Alaska printable driving practice

Practice questions

1. 1. A 14-year-old wants to begin learning to drive on Alaska streets. Which credential can they apply for after meeting the permit requirements?

   1. A.An unrestricted Class D license.
   2. B.A provisional Class D license.
   3. C.A noncommercial instruction permit.
   4. D.A learner credential only after turning 15.

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2. 2. Which person can supervise an Alaska car permit holder from the front passenger seat?

   1. A.A licensed 22-year-old with two years of experience driving that vehicle class.
   2. B.A licensed 19-year-old with three years of experience driving that vehicle class.
   3. C.A licensed 22-year-old with only three months of experience driving that class.
   4. D.An unlicensed 30-year-old who drove that vehicle class for several years.

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3. 3. A new Alaska driver turns 16 after holding an instruction permit for two months. What permit-holding requirement remains before a provisional Class D license?

   1. A.Hold the permit only until the sixteenth birthday.
   2. B.Hold a valid permit for at least three months in total.
   3. C.Hold the permit until the eighteenth birthday in every case.
   4. D.Hold a valid instruction permit for at least six months in total.

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4. 4. Which supervised practice record meets Alaska's stated minimum for a first provisional license?

   1. A.30 total hours, including at least 10 in progressively challenging conditions.
   2. B.40 total hours, including at least 10 in progressively challenging conditions.
   3. C.40 total hours, with no challenging-condition practice required.
   4. D.50 total hours, including only 5 in progressively challenging conditions.

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5. 5. An Alaska provisional driver has no qualified adult supervisor in the car. Which passenger fits the stated exception to the under-21 passenger restriction?

   1. A.The driver's 17-year-old classmate.
   2. B.The driver's 17-year-old sibling.
   3. C.The driver's 18-year-old coworker.
   4. D.The driver's 20-year-old neighbor.

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6. 6. An Alaska provisional driver finishes work at 2 a.m. and is driving alone. Which trip fits the employment exception to the overnight restriction?

   1. A.Taking a scenic route home to practice.
   2. B.Driving to a friend's home for a social visit.
   3. C.Making a recreational detour before going home.
   4. D.Driving directly home from the workplace.

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7. 7. You move to another Alaska address while holding a driver license. How soon must you notify DMV in writing?

   1. A.Within 30 days of the change.
   2. B.Within 10 days of the change.
   3. C.Within 60 days of the change.
   4. D.Only when the license is renewed.

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8. 8. Your car has an active liability policy. Which statement about carrying proof of insurance is correct?

   1. A.Proof is needed only on trips outside Alaska.
   2. B.The registration alone proves the vehicle is insured.
   3. C.Proof of liability insurance must be available in the vehicle.
   4. D.Proof may stay at home whenever the policy is active.

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9. 9. You damage an unattended parked car and cannot locate its owner. What should you do before leaving?

   1. A.Leave only your first name under a windshield wiper.
   2. B.Wait briefly, then leave without any contact details.
   3. C.Leave a note telling the owner to contact their insurer.
   4. D.Leave a written note with your name, address, and telephone number.

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10. 10. After a crash, an injured passenger is not exposed to an immediate danger. What is the appropriate response?

    1. A.Move the person onto the shoulder before requesting help.
    2. B.Ask the person to walk around to test the injury.
    3. C.Arrange needed emergency help and avoid moving the person unnecessarily.
    4. D.Have the person sit in another car while you exchange details.

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11. 11. A 20-year-old has consumed alcohol but believes the amount was too small to affect driving. What does Alaska's under-21 rule mean?

    1. A.Driving is allowed whenever the driver feels alert.
    2. B.Driving after consuming any amount can lead to a citation or arrest.
    3. C.Driving is allowed until the adult 0.08 threshold is reached.
    4. D.Driving is allowed if a sober passenger accompanies the driver.

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12. 12. After drinking, a driver has coffee and gets fresh air. What has this done to remove the alcohol?

    1. A.It has not made the alcohol leave the body faster.
    2. B.It has removed alcohol once the driver feels awake.
    3. C.It has made driving safe if the trip is short.
    4. D.It has canceled the alcohol's effect on judgment.

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13. 13. You have been prescribed a new medicine and plan to drive. What should you do before driving?

    1. A.Ask the prescriber about side effects that could affect driving.
    2. B.Assume any prescribed medicine is safe behind the wheel.
    3. C.Wait only until the first dose has been swallowed.
    4. D.Check whether the medicine is legal, without checking its effects.

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14. 14. A 10-month-old baby weighs 22 pounds. Which restraint meets the handbook's Alaska requirement for this age?

    1. A.A forward-facing seat solely because the baby exceeds 20 pounds.
    2. B.A properly used, approved rear-facing child safety seat.
    3. C.A booster seat secured by an adult lap belt.
    4. D.An adult lap-and-shoulder belt without a child seat.

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15. 15. A 6-year-old passenger is 48 inches tall and weighs 45 pounds. Which restraint arrangement is required by the handbook's Alaska rule?

    1. A.An adult lap belt alone because the child is older than four.
    2. B.An adult shoulder belt alone because the child exceeds 20 pounds.
    3. C.An approved booster secured by a belt, or another appropriate approved child restraint.
    4. D.No restraint if the child rides in the rear seat.

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16. 16. For an adult passenger in a seat equipped with both lap and shoulder belts, which choice gives the protection described in the handbook?

    1. A.Use only the lap portion on local trips.
    2. B.Place the shoulder portion behind the back.
    3. C.Use the shoulder portion without fastening the lap portion.
    4. D.Use both the lap and shoulder portions properly.

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17. 17. Your route is confusing and you need to study a map on your phone. What should you do?

    1. A.Hold the phone near the windshield while moving.
    2. B.Read the map whenever traffic slows down.
    3. C.Park in a safe place before reviewing the directions.
    4. D.Keep driving and glance at each instruction repeatedly.

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18. 18. On a dry road in ordinary conditions, which following interval does Alaska's handbook recommend as a practical starting point?

    1. A.At least four seconds behind the vehicle ahead.
    2. B.One second behind the vehicle ahead.
    3. C.Two car lengths regardless of speed.
    4. D.Exactly two seconds in every condition.

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19. 19. You begin towing a trailer on a wet road. How should you change the handbook's ordinary four-second following interval?

    1. A.Reduce it to two seconds to prevent other cars merging.
    2. B.Keep it at four seconds regardless of the trailer.
    3. C.Use a fixed one-car-length gap at every speed.
    4. D.Increase it to six seconds or more.

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20. 20. You are driving below the maximum speed on a two-lane road outside an urban area, with five vehicles immediately behind. What should you do at a safe opportunity?

    1. A.Continue until ten vehicles have formed a line.
    2. B.Pull over safely to let the following vehicles pass.
    3. C.Stop in the travel lane and wave the line around.
    4. D.Accelerate above the limit to clear the line.

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