Alaska DMV Practice Test 2026
Alaska DMV practice test: 372 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: practice: 20 Q, pass 16.
Official test facts (verified)
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test format | practice: 20 Q, pass 16 | online.dmv.alaska.gov | |
| Pass mark | 16 / 20 (80%) | online.dmv.alaska.gov | |
| Official handbook | dmv.alaska.gov | dmv.alaska.gov | |
| Official practice test | online.dmv.alaska.gov | online.dmv.alaska.gov | |
| Practice questions | 372 questions | online.dmv.alaska.gov |
Official format: practice: 20 Q, pass 16 · 372 practice questions
Units
- 1Traffic Signs & Signals119 questions0%Practise
- 2General Driving Knowledge43 questions0%Practise
- 3Highway & Freeway Driving36 questions0%Practise
- 4Sharing the Road36 questions0%Practise
- 5Impaired Driving & Penalties34 questions0%Practise
- 6Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation22 questions0%Practise
- 7Speed Limits & Following Distance21 questions0%Practise
- 8Bad Weather & Night Driving20 questions0%Practise
- 9Right of Way & Intersections19 questions0%Practise
- 10Parking & Stopping Rules13 questions0%Practise
- 11Licensing, Demerits & Penalties9 questions0%Practise
- Full mock examOfficial format: practice: 20 Q, pass 16
Practice question bank
Sample questions
Round signs indicate:
- No passing zones.
- School zones.
- Upcoming railroad crossings. ✓
- Hospitals.
To keep your vehicle from being struck from behind:
- Drive a little faster than surrounding traffic to widen the gap between you and the vehicle behind you.
- Brake harder than usual.
- Keep pace with surrounding traffic. ✓
- Drive more slowly than surrounding traffic to maintain better control of your vehicle.
You encounter a school bus stopped with its lights flashing on the opposite side of a divided highway. You should:
- Proceed at a decreased speed.
- Stop until the lights stop flashing.
- Turn around.
- Continue driving. ✓
Which of the following statements is true?
- Signal at least 100 feet before changing lanes to pass and ensure there is no oncoming traffic.
- Use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot when passing to the left.
- When passing, wait until you can see both headlights of the passed car in your rearview mirror before returning to your original lane.
- All of the above. ✓
Car knowledge test: compare with nearby states
| State | Questions on test | Pass mark | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 20 | 16 (80%) | 372 |
| Washington | 40 | 32 (80%) | 450 |
FAQ
How many questions are on the official Alaska DMV test?
20 questions; you need 16 correct (80%) to pass, according to the official source checked on 2026-10-17.
What is the format of the Alaska Car learner's permit test?
practice: 20 Q, pass 16
How many practice questions does this Alaska DMV practice test have?
372 published questions in 11 topics. The largest topics are Traffic Signs & Signals (119), General Driving Knowledge (43), Sharing the Road (36). 48 questions include a picture (sign or road situation).
How does the Alaska test compare with nearby states?
Washington: 40 questions, pass 32 (official formats; Alaska: 20 questions, pass 16).
Where do these practice questions come from?
Questions are based on the official Alaska driver handbook (dmv.alaska.gov). Every question is aligned with the official handbook rules for Alaska.
Is the Alaska DMV practice test free?
Yes. All 372 questions, topic practice, the timed mock exam and the wrong-question book are free and need no account.
Where is the official handbook?
https://dmv.alaska.gov/credential-services/drivermanual/
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook