Alaska Drivers Ed Practice Test 8

5 out of 5 (41 votes)
80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
The Alaska DMV practice test is a good place to find out whether you are actually ready for the written test, not just sort of familiar with driving rules in a general, vague way. Alaska’s General Knowledge Test has 20 questions, and you get 25 minutes to answer them. You need 16 correct answers to pass, which means you can miss up to four. That sounds generous until a right-of-way question at a four-way stop starts looking like three answers are almost right. That is usually where people get humbled a little. This Alaska permit practice test follows the same 20-question format, with multiple-choice questions built around the material you are expected to know before getting an instruction permit or first Class D license. You will see the usual core driving topics — traffic signals, signs, intersections, lane use, safe following distance, and right-of-way rules — along with Alaska-specific details that matter on real roads, such as using headlights during reduced visibility and understanding when studded tires are allowed, generally from September 15 through May 1. The licensing path depends on your age, and this is where it gets a bit less tidy. Applicants may apply for an Alaska instruction permit at age 14, but they must pass the written knowledge test and vision test, submit the driver license, permit, or ID application, provide identity, residence, lawful presence, and Social Security documentation, get parental or guardian consent, and pay the permit fee. A permit holder must drive with a qualified supervising driver. For drivers ages 16 and 17 moving to a provisional license, Alaska requires at least six months with an instruction permit, 40 hours of driving experience, including 10 hours in progressively challenging conditions, no recent traffic violation conviction or license suspension, parental consent, and a passed road test. Adults 18 and older still need to handle the documents, pass the knowledge and vision tests, pass the road test unless exempt, and pay the required fees. For the road test, an adult applicant may bring either an instruction permit or valid General Knowledge Test scores from within the past year, which is worth knowing before you show up with the wrong paperwork and that sinking little feeling. Alaska also gives you a few ways to take the knowledge test. KnowTo Drive offers online testing from home, but you need a desktop or laptop with internet access and a front-facing camera or webcam; touch devices are not supported, and the test is monitored. DMV offices and approved proctors also offer testing, including options through partners, schools, government offices, police departments, Troopers, and Village Public Safety Officers, which matters in rural communities where “just go to the DMV” is not always a simple sentence. Use this Alaska drivers ed practice test to practice the timing, learn from immediate explanations, and catch the rules you almost know before they cost you points on the real DMV written test.
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Sample Alaska Permit Test Questions

Question 1

In Alaska traffic rules, what is a safety zone?

  1. A An open area beside a freeway median
  2. B A marked or protected roadway area reserved for pedestrians
  3. C The center strip of every divided highway
  4. D The recommended following space around a vehicle

Correct answer: B – A marked or protected roadway area reserved for pedestrians

A safety zone is an area within a roadway officially set apart for the exclusive use of pedestrians. It must be protected or marked by signs that are plainly visible while the area is being used as a safety zone. Vehicles may not be driven through or within the zone.

Source: 13 AAC 40.010(a)(45) – Definitions, 13 AAC 02.155(e) – Pedestrian right-of-way in safety zones

Question 2

When completing a pass, which condition must exist before you return to the right lane?

  1. A You are safely clear of the vehicle you passed
  2. B Your turn signal has been operating for several seconds
  3. C Your headlights are switched on
  4. D The passed vehicle has reduced its speed

Correct answer: A – You are safely clear of the vehicle you passed

The passing driver must remain to the left until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle and must not interfere with that vehicle or approaching traffic. The overtaken driver has related duties to give way after an audible signal and, in specified passing situations, not increase speed. The passing driver remains responsible for verifying clearance before returning right.

Source: 13 AAC 02.065(a)–(b) – Overtaking a vehicle on the left - limitations, Alaska Driver Manual — “Passing”

Question 3

What color combination is normally used for freeway and expressway guide signs?

  1. A Black lettering on orange
  2. B White lettering on green
  3. C Black lettering on yellow
  4. D White lettering on red

Correct answer: B – White lettering on green

Freeway and expressway guide signs normally display white letters, numbers, and symbols on a green background. They direct drivers toward routes, destinations, and exits. Orange is used for temporary traffic control, while yellow generally identifies warning signs.

Source: Alaska Traffic Manual — Part 2, § 2A.100, “Directional and Service Signing”, Alaska Driver Manual — “Signs,” “Guide Sign”

Question 4

While stopped and waiting for a safe opportunity to turn left, what should you do?

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
  1. A Signal and turn your front wheels left
  2. B Signal and keep your front wheels straight
  3. C Flash your headlights and turn immediately
  4. D Move around any vehicle blocking your path

Correct answer: B – Signal and keep your front wheels straight

The Alaska Driver Manual instructs drivers to keep their front wheels straight while waiting to turn left. It also requires waiting for oncoming traffic and avoiding travel beyond the center of the intersection. Before completing the turn, check for pedestrians and confirm that the turning path is clear.

Source: Alaska Driver Manual — “Left Turn”, 13 AAC 02.215(a), (b) – Turning Movements and Required Signals

Question 5

A driver extends the left arm downward from the vehicle. What does this hand signal indicate?

  1. A A left turn
  2. B A right turn
  3. C A stop or decrease in speed
  4. D Starting from a parked position

Correct answer: C – A stop or decrease in speed

An arm extended downward from the left side signals that the driver intends to stop or reduce speed. A horizontally extended left arm signals a left turn, while an upward arm signals a right turn. Alaska regulations require hand-and-arm signals to be given from the vehicle’s left side.

Source: 13 AAC 02.215(c), (f) – Turning Movements and Required Signals, Alaska Driver Manual — “Signaling”

Question 6

Which statement about safety belts is correct?

  1. A They are needed only for high-speed driving
  2. B Being thrown from a vehicle is usually safer
  3. C They make escape from a submerged vehicle less likely
  4. D They provide the best possible protection in a crash

Correct answer: D – They provide the best possible protection in a crash

Safety belts offer the best possible protection in a motor vehicle crash. The Alaska Driver Manual explains that occupants thrown from a vehicle face a much greater risk of death and that belted occupants are more likely to remain conscious during a fire or submersion. State law generally requires drivers and occupants age 16 or older to wear safety belts.

Source: AS 28.05.095(a), (c) – Use of Seat Belts and Child Safety Devices Required, Alaska Driver Manual — “Facts You Should Know About Safety Belts”

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