Alaska DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

In Alaska, between which dates are studded tires legally permitted on public roads?

Accepted Answer

October 1 – April 15

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September 15 – April 30

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November 1 – March 31

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October 15 – May 1

Question 2

What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Alaska?

Accepted Answer

14

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13

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15

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15 and a half

Question 3

What is the legal BAC limit for drivers age 21 and older in Alaska?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.04%

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0.06%

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0.10%

Question 4

Alaska's zero tolerance law for drivers under 21 sets the illegal BAC at:

Accepted Answer

0.00% — any detectable amount

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0.01%

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0.02%

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0.04%

Question 5

You are driving on an icy Alaska road and feel your rear wheels begin to slide. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction of the skid and ease off the gas

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Brake firmly and steer straight

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Accelerate to regain traction

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Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction of the skid

Question 6

You are driving in Alaska during a whiteout blizzard with near-zero visibility. What is the safest action?

Accepted Answer

Pull off the road safely, turn on hazard lights, and wait for conditions to improve

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Use high beams and maintain speed to exit the storm quickly

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Follow the taillights of the vehicle ahead closely

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Drive on the shoulder to avoid the main travel lanes

Question 7

When driving on Alaska highways in winter, which of the following actions is most important before beginning your trip?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Carry at least half a tank of fuel

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Check the DOT Alaska 511 road conditions report

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Ensure you have an emergency kit with extra clothing, food, and a shovel

Question 8

What is the speed limit on most residential streets in Alaska when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

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20 mph

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30 mph

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35 mph

Question 9

Which of the following is a state-specific rule about vehicle equipment that applies in Alaska but NOT in warm-weather states like Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

Studded tires are permitted during designated winter months

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All tires must be the same brand

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Chains are prohibited on paved roads

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Snow tires must be removed by April 1 regardless of conditions

Question 10

A flashing yellow light at an intersection means:

Accepted Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution

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Stop completely and yield before proceeding

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The signal is broken — treat as a 4-way stop

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Do not enter the intersection

Question 11

In Alaska, what must you do when a school bus stops and activates its flashing red lights on a two-lane road?

Accepted Answer

Stop in both directions at least 20 feet from the bus until lights stop flashing

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Stop only if you are driving behind the bus

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Slow to 15 mph and pass with caution

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Yield only to children crossing directly in front of the bus

Question 12

You are approaching a yield sign. What does Alaska law require?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and yield to cross traffic; stop only if necessary

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Stop completely regardless of traffic

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Maintain speed and merge when safe

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Flash your headlights to signal your intention

Question 13

You are driving at night and see a moose on the road ahead. You should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down immediately and wait for the moose to move — do not attempt to pass around it

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Honk continuously to scare the moose away and accelerate to pass quickly

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Flash your high beams and proceed carefully

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Swerve sharply around the moose in the opposite lane

Question 14

What is the required following distance in normal driving conditions under Alaska's safe driving guidelines?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

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1 second

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2 seconds

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4 seconds

Question 15

When is it legal to make a right turn at a red light in Alaska?

Accepted Answer

After a complete stop, yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it

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Never — right turns on red are prohibited statewide

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At any time if no vehicles are visible

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Only between the hours of 6 AM and 10 PM

Question 16

What shape and color is a regulatory sign in Alaska?

Accepted Answer

White rectangle or white circle

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Yellow diamond

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Orange rectangle

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Green rectangle

Question 17

You are driving uphill on a steep Alaska mountain road and your engine begins to overheat. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Turn on the heater to draw heat away from the engine and pull over when safe

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Continue driving and open the windows to let the engine cool

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Rev the engine to maintain coolant circulation

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Immediately stop in the travel lane and call for help

Question 18

In Alaska, what does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited — do not cross the line to pass

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Passing is permitted when the road is clear

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The road ahead has a sharp curve

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Passing is allowed only at speeds over 45 mph

Question 19

When an emergency vehicle with sirens and flashing lights approaches from any direction, Alaska law requires you to:

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right side of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed

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Speed up to the next intersection and turn off the road

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Stop immediately in your current lane

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Move to the left lane and reduce speed

Question 20

You are approaching an intersection where a traffic light has gone dark (no lights showing). How should you treat it?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a 4-way stop — come to a full stop and take turns proceeding

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Treat it as a yield sign — slow down and yield

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Treat it as a green light if the intersection looks clear

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Stop only if you see other vehicles approaching

Question 1 of 20

In Alaska, between which dates are studded tires legally permitted on public roads?