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26 questions written from the Alaska Driver Manual, covering licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, sharing the road. 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.

26 questions

  1. Question 1After failing the Alaska road test, how long must you normally wait to retake it?

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    A: Two business days. Normally you must wait two business days (Monday-Friday, not holidays) to retake the test. Alaska Driver Manual: Examinations, page 11.

  2. Question 2When should you use your horn in Alaska?

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    D: Only when necessary to ensure safe operation. Audible signal devices may not be used unless necessary to assure safe operation. Alaska Driver Manual: Unnecessary Use of Horn, page 81.

  3. Question 3Where should you avoid stopping when pulled over by police?

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    D: On a curve, just after the crest of a hill, or next to a guardrail. Try not to stop on a curve, just after a hill crest, next to a guardrail, or other unsafe spots. Alaska Driver Manual: Stop by Law Enforcement, page 77.

  4. Question 4Who may ride in the car with you and the examiner during the Alaska road test?

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    D: No one. No one is allowed to accompany you and the examiner during the driving test. Alaska Driver Manual: Examinations, page 11.

  5. Question 5What is the penalty for littering in Alaska?

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    D: A fine up to $1,000, up to 90 days in jail, and possible court-ordered litter pickup. Littering can bring a fine up to $1,000, up to 90 days imprisonment and court-imposed litter gathering. Alaska Driver Manual: Keep Our State Safe and Litter Free, page 91.

  6. Question 6Is it legal for a private vehicle to show a red light to the front or a blue light to the side?

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    B: No, only authorized emergency vehicles may. It is against the law for an unauthorized vehicle to have a red light visible from the front or a blue light visible from the side. Alaska Driver Manual: Emergency Vehicles, page 76.

  7. Question 7Which of these will automatically fail an Alaska road test?

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    D: Contributing to a crash. Automatic failures include a traffic law violation, a dangerous action, refusal to perform, contributing to a crash, and inability to perform tasks. Alaska Driver Manual: Examinations, page 11.

  8. Question 8Within how many days must you notify the Alaska DMV of a name or address change?

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    C: 30 days. You must notify DMV in writing within 30 days of a name or address change. Alaska Driver Manual: Other Information, page 13.

  9. Question 9What are Alaska's minimum liability insurance amounts?

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    D: $50,000/$100,000 and $25,000. The minimum coverage is $50,000/$100,000 for bodily injury or death and $25,000 for property damage. Alaska Driver Manual: Financial Responsibility Laws, page 14.

  10. Question 10After a crash with injury or property damage over $501, within how many days must you give the DMV proof of insurance?

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    C: 15 days. You must provide proof of insurance to DMV within 15 days, even if you didn't cause the crash. Alaska Driver Manual: Financial Responsibility Laws, page 14.

  11. Question 11If you were uninsured in a crash or failed to provide proof within 15 days, how long is the first suspension?

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    D: 90 days. Your license will be suspended for 90 days for a first occurrence and 1 year for a second. Alaska Driver Manual: Financial Responsibility Laws, page 14.

  12. Question 12Under Alaska's Financial Responsibility law, if you may be found liable for a crash, how long can your privilege be suspended?

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    B: Up to three years (or until you settle). Your privilege can be suspended for up to three years; you can end it by settling with the other parties. Alaska Driver Manual: Financial Responsibility Laws, page 14.

  13. Question 13Within a municipality, when must a crash be reported immediately to local police?

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    C: If there is an injury or total property damage of $2,000 or more. If there's an injury or total damage of $2,000 or more in a municipality, call local police (911); outside one, the State Troopers. Alaska Driver Manual: What to Do in Case of Every Crash, page 15.

  14. Question 14Within how many days must a crash be reported to the Alaska DMV if police did not investigate it?

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    B: 10 days. Report the crash to DMV within 10 days; not required if a police officer investigated. Alaska Driver Manual: What to Do in Case of Every Crash, page 15.

  15. Question 15How many points in 12 months lead to suspension under Alaska's point system?

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    C: 12. Accumulating 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 months requires suspension or revocation. Alaska Driver Manual: A Word About "Points", page 15.

  16. Question 16How many points in 24 months lead to suspension in Alaska?

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    C: 18. 18 points in 24 months requires mandatory suspension or revocation. Alaska Driver Manual: A Word About "Points", page 15.

  17. Question 17Is a limited 'work purpose' license available for an Alaska point suspension?

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    B: No. No limited work-purpose license is available for a point suspension or revocation. Alaska Driver Manual: A Word About "Points", page 15.

  18. Question 18How often may an Alaska driver take a defensive driving course for a point reduction?

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    A: Once every 12 months. A defensive driver course may be taken once every 12 months for a point reduction. Alaska Driver Manual: A Word About "Points", page 15.

  19. Question 19A provisional license holder with how many points in 12 months must complete a driver improvement course?

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    B: 6 or more. A provisional holder with 6+ points in 12 months or 9+ in 24 months must complete a driver improvement course. Alaska Driver Manual: A Word About "Points", page 15.

  20. Question 20How many points does Alaska assign for reckless driving or DUI?

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    D: 10. DUI, reckless driving, refusal, eluding police and racing are each 10 points. Alaska Driver Manual: Points, page 16.

  21. Question 21How many points does leaving the scene of a crash carry in Alaska?

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    C: 9. Leaving the scene of a crash is 9 points. Alaska Driver Manual: Points, page 16.

  22. Question 22How many points for failing to stop for a school bus that is loading or unloading?

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    C: 6. Failure to stop for a school bus while loading or unloading is 6 points. Alaska Driver Manual: Points, page 16.

  23. Question 23Speeding 10 to 19 mph over the limit carries how many points in Alaska?

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    B: 4. Speeding 3-9 over is 2 points, 10-19 over is 4 points, and 20+ over is 6 points. Alaska Driver Manual: Points, page 16.

  24. Question 24Speeding in a school zone or playground crosswalk carries how many points?

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    C: 6. Speeding in a school zone or playground crosswalk is 6 points. Alaska Driver Manual: Points, page 16.

  25. Question 25Following too close carries how many points in Alaska?

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    B: 4. Following too close is 4 points, as are failure to stop or yield and careless driving behaviors. Alaska Driver Manual: Points, page 16.

  26. Question 26What must you usually file with the DMV after any suspension or revocation in Alaska?

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    C: Proof of financial responsibility for the future (an SR22 filing). Any time your privilege is suspended, revoked or limited, you must carry future financial responsibility, usually via an SR22. Alaska Driver Manual: Suspensions and Revocations, page 17.

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