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Alaska DMV Test Questions and Answers

These are the questions about Alaska's own rules: permit, license, fines, speed and parking. Signs and rules shared by all states are on separate pages.

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Alcohol and drugs

  1. In Alaska, a driver 21 or older is legally intoxicated starting at what blood alcohol content (BAC)?

    1. 0.05%
    2. 0.08%
    3. 0.10%
    4. 0.12%

    Answer: B. Alaska: 0.08% BAC or higher is the legal limit for drivers 21 and older.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Alcoholbreath or blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more

  2. In Alaska, a commercial vehicle driver is in violation starting at what BAC?

    1. 0.02%
    2. 0.04%
    3. 0.05%
    4. 0.08%

    Answer: B. Alaska: the limit for commercial drivers is 0.04%.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), AlcoholBreath test result of .08 or higher (or .04 or higher if operating a commercial motor vehicle)

  3. In Alaska, the administrative revocation for a first DUI offense (BAC .08 or more) is:

    1. 30 days
    2. 1 year
    3. 90 days
    4. 5 years

    Answer: C. First offense: 90 days; with one prior: 1 year; two priors: 3 years.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Administrative Revocations90 days for a first offense; 1 year if you have been previously convicted of DUI or Refusal;

  4. According to the Alaska manual, on average how long does it take to cancel the effects of one drink?

    1. 15 minutes
    2. One hour
    3. Three hours
    4. One day

    Answer: B. About one hour per drink; four drinks take about four hours.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Facts You Should Know About AlcoholIt takes an average of one hour to cancel the effects of one drink.

Crashes and emergencies

  1. In Alaska, a required crash report must be filed within:

    1. 7 days
    2. 10 days
    3. 15 days
    4. 20 days

    Answer: B. Alaska: file the crash report within 10 days.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), CrashesReport the crash to the Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles, within 10 days.

  2. In Alaska, what is the property-damage amount that makes a crash reportable to the state?

    1. $1,000
    2. $1,500
    3. $2,000
    4. $2,500

    Answer: C. Alaska: report crashes with injury or death, or with total property damage of $2,000 or more.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), What To Do In Case Of Every Crashtotal property damage is $2000 or more

  3. In Alaska, after a reportable crash, you must provide proof of insurance within:

    1. 24 hours
    2. 3 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 15 days

    Answer: D. Provide proof of insurance within 15 days; report the crash to DMV within 10 days.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Crashesyou must provide - within 15 days - proof of insurance

License rules

  1. In Alaska, after you move, you must report your new address to the licensing agency within:

    1. 15 days
    2. 20 days
    3. 30 days
    4. 60 days

    Answer: C. Alaska: report an address change within 30 days.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Licensingmust notify the Division of Motor Vehicles, in writing, within 30 days of the change.

  2. In Alaska, the night driving limit for new drivers with a provisional (intermediate) license starts at what time?

    1. 10 p.m.
    2. 11 p.m.
    3. Midnight
    4. 1 a.m.

    Answer: D. Alaska: the night limit for provisional drivers starts at 1 a.m.; the handbook lists any exceptions.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), LicensingMAY NOT operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 1:00 am and 5:00 am

  3. What are the minimum liability insurance limits in Alaska (bodily injury per person / per crash / property damage)?

    1. $25/$50/$20 (thousand)
    2. $25/$50/$25 (thousand)
    3. $30/$60/$25 (thousand)
    4. $50/$100/$25 (thousand)

    Answer: D. Alaska: minimum liability limits are $50/$100/$25 (thousand).

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Financial Responsibility LawsThe minimum amount of liability insurance coverage is $50,000/$100,000 for bodily injury or death

  4. In Alaska, what is the minimum age to get a learner's permit?

    1. 12 years old
    2. 14 years old
    3. 14½ years old
    4. 15 years old

    Answer: B. Alaska: you can apply for a learner's permit at 14 years old.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), LicensingIf you are 14 years of age or older, you may obtain the permit which is valid for two years.

  5. In Alaska, a teen must hold a learner's permit for at least how long before taking the road test?

    1. 2 months
    2. 3 months
    3. 6 months
    4. 9 months

    Answer: C. Alaska: hold the permit at least 6 months before the road test.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Licensingyou must have a valid instruction permit for 6 months

  6. In Alaska, what point total can lead to license suspension?

    1. 11 points in 24 months
    2. 12 points in 12 months
    3. 12 points in 24 months
    4. 12 points in 36 months

    Answer: B. Alaska: 12 points in 12 months can lead to suspension.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), A Word About PointsAccumulating 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 months requires the mandatory suspension

  7. In Alaska, how many hours of supervised driving practice must a teen complete before the road test?

    1. 30 hours
    2. 40 hours
    3. 50 hours
    4. 60 hours

    Answer: B. Alaska: at least 40 hours of supervised driving are required.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Licensingat least 40 hours of driving experience

  8. In Alaska, a provisional license holder may carry passengers only if:

    1. They are all over 21
    2. One of the passengers is a parent (or guardian, or a licensed driver 21+)
    3. They are siblings
    4. It is daytime

    Answer: B. Provisional drivers may not carry passengers unless one of them is a parent (or other qualifying adult).

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), LicensingMAY NOT carry passengers unless one of the passengers is a parent

  9. In Alaska, an instruction permit is valid for:

    1. 6 months
    2. 1 year
    3. 2 years
    4. 5 years

    Answer: C. The permit is valid for two years.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), LicensingIf you are 14 years of age or older, you may obtain the permit which is valid for two years.

  10. In Alaska, if you fail the knowledge test, when may you retake it?

    1. After 1 week
    2. The following day
    3. After 30 days
    4. After 6 months

    Answer: B. A failed test may be retaken the following day.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), LicensingIf failed, the test may be retaken the following day.

  11. In Alaska, a conviction for driving under the influence adds how many points?

    1. 10
    2. 2
    3. 4
    4. 6

    Answer: A. DUI, reckless driving and refusing a breath test: 10 points each; leaving the scene: 9.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Driver's License Point Assignment

  12. In Alaska, failing to stop for a school bus while it is loading or unloading adds:

    1. 2 points
    2. 4 points
    3. 6 points
    4. 10 points

    Answer: C. School bus violation: 6 points.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Driver's License Point Assignment

  13. In Alaska, speeding 20 mph or more over the limit adds:

    1. 2 points
    2. 6 points
    3. 10 points
    4. No points

    Answer: B. 3-9 mph over: 2 points; 10-19: 4; 20 or more: 6; in a school zone: 6.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Speeding (points)

  14. In Alaska, a provisional license holder faces suspension after how many points in 12 months?

    1. 2
    2. 12
    3. 18
    4. 6 or more

    Answer: D. 6 or more points in 12 months (or 9 or more in 24 months).

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), A Word About PointsA provisional license holder who accumulates 6 or more points in a 12-month period or 9 or more points

  15. In Alaska, after your 21st birthday you must take which written test before an original or renewal license?

    1. A CDL test
    2. An alcohol awareness test
    3. A road sign test only
    4. No test

    Answer: B. An alcohol awareness written test.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Examinations: WrittenAn alcohol awareness written test must be taken after your 21st birthday prior to an original or renewal driver license.

Rules of the road

  1. In Alaska, the minimum following distance required by the manual is at least:

    1. 1 second
    2. 2 seconds
    3. 3 seconds
    4. 4 seconds

    Answer: B. Alaska: at a minimum, follow the 2-second rule; add more in bad weather.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Following Distancerequires at a minimum the 2 second rule

  2. In Alaska, you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on the shoulder of a multi-lane road. You must:

    1. Keep your speed and lane
    2. Move out of the lane next to it if safe, or slow down
    3. Stop behind it
    4. Honk to warn the workers

    Answer: B. Alaska Move Over law: change lanes away from the stopped vehicle when safe; if you cannot, slow down.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Emergency VehiclesGive emergency vehicles on the shoulder additional safety by 'Moving Over' it's the law AS 28.35.185.

  3. In Alaska, you may not pass another vehicle when approaching within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Alaska: do not pass within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Passingapproaching within 100 feet of or when traversing an intersection or railroad crossing

  4. In Alaska, you must signal at least how far before you turn?

    1. 75 feet
    2. 100 feet
    3. 150 feet
    4. 200 feet

    Answer: B. Alaska: signal at least 100 feet before you turn.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Signalsmust be given continuously during the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning

  5. In Alaska, a driver who fails to restrain passengers under 16 may be fined up to:

    1. $15
    2. $5
    3. $500
    4. $50 and two points

    Answer: D. Up to $50 and two points; an unbelted adult passenger: $15.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Safety Belt Use Is Required By LawA driver may be fined up to $50 and may receive two demerit points

  6. In Alaska, on a two-lane road outside an urban area, a slow driver must pull over to let traffic pass when how many vehicles are behind?

    1. Five or more
    2. Two or more
    3. Ten or more
    4. Any number

    Answer: A. When five or more vehicles are immediately behind (AS 28.35.140).

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Control Of Vehicle

  7. The Alaska manual suggests that when backing, your speed should not exceed:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 10 mph
    3. 5 mph
    4. 25 mph

    Answer: C. Do not exceed 5 mph when backing.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), BackingIt is suggested your speed not exceed 5 mph when backing.

  8. The Alaska manual recommends a following distance of four seconds. When towing a trailer or on a wet road, increase it to:

    1. Three seconds
    2. Six or more seconds
    3. Two seconds
    4. One second

    Answer: B. Four seconds normally; six or more when towing or on wet or slippery roads (the legal minimum is two).

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Following Distance

  9. The Alaska manual says to be prepared to stop if a train is within how far of a crossing?

    1. 100 feet
    2. 500 feet
    3. 5 miles
    4. 1,500 feet

    Answer: D. Within 1,500 feet; you may have only 20 seconds to escape a stalled vehicle.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Railroad CrossingsBe prepared to stop if a train is within 1500 feet of the crossing.

Speed

  1. In Alaska, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business district is:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 20 mph
    3. 25 mph
    4. 30 mph

    Answer: B. Alaska: 20 mph in business districts unless posted otherwise.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Speed Limits

  2. In Alaska, unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed on highways outside cities is:

    1. 50 mph
    2. 55 mph
    3. 60 mph
    4. 70 mph

    Answer: B. Alaska: 55 mph on highways unless posted otherwise.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Speed Limits

  3. In Alaska, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:

    1. 20 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 30 mph
    4. 35 mph

    Answer: B. Alaska: 25 mph in residential districts unless a sign shows otherwise.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Speed Limits

  4. In Alaska, the speed limit in a school zone when children are present is usually:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 20 mph
    3. 25 mph
    4. 30 mph

    Answer: B. Alaska: 20 mph in school zones when children are present, unless posted otherwise.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Speed Limits

  5. In Alaska, unless posted otherwise, the speed limit in an alley is:

    1. 15 mph
    2. 20 mph
    3. 25 mph
    4. 10 mph

    Answer: A. Alley 15 mph; business district and school zone 20; residential 25; other roads 55; some highways posted 65.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), Speed Limits

  6. According to the Alaska manual, most roundabouts are designed for speeds of about:

    1. 5 mph
    2. 35-40 mph
    3. 15-20 mph
    4. 45 mph

    Answer: C. About 15-20 mph.

    Source: Alaska Driver Manual (rev. 10/2025), RoundaboutsMost roundabouts are designed for speeds of about 15-20mph.

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