Alaska Permit Test in Other Languages, Audio and With a Reader
Can I take the Alaska permit test in another language or with audio?
Yes, on the online test. Alaska's online knowledge test (KnowTo Drive, ak.knowtodrive.com) lets you choose from multiple languages and turn on audio playback, and you can take it at home on your own device. If you understand English but have trouble reading, you may bring someone to read the questions, but you must answer alone. For disability help, call the DMV at 907-269-5551, preferably 7 days ahead.
Where this guide gets its facts
The language, audio and reader rules come from the Alaska Driver Manual (REV. 10/2025) of the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The disability help comes from the DMV ADA accommodations page, and the foreign license rule comes from the DMV International Driving Permit page. Other facts come from the DMV pages on the instruction permit, testing locations, rural driving, forms, new residents and the sample knowledge test, an archived copy (March 2026) of the DMV knowledge test proctors page, and Alaska Statutes AS 28.15.081. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (dmv.alaska.gov) before you drive.
Which help fits your situation
| If you need | What to use | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Another language | The online test (KnowTo Drive) | Choose your language in the test system. You can take the test from home on your own device. |
| To hear the questions | The online test (KnowTo Drive) | Turn on audio playback. |
| Help because reading is hard (you understand English) | A reader you bring | Bring someone who may read the questions to you. You must answer the questions yourself. |
| Help because of a disability | ADA accommodations from the DMV | Call 907-269-5551 and ask for the Manager for ADA accommodations, preferably 7 days before. |
How the online Alaska permit test works
For the Class D test online, the DMV sends you to ak.knowtodrive.com, and the DMV permit page points permit applicants to the same online test after they practice. You can test from home on your own device, at a time that suits you. When you finish, you see a pass or fail result and your next steps. Fees may apply to the online test, so check the price on the test site before you start. The guide to the Alaska DMV knowledge test covers the other ways to take it.
Can someone read the Alaska written test to me?
Yes, if you understand English but cannot read it or find reading hard. The Alaska Driver Manual lets you bring a person who reads the questions aloud to you. That person only reads: you must choose every answer on your own. If a disability makes reading hard, you can also ask the DMV for an accommodation, such as a paper test, with the steps below.
How to ask the Alaska DMV for disability accommodations
- 1Decide what you need
The DMV can give aids and services for effective communication, such as a sign language interpreter or print material in a digital format.
- 2Contact the DMV early
Ask in advance, preferably 7 days before your visit or test.
- 3Call the Call Center
Call 907-269-5551 and ask to speak with the Manager for ADA accommodations.
- 4Make your request
Tell the manager what you need. The DMV lists options such as paper general knowledge testing, opening early, staying late, head of the line and service in a calm back office, and it works with you on your request.
Take the Alaska knowledge test with a proctor
You can also take the knowledge test with a proctor instead of at home. Business partners, VPSO (village public safety officers), troopers, police departments, schools and government offices offer knowledge testing. The DMV testing locations page has a list called Knowledge Test Proctors by Location. For an off-highway driver license, you can pass the written test online or with a proctor in your area.
What the Alaska written test covers, and when you can retake it
Every written test question comes from the Alaska Driver Manual: traffic laws, safe driving practices and highway signs. Under AS 28.15.081, the exam must test your ability to read and understand official traffic control devices. At the DMV, the General Knowledge Test has 20 questions in 25 minutes, and you need 16 correct answers to pass (see the format of Alaska's General Knowledge Test). If you fail, you can test again the next day, with one attempt per day (when you may retake the knowledge test).
Documents and licenses that are not in English
For a permit with parental consent, the DMV can verify a natural parent with your birth certificate if it is in English or comes with a certificate of translation that includes a parent's legal name. The DMV forms list includes a Certificate of Accuracy of Translation (COFAT). A visitor may drive in Alaska on an out-of-country license for up to 90 days. If that license is not in English, carry a translation, and the DMV asks for an official one from your embassy. The guide to driving in Alaska with a foreign license has more.
Key takeaways
- The online Alaska test (KnowTo Drive, ak.knowtodrive.com) lets you choose from multiple languages and turn on audio playback.
- You can take the online test at home on your own device and see a pass or fail result right away. Fees may apply.
- If you understand English but have trouble reading, bring someone to read the questions. You must answer alone.
- For disability help, call 907-269-5551, ask for the Manager for ADA accommodations, and ask preferably 7 days ahead.
- Next step: practice on the free Alaska Class D permit practice test, which is in English only.
Alaska permit test help: common questions
Can I take a paper test instead of the computer test in Alaska?
Yes, as a disability accommodation. Paper general knowledge testing is one of the options on the DMV ADA page. Call the DMV Call Center at 907-269-5551, ask to speak with the Manager for ADA accommodations, and make your request in advance, preferably 7 days before your test.
Can I use a translator or interpreter for the Alaska written test?
The online test at ak.knowtodrive.com lets you choose from multiple languages and turn on audio playback. For disability needs, the DMV can give aids such as a sign language interpreter if you ask in advance at 907-269-5551. If you understand English but have trouble reading, you may bring someone to read the questions, and you answer them yourself.
Are your Alaska practice tests available in other languages?
No. Our free Alaska practice test and question pages are in English only, and they are practice questions, not the real test. The official online knowledge test is the one that lets you choose from multiple languages and turn on audio playback. The written test covers only information in the Alaska Driver Manual.
Can I take the Alaska test in a quiet room or outside busy hours?
You can ask for it as an ADA accommodation. The DMV lists service in a calm back office, opening early, staying late and head of the line among its options. Call 907-269-5551 and ask for the Manager for ADA accommodations, preferably 7 days before your visit.
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