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licensed in Alaska or  whose driving privileges have been expired for over one year, or whose driving privileges  have been revoked.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have never been licensed, or who  have not had a valid license for the past 5 years, or whose driving privileges have been  revoked.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:  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 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