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Alaska DMV Permit Practice Test 2026
Free practice questions for the Alaska driver’s permit knowledge test. Tap an answer to see if you are right and why.
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About the test
Questions
20
Correct to pass
16
Passing score
80%
Study from
Alaska Driver Manual
Free practice: 20 questions
Question 1
At what age can you get a non-commercial instruction permit in Alaska?
15, with a parent at the office
16, after driver education
13, for farm use only
14
Correct answer: 14
If you are 14 or older you may obtain an instruction permit, valid for two years.
Source: Non-Commercial Instruction Permit
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Question 2
How long must a 16- or 17-year-old hold an instruction permit before a provisional license?
3 months
12 months
6 months
30 days
Correct answer: 6 months
Applicants who are 16 or 17 must hold a valid instruction permit for at least 6 months before getting a license.
Source: Provisional Licenses
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Question 3
What is the administrative revocation for a first DUI (.08 or more) in Alaska?
90 days
30 days
One year
Three years
Correct answer: 90 days
Administrative revocation is 90 days for a first offense, 1 year with one prior, 3 years with two, and 5 years with three or more.
Source: Administrative Revocations
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Question 4
Who must wear a seat belt in Alaska?
Everyone in the vehicle
Only the driver
Only the front-seat passengers
Only children under 16
Correct answer: Everyone in the vehicle
Alaska law requires everyone in a motor vehicle to use a safety belt or appropriate restraint.
Source: Safety Belts & Child Passenger Safety
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Question 5
What is the speed limit in an Alaska business district unless posted?
25 mph
15 mph
30 mph
20 mph
Correct answer: 20 mph
Unposted limits: business district 20, alley 15, school zone 20, residential 25, any other roadway 55 mph.
Source: Speed, Impact and Braking Distance & Speed Laws
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Question 6
For how far before a turn must you signal continuously in Alaska?
The last 100 feet
The last 25 feet
The last 1,000 feet
Only as you turn
Correct answer: The last 100 feet
A turn signal must be given continuously during the last 100 feet before turning.
Source: Signaling & Towing
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Question 7
At an uncontrolled intersection, two vehicles arrive at once. Who yields?
The driver on the right
The larger vehicle
The faster vehicle
The driver on the left
Correct answer: The driver on the left
When there is danger of collision at an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Source: Intersections & Right of Way Law
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Question 8
While waiting to turn left, how should your front wheels be?
Turned left
Turned right
It doesn’t matter
Straight
Correct answer: Straight
Keep front wheels straight while waiting to turn left.
Source: Left Turns, Right Turns & Three-Point Turn
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Question 9
Within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing is passing prohibited in Alaska?
50 feet
100 feet
200 feet
500 feet
Correct answer: 100 feet
Do not pass within 100 feet of or when crossing an intersection, railroad crossing, posted narrow bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
Source: Passing Safely / Do Not Pass
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Question 10
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Alaska?
No closer than 5 feet
No closer than 15 feet
No closer than 10 feet
No closer than 100 feet
Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet
It is illegal to park closer than 15 feet from a fire hydrant.
Source: Parking
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Question 11
What minimum bodily injury liability insurance does Alaska require?
$50,000/$100,000
$25,000/$50,000
$15,000/$30,000
$100,000/$300,000
Correct answer: $50,000/$100,000
The minimum liability coverage is $50,000/$100,000 for bodily injury or death and $25,000 for property damage.
Source: Financial Responsibility Laws
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Question 12
In a skid, which way should you turn the front wheels?
In the direction of the skid
Away from the skid
Straight and brake hard
Toward the ditch
Correct answer: In the direction of the skid
To recover from a skid: don’t panic, turn the front wheels in the direction of the skid, don’t brake suddenly or overcorrect.
Source: Skids
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Question 13
Motorcycles are less than 4% of vehicles but involved in what share of deaths?
1%
30%
50%
11%
Correct answer: 11%
Motorcycles number less than 4% of vehicles yet are involved in 11% of all motor vehicle deaths.
Source: Motorcycles
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Question 14
Who must accompany an Alaska instruction permit driver in a car?
Any licensed driver who is at least 18
Any adult who is a member of the family
A licensed driver 21+ with one year of experience
A licensed driver 25+ with five years of experience
Correct answer: A licensed driver 21+ with one year of experience
The accompanying licensed driver must be at least 21 and have at least one year of experience with that vehicle class, seated beside you.
Source: Non-Commercial Instruction Permit
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Question 15
How many hours of driving must be certified before an Alaska provisional license?
40 hours, 10 in challenging conditions
20 hours, all of them during daylight
60 hours, all with a certified instructor
No hours, if a parent signs the form
Correct answer: 40 hours, 10 in challenging conditions
A parent, guardian or employer must certify at least 40 hours of driving, including 10 hours in progressively challenging circumstances.
Source: Provisional Licenses
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Question 16
How far back can prior DUI/refusal convictions count for Alaska revocation periods?
5 years
15 years
10 years
Lifetime
Correct answer: 15 years
Prior DWI/DUI or refusal convictions within the last 15 years can be used to set the revocation period.
Source: Administrative Revocations
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Question 17
Who is responsible for belting passengers under 16 in Alaska?
The passengers themselves
Their parents only
The driver
No one
Correct answer: The driver
The driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers under the age of 16 are properly restrained.
Source: Safety Belts & Child Passenger Safety
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Question 18
What is the speed limit in an Alaska residential district unless posted?
20 mph
25 mph
30 mph
35 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
The unposted limit in a residential district is 25 mph.
Source: Speed, Impact and Braking Distance & Speed Laws
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Question 19
At a steady yellow ball, what should you do?
Speed up to beat the red
Stop even in the intersection
Stop unless too close to stop safely
Proceed at normal speed
Correct answer: Stop unless too close to stop safely
A red light is about to appear; stop unless you are already in the intersection or too close to stop safely.
Source: Traffic Signals & Lane Control Signals
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Question 20
At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right of way over motor vehicles?
Non-motorized users
Trucks
The fastest car
The car approaching from the left
Correct answer: Non-motorized users
A non-motorized user has the right of way through uncontrolled intersections over motorized vehicles.
Source: Intersections & Right of Way Law
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Practice by topic
Signals & Pavement Markings
Questions: 16
Right-of-Way
Questions: 15
Speed Limits
Questions: 10
Turning
Questions: 7
Lanes & Passing
Questions: 11
Parking
Questions: 11
Alcohol & Drugs
Questions: 17
Safe Driving
Questions: 45
Emergencies
Questions: 15
Sharing the Road
Questions: 13
Licensing
Questions: 33
Insurance & Collisions
Questions: 10
Teen & Provisional Drivers
Questions: 14
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Alaska permit test?
The Alaska knowledge test has 20 questions.
What score do I need to pass the Alaska permit test?
You need at least 16 correct answers out of 20 (80%).
Is this practice test free?
Yes. The questions on this page are free. The app adds the full question bank and timed practice tests.
Is this the official DMV test?
No. DMV Practice Pro is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with any state DMV. Questions are written from the official driver handbook.
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