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WRITTEN: The written test is required for applicants not currently licensed in Alaska or whose driving privileges have been expired for over one year, or whose driving privileges have been revoked. An alcohol awareness written test must be taken after your 21st birthday prior to an original or renewal driver license. The written test covers only information found in this manual, including traffic laws, safe driving practices, and highway sign recognition. If failed, the test may be retaken the following day. If you can understand the English language, but are unable to read or have difficulty reading, you may bring someone who may read the questions to you but you must independently answer the questions. 

DRIVING: The driving test is required for applicants who have never been licensed, or who have not had a valid license for the past 5 years, or whose driving privileges have been revoked. Usually, a person who has a valid license from another state is not required to take the driving test. Driving tests are available at most Division of Motor Vehicle offices or through state approved third party testers. You may be required to make an appointment, and you must pay a nonrefundable driving test fee prior to taking the driving test. 

The fee for a driving test through the Division of Motor Vehicles is $15.00. Fees through third party testers vary. 

You must furnish a currently registered vehicle with proof of insurance for the test. The vehicle will be checked for required equipment. The equipment must be in good working condition and proper adjustment. A driving test may be refused or delayed until mechanical defects are corrected. Please review the equipment section of this manual. 

No one is allowed to accompany you and the examiner during the driving test. The driving test consists of normal driving tasks. You will not be asked to do anything against the law. You will be graded on your ability to perform several tasks such as: 

1. Starting and stopping 

2. Parking parallel/3 point turn 

3. Quick stop 

4. Backing 

5. Use of turn signals 

6. Left and right turns 

7. Proper lane change 

8. Speed control 

9. Following a vehicle 

10. Traffic signs and signals 

11. Intersection observance 

12. General control of the vehicle 

The examiner will answer questions on proper driving techniques prior to or following the driving test. Do not converse unnecessarily with the examiner during the test. The examiner will be giving you instructions and scoring your driving skill throughout the test. 

Upon completion of the driving test, the examiner will advise you how to correct any errors. If you fail the test, the examiner will advise you about what maneuvers you should practice to improve your driving skill and tell you when you may return for another test. 

Normally, you must wait seven days to retake the test. 

You will automatically fail for any of the following: 

1. Violation of a traffic law 

2. Dangerous driving action 

3. Lack of cooperation or refusal to perform 

4. Contributing to a crash 

5. Inability to perform required driving task 

6. Driving ability does not meet required standards 

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