Alaska Driver Handbook
This manual is published by AK DMV. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by AK DMV
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the AK DMV website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Alaska
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the AK DMV knowledge test.
20
80%
$15
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Alaska Test
Primary document proving legal name, DOB, and lawful presence (birth certificate or passport), Social Security Number documentation, and proof of principal residence address (no P.O. box). Applicants under 18 need parental consent and proof of relationship.
Alaska-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Alaska that AK DMV weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel Yield to moose and other wildlife on roadways, especially at dawn/dusk
- gavel Use headlights at all times when driving (Alaska recommends daytime running lights)
- gavel Studded tires allowed only Sept 15 - May 1 (south of 60°N latitude)
- gavel Must carry emergency winter gear when traveling remote roads
- gavel Under-18 provisional holders cannot drive 1am-5am or carry non-family passengers under 21 for the first 6 months
After You Pass: Alaska License Renewal
5 years
$20
Up to 1 year before expiration
More Alaska Driving Resources
Alaska Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Alaska driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. AK DMV publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does AK DMV require when I show up for the test?
Primary document proving legal name, DOB, and lawful presence (birth certificate or passport), Social Security Number documentation, and proof of principal residence address (no P.O. box). Applicants under 18 need parental consent and proof of relationship.
How is the Alaska knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
Computer-based; 20 questions, 80% to pass. Online at-home option via dmv.alaska.gov.
Do I have to read the whole Alaska handbook to pass the test?
The AK DMV test has 20 questions and you need 16 correct (80%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Alaska handbook version?
AK DMV reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Alaska test after reading the handbook?
At any AK DMV location. Use our /dmv-near-me/ak finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Alaska driver handbook free to download?
Yes. AK DMV publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Alaska handbook on my phone?
Yes. The AK DMV site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.