Alaska Practice Permit Test
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Every person who operates a motor vehicle on Alaska streets and highways must have a valid Alaska driver’s license or learner’s permit. A vision test is required of each driver before any license or permit is issued. The AK DMV written test covers the information found in the Alaska Driver's Manual, including traffic laws, road rules, safe driving practices, and road signs. The knowledge test consists of 20 questions. To pass the written test, you must score 80% or higher (at least 16 correct answers).
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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You must carefully watch for bicyclists in traffic lanes because they:
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Must ride facing oncoming traffic.
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Usually have the right-of-way.
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Obey different traffic laws than drivers of vehicles.
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Could be hidden in your blind spots.
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2.
What does a red arrow on a traffic light mean?
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You must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.
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You must stop. Do not go in the direction of the arrow until a green light or arrow light goes on.
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You may proceed slowly through the intersection.
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You may turn in the direction of the arrow.
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3.
Parking is not allowed within __ feet of a fire station driveway.
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10
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30
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20
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50
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4.
This road sign means:
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Road construction ahead. Detour to the left.
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Blind intersection ahead.
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One-way street ahead.
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Slow down. The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
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5.
Alcohol:
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Is a stimulant.
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Increases your reaction time.
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Improves your focus.
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Improves your judgment.
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6.
If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:
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In the opposite direction of the skid.
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To keep the front wheels straight.
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In any direction. It doesn't matter.
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In the direction you want to go.
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7.
When you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light, you must:
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Slow and proceed with caution.
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Come to a complete stop, then proceed.
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Maintain your normal speed.
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All of the above.
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8.
When a car with bright headlights comes toward you at night, you should:
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Sound your horn.
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Turn off your headlights.
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Look toward the right edge of your lane.
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Get back at the other driver by keeping your bright lights on.
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9.
This road sign means:
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Pass with caution.
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Do not enter.
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Railroad crossing.
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Yield the right-of-way.
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10.
A broken yellow line:
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Separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
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Prohibits vehicles moving in either direction from crossing the line.
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Separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
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None of the above.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.