Printable AK Permit Practice Test

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Free
2. $50
3. $10
4. $2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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