Alaska · Driver LicenseAlaska Permit Practice Test
The Alaska permit test is administered by Alaska Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles. This free practice test covers the 10 areas the State of Alaska Driver Manual teaches, from licensing permits provisional rules and examinations to required equipment maintenance and alaska trip readiness, with 100 questions written for Alaska and every answer explained. Pick 25, 50, or 100 questions and start; there is no sign-up.
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The Alaska bank holds 100 questions written for the State of Alaska Driver Manual (REV.10/2025), 7 of them illustrated with a sign, signal, marking, or road scene. Choose a Quick check of 25, a Practice run of 50, or the Full challenge of 100 on the next screen, then choose coaching mode, which explains every answer as you go, or exam mode, which holds the explanations until the end and still shows your running score. It is free, there is no sign-up, and a test in progress is saved on this device.
Start the Alaska practice testSample questionsSix questions from the Alaska bank, with the rule behind each answer
Sample 1 · Licensing Permits Provisional Rules And ExaminationsWhich Alaska license class generally covers a noncommercial passenger car?
- AClass DCorrect
- BClass A commercial only
- CClass M1 only
- DClass IE only
Why: The Alaska Class D license is the noncommercial license used to operate passenger vehicles. Therefore, the proposed response is "Class D".
Sample 2 · Restraints Distraction Backing Following And SpeedWhich restraint arrangement provides the best protection described for an adult occupant?
- AA lap and shoulder beltCorrect
- BA loose lap belt only
- CHolding the dashboard
- DNo restraint at low speed
Why: The manual states that a combined lap and shoulder belt offers better crash protection than a lap belt alone. Therefore, the proposed response is "A lap and shoulder belt".
Sample 3 · Signs Signals Markings And Railroad ControlsThe displayed sign is red and has eight sides. Which complete driving response does it call for before the intersection?
- AMake a complete stop and yield before enteringCorrect
- BSlow only if another driver honks
- CEnter without checking
- DChange lanes without signaling
Why: A red stop sign requires a complete stop before the intersection or stop line, followed by a check for traffic and pedestrians and a yield before entering. Therefore, the proposed response is "Make a complete stop and yield before entering".
Sample 4 · Pedestrians Bicycles Motorcycles Buses And Emergency VehiclesA car ahead is stopped at a crosswalk, but you cannot see why. What should you do?
- APass on the left without slowing
- BUse the shoulder to go around
- CRemain behind it and do not passCorrect
- DPass quickly on the right
Why: A driver must not pass on either side of a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk for a pedestrian, including where the crosswalk is unmarked at an intersection. Therefore, the proposed response is "Remain behind it and do not pass".
Sample 5 · Skids Parking Breakdowns And Emergency ControlYour vehicle begins to skid toward the right. In which direction should you turn the front wheels?
- AStraight toward the nearest obstacle
- BBack and forth rapidly
- CToward the right, in the direction of the skidCorrect
- DSharply left regardless of the path
Why: To recover from a skid, the driver should remain calm and turn the front wheels in the direction of the skid. Therefore, the proposed response is "Toward the right, in the direction of the skid".
Sample 6 · Required Equipment Maintenance And Alaska Trip ReadinessWhich items deserve inspection before a sustained high-speed trip?
- ASeat upholstery color
- BThe glove-box latch only
- COil, coolant, radiator hoses, and the fan beltCorrect
- DOnly the radio presets
Why: Before sustained high-speed travel, the manual tells drivers to check oil, coolant level, radiator hoses, and the fan belt because higher speeds generate heat. Therefore, the proposed response is "Oil, coolant, radiator hoses, and the fan belt".
What is on the testThe 10 topics the Alaska permit practice test covers
These are Alaska's own topic areas, from licensing permits provisional rules and examinations to required equipment maintenance and alaska trip readiness, each with 10 questions. Under each one are two questions from the bank, shown without their answers; the practice test explains every one of them.
Licensing Permits Provisional Rules And Examinations10 questions
- A new Alaska resident is driving on a valid license from another state. By when does the manual say an Alaska license must be obtained?
- What minimum age and initial validity period does the manual give for a noncommercial instruction permit?
Insurance Crashes Points Alcohol And Drugs10 questions
- Where should proof of liability insurance be kept while the vehicle is being driven?
- You were not at fault in a crash that caused more than $501 in property damage. What insurance filing duty does the manual describe?
Restraints Distraction Backing Following And Speed10 questions
- Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger younger than 16 is properly restrained?
- Which child must use the rear-facing restraint specified in the manual?
Speed Signaling Turns Intersections And Passing10 questions
- An icy road makes the posted limit unsafe. Which speed should you choose?
- Where should you normally drive on a multilane highway when traveling slower than other traffic?
Signs Signals Markings And Railroad Controls10 questions
- At the displayed red-and-white triangle, what must happen before you enter conflicting traffic?
- What does the displayed Do Not Enter sign mean for your direction of travel?
Pedestrians Bicycles Motorcycles Buses And Emergency Vehicles10 questions
- Before turning across a bicycle's possible path, what check should supplement your mirrors?
- How should a bicyclist respond to ordinary traffic-control signs and signals?
Night Freeway Weather Wildlife And Flooding10 questions
- How should you manage your eyes when oncoming headlights produce glare?
- When does Alaska's stated nighttime headlight period begin?
Skids Parking Breakdowns And Emergency Control10 questions
- Which action should you avoid while trying to regain control from a skid?
- You leave a car facing downhill next to a curb. In which direction do the front tires need to point?
Lane Space Management And Large Vehicle Awareness10 questions
- While following a tractor-trailer, neither side mirror shows the driver. What does that reveal about your location?
- Why is moving abruptly into a truck's following gap especially dangerous?
Required Equipment Maintenance And Alaska Trip Readiness10 questions
- Your vehicle becomes disabled on a major road. Where should you place it if movement is possible?
- What headlight arrangement does the required-equipment list specify?
How to prepareA study plan for the Alaska permit test
1Find out where you stand
Take a Quick check of 25 in coaching mode. Read each explanation, including the ones you got right; it tells you the rule Alaska tests, not just the answer.
2Study the topics you missed
Your account's Study tab ranks the 10 topics by your results. Read that chapter of the State of Alaska Driver Manual, then take another Quick check to confirm the gap has closed.
3Rehearse the real thing
Take the Full challenge of 100 in exam mode. Aim for 80 percent or better twice in a row; at that point you are answering from the rules, not from memory of the questions.
QuestionsAlaska permit practice test questions
?Is this the official Alaska permit test?
No. DMV Exam Pass is an independent study service and is not affiliated with Alaska Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles. The questions are written in the style of the exam to prepare you for it; the official test is taken with the agency.
?What does the Alaska permit practice test cover?
The 100 questions are spread evenly across 10 topics: Licensing Permits Provisional Rules And Examinations, Insurance Crashes Points Alcohol And Drugs, Restraints Distraction Backing Following And Speed, Speed Signaling Turns Intersections And Passing, Signs Signals Markings And Railroad Controls, Pedestrians Bicycles Motorcycles Buses And Emergency Vehicles, Night Freeway Weather Wildlife And Flooding, Skids Parking Breakdowns And Emergency Control, Lane Space Management And Large Vehicle Awareness, and Required Equipment Maintenance And Alaska Trip Readiness. Every test you take draws from all of them, so a weak area shows up quickly.
?How many questions are in the practice test, and how long does it take?
The Alaska bank holds 100 questions. A Quick check of 25 takes about ten minutes, a Practice run of 50 about twenty, and the Full challenge of 100 about forty. You can pause any time.
?Are these the real questions from the Alaska exam?
No. Nobody outside the agency has the real questions, and we do not use, claim, or advertise leaked or exact exam questions. These are independently written questions that test the same rules, so what you learn transfers to whatever the real test asks.
?Which handbook should I study for the Alaska permit test?
The State of Alaska Driver Manual (REV.10/2025), published by Alaska Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles. Every question here is written for it, and each explanation names the rule, so when you miss a question you know which chapter to read.
?What is the difference between coaching mode and exam mode?
Coaching mode shows whether each answer was right, and why, before you move on; it is for learning. Exam mode holds the explanations and the correct choices until the end and still shows your running score; it is for checking readiness. Both draw from the same bank, and scoring happens on our servers, so no answer key is loaded in your browser.
?Does the practice test include road signs and pictures?
Yes. 7 of the 100 questions are illustrated with a sign, signal, marking, or road scene, the way the permit test presents them.
?Is the Alaska practice test free, and do I need an account?
It is free, with no sign-up. An optional account saves your progress across devices and shows which topics need work.
?Can I pause and come back later?
Yes. A test in progress is saved on this device and offered again when you return. With an account, it is saved to your account as well, so you can continue on another device.
?What score should I aim for before test day?
Aim for 80 percent or better on a Full challenge in exam mode, more than once. The official passing score is set by the agency; scoring consistently above 80 here means you are answering from the rules rather than from luck.
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