AK Permit Practice Test

How to use this AK practice test

1. Take the 20 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Alaska Driver Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at 80 percent or better, book the real test.

AK practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9

Printable AK practice test with answer key

All 20 questions, AK exam length

Every question below comes from the Alaska question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. At an uncontrolled intersection, two vehicles approach with a danger of collision. Which driver must yield?

   1. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
   2. The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left
   3. The driver going faster yields to the slower driver
   4. Both drivers continue because neither has a stop sign
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   The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Alaska assigns the yield duty to the vehicle on the left when two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection in a position and time that co Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. For an adult driver in Alaska, what alcohol concentration creates a legal presumption of driving under the influence?

   1. .08 or more
   2. .02 or more
   3. .04 or more in every vehicle
   4. .12 or more
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   .08 or more. Alaska states that a breath or blood alcohol concentration of . Full explanation in Test 1

3. 3. When may a driver turn right on red in Alaska?

   1. After a full stop, when safe, unless a sign prohibits the turn
   2. Without stopping if no vehicle is nearby
   3. Only after waiting for the next green arrow
   4. At any time while pedestrians are crossing
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   After a full stop, when safe, unless a sign prohibits the turn. A right turn on red is permitted only after a full stop, when the turn can be made safely, and when no No Turn on Red sign restricts it. Full explanation in Test 1

4. 4. What must a driver do if moving to another lane away from an approaching emergency vehicle is not possible?

   1. Slow to a reasonable speed and drive safely around the scene
   2. Stop in the lane and wait for the emergency vehicle to leave
   3. Pass the emergency vehicle at the posted maximum speed
   4. Drive onto the sidewalk to create more room
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   Slow to a reasonable speed and drive safely around the scene. When a lane change is impossible, or only one lane travels in that direction, the driver must slow to a reasonable speed and pass the scene Full explanation in Test 2

5. 5. Who may supervise a person driving under an Alaska instruction permit?

   1. A licensed driver at least 21 with at least one year driving the same vehicle type
   2. Any licensed driver at least 18 with six months of experience
   3. A licensed driver at least 25 with two years of experience
   4. Only a driving school instructor may supervise
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   A licensed driver at least 21 with at least one year driving the same vehicle type. The supervising person must be licensed, at least 21 years old, and experienced with the same type or class of vehicle. Full explanation in Test 2

6. 6. How far behind an emergency scene may a driver park when fire apparatus displays flashing red or blue lights?

   1. At least 100 feet
   2. At least 250 feet
   3. At least 500 feet
   4. At least 1,000 feet
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   At least 500 feet. A driver may not park within 500 feet where fire apparatus has stopped and displays flashing red or blue lights. Full explanation in Test 3

7. 7. What kind of instruction does a regulatory speed sign provide?

   1. A legal instruction that must be understood and obeyed
   2. A suggestion that may be ignored when traffic is light
   3. A route marker for trucks seeking a different highway
   4. A warning that applies only during construction
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   A legal instruction that must be understood and obeyed. Regulatory signs communicate instructions backed by state statute, regulation, or local ordinance. Full explanation in Test 3

8. 8. What does a lane-ending warning require a driver to anticipate?

   1. The roadway narrows ahead, requiring a safe move into the remaining lane
   2. A new lane will open on the side shown by the sign
   3. The right lane becomes a permanent passing lane
   4. All traffic must stop before the lane markings change
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   The roadway narrows ahead, requiring a safe move into the remaining lane. A lane-ending warning shows that the roadway will narrow ahead, so the driver must plan a safe move into the lane that remains. Full explanation in Test 4

9. 9. Where should you stop for a stop sign when a crosswalk or stop line is present?

   1. Behind the crosswalk or at the painted stop line
   2. Past the crosswalk so the front bumper enters the intersection
   3. Beside the sign, even if that blocks the sidewalk
   4. Only after entering the intersecting roadway
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   Behind the crosswalk or at the painted stop line. Alaska's stop sign procedure places the vehicle behind the crosswalk, at the painted stop line, or behind the intersecting roadway shoulder Full explanation in Test 4

10. 10. What information do Alaska guide signs provide?

    1. Destination, route guidance, and place names
    2. Mandatory stop instructions and penalties
    3. Warnings about all dangerous conditions ahead
    4. Only emergency telephone numbers
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    Destination, route guidance, and place names. Guide signs provide destination information, route guidance, and place names. Full explanation in Test 5

11. 11. How much does a copy of an Alaska driving record cost?

    1. Free
    2. $50
    3. $10
    4. $2
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    $10. For a fee of $10 a driving record may be provided to the driver or to a person the driver designates. Full explanation in Test 5

12. 12. What equipment may a flag person use to direct traffic through an Alaska work zone?

    1. A red flag or stop/slow paddle
    2. A blue parking placard
    3. A white license plate held overhead
    4. A green highway route shield
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    A red flag or stop/slow paddle. Flag persons in highway and street work zones generally wear orange and use red flags or stop and slow paddles to direct traffic safely. Full explanation in Test 5

13. 13. For what crashes must an Alaska driver submit a certificate of insurance to the DMV, and by when?

    1. Only injury crashes, within 30 days
    2. Only crashes over $2,000, within 10 days
    3. Never, the officer handles it
    4. Any crash with property damage of $501 or more, within 15 days
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    Any crash with property damage of $501 or more, within 15 days. A certificate of insurance is required on all crashes with property damage of $501 or more and must be submitted to the DMV within 15 days, Full explanation in Test 6

14. 14. If moving to the opposite lane is unsafe near a stationary emergency vehicle, how should an Alaska driver pass?

    1. Slow to a reasonable and prudent speed while passing
    2. Stop beside the emergency vehicle
    3. Maintain the posted speed without adjustment
    4. Use the shoulder regardless of traffic
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    Slow to a reasonable and prudent speed while passing. When changing lanes is unsafe, or when the road has only one lane in that direction, the manual requires a reasonable and prudent speed whil Full explanation in Test 6

15. 15. Before passing another vehicle on an Alaska two-lane road, what should the driver check ahead?

    1. A clear path with no no-passing zone or oncoming vehicle
    2. Only the rearview mirror, because the opposing lane is presumed clear
    3. A solid yellow line already in the passing vehicle's lane
    4. A hill crest that hides approaching traffic
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    A clear path with no no-passing zone or oncoming vehicle. Safe passing begins with a view far enough ahead to confirm there is no no-passing zone and no oncoming vehicle. Full explanation in Test 7

16. 16. If speed increases from 20 to 40 mph, how does Alaska's manual describe the change in impact and braking distance?

    1. Both are four times greater
    2. Both are twice as great
    3. Impact rises three times but braking distance stays the same
    4. Neither changes if the road is dry
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    Both are four times greater. The manual explains that doubling speed from 20 to 40 mph makes impact and braking distance four times greater, not merely twice as great. Full explanation in Test 7

17. 17. On a four-lane road, how should an Alaska driver pass a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing overhead lights?

    1. Move to the lane opposite the emergency vehicle when safe
    2. Stop beside the emergency vehicle in the adjacent lane
    3. Pass in the same lane at the posted speed
    4. Use the shoulder regardless of traffic
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    Move to the lane opposite the emergency vehicle when safe. On a four-lane road, the driver must pull into the lane opposite a stationary emergency vehicle or tow truck with overhead flashing lights w Full explanation in Test 8

18. 18. What following rule applies when a driver is close behind another vehicle in Alaska?

    1. The gap must be reasonable and prudent for speed, traffic, and roadway conditions
    2. The gap must always be exactly one car length
    3. A driver may follow closely below 20 mph
    4. Following distance matters only on two-lane roads
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    The gap must be reasonable and prudent for speed, traffic, and roadway conditions. Alaska requires a following distance that is reasonable and prudent with regard to speed, traffic, and roadway conditions. Full explanation in Test 8

19. 19. Under what condition may an Alaska driver drive over a fire hose?

    1. Only with the consent of a fire department official
    2. Whenever the hose is flat
    3. When no water is flowing
    4. At speeds under 5 mph
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    Only with the consent of a fire department official. Do not drive over a hose of a fire department without the consent of a department official; crushing a charged hose can cut water to firefig Full explanation in Test 9

20. 20. How much fuel does the Alaska manual say a commuter saves by driving 60 mph instead of 70 on a 20 mile highway commute?

    1. About 10 gallons a day
    2. About 1.3 gallons each five day work week
    3. No savings
    4. About 50 gallons a week
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    About 1.3 gallons each five day work week. If you traveled a 20 mile highway commute at 60 mph instead of 70 mph, you would save approximately 1. Full explanation in Test 9