Alaska adult first-license guide

First Alaska driver license for adults

Applicants age 18+ seeking a first Alaska license complete the standard first-license process, including knowledge and road testing unless a specific exception applies.

  • 18+first license path
  • Knowledgerequired
  • Road testrequired

Complete the first-license application steps

Applicants age 18+ seeking a first Alaska license complete the standard first-license process, including knowledge and road testing unless a specific exception applies.

Prepare for the knowledge test

The Alaska general knowledge test has 20 questions, requires 16 correct answers and allows 25 minutes.

Prepare for legal practice and the road test

Road-test applicants bring the applicable permit/test record plus an eligible vehicle with current registration and insurance; minors need a valid permit held at least six months.

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    Official sources

    1. Alaska DMV — Instruction Permit
    2. Alaska DMV — Driver Manual
    3. Alaska DMV — Provisional License
    4. Alaska DMV — Road Test
    5. Alaska DMV — License Fees
    6. Alaska DMV — State DMV Office Locations

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