Alaska road test checklist
Everything below comes from official Alaska DMV pages and the driver handbook, checked on October 30, 2026. Tick the items as you practise.
- Parallel parking
- On the test
- Fee
- $15.00 at DMV (third-party testers set their own fees)
- If you fail
- Normally wait two business days before retaking the test
What the examiner checks 12
Mistakes that fail you on the spot 6
What to bring 4
Vehicle requirements 8
Rules change and some offices add their own requirements. Confirm with your DMV office when you book.
Official sources
“2. Parking parallel/3 point turn” dmv.alaska.gov, p. 11
“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” dmv.alaska.gov, p. 11
“You must furnish a currently registered vehicle with proof of insurance for the test.” dmv.alaska.gov, p. 11
“Normally, you must wait two business days to retake the test.” dmv.alaska.gov, p. 11
“The fee for a driving test through the Division of Motor Vehicles is $15.00.” dmv.alaska.gov, p. 11
“Enough fuel for a 30 minute exam (1/4 tank).” dmv.alaska.gov