ROAD TEST

If over 18:

• Instruction Permit or General Knowledge Test scores (within one year of passing test)
• Corrective lenses if you require them or have a restriction 1 on a permit
• Outside rearview mirrors if you have a restriction 2 on a permit
• Vehicle or motorcycle
• If using a rental car, you must be listed on the Rental Agreement as an authorized driver.
• Current Insurance – can be printed or accessible on device
• Must include description of vehicle being used and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Current vehicle registration certificate – printed
• If the vehicle has a temporary permit, please provide the Application for Title and Registration.

If under 18:

• Instruction Permit
  • Must be a valid Alaska permit held for at least 6 months with no violations in the last 6 months
    • If you held an out of state permit and converted to an Alaska permit, the entire time you held a permit does count for the 6 months
  • If you’ve lost your permit, go to a local DMV well in advance of your road test appointment to get a replacement
    • A replacement permit can be ordered online here, but it will take approx. 1 week to get the temporary in your email
• Corrective lenses if you have a restriction 1 on your permit
• Outside rearview mirrors if you have a restriction 2 on your permit
• Vehicle or motorcycle
  • If using a rental car, you must be listed on the Rental Agreement as an authorized driver.
• Current Insurance – can be printed or accessible on device
  • Must include description of vehicle being used and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Current vehicle registration certificate – printed
  • If the vehicle has a temporary permit, please provide the Application for Title and Registration.
• Parental consent for when you pass your test
  • Bring parent or guardian with court documents
    • Document tying minor to parent, such as birth certificate
      • parent may need name change documents if current name is different than what is on the birth certificate.
    • For unique situations, please call 907-269-5551 or email doa.dmv.webmaster@alaska.gov for solution
  • In lieu of parent’s presence:
    • A notarized Parental/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433)
    • Motorcycle road tests for minors need parental consent signed by both parent/guardian (Form 433M)

• Your vehicle needs to be in Working Order
  • All lights (headlights, parking lights, brake lights, tail lights, front and back turn signals, 4-way flashers) must be actual lenses not tape.
  • Windshield (cannot have cracks in the field of vision),
  • Working windshield wipers,
  • Defroster,
  • Muffler (tight exhaust system,)
  • Good tires (tread, inflation and condition),
  • Brakes (including emergency/parking),
  • All mirrors in working order,
  • A working horn,
  • Passenger Seat,
  • Seat belts for driver and examiner,
  • Non Commercial requires back plate and Commercial requires front plate with current month and year tab,
  • Working speedometer,
  • Doors must open from inside and outside,
  • Enough fuel for a 30 minute exam (1/4 tank),
  • Studded snow tires can only be used where and when legal,
  • Tinted Windows - It is illegal in the State of Alaska (13 AAC 04.223) and within the Municipality of Anchorage (AMC 09.36.045) to have mirrored tinting material or aftermarket tint on any of your windows.

• Use of vehicle equipment (mirrors, brakes, etc).
• Parallel parking
• Backing
• Quick stop
• Left and right turns
• Changing lanes
• Entering and exiting a freeway
• 3-point turn
• Traffic signal
• Speed control
• Following a vehicle
• Intersection observance
• Stop signs
• General driving
• Use of vehicle equipment (mirrors, brakes, etc).
• All audio or visual devices that assist in performing driving maneuvers such as backing or parallel parking should only be used as assistive devices and the driver must demonstrate habits consistent with safe driving practices, such as proper head position, mirror use, etc.
• Animals and passengers are not allowed to accompany you on a road test.
• Your cell phone must be turned off during the test.
• Please do not wear perfume or cologne to your road test appointment.
• Any violation of law, failure to perform, unsafe act, or contributing to a crash will require the road exam to be stopped. Please review the Alaska Driver’s Manual prior to your exam.

The parking space for the parallel parking test is 10 feet wide by 30 feet long. It is outlined by cones.

You may still take your road test if the crack does not affect your line of sight or the examiner’s.

This is at the examiner's discretion due to the impact on his or her safety.

You do not need studded tires to take your road test during the winter. However, you will not be permitted to road test if you have studded tires  during times they are unlawful.

No. Motorcycle road tests are not given in the winter months. The motorcycle course must be free of snow, ice, and standing water to ensure the safety of the applicant and examiner.

No. If you present proof that you have successfully completed:

• the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) course, OR
• California Motorcycle Safety Program (CMSP), OR
• Team Oregon Motorcycle Safety Program (TOMSP)

Then you do not need to road test at DMV. The certificate must be dated within the current or previous year.

The Motorcycle General Knowledge Test must still be completed at a local DMV or online here: https://k2do-ak.iti4dmv.com/at-home/Welcome

DMV has authorized third parties to conduct road tests for the general public. These parties are all independent businesses and set their own fees.

For a location near you see our list of Driving Schools.