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Alaska Permit Practice Test 2
20 new questions · no repeats from Test 1 · Updated July 12, 2026
A fresh 20 — no overlap with Test 1 — weighted toward the rules-of-the-road and safety questions people miss most. The real Alaska exam is 20 questions at 80% to pass — that 80% bar ties Alaska with 35 other states at #7 strictest of the 50 states.
Answer each question to see the explanation. Your score is tallied against the real passing bar at the end.
1. At what breath or blood alcohol concentration are you presumed to be driving under the influence?
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Correct answer: 0.08 or more
If you operate a motor vehicle with a breath or blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more, by law you are presumed to be driving under the influence (DUI).
2. A new resident who moves to Alaska must obtain an Alaska driver’s license within what period after entering the state?
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Correct answer: 90 days
A non-resident 16 or older with a valid out-of-state or foreign license may drive, but must obtain an Alaska driver’s license by the end of the 90-day period after entering the state.
3. When you finish parallel parking, your wheels must be within how far of the near curb?
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Correct answer: 12 inches
In parallel parking the wheels must be within 12 inches of the near curb. Center the vehicle in the space without touching the cars in front or behind.
4. When you drive on a road not protected by stop signs, yield signs, or traffic lights, you must:
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Correct answer: Slow down and have your vehicle under control at each cross street or crossroad
On an unprotected route the intersections are uncontrolled. You must slow down and have your vehicle under control at a cross street or crossroad, including unmarked crosswalks for non-motorized users.
5. In cold weather, keeping your fuel tank full helps to:
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Correct answer: Prevent moisture condensation in the fuel tank
Keep your fuel tank full in cold weather to prevent moisture from condensing inside the tank, which can cause fuel-line problems in the cold.
6. Under Alaska law, a bicycle on the road is:
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Correct answer: A vehicle with the right to share the road
Remember a bicycle is a vehicle. Bicyclists have the right to share the road and travel in the same direction as motor vehicles, and you must yield to them as you would to another vehicle.
7. At a green ball while making a left turn, you must:
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Correct answer: Yield to oncoming vehicles going straight through and to pedestrians
At a green ball you may go if the intersection is clear, but you must yield to pedestrians and to vehicles going straight through in the opposite direction when you are making a left turn.
8. What does a black-on-orange sign indicate?
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Correct answer: Road work and temporary conditions requiring special alertness
Construction and maintenance signs are black on orange. They mark work in the road and temporary conditions — adjust your speed and prepare for special conditions.
9. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed on any other roadway (not a business, residential, school, or alley area)?
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Correct answer: 55 mph
The default maximum on any other roadway is 55 mph under favorable conditions. Selected highways may be posted at 65 mph.
10. When should you use hand signals in addition to your turn-signal lights?
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Correct answer: When the sun is bright or a line of cars behind you could hide your signal light
Use hand signals when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of cars following you could obscure your turn-signal light. Keep the lights clean and free from dust, dirt, ice, or snow.
11. Refusing a preliminary (roadside) breath test is:
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Correct answer: An infraction
An officer with probable cause may require a preliminary breath test at the scene. Refusal to submit to preliminary breath testing is an infraction.
12. Which license do you need to operate a motorcycle with an engine displacement of 50cc or more in Alaska?
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Correct answer: Class M1
A Class M1 license is required to operate motorcycles and motor scooters with an engine displacement of 50cc or more. A Class D license only covers motor scooters under 50cc.
13. How close may you legally park to a fire hydrant?
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Correct answer: No closer than 15 feet
It is illegal to park closer than 15 feet from a fire hydrant. Blocking a hydrant can cost critical time in a fire emergency.
14. At an uncontrolled intersection, a pedestrian or other non-motorized user:
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Correct answer: Has the right-of-way over motorized vehicles
A non-motorized user has the right-of-way through uncontrolled intersections over motorized vehicles.
15. On a wet surface, bald tires:
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Correct answer: Do not give you directional control when trying to stop
Bald tires do not give you directional control when attempting to stop on a wet surface. Drive on tires with good tread for traction and steering.
16. You should never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk because:
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Correct answer: Pedestrians may be crossing where you cannot see them
Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing where you cannot see them. Stop well back so other drivers can see the pedestrians too.
17. A steady red arrow means:
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Correct answer: Do not make the movement shown by the arrow — stop
A red arrow means do not make the movement indicated by the arrow. Stop, and make no turn until the arrow changes to green or flashing yellow.
18. A five-sided (pentagon-shaped) sign warns of what?
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Correct answer: A school area and school crosswalk requiring reduced speed
Five-sided school signs warn of school areas and school crosswalks requiring reduced speed. Prepare to stop for pedestrians.
19. The speed-limitation law says that when conditions are less than ideal, you must:
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Correct answer: Drive at a careful and prudent speed no greater than is reasonable for the conditions
When driving conditions are less than ideal, you must drive at a careful and prudent speed no greater than is reasonable and proper, considering traffic, road surface, roadway width, and weather.
20. Before making a turn, you should move into the proper lane:
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Correct answer: Well ahead of the turn
Get into the proper lane well ahead of your turn. Last-second lane changes at an intersection surprise other drivers and increase the risk of a collision.
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