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Alaska DMV permit practice test 10

25 questions written from the Alaska Driver Manual, covering safe and defensive driving, signals and pavement markings, sharing the road, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Alaska DMV test has 20 questions and you need 16 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1How long does it take, on average, to react and step on the brake, according to the manual's eco-driving section?

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    C: About three-quarters of a second. It takes about three-quarters of a second to react; at 50 mph you travel another 55 feet in that time. Alaska Driver Manual: Smart Driving to Protect You, Your Wallet, and the Planet, page 86.

  2. Question 2What do stop lines indicate?

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    D: The farthest point into the intersection your vehicle may extend while giving the driver a clear view. Stop lines show the farthest point an automobile may extend into the intersection while allowing a clear view. Alaska Driver Manual: Marking, page 61.

  3. Question 3Once railroad crossing warning lights activate, how much time may you have before the train arrives?

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    A: Only about 20 seconds. You may only have 20 seconds to escape; twenty seconds is the minimum time for a train to reach the crossing once the lights activate. Alaska Driver Manual: Railroad Crossings, page 64.

  4. Question 4Instead of the DMV vision test, what may you submit?

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    D: A certified statement from a licensed physician or optometrist that your vision meets standards. You may submit a certified statement from a licensed physician or optometrist instead of the vision test. Alaska Driver Manual: Examinations, page 10.

  5. Question 5About what share of prescription drugs can interact with alcohol, according to the manual?

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    A: At least 25 percent. It has been estimated that at least 25 percent of prescription drugs used today can interact with alcohol. Alaska Driver Manual: Drugs, page 24.

  6. Question 6According to the Alaska manual, what is the minimum tire tread depth?

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    D: 2/32 inch. Tires must have at least 2/32 inch of tread; if you can see the top of Lincoln's head in the penny test, the tires are worn out. Alaska Driver Manual: Maintenance Practices to Follow, page 87.

  7. Question 7Your vehicle is stuck on the tracks and the lights start flashing. Which way should you run?

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    A: Away from the tracks and vehicle, in the direction the train is coming from. Get out and run away from both the tracks and the vehicle, in the direction the train is coming, then call 911. Alaska Driver Manual: Railroad Crossings, page 64.

  8. Question 8If you fail the Alaska written knowledge test, when may you retake it?

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    A: The following day. If failed, the written test may be retaken the following day. Alaska Driver Manual: Examinations, page 11.

  9. Question 9How long do DUIs stay on an Alaska driving record, according to the manual?

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    D: Forever. The manual lists among DUI consequences that DUIs stay on your record forever. Alaska Driver Manual: Alcohol • Drugs • Driving, page 19.

  10. Question 10Should you pump the brakes in a vehicle with antilock brakes?

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    A: No, never pump the brakes if the vehicle has antilock brakes. Never pump the brakes if your vehicle has antilock brakes. Alaska Driver Manual: Smart Driving to Protect You, Your Wallet, and the Planet, page 86.

  11. Question 11After the last car of a train passes a crossing, what should you do before starting up?

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    C: Make sure no train is coming on another track. Watch out for a second train; don't start until you are sure no train is coming on another track. Alaska Driver Manual: Railroad Crossings, page 63.

  12. Question 12Who must take the Alaska written test?

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    B: Applicants not currently licensed in Alaska, expired over one year, or revoked. The written test is required for applicants not currently licensed in Alaska, whose privileges expired over one year ago, or were revoked. Alaska Driver Manual: Examinations, page 11.

  13. Question 13What is the estimated average cost of a first DUI in the Alaska manual?

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    C: $22,740. The manual estimates the average cost of a first DUI at $22,740, versus about $15 for an alternative ride. Alaska Driver Manual: Alcohol • Drugs • Driving, page 19.

  14. Question 14On long trips, how often does the Alaska manual suggest taking a break and getting out of the vehicle?

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    D: Every 100 miles. Take a break and get out from the vehicle every 100 miles; drowsiness is the first step in falling asleep. Alaska Driver Manual: Major Roads, page 68.

  15. Question 15Where is the railroad Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign found?

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    B: At every highway-rail grade crossing, on the crossbuck or nearby. The typically blue ENS sign is at every crossing, on the crossbuck or nearby, with a 24/7 number and a DOT crossing number. Alaska Driver Manual: Railroad Crossings, page 64.

  16. Question 16If you can understand English but have trouble reading, how may you take the Alaska written test?

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    D: Bring someone to read you the questions, but answer independently. You may bring someone to read the questions, but you must independently answer them. Alaska Driver Manual: Examinations, page 11.

  17. Question 17Why are motor vehicle crashes involving young drinkers a special concern?

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    D: They occur at lower average blood alcohol levels than for older drivers. Crashes involving young people who have been drinking occur at lower average BAC levels than for middle-aged or older drivers. Alaska Driver Manual: Facts You Should Know About Alcohol, page 22.

  18. Question 18In the Alaska manual, required equipment says the foot brake must stop a passenger vehicle at 20 mph within:

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    B: 25 feet. The foot brake must be adequate to stop a passenger vehicle within 25 feet at 20 mph. Alaska Driver Manual: Your Car Must Have the Following Equipment, page 80.

  19. Question 19May you drive over a fire department hose?

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    D: No, not without the consent of a department official. Do not drive over a fire hose without consent of a department official ($100 fine, 2 points). Alaska Driver Manual: Do Not Cross Fire Hoses, page 77.

  20. Question 20Who must take the Alaska road (driving) test?

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    C: Applicants never licensed, without a valid license in the past 5 years, or whose privileges were revoked. The driving test is required for those never licensed, without a valid license for 5 years, or revoked; usually not for valid out-of-state licenses. Alaska Driver Manual: Examinations, page 11.

  21. Question 21How far must your horn be audible under normal conditions in Alaska?

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    C: 200 feet. The horn must emit sound audible under normal conditions from not less than 200 feet. Alaska Driver Manual: Your Car Must Have the Following Equipment, page 80.

  22. Question 22When stopped by police and carrying a concealed deadly weapon, what must you do?

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    C: Notify the officer immediately. If contacted by an officer while carrying a concealed deadly weapon, you must notify the officer immediately. Alaska Driver Manual: Stop by Law Enforcement, page 77.

  23. Question 23What is the DMV fee for an Alaska non-commercial road test?

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    C: $15. The fee for a driving test through the DMV is $15; third-party tester fees vary. Alaska Driver Manual: Examinations, page 11.

  24. Question 24How many license plates must an Alaska non-commercial registered vehicle display?

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    B: A single rear plate with valid tabs. Alaska non-commercial registered vehicles must have a single rear license plate with valid year and month tabs. Alaska Driver Manual: Your Car Must Have the Following Equipment, page 80.

  25. Question 25When being pulled over by police in the left lane of a four-lane road, what should you do?

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    C: Signal and pull over to the right as soon as it's safe. Signal immediately and pull over to the right as soon as it is safe, even if you're in the left lane of a four-lane road. Alaska Driver Manual: Stop by Law Enforcement, page 77.

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