Alaska DMV Permit Practice Test: 20 Free Questions

1. At what breath test result level will the Division of Motor Vehicles administratively revoke the driving privileges of a non-commercial adult driver?

1. a) .02 or higher
2. b) .05 or higher
3. c) .08 or higher
4. d) .10 or higher

2. What is the only effective way to sober up after drinking alcohol?

1. a) Taking a cold shower.
2. b) Waiting for time to pass.
3. c) Eating a heavy meal.
4. d) Drinking black coffee.

3. What is the minimum court fine for a first-time DUI offense?

1. a) $500.
2. b) $1,000.
3. c) $2,000.
4. d) $1,500.

4. How does being thrown from a vehicle during a crash affect your chances of being killed?

1. a) It increases the chance by 5 times.
2. b) It decreases the chance of injury.
3. c) It increases the chance by 25 times.
4. d) It increases the chance by 10 times.

5. What is the speed limit in a school zone unless otherwise posted?

1. a) 20 mph.
2. b) 15 mph.
3. c) 25 mph.
4. d) 30 mph.

6. If traffic signals at an intersection are not working, you should:

1. a) Wait for a police officer.
2. b) Proceed without stopping.
3. c) Treat it as a yield sign.
4. d) Stop as you would at an uncontrolled intersection.

7. What is a recommended action before passing another vehicle?

1. a) Sound your horn to warn the driver ahead.
2. b) Tailgate the vehicle until they move.
3. c) Flash your high beams repeatedly.
4. d) Speed up significantly before changing lanes.

8. What is the recommended method for determining a safe following distance?

1. a) The two-second rule.
2. b) The four-second interval method.
3. c) The one-car-length rule.
4. d) The ten-foot rule.

9. What is the requirement for a driver when a 'ONE WAY' sign with an arrow pointing to the right is posted?

1. a) The driver must merge into the right-hand lane.
2. b) Traffic is permitted to move only in the direction of the arrow.
3. c) The driver must make a sharp right turn immediately.
4. d) Traffic from the right has the right-of-way.

10. If there are no sidewalks, on which side of the highway should pedestrians walk?

1. a) On the left side, facing oncoming traffic.
2. b) On the right side, with the flow of traffic.
3. c) In the center of the road.
4. d) On the shoulder of either side.

11. When making a left turn on a solid green light, what must you do?

1. a) Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
2. b) Turn immediately before oncoming traffic arrives.
3. c) Stop and wait for the light to turn red.
4. d) You have the right-of-way; proceed without yielding.

12. What should you do when you see this sign?

1. a) Enter with caution.
2. b) Do not proceed past this sign.
3. c) Stop and then proceed.
4. d) Yield to oncoming traffic.

13. What is the purpose of a stop line?

1. a) To indicate where parking is allowed.
2. b) To separate lanes of traffic.
3. c) To mark a pedestrian crossing.
4. d) To show the farthest point a vehicle may extend into an intersection.

14. What is the requirement for a bicyclist who chooses to wear headphones while riding in Alaska?

1. a) They are only allowed to wear headphones on separated paths.
2. b) They must keep at least one earbud out at all times.
3. c) They must use noise-canceling technology to improve focus.
4. d) They must keep the volume below a certain decibel level.

15. What type of information do white on blue signs provide?

1. a) Services such as gas, food, and lodging.
2. b) Warnings about road conditions.
3. c) Traffic laws and regulations.
4. d) Construction zone warnings.

16. If your vehicle is stuck on railroad tracks and no warning lights are active, what should you do?

1. a) Stay in the vehicle and call a tow truck.
2. b) Try to push the vehicle off the tracks yourself.
3. c) Get out, then call 911 and the ENS number.
4. d) Wait inside the vehicle until a train is visible.

17. Which of the following items should you carry for safety when driving at night?

1. a) Extra coolant and motor oil.
2. b) A spare tire and a jack.
3. c) A toolkit and jumper cables.
4. d) A flashlight and flares.

18. What should you do with your hands if stopped by a law enforcement officer?

1. a) Put them in your pockets.
2. b) Reach into the glove box immediately to get your license.
3. c) Keep them visible, such as on the steering wheel.
4. d) Open the door and exit the vehicle.

19. If your wheels run off the roadway, what should you do?

1. a) Slam on the brakes to stop quickly.
2. b) Jerk the steering wheel immediately to get back on the road.
3. c) Stop feeding gas, brake lightly, and turn back onto pavement at slow speed.
4. d) Accelerate to regain traction.

20. How deep must water be to reach the bottom of most passenger cars and potentially cause stalling?

1. a) 6 inches.
2. b) 2 inches.
3. c) 2 feet.
4. d) 12 inches.