Alaska Permit Practice Test

1. In Alaska, what is the youngest age to get an instruction permit?

1. 13 years old
2. 14 years old (correct answer)
3. 15 years old
4. 16 years old

Answer: B. In Alaska you can get an instruction permit when you turn 14, so you have time to practice before you can drive alone.

Alaska handbook, page 4.

2. In Alaska, if no sign shows a different limit, what is the top speed in a residential district?

1. 20 mph
2. 25 mph (correct answer)
3. 30 mph
4. 35 mph

Answer: B. Unless a sign says otherwise, the top legal speed in a residential district is 25 mph, because children and walkers are often near the road.

Alaska handbook, page 29.

3. In Alaska, during which time must you have your headlights on?

1. Only when it is fully dark outside
2. From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise (correct answer)
3. From one hour after sunset to sunrise
4. Only on highways with more than two lanes

Answer: B. You must use your headlights from half an hour after sunset until half an hour before sunrise, so others can see you in low light.

Alaska handbook, page 55.

4. In Alaska, a school bus ahead has stopped with its red lights flashing. How far from the bus must you stop?

1. At least 30 feet (correct answer)
2. At least 10 feet
3. At least 20 feet
4. At least 50 feet

Answer: A. You must stop at least 30 feet from a school bus with flashing red lights and wait until the lights stop and the bus moves.

5. In Alaska, you are stopped at a red light and want to turn right. There is no sign about turning. What may you do?

1. Turn right without stopping
2. Wait for the light to turn green
3. Turn right after a full stop, yielding to people and traffic (correct answer)
4. Turn right only if a police officer waves you on

Answer: C. You may turn right on red after you come to a full stop and yield to people walking and to other traffic, unless a sign forbids the turn.

Alaska handbook, page 50.