you will need to go to the DMV and apply for a new one, following the exact procedures you went through previously.

You will want to get as much driving practice as possible. Remember, to practice at night and in bad weather as well. In addition to practicing, you must learn Alaska’s rules of the road and be sure to follow them when driving. After all, you can get hours and hours of driving practice but if you are doing things the wrong way it won’t help you pass the test.

Be sure to practice three-point turns, parking, stopping and starting, lane changes and defensive driving, such as using your mirrors and following at a safe distance.

Practice maneuvers typically tested for on the exam such as parking, three point turns and driving safely. You may also want to drive on the roads that are used on the test to get familiar with them so there are no surprises on test day.

Visit the DMV website or call your local office to see if you can schedule an appointment. If you do schedule an appointment, be sure to arrive in plenty of time so that you are not rushed.

At a nearby DMV office that offers the driving test or at an approved third party provider.

Be sure to go to your test with all of the following:

• A properly maintained and operating vehicle
• Proof of registration and insurance for that vehicle
• Your learner’s permit
• Proof of your practice driving time

Those under age 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

First, you will demonstrate knowledge of various car systems and ensure they are operating properly like your signals and lights.

Then you will complete a series of maneuvers which may include: parking, turns, stopping and accelerating, driving in traffic, changing lanes and more.

Be sure to remain calm and follow proper safe driving techniques.

Some of the more popular reasons why drivers fail the test include making mistakes because of nerves, not checking mirrors, speeding, using incorrect hand position on the wheel and not practicing enough.

• Make sure you fully understand the rules of the road and are able to apply them in real world situations
• Don’t execute a “rolling stop”
• Don’t “tailgate” the car in front of you
• Check your mirrors before changing lanes
• Don’t go over the speed limit

You can retake the test.

You will need to wait at least one week. You will also need to pay a $15 test fee again.

If you are under 18 you will receive your provisional license, which you must hold for at least six months with no violations to get your unrestricted license.

If you are 18 or over, you will have your photo taken and then either receive your full license at that time or you will receive a temporary license and your new license will be mailed to you.

Restrictions include:

• You cannot have passengers in your vehicle under age 21 unless they are siblings
• You cannot drive between the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
• You are driving to and from work

An exemption to these rules is when you are driving with a licensed driver who is 21 or older.

All drivers in Alaska are required to have insurance. You are also required to show proof of insurance when applying for a restricted or unrestricted license.

Under state statutes, the minimum amounts of insurance required are $50,000/$100,000 for bodily injury or death and $25,000 for property damage. Failure to have the proper insurance may result in a suspension of a driver’s license.

Your Alaska driver’s license must be renewed every 5 years. You can renew it within one year of the expiration date, which is usually your birthday. If your license is lost, damaged or stolen, go to your local DMV office and apply for a duplicate. You will need to pay a replacement fee of $15.

There are two ways to renew your AK driver’s license either by mail

According to the state driver’s manual, a vision test is required before any license or permit is issued and this includes original, renewal, and duplicate licenses.

Instead of taking the test at the DMV, you may submit a certified statement from a licensed physician or optometrist stating that your vision meets or exceeds the department’s standards.

Standards for the vision test are at 20/40 vision in each eye or with both eyes together.

If you need corrective lenses in order to qualify, you must wear them while driving.