Alaska DMV is administered by the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, headquartered in Juneau. The official Alaska written knowledge exam has 20 questions, and drivers must answer 16 correctly (80%) to pass. Our practice tests match the exact format, topics, and difficulty of the real Alaska DMV test.
What makes the Alaska DMV test unique?
Alaska tests uniquely cover extreme cold-weather driving, wildlife crossings (moose collisions cause roughly 800 accidents a year here), and seasonal ice/gravel roads.
It is illegal to drive on studded tires between May 1 and September 15 south of 60° N latitude.
Spend extra time on the winter driving and wildlife chapters — those topics are routinely weighted in the exam pool.
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281 indexed questions with full answers, explanations, and law citations.
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does a Wrong Way sign indicate?
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What does a ONE WAY sign indicate?
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What does this sign means?
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What does a Speed Limit sign indicate?
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What does this sign mean?
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What does a lane-use control sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does a railroad crossbuck sign indicate?
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What does a PEDESTRIAN CROSSING sign indicate?
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Which statement about sign shapes is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
Seat belts should be used by ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Children should ride in ____.
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Drugs can affect driving ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Drowsy driving is dangerous because ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
If you become sleepy while driving, the safest choice is to ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Texting while driving is dangerous because ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which option is NOT a good way to reduce distraction?
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What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle's headlights are bright?
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In fog you should generally use ____.
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What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
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Strong crosswinds can be especially dangerous for ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before passing another vehicle?
Alabama Driver Manual
The faster you drive, the ____ it generally takes to stop.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if another driver is following too closely behind you?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights?
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Which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
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Before changing lanes or merging you should check ____.
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Defensive driving means you should ____ and be ready for the mistakes of others.
Alabama Driver Manual
Good steering control begins with ____.
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Which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What is the purpose of a speed limit?
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Why is following distance important?
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What does the 3-second rule for following distance mean?
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When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who should usually go first?
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At a four-way stop, the vehicle that should go first is usually the one that ____.
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What should you do if you see a blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
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What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with siren or flashing lights?
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?
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Once you are inside a roundabout you should generally ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when entering a freeway from an acceleration lane?
Alabama Driver Manual
When a stopped school bus is using red warning signals and a stop arm, what is the correct response?
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Which statement about a school bus stopped with red warning signals is NOT correct?
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What should you do if warning lights are flashing at a railroad crossing?
Alabama Driver Manual
You should never ____ at a railroad crossing.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before backing out of a driveway?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before making a right turn?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before making a left turn?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before turning right on red where permitted?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before backing your vehicle?
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What should you do when parking on a hill?
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What should you do before getting out of a parked vehicle on the traffic side?
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about stopping in intersections is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
Backing is safest when you ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What does 'parallel parking' mean?
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What does a red curb indicate?
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What does a yellow curb indicate?
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What is the purpose of handicap parking spaces?
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Why should you watch carefully for motorcycles?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when following a motorcycle?
Alabama Driver Manual
Large trucks have ____.
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Bicyclists generally have ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Before opening a door next to traffic you should check for ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when approaching slow-moving farm equipment or other slow vehicles?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when waiting behind another vehicle at railroad tracks?
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Safe driving requires sharing the road with ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What does 'sharing the road' mean for drivers?
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What is a 'bike lane' and what does it mean for drivers?
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What does 'vulnerable road user' mean?
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What is the meaning of a 'no-zone' around large trucks?
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Real-format questions with the reasoning behind every answer.
Explanation: Alaska law presumes DUI at .08 or more (.04 for commercial drivers). Drivers under 21 may not drive after consuming any alcohol.
Explanation: A crash causing injury or $2,000 or more in total property damage must be reported to police immediately, and a crash report filed with the DMV within 10 days unless police investigated.
Explanation: A railroad crossbuck marks a railroad crossing ahead.
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