# Alaska permit test — verified facts (2026)

Source: US Permit Test <https://us-permit-test.com/alaska/answers/>
Official agency: Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) <https://dmv.alaska.gov/>
Official handbook: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf
Last verified: 2026-09-26

These answers are verified against official Alaska sources. Practice questions on the site are original. Do not treat this page as the legal text — quote the official handbook for statutes.

## How many questions are on the Alaska permit test?

The official Alaska General Knowledge Test has 20 questions, according to the DMV (verified 2026-09-26).

Citation: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/practiceknowledgetest/ (verified 2026-09-26)

## What score do you need to pass the Alaska permit test?

You must answer 16 of 20 questions correctly (80%) to pass the Alaska General Knowledge Test. Source: DMV, verified 2026-09-26.

Citation: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/practiceknowledgetest/ (verified 2026-09-26)

## How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Alaska?

You can apply for a learner's permit in Alaska at 14, according to the DMV (verified 2026-09-26).

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/credential-services/instruction-permit/ (verified 2026-09-26)

## How much does the Alaska permit cost?

Original instruction permit $15 standard, or $35 for a federally compliant (REAL ID) permit; an initial non-commercial driver license is $20 standard or $40 federally compliant. Removing the provisional restriction costs $15. A road test given by the DMV is $15 and nonrefundable, while third-party testers set their own fees. — as listed by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), verified 2026-09-26. Always confirm current fees on the official site.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-26)

## What happens if you fail the Alaska permit test?

If you fail the written knowledge test you may take it again the following day. After a failed road test you normally must wait two business days, counting Monday through Friday excluding state and federal holidays, before retesting. (per the DMV, verified 2026-09-26).

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-26)

## Can you take the Alaska permit test online?

Yes, in some cases. The DMV offers an online option for the General Knowledge Test — check eligibility on the official site (verified 2026-09-26).

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-26)

## What languages is the Alaska permit test offered in?

The online KnowTo Drive knowledge test system offers a choice of multiple languages plus audio playback, though the DMV does not publish the specific list; an applicant who understands spoken English but has trouble reading may bring someone to read the questions aloud while answering independently. (per the DMV, verified 2026-09-24).

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-24)

## Who runs the permit test in Alaska?

Driver licensing in Alaska is handled by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The official site is https://dmv.alaska.gov/.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/credential-services/instruction-permit/ (verified 2026-09-26)

## Where can I read the official Alaska driver handbook?

The official Alaska driver handbook is published by the DMV at https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf. Practice questions on this site are original and grounded in that handbook and Alaska traffic law — quote the official handbook for the legal text.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What is the Alaska permit test officially called?

The DMV officially calls it the General Knowledge Test. "Permit test" and "written test" are common informal names for the same exam.

Citation: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/practiceknowledgetest/ (verified 2026-09-21)

## What is the legal BAC limit for adult drivers in Alaska?

In Alaska, a driver who is 21 or older is over the per-se alcohol limit at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%, according to the DMV (verified 2026-09-23). Impairment can begin below that number.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-23)

## What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Alaska?

Drivers under 21 in Alaska are held to a zero-tolerance rule: the limit is any detectable amount, according to the DMV (verified 2026-09-22).

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-22)

## What is the residential speed limit in Alaska?

Unless a sign posts a different limit, the typical residential / city default in Alaska is 25 mph (verified 2026-09-23 against the DMV). Always obey the posted sign when it differs.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-23)

## What is the highest posted highway speed limit in Alaska?

The highest posted highway speed limit in Alaska is 65 mph, according to official DMV / statute sources (verified 2026-09-23). Most roads are posted lower.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-23)

## What are the new-driver (GDL) rules in Alaska?

Alaska's graduated path opens with an instruction permit at 14, and while learning you must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years old who has a year of experience in that class of vehicle and who sits in the seat beside you. A first-time applicant under 18 must hold the permit for six months, stay free of traffic convictions, and have a parent, guardian, or employer certify at least 40 hours of driving experience including 10 hours in progressively more challenging conditions such as nighttime and bad weather, before a provisional license is issued at 16. Provisional drivers may not drive between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. and may not carry passengers under 21 other than siblings, unless a parent, guardian, or licensed person 21 or older is along or the trip is for work by the most direct route. Source: DMV, verified 2026-09-25.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-25)

## How far must an Alaska driver stop from a school bus with flashing red lights?

Official AS 28.35.145(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says the driver of a vehicle that approaches from any direction a school bus stopped on a highway or vehicular way or area shall stop not less than 30 feet from the school bus before reaching it when there are in operation on the school bus flashing red lights as required by regulation. The driver may not proceed until the school bus proceeds and the flashing lights are no longer illuminated. Testers invent leftover Alaska any-rolling-pause-is-enough courtesy. School-bus-30 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When may an Alaska adult skip a motorcycle helmet requirement?

Official AS 28.35.245(b) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a person who is 18 years of age or older may not be required to wear a helmet while operating a motorcycle if the person is the holder of a license or endorsement to operate a motorcycle. Testers invent leftover Alaska every-adult-rider-needs-a-helmet-ticket courtesy. Helmet-18 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## An Alaska signal shows a flashing red arrow for your movement. What must you do?

Alaska’s flashing red arrow means stop behind the crosswalk, stop line, or if none, before entering the intersection. Look in all directions for traffic and pedestrians and proceed only when it is safe. That is different from a steady red arrow, which forbids the movement until the signal changes. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## You park beside an Alaska roadway outside city limits at night. When may parking lights or low beams stay off?

The Alaska Driver Manual says that when you park beside a roadway outside city limits, all four wheels should be off the pavement if possible, and parking lights or low-beam headlights stay on at night unless the vehicle is 8 feet from the edge of the pavement. Testers leave a dark Alaska car on the fog line. Eight feet off the pavement is the Alaska night-lamp exception, separate from the double-parking extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May you leave the ignition key or fob in a parked, unattended Alaska vehicle?

The official Alaska Driver Manual says that to prevent theft you should never leave the key in the ignition of a parked unattended vehicle, and to remove ignition keys or fobs from a parked, unattended vehicle. Testers leave an Alaska fob in the cup holder “just for a minute.” Keys and fobs come with you, separate from the hill-wheel extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When may you use only parking lights on an Alaska vehicle that is moving?

The official Alaska Driver Manual says parking lights denote a parked vehicle and tells you not to use only parking lights, day or night, when the vehicle is in motion. Testers drive an Alaska car on parking lamps in traffic. Headlights stay on while you move, separate from the night-park lamp extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## You are entering or leaving an Alaska roundabout. Whom must you yield to besides circulating cars?

The official Alaska Driver Manual says to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in the roundabout and those crossing at the marked crosswalk as you exit. Testers treat an Alaska exit crosswalk as leftover shoulder. Yield at both ends, leftover from the same-direction extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When are studded tires or chains banned on a paved Alaska road north of 60 degrees?

Official AS 28.35.155(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle with studded tires or tires with chains attached on a paved highway or road from May 1 through September 15, inclusive, north of 60 North Latitude, except that the commissioner of public safety may by emergency order provide additional lawful operating periods and a special individual traction permit may allow operation at any time. Testers invent leftover Alaska studs-are-fine-all-summer-up-north courtesy. Stud-north leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When are studded tires or chains banned on a paved Alaska road south of 60 degrees?

Official AS 28.35.155(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle with studded tires or tires with chains attached on a paved highway or road from April 15 through September 30, inclusive, south of 60 North Latitude, except as an emergency order or special individual traction permit allows. Testers invent leftover Alaska the-south-uses-the-same-May-to-mid-September-window courtesy. Stud-south leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When are studded tires or chains banned on the paved Alaska Sterling Highway?

Official AS 28.35.155(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says at any latitude on a paved portion of the Sterling Highway a person may not operate a motor vehicle with studded tires or tires with chains attached from May 1 through September 15, inclusive. Testers invent leftover Alaska Sterling-uses-the-south-April-window courtesy. Stud-sterling leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When may a person park in an Alaska space reserved for a person with a disability?

Official AS 28.35.235(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a person may not park a motor vehicle in a parking place reserved for a person with a disability unless the operator has a special permit issued under AS 28.10.495, has parked to transport a permit holder who actually exits or enters the vehicle, displays a special license plate issued under AS 28.10.181(d) and is operated by or used to transport a person with a disability, or displays a special plate or permit issued by another state, province, territory, or country and is used the same way. Testers invent leftover Alaska any-empty-blue-space-is-fine-if-quick courtesy. Ada-park leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where must an Alaska disability parking permit be shown when the vehicle is parked?

Official AS 28.10.495(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says the permit, when displayed in the front windshield of a parked or standing vehicle, provides special consideration for parking or standing in designated spaces while transporting a person with a disability. Testers invent leftover Alaska leave-it-on-the-dash-anywhere courtesy. Permit-windshield leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When may an Alaska driver use a special disability parking permit?

Official AS 28.10.495(b) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a person is not entitled to use the special permit except when providing transportation for a person with a disability, and the permit shall be returned to the department upon the death of the person to whom it was issued. Testers invent leftover Alaska keep-it-after-the-holder-dies courtesy. Permit-transport-only leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who may prove an Alaska walking disability for a special plate?

Official AS 28.10.181(d) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says for purposes of that subsection, proof of disability may be provided by a person licensed as a speech-language pathologist under AS 08.11, as a chiropractor under AS 08.20, as a physician or physician assistant under AS 08.64, as an advanced practice registered nurse under AS 08.68, or as a physical therapist or occupational therapist under AS 08.84. That proof-provider list is separate from the already-shipped placard and plate parking extras. Testers invent leftover Alaska only-a-surgeon-note-counts courtesy. Disability-proof-providers leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When does an Alaska driver approaching from the right have the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection?

The official Alaska Driver Manual right-of-way law on dmv.alaska.gov says if you are the driver approaching from the right, do not assume that you have the right of way. You have the right of way only when the other driver gives it to you, and only if another vehicle is not already within the intersection. That assume-nothing rule is separate from the already-shipped roundabout exit-crosswalk question. Testers invent leftover Alaska wave-yourself-through-because-you-are-on-the-right courtesy. Uncontrolled-right-only-when-given leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who yields when two Alaska drivers reach a roundabout at the same time?

The official Alaska Driver Manual roundabout page on dmv.alaska.gov says yield to any traffic already in the circle. If another vehicle arrives at the same time, yield to the vehicle if it is on your right. That same-time rule is separate from the already-shipped 15-20 mph and yield-to-circulating regular question and from the already-shipped pedestrian-crosswalk extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska the-bigger-vehicle-always-goes-first courtesy. Roundabout-same-time-yield-right leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska driver do at a flashing red ball signal?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says a flashing red ball means stop behind the crosswalk, stop line, or if none, before entering the intersection. Look in all directions for approaching traffic and pedestrians and proceed only when it is safe to do so. That circular flashing red is separate from the already-shipped flashing red arrow regular question. Testers invent leftover Alaska roll-the-flash-if-the-box-looks-empty courtesy. Flashing-red-ball-stop-look-then-go-when-safe leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where may an Alaska Wrong Way sign be placed?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says a white on red WRONG WAY sign may be placed further down the prohibited direction. That direction cue is separate from the already-shipped entry-ban extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska keep-rolling-and-look-for-the-next-exit-only courtesy. Wrong-way-further-down-prohibited-direction leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What do flashing arrow panels tell an Alaska driver in a work zone?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes, and to inform them that part of the road or street ahead of them is closed. That lane-guide cue is separate from the already-shipped Wrong Way extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska hold-the-closed-lane-until-the-last-cone courtesy. Flashing-arrow-panels-guide-into-lanes leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What do flag persons do in an Alaska work zone?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says flag persons are often provided in highway and street work zones to stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through the area. Flag persons generally wear orange vests, shirts or jackets, and use red flags or stop/slow paddles to direct traffic through work zones. That flag-person duty is separate from the already-shipped arrow-panel extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska wave-past-the-paddle-if-no-cones-are-visible courtesy. Flag-persons-stop-slow-or-guide-orange-gear leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where does an Alaska walker have the right-of-way?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says pedestrians have the right-of-way at marked crosswalks or at intersections. That place-cue is separate from the already-shipped never-pass-stopped-at-a-crosswalk extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska hold-pace-once-you-leave-the-paint courtesy. Expect-pedestrian-right-of-way-at-marked-crosswalks-or-intersections leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Do unpainted lines erase an Alaska walker's right-of-way at an intersection?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says crosswalk lines need not be painted at all intersections, nor do they need be in place to indicate where pedestrians have the right-of-way. That paint-cue is separate from the already-shipped never-pass-stopped-at-a-crosswalk extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska hold-pace-if-the-bars-are-unpainted courtesy. Treat-unpainted-intersection-lines-as-still-giving-pedestrians-the-right-of-way leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## You meet an Alaska school bus on a divided highway with two or more lanes in each direction. The bus is stopped the other way with its stop arm out. Must you stop?

Alaska requires drivers meeting or following a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm to stop on an undivided two-way road. On a divided roadway with two or more lanes each way, opposite-direction traffic need not stop. Same-direction traffic still must. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When is the area directly across from an Alaska fire-station driveway also a no-park zone?

13 AAC 02.340 also forbids standing or parking in the area directly across the street from an Alaska fire-station entrance when the distance from that driveway to the opposite curb is less than 75 feet. Testers copy a flat 75-foot opposite buffer from other states. The opposite-side Alaska rule depends on street width, separate from the 15-foot hydrant extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Does Alaska require every bicyclist to wear a helmet as a statewide legal ticket?

The official Alaska Driver Manual’s bicycle safety tips tell riders to always wear a helmet, but that line is a handbook safety tip, not a statewide helmet ticket. Testers invent an Alaska adult-helmet citation from a failed bill. Recommended leftover from the no-pass-on-the-turn-side extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How should an Alaska bicyclist wear headphones while riding?

The official Alaska Driver Manual’s bicycle safety tips tell riders who use headphones to keep one earbud out so they can still hear traffic. Testers treat both-ear Alaska buds as leftover courtesy. One ear leftover from the pedestrian-yield extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who must an Alaska driver yield to when a school bus is stopped?

Official AS 28.35.145(b) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says when a school bus is stopped on a highway or vehicular way or area, whether or not there are in operation on the school bus flashing red lights as required by regulation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a person crossing a highway, vehicular way, or area to embark on or disembark from the school bus, whether or not the person is crossing within a marked crosswalk. Testers invent leftover Alaska only-a-marked-walk-counts courtesy. School-yield-embark leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When must an Alaska driver use headlights on a designated traffic safety corridor?

A person commits the offense of failure to use headlights if the person operates a motor vehicle without the use of motor vehicle headlights on a road that is a designated traffic safety corridor under AS 19.10.075. Testers invent leftover Alaska skip-lights-if-the-sun-is-up courtesy. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who must an Alaska driver yield to on a flashing yellow arrow?

The official Alaska Driver Manual traffic-signals page on dmv.alaska.gov says a flashing yellow arrow means exercise caution while making the movement indicated by the arrow. Yield to oncoming traffic, pedestrians, and vehicles in the intersection. That arrow yield is separate from the already-shipped red-arrow regular question. Testers invent leftover Alaska cut-across-on-the-flash-without-looking courtesy. Flashing-yellow-arrow-yield-oncoming-peds leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What rights does a motorcycle rider have beside an Alaska driver?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities on public roadways as other drivers. Special conditions often cause greater problems for motorcyclists, so drivers should help share the road safely. That rights-cue is separate from the already-shipped alert-and-courteous-to-all-bicyclists extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska treat-the-bike-as-a-guest-on-the-shoulder courtesy. Motorcyclists-have-the-same-rights-and-responsibilities-on-public-roadways leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Why may an Alaska driver misjudge a motorcycle's distance or speed?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says motorcycles are not easily identified in traffic. Even when drivers see them, many say it is difficult to judge how far away motorcyclists are or how fast they are traveling. Being alert to this perceptual problem and consciously looking for motorcyclists will help avoid collisions. That judge-cue is separate from the already-shipped look-for-all-types extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska treat-the-small-shape-as-far-and-slow courtesy. Motorcycles-are-not-easily-identified-and-distance-and-speed-are-hard-to-judge leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How should an Alaska driver check before a left turn across a motorcycle?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says drivers turning left in front of oncoming motorcyclists cause a large percentage of car/cycle crashes. Drivers often fail to pick the cyclist out of the traffic scene, or inaccurately judge the speed of the oncoming motorcycle. Look once, then again. Make sure you see the motorcycle and know its speed before you make a left turn. That look-again cue is separate from the already-shipped hard-to-see extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska cut-left-if-the-bike-looks-far courtesy. Look-once-then-again-before-a-left-turn-in-front-of-a-motorcycle leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How much lane space must an Alaska driver give a motorcycle?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says motorcycles need a full lane width like other vehicles. A skilled motorcyclist will constantly change positions within a lane to see and be seen, and to avoid objects on the road. Never move into the same lane with a motorcycle, even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side. It is not only illegal, it is extremely hazardous. That full-lane cue is separate from the already-shipped backup-scan extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska squeeze-beside-if-the-rider-sits-near-the-stripe courtesy. Motorcycles-need-a-full-lane-never-move-into-the-same-lane leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How far must you stay from an Alaska emergency vehicle answering a call, and how close may you park to a stopped fire apparatus showing flashing red or blue lights?

Alaska law (AS 28.35.185) says a vehicle may not follow an emergency vehicle responding to an emergency closer than 500 feet. Do not park within 500 feet of fire apparatus that has stopped and is showing flashing red and/or blue lights. Testers copy a 200-foot number. Five hundred feet in motion and at the scene is the Alaska gap. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park on an Alaska street?

Alaska’s parking list forbids stopping closer than 15 feet from a fire hydrant, 30 feet from a stop sign, and 20 feet from a fire-station entrance. Testers swap those three numbers. Fifteen is the hydrant figure, not the rail or stop-sign figure. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## An Alaska traffic signal shows a steady red arrow in the direction you want to go. What must you do?

Alaska’s red-arrow rule is simple: do not make the movement the arrow indicates. Stop behind the crosswalk or stop line. A circular red can allow a right turn after a stop; a red arrow closes that movement until it changes. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How should an Alaska bicyclist signal a turn so motorists can read that move?

The official Alaska Driver Manual tells bicyclists to use hand signals to signal a turn so other traffic can read the move. Testers treat an Alaska rider as leftover silent curb traffic. Watch the arm, leftover from the roundabout-yield extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How must an Alaska driver treat an unlit traffic signal?

The official Alaska Driver Manual unlit-signal page on dmv.alaska.gov says if a signal does not have any of its bulbs functioning, no other signal head is in operation for your direction, and no one is directing traffic, the intersection is uncontrolled. You must stop. Yield to traffic approaching on your right. The Stops Required list also says stop when signals are not working. That dark-head duty is separate from the already-shipped uncontrolled left-yields-right extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska treat-the-dark-heads-as-a-green-if-the-road-looks-empty courtesy. Unlit-signal-stop-yield-right leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska driver do at a steady yellow ball signal?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says a yellow ball means a red light is about to appear. Stop unless you are already within the intersection or so close that you cannot stop safely. If the light changes to yellow as you enter, you may proceed with extreme caution. That yellow ball is separate from the already-shipped flashing yellow ball regular question. Testers invent leftover Alaska gun-it-to-beat-the-red courtesy. Circular-yellow-stop-unless-in-or-too-close leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska driver do at a steady red ball signal?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says a red ball means stop behind the crosswalk, stop line, or if none, before entering the intersection. Right turns are permitted only after a full stop, when the turn can be made safely, and is not restricted by a No turn on red sign. That circular red is separate from the already-shipped steady red arrow regular question. Testers invent leftover Alaska roll-the-red-ball-if-the-box-looks-empty courtesy. Circular-red-stop-behind-crosswalk-or-line-right-after-full-stop-if-allowed leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How may an Alaska bicycle rider signal a right turn?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says a bicyclist can signal a right turn when they extend the right arm straight out to the right. That right-arm-cue is separate from the already-shipped generic-hand-signal extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska ignore-a-right-arm-as-a-wave courtesy. A-bicyclist-may-extend-the-right-arm-straight-out-to-signal-a-right-turn leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## You approach an Alaska roundabout. About how fast are they designed for, and who goes first?

Alaska says most roundabouts are designed for speeds of about 15–20 mph. Vehicles travel counterclockwise. Approaching traffic must yield to traffic in the circle, and you must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in the roundabout and at the marked crosswalk as you exit. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## An Alaska steady red arrow is showing. When may you make that turn?

Alaska says no turns are allowed on a red arrow until it changes to green or flashing yellow. A flashing yellow arrow later lets you turn after a yield. Do not treat the red arrow like a circular red that always allows a turn after a stop. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## A city Alaska curb is painted yellow or red. May you park there?

The official Alaska Driver Manual says no-parking zones in cities and towns are usually marked by a sign or a yellow or red painted curb. Testers treat painted Alaska curbs as leftover stall paint. Yellow or red means stay out, separate from the 12-inch curb extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How should you leave the front wheels when you park on an Alaska hill?

The official Alaska Driver Manual says that when parking on a downhill, turn the front wheels toward the curb, and on an uphill turn the front wheels away from the curb. Testers leave an Alaska car pointed straight on a grade. Toward downhill and away uphill is the pair, separate from the painted-curb extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May you park an Alaska vehicle and run the heater or air conditioner with the windows closed?

The official Alaska Driver Manual’s carbon-monoxide safety tips say never park and run the heater or air conditioner with the windows closed. Testers idle a sealed Alaska car “just to stay warm.” Fresh air is the rule, separate from the keys-or-fobs extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Except in an emergency, where does Alaska forbid parking on an expressway?

The official Alaska Driver Manual says that except in an emergency, parking is prohibited on the paved portion of the highway, the shoulders, or anywhere within the right-of-way. Testers treat an Alaska freeway berm as leftover stall space. Emergency is the carve-out, separate from the night-lamp extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How close to a posted Alaska narrow bridge, viaduct, or tunnel must you stay in your lane instead of passing?

The official Alaska Driver Manual’s do-not-pass list includes approaching within 100 feet of, or traversing, an intersection or railroad crossing, and approaching within 100 feet of a posted narrow bridge, viaduct, or tunnel. Testers start an Alaska pass at the mouth of a signed span. One hundred feet is the posted-span no-pass buffer, separate from the parking-lights extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Before you turn, parallel park, open a door, or leave a curb in Alaska, how should you look for bicyclists?

The official Alaska Driver Manual tells motorists to check blind spots before a turn, a parallel park, opening a door, or leaving a curb, and not to depend only on mirrors. Turn your head for riders beside you or approaching. Testers glance at an Alaska mirror and swing the door. Head-turn first, separate from the 100-foot posted-span extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How should you treat an Alaska bicyclist who is using the roadway?

The official Alaska Driver Manual says the rules of the road and right-of-way apply to and protect bicyclists, and that you must yield to them just as you would to another vehicle. Testers treat an Alaska bike as leftover shoulder traffic. Same yield as a car, separate from the head-turn extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## A child under nine is riding a bicycle near your Alaska vehicle. How should you drive?

The official Alaska Driver Manual says youngsters under age nine lack the physical and mental development to interact safely in mixed traffic, so be careful when driving near children riding bikes. Testers treat an Alaska child on a bike like a highway adult. Extra care, separate from the vehicle-yield extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Why does Alaska tell motorists to use extra care around a bicyclist in traffic?

The official Alaska Driver Manual says bicyclists are often hard to see in traffic and have no protection from a traffic crash, so motorists need greater care when riders are present. Testers treat an Alaska bike like a steel car. Extra care is leftover from the head-turn extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Which way may an Alaska bicyclist travel when sharing the road with you?

The official Alaska Driver Manual says bicyclists have the right to share the road and travel in the same direction as motor vehicles. Testers expect an Alaska rider to hug the wrong way. Same direction is leftover from the under-nine extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where should you expect an Alaska bicyclist to ride when sharing a travel lane?

The official Alaska Driver Manual tells riders to ride near the right-hand edge of the road. Testers look only at the Alaska centerline and miss a lawful right-edge bike. Expect the right edge, leftover from the hand-signal extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## A car, truck, or bus is turning on an Alaska street. Why should you skip a pass on the turn side?

The official Alaska Driver Manual says turning cars, trucks, and buses cannot see a bicycle in their blind spot, and tells you not to pass when vehicles are turning, especially on the turn side. Testers squeeze an Alaska bike beside a turning bus. Hold the pass, leftover from the right-edge extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May an Alaska bicyclist carry another person on a regular bicycle?

The official Alaska Driver Manual’s bicycle safety tips say never carry another person on your bicycle. Testers treat an Alaska handlebar passenger as leftover courtesy. No second rider leftover from the helmet-as-tip extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## An Alaska bicyclist meets a pedestrian on the same path or crossing. Who goes first?

The official Alaska Driver Manual’s bicycle safety tips tell riders to give pedestrians the right-of-way. Testers treat an Alaska sidewalk bike as leftover car traffic. Yield to walkers leftover from the no-second-rider extra, and separate from the roundabout exit-crosswalk extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When may a Alaska rider carry a passenger besides the operator?

Official Alaska regulation 13 AAC 02.395 leftover says no person operating a bicycle upon a highway may carry a person other than the operator unless the bicycle is equipped with a seat for the passenger, except that an adult rider may carry a child securely attached to his person in a backpack or sling. Testers invent leftover Alaska handlebar toddlers. Passenger-seat leftover from the handbook no-second-rider tip. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where may a Alaska rider skip a sidewalk?

Official Alaska regulation 13 AAC 02.400 leftover says no person may ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk in a business district or where prohibited by an official traffic-control device. Testers invent leftover Alaska downtown sidewalk courtesy. Business-district leftover from the 100-foot signal extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How far may an Alaska stud or spike stick out of a tire?

Official AS 28.35.155(b) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a studded tire means a tire with metal studs or spikes imbedded in the periphery of the tire surface, and protruding not more than one-fourth inch from the tire surface. Testers invent leftover Alaska any-spike-length-is-fine courtesy. Stud-spike leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How must an Alaska driver contain a sand, gravel, dirt, or rock load?

Official AS 28.35.251(c) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a person commits failure to contain or confine a load in the third degree if the person drives or moves a motor vehicle loaded with any material on a highway unless the load is contained or confined to prevent dropping, leaking, escaping, or shifting that hurts stability, and for sand, gravel, dirt, rock, or similar materials at least six inches of freeboard is maintained around the entire perimeter or the load is covered and securely fastened. Testers invent leftover Alaska a-heaped-bed-is-fine-if-you-drive-slow courtesy. Load-six leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What spray gear must an Alaska highway motor vehicle carry?

Official AS 28.35.253(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a person may not drive a motor vehicle on a highway unless the vehicle is equipped with fenders, mud flaps, or other anti-spray devices adequate to prevent the vehicle from being a hazard to other users of the highway. Testers invent leftover Alaska open-wheel-trucks-are-fine-in-town courtesy. Anti-spray leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Whose traffic direction must an Alaska driver obey?

Official AS 28.35.180 in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a driver of a vehicle may not refuse to obey a lawful order or direction of a peace officer, firefighter, or authorized flagman regulating and directing traffic. A peace officer or firefighter shall, upon request of a driver, produce evidence of authorization unless the officer or firefighter is wearing in view the badge or uniform of office. Testers invent leftover Alaska only-a-trooper-can-wave-you-through courtesy. Obey-flagman leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska driver do when approaching a stopped tow truck or emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

Official AS 28.35.185(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says the driver of a vehicle that approaches a stationary emergency vehicle, fire vehicle, law enforcement vehicle, tow truck in the act of picking up a vehicle, vehicle in the act of performing maintenance or road service work, or animal control vehicle being used to perform official duties, when the stationary vehicle is displaying flashing emergency lights, shall on a highway with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction vacate the lane closest to that vehicle if possible in the existing safety and traffic conditions, or if a lane change would be impossible, prohibited, or unsafe, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed. Testers invent leftover Alaska only-police-cars-get-a-lane-change courtesy. Move-over-tow leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How must an Alaska driver secure a child under one year or under 20 pounds?

Official AS 28.05.095(b)(1) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a child less than one year of age or a child one year of age or older who weighs less than 20 pounds shall be properly secured in a rear-facing child safety seat that meets or exceeds U.S. Department of Transportation standards and is used per the manufacturer's instructions. Testers invent leftover Alaska face-them-forward-from-day-one courtesy. Rear-facing leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How must an Alaska driver secure a child over four and under eight who is under 57 inches and under 65 pounds?

Official AS 28.05.095(b)(3) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a child over four years of age but less than eight years of age who is less than 57 inches in height and weighs 20 or more pounds but less than 65 pounds shall be properly secured in a booster seat secured by a seat belt system or another approved child passenger restraint system. Testers invent leftover Alaska move-them-to-the-adult-belt-at-five courtesy. Booster-57 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## On which highways may an Alaska driver operate a low-speed vehicle?

Official AS 28.35.261(b) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says the operator of a low-speed vehicle may not operate that vehicle on a highway that has a maximum speed limit of more than 35 miles an hour, except for listed municipal or unorganized-borough roads and for crossing a faster intersection. Testers invent leftover Alaska take-the-45-mph-bypass courtesy. Low-speed-35 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who must wear a safety belt when occupying an Alaska motor vehicle on a highway?

Official AS 28.05.095(a)(1) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a person 16 years of age or older may not occupy a motor vehicle while being driven on a highway unless restrained by a safety belt. Testers invent leftover Alaska back-seat-adults-can-skip-it courtesy. Occupant-16-belt leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How must an Alaska driver secure a child one year or older but under four who weighs 20 pounds or more?

Official AS 28.05.095(b)(2) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a child one or more years of age but less than four years of age who weighs 20 pounds or more shall be properly secured in a child restraint device that meets or exceeds U.S. Department of Transportation standards. Testers invent leftover Alaska move-them-to-a-booster-at-two courtesy. Child-1-4-restraint leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where may an Alaska person abandon a vehicle?

Official AS 28.11.010(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a person may not abandon a vehicle upon a highway or vehicular way or area, and subsection (b) also bans abandoning a vehicle on public or private property without the owner's consent. Testers invent leftover Alaska leave-it-if-the-battery-is-dead courtesy. Abandon-highway leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## After how long may an unattended Alaska vehicle within 10 feet of the traveled portion of a highway be treated as abandoned?

Official AS 28.11.020(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a registered or titled vehicle that reasonably appears to have been left unattended, standing, or parked upon or within 10 feet of the traveled portion of a highway or vehicular way or area in excess of 48 hours may be removed and treated as an abandoned vehicle. Testers invent leftover Alaska two-days-is-still-just-parking courtesy. Abandon-48hr leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When may an Alaska peace officer stop a vehicle only to check adult seat-belt use?

Official AS 28.05.095(e) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a peace officer may not stop or detain a motor vehicle to determine compliance with (a) of this section, or issue a citation for a violation of (a), unless the peace officer has probable cause to stop or detain the motor vehicle. Testers invent leftover Alaska  pullover-just-to-check-belts courtesy. Secondary-stop leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When may an Alaska low-speed vehicle cross a faster highway?

Official AS 28.35.261(b)(2) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says notwithstanding the 35-mile-an-hour limit, the operator of a low-speed vehicle may operate that vehicle across an intersection with a highway that has a maximum speed limit greater than is permissible for low-speed vehicles. Testers invent leftover Alaska cruise-the-45-mph-bypass courtesy. Lsv-cross leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May an Alaska person remove a safety belt just to claim the unequipped-vehicle exemption?

Official AS 28.05.095(d) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a person may not remove a safety belt from a vehicle solely to be exempted under (c)(4) of this section, the exemption for a vehicle that is not equipped with safety belts. Testers invent leftover Alaska unbolt-the-belts-and-skip-the-rule courtesy. No-remove-belts leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## After how long may a wrecked or junk Alaska vehicle left within 10 feet of a traveled highway be treated as abandoned?

Official AS 28.11.020(b) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a wrecked or junk vehicle that reasonably appears to have been left unattended, standing, or parked upon or within 10 feet of the traveled portion of a highway or vehicular way or area in excess of 24 hours may be removed and treated as an abandoned vehicle. That 24-hour wrecked-or-junk clock is separate from the already-shipped 48-hour registered-vehicle rule. Testers invent leftover Alaska a-wreck-can-sit-two-days-like-any-car courtesy. Wrecked-24hr leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where else may an Alaska person abandon a vehicle?

Official AS 28.11.010(b) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a person may not abandon a vehicle upon public property or upon private property without the consent of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the property. That property rule is separate from the already-shipped highway abandonment extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska leave-it-in-any-empty-lot courtesy. Abandon-private leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## After how long may a registered Alaska vehicle left on private property be treated as abandoned?

Official AS 28.11.020(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a registered or titled vehicle that reasonably appears to have been left standing or parked on private property in excess of 24 hours without the consent of the owner or person in charge of the property may be removed and treated as an abandoned vehicle. That private-property clock is separate from the already-shipped 48-hour highway and 24-hour wrecked-or-junk extras. Testers invent leftover Alaska a-day-on-a-driveway-is-still-just-parking courtesy. Private-24hr leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## After how long may a registered Alaska vehicle left on other public property be treated as abandoned?

Official AS 28.11.020(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a registered or titled vehicle that reasonably appears to have been left standing or parked upon other public property for more than 30 days without the consent of the owner or person in charge of the property may be removed and treated as an abandoned vehicle. That 30-day public-property clock is separate from the already-shipped 48-hour highway and 24-hour private-property extras. Testers invent leftover Alaska a-month-in-a-city-lot-is-still-just-parking courtesy. Public-30day leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## After how long may an Alaska private property owner claim an unconsented parked vehicle as abandoned?

Official AS 28.11.025(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a vehicle that is left standing or parked on private property without the consent of the private property owner and for a period of 30 days is presumed to be an abandoned vehicle and title to the vehicle may be transferred to the private property owner. That title-claim clock is separate from the already-shipped 24-hour private-property removal extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska a-week-on-a-driveway-transfers-the-title courtesy. Private-30day-claim leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When does title to an unreclaimed Alaska abandoned vehicle on private property vest in the lot owner?

Official AS 28.11.025(b) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says if an abandoned vehicle is not reclaimed within 30 days after notice is given as required under (a) of this section, the title to the vehicle vests with the owner of the private property on which the vehicle is located, and upon application the department shall issue a new certificate of title. Testers invent leftover Alaska the-lot-owner-gets-the-title-the-day-it-is-towed courtesy. Title-after-notice leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska officer have before removing an abandoned vehicle from private property?

Official AS 28.11.030(b) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says removal of an abandoned vehicle from private property shall be upon the written request of the owner or person in lawful possession or control of the property, and on a form prescribed by the department. That written-request rule is separate from the already-shipped 24-hour and 30-day clock extras. Testers invent leftover Alaska any-neighbor-can-wave-the-tow-truck-in courtesy. Private-written-remove leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How soon must an Alaska storage company notify the owner after impounding an abandoned vehicle?

Official AS 28.11.040 in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says the person or company who stores an abandoned vehicle at the direction of a peace officer or an employee under AS 28.11.030 shall within 30 days give notice to the vehicle owner of record and to lienholders of record, stating the grounds for removal and the location of the place of impoundment. Testers invent leftover Alaska wait-until-the-car-is-sold-to-send-a-postcard courtesy. Store-notice-30 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May an Alaska disabled veteran choose a plate without the access symbol?

Official AS 28.10.181(d) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a disabled veteran who otherwise qualifies for a registration plate under that subsection may elect to receive a plate under (p) or (q) for which the person is otherwise qualified that does not display the international symbol of accessibility and does not carry with it special parking privileges, and a disabled person who otherwise qualifies under (2)(B) may elect another qualifying plate the same way. Testers invent leftover Alaska every-disabled-plate-unlocks-the-blue-space courtesy. Elect-no-symbol leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When does title to an unclaimed Alaska impounded vehicle vest?

Official AS 28.11.050 in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says title to an impounded vehicle not reclaimed by the registered owner, a lienholder, or other person entitled to possession of the vehicle within 15 days from the notice given under AS 28.11.040 vests with the state or, if a municipal ordinance is adopted under AS 28.11.100, with the municipality, as appropriate. Testers invent leftover Alaska keep-the-car-in-storage-forever courtesy. Title-vest-15 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What counts as an Alaska junk vehicle for abandonment?

Official AS 28.11.020(c) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says junk vehicle means a vehicle that is not currently registered under AS 28.10, except a vehicle used exclusively for competitive racing; is stripped, wrecked, or otherwise inoperable due to mechanical failure; has not been repaired because of mechanical difficulties or because the cost of repairs exceeds fair market value; or is in a condition that exhibits more than one of broken glass, missing wheels or tires, missing body panels or parts, or missing drive train parts. That definition is separate from the already-shipped 24-hour wrecked-or-junk clock. Testers invent leftover Alaska any-dirty-truck-is-automatically-junk courtesy. Junk-vehicle-def leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How may an Alaska owner redeem an impounded abandoned vehicle?

Official AS 28.11.060 in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a person who presents satisfactory proof of ownership or right to possession may redeem a vehicle removed under this chapter at any time before an auction under AS 28.11.070(a) by paying the charges of towing, storage, notice, other cost of impoundment, and any applicable penalty imposed by law. Testers invent leftover Alaska wait-until-after-the-auction-to-pay courtesy. Redeem-before-auction leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When may an Alaska abandoned vehicle be sold at public auction?

Official AS 28.11.070(a) in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says upon satisfaction of the notice and reporting requirements, a vehicle may be disposed of by removal to a scrap processing yard or auto wrecker or by public auction 20 days after notice of the auction is published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area or municipality in which the vehicle was found and presumed abandoned. The notice must describe the vehicle and specify the place, date, and time of sale. Testers invent leftover Alaska sell-it-the-day-after-the-tow courtesy. Auction-20-day-notice leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What lien does an Alaska towing company have on an abandoned vehicle?

Official AS 28.11.090 in the Title 28 compilation on akleg.gov says a person authorized by contract or other official order to remove an abandoned vehicle has a lien upon a vehicle towed, moved, or stored by and in the possession of the person in accordance with AS 28.10.502. Testers invent leftover Alaska the-lot-has-no-claim-until-the-title-transfers courtesy. Towing-storage-lien leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What title paper must follow an Alaska abandoned-vehicle auction sale?

A vehicle disposed of under this section by public auction must be titled under AS 28.10, and may not be subsequently sold without a certificate of title issued by the department. Testers invent leftover Alaska flip-it-with-a-bill-of-sale-only courtesy. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska driver do when entering a highway from a driveway, building, or alley?

The official Alaska Driver Manual stops-required list on dmv.alaska.gov says when entering a highway from a driveway, building, or alley, stop and yield to traffic. That entry stop is separate from the already-shipped roundabout-ahead yield question. Testers invent leftover Alaska roll-out-and-hope-they-brake courtesy. Driveway-building-alley-stop-yield leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska driver do at a yield sign?

The official Alaska Driver Manual yield-sign section on dmv.alaska.gov says slow down as required when approaching this sign, look both left and right, and yield to traffic and pedestrians. A stop is required when necessary to avoid a pedestrian or traffic on the protected street. Testers invent leftover Alaska blast-the-triangle-because-nothing-is-red courtesy. Yield-sign-slow-look-yield leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who must yield when two Alaska vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection in danger of collision?

The official Alaska Driver Manual right-of-way law on dmv.alaska.gov says when two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection in such position and time that there is danger of collision, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the driver of the vehicle on the right. That same-time rule is separate from the already-shipped roundabout circulating-yield question. Testers invent leftover Alaska take-the-box-because-you-are-on-the-busier-street courtesy. Uncontrolled-left-yield-right leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who must an Alaska driver yield to on a steady green light?

The official Alaska Driver Manual traffic-signals page on dmv.alaska.gov says a green ball means go if the intersection is clear. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles still in or who enter the intersection with the right-of-way. Yield to vehicles going straight through in the opposite direction if you are making a left turn. That green yield is separate from the already-shipped flashing-yellow-ball regular question. Testers invent leftover Alaska roll-the-green-and-cut-off-the-car-already-clearing courtesy. Green-yield-still-in-and-oncoming-straight leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska driver do at a stop sign?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says at a stop sign, stop behind the crosswalk, at a painted stop line, or behind the intersecting roadway shoulder line. Yield to pedestrians, bicyclists if present, and traffic before entering. The stop-sign plate page repeats: make a complete stop before entering the intersection or at the stop line, stop behind the crosswalk, and look both right and left for traffic and pedestrians. That octagon stop is separate from the already-shipped yield-sign and uncontrolled left-yields-right extras. Testers invent leftover Alaska roll-the-octagon-if-the-through-road-looks-empty courtesy. Stop-sign-behind-crosswalk-or-line-yield-peds-bikes leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska driver do when an emergency vehicle approaches?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov quoting 13 AAC 02.140 says upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle displaying a flashing red and/or blue light, whether a siren is in operation or not, every driver proceeding in any direction shall yield by slowing and pulling to the right-hand edge of the roadway, clear of an intersection, and stopping to await passage. That pull-and-wait is separate from the already-shipped 500-foot follow regular question and the already-shipped Move Over duty for a stationary vehicle. Testers invent leftover Alaska keep-rolling-and-wave-the-lights-through courtesy. Emergency-pull-right-clear-intersection-stop leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska driver do when a vehicle ahead has stopped at a crosswalk?

The official Alaska Driver Manual pedestrian page on dmv.alaska.gov says never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing where you cannot see. That no-pass duty is separate from the already-shipped stop-sign location extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska swing-around-the-stopped-car-in-the-crosswalk courtesy. Never-pass-vehicles-stopped-at-crosswalk leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who must an Alaska driver yield to in a crosswalk?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says establish eye contact and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Stop well back from the crosswalk to give other vehicles an opportunity to see the crossing pedestrians so they can stop, too. Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk. That yield-and-stop-back is separate from the already-shipped never-pass extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska creep-the-zebra-if-the-walker-looks-slow courtesy. Yield-peds-in-crosswalk leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What does an Alaska green arrow mean?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says a green arrow means make the movement indicated by the arrow. That movement has the right-of-way and should not conflict with pedestrians or other vehicles. Still observe caution and yield to those who are still in or enter the intersection with the right-of-way. That protected arrow is separate from the already-shipped red-arrow regular question. Testers invent leftover Alaska cut-across-on-the-arrow-without-looking courtesy. Green-arrow-protected-yield-those-still-in leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska driver do at a yellow arrow?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says a yellow arrow means a red light is about to appear. Stop movement in the indicated direction unless you are already within the intersection or so close that you cannot stop safely. In that case, proceed through making the indicated turn. That ending-protection arrow is separate from the already-shipped flashing yellow arrow regular question. Testers invent leftover Alaska cut-the-arrow-after-it-goes-yellow courtesy. Yellow-arrow-stop-unless-in-else-complete-turn leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What does a steady red X over an Alaska lane mean?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says a steady red X means do not use the lane. Opposing traffic is permitted to use the lane. That lane ban is separate from the already-shipped flashing red ball extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska stay-in-the-lane-under-the-red-x courtesy. Lane-red-x-dont-use-opposing-may-use leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska driver do at a steady yellow X over the lane?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says a steady yellow X means clear the lane in a safe manner. A red X signal is about to appear. That clear-out duty is separate from the already-shipped red X extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska treat-the-yellow-x-as-a-through-lane courtesy. Lane-yellow-x-clear-safely-red-x-coming leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What does a steady green arrow over an Alaska lane mean?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says a steady green lane-control arrow means travel in the lane is permitted. That lane permission is separate from the already-shipped turn green arrow extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska treat-the-lane-green-arrow-as-a-turn-only courtesy. Lane-green-arrow-travel-permitted leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What does an Alaska square red entry-ban sign mean?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says a Do Not Enter sign means do not proceed beyond this sign which faces traffic entering a roadway or ramp in the wrong direction. That entry ban is separate from the already-shipped Title 28 extras. Testers invent leftover Alaska treat-the-entry-ban-as-a-yield-if-the-ramp-looks-empty courtesy. Do-not-enter-skip-proceeding-beyond-sign leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What do orange flags and signs indicate for an Alaska driver?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says orange flags and signs indicate a high hazard area (maintenance and construction). That high-hazard cue is separate from the already-shipped flashing-arrow-panel extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska treat-orange-as-optional-if-the-crew-looks-gone courtesy. Orange-flags-and-signs-indicate-high-hazard-area leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What do black-on-orange construction signs indicate for an Alaska driver?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says work in the road and temporary conditions requiring special alertness are indicated by these black-on-orange construction and maintenance signs. That alertness cue is separate from the already-shipped orange-high-hazard extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska keep-freeway-habits-until-the-first-barrel courtesy. Black-on-orange-signs-indicate-work-or-temporary-conditions leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What channelizing devices alert an Alaska driver in a work area?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says barricades, vertical panels, cones, tubes, and drums are the most used devices to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in highway and street work areas. They are used to guide drivers safely through the work zone. That channelizing cue is separate from the already-shipped flag-persons extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska ignore-the-cones-if-the-lane-looks-wide courtesy. Channelizing-barricades-panels-cones-tubes-drums leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What lights may an Alaska channelizing device have at night?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says at night those devices are often equipped with flashing or steady burn lights. That night-light cue is separate from the already-shipped channelizing-devices extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska treat-night-cones-as-unlit-decoration courtesy. Channelizing-devices-may-have-night-lights leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who counts as a vulnerable road user beside an Alaska driver?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says drivers of passenger vehicles share the roadway with many other users, such as people walking and biking, highway workers on foot in work zones, and persons using a mobility device. That worker-on-foot cue is separate from the already-shipped flag-persons and channelizing extras. Testers invent leftover Alaska treat-the-crew-as-if-they-were-in-a-truck courtesy. Highway-workers-on-foot-in-work-zones-as-vulnerable-road-users leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Why are those road users most vulnerable beside an Alaska driver?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says these users of the roadway are most vulnerable because they are unprotected against motor vehicles in collisions. That unprotected cue is separate from the already-shipped never-pass-vehicles-stopped-at-crosswalk extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska treat-the-walker-as-if-they-had-a-bumper courtesy. Unprotected-against-motor-vehicles-in-collisions leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who must an Alaska driver look for at all times?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says it is important to look for all types of roadway users at all times. That all-users cue is separate from the already-shipped yield-peds-in-crosswalk extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska scan-only-for-cars-in-the-next-lane courtesy. Look-for-all-types-of-roadway-users-at-all-times leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where must an Alaska driver watch for people walking or biking?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says look out for pedestrians and people riding bicycles everywhere, at all times. That everywhere cue is separate from the already-shipped yield-peds-in-crosswalk extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska watch-only-at-marked-school-crossings courtesy. Look-out-for-pedestrians-and-people-riding-bicycles-everywhere-at-all-times leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When must an Alaska driver use extra caution in hard-to-see conditions?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions, such as dusk, dawn, nighttime or bad weather. That hard-to-see cue is separate from the already-shipped look-out-for-pedestrians-and-people-riding-bicycles-everywhere extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska keep-old-pace-once-the-headlights-are-on courtesy. Extra-caution-in-hard-to-see-conditions-dusk-dawn-nighttime-or-bad-weather leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What stop rule applies when an Alaska separated pathway crosses an entrance?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says obey stop signs when separated pathways are crossing an entrance to a roadway. That pathway-stop cue is separate from the already-shipped yield-to-pedestrians-in-crosswalks extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska roll-through-if-the-path-looks-empty courtesy. Obey-stop-signs-when-separated-pathways-are-crossing-an-entrance leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What extra caution must an Alaska driver use when backing up?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says be extra cautious when backing up and look for pedestrians. That backup-scan cue is separate from the already-shipped blind-spots-head-turn extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska trust-the-mirror-and-roll courtesy. Be-extra-cautious-when-backing-up-and-look-for-pedestrians leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How should an Alaska driver treat all bicyclists on the road?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says as a driver, you must be alert and courteous to all bicyclists. That courtesy cue is separate from the already-shipped share-the-road-same-direction extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska crowd-the-bike-if-the-lane-looks-tight courtesy. Be-alert-and-courteous-to-all-bicyclists leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What status does a bicycle have beside an Alaska driver?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says remember a bicycle is a vehicle. That vehicle-cue is separate from the already-shipped alert-and-courteous extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska treat-the-bike-as-a-toy-on-the-shoulder courtesy. A-bicycle-is-a-vehicle leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What kind of traffic setting does an Alaska bicycle rider share?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says bicyclists share a complex traffic environment with other larger forms of transportation. That mix-cue is separate from the already-shipped under-nine extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska treat-the-bike-as-the-only-user-on-the-block courtesy. Bicyclists-share-a-complex-traffic-environment leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What care duty does an Alaska driver owe people walking or riding a bicycle?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says every driver of a vehicle must exercise care to avoid crashes with pedestrians (people walking or riding a bicycle), an animal or another vehicle. That due-care-cue is separate from the already-shipped look-everywhere-at-all-times extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska roll-through-if-no-car-is-in-the-crosswalk courtesy. Exercise-due-care-to-avoid-crashes-with-people-walking-or-riding-a-bicycle leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must an Alaska driver skip doing to a walker?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says do not drive to make a pedestrian yield to you; the motorist should always yield to the pedestrian. That yield-cue is separate from the already-shipped never-pass-stopped-at-a-crosswalk extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska creep-until-the-walker-backs-up courtesy. Skip-driving-to-make-a-pedestrian-yield leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where must an Alaska driver look for walkers before finishing a left turn?

The official Alaska Driver Manual on dmv.alaska.gov says look out of the left window for pedestrians and check the turn path. That scan-cue is separate from the already-shipped backup-scan extra. Testers invent leftover Alaska cut-if-the-mirror-looks-empty courtesy. Look-out-the-left-window-for-pedestrians-and-check-the-turn-path leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When must Alaska law require headlights, even in daylight?

Alaska lighting law requires headlights from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, and in daytime when fog, rain, snow, smoke, or dust cuts visibility to 1,000 feet or less. Parking lights mark a parked vehicle; they do not replace headlights while you drive. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## An Alaska intersection shows a flashing yellow ball. What should you do?

Alaska’s flashing yellow ball means reduce speed and use caution. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection before you continue. It is a caution beacon, not a stop signal and not a protected green. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Besides a normal following gap, when else does the Alaska Driver Manual tell you to use the four-second rule, and when should you count six?

Alaska’s four-second count is also how you check that you are not over-driving your headlights at night. When you tow a trailer or the surface is wet or slippery, the manual says increase four seconds to six or more. Testers keep a dry-road four-count after dark on ice. In Alaska the night use is a headlight check, and weather adds two more seconds. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## You spot a moose or deer beside an Alaska highway. Besides slowing down, what does the Driver Manual tell you to do for other drivers?

Alaska says briefly flash your hazards or a headlight to warn approaching drivers when deer or moose are in or near the highway, then watch for more animals because they travel in pairs or groups. Testers honk or trust a deer whistle. The manual says those gadgets do not deter wildlife; your signal to other Alaska drivers does. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## You enter an Alaska two-way left-turn-only lane marked with two-way left-turn arrows. Who else may use it, and who goes first when you turn?

Alaska two-way left-turn arrows mark a lane that opposing traffic may also enter for left turns. Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians while you turn. Testers treat an Alaska two-way left-turn lane like a private bay. Shared use plus a yield is the handbook item. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How close to an Alaska railroad crossing may you park?

The Alaska Driver Manual’s parking-distance list forbids parking closer than 50 feet from a railroad crossing. Testers reuse the 20-foot Alaska crosswalk figure at the tracks. Fifty feet is the Alaska rail gap, separate from the 1,500-foot audible-train extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How far before a turn must you continuously signal in Alaska?

Alaska requires a hand, arm, or directional signal continuously during the last 100 feet before a turn. Higher speeds or heavy traffic may call for an earlier signal, but 100 feet is the legal minimum the written test uses. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## A police officer, firefighter, or authorized flag person is directing traffic at an Alaska intersection that also has a working signal. Whom do you obey?

Alaska tells you to follow a police officer, fireperson, or authorized flag person regardless of signs or signals. A hand direction to stop at a green light still means stop. Resume the signal only after the person releases the intersection. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How far before a Alaska left must a rider keep a hand-and-arm signal?

Official Alaska regulation 13 AAC 02.400 leftover says the operator of a bicycle must give a signal by hand and arm continuously during the last 100 feet traveled unless the hand is needed in the control or operation of the bicycle, and when stopped to await an opportunity to turn a hand and arm signal must be given continuously. Testers treat leftover Alaska bike signals as leftover courtesy. Hundred-foot leftover from the sidewalk-yield extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How far from other traffic must you switch to low beams in Alaska?

Alaska tells drivers to change headlights to low beam 500 feet or more from an oncoming vehicle and 300 feet or more from a vehicle going in the same direction. Parking lights mark a parked vehicle; they are not a substitute for headlights. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What following-distance method does the Alaska Driver Manual give as the easiest safe gap?

Alaska’s four-second rule is the manual’s easiest way to set a safe following distance. Watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed point, then count four seconds before you reach it. Testers swap four seconds with a two-second myth. In Alaska weather, that extra count is the cushion. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## You are on a two-lane Alaska roadway outside an urban area and five or more vehicles are immediately behind you. What does Alaska law require?

Alaska Statute 28.35.140 requires a driver on a two-lane roadway outside an urban area to pull over safely when five or more vehicles are immediately behind. It is a courtesy written as a duty. Do not block a rural Alaska line just because you are already at the limit. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## In an Alaska parallel park, how close to the near curb must the wheels sit?

Alaska’s parking list says that in parallel parking the wheels must be within 12 inches of the near curb. Testers copy an 18-inch number from other states. Twelve inches is the Alaska curb gap, separate from the 15-foot hydrant buffer. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## A train is approaching an Alaska crossing. How far away may that train still be when you must already be prepared to stop?

Alaska says always stop when a train is close to a crossing, and be prepared to stop if a train is within 1,500 feet of the crossing. You must stop even if the crossing is unmarked. Testers wait until the Alaska locomotive is on the pavement. Fifteen hundred feet is already a stop. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May you park beside another vehicle that is already parked at an Alaska curb?

The Alaska Driver Manual says double parking is prohibited by law. Testers squeeze alongside an Alaska curb car to “just run in.” The travel lane stays a travel lane, separate from the 12-inch curb and opposite-side fire-station extras. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How close to an Alaska crosswalk or intersection may you park?

The Alaska Driver Manual’s parking-distance list forbids parking closer than 20 feet from a crosswalk or intersection. Testers reuse the 15-foot Alaska hydrant figure or the 30-foot stop-sign figure at every zebra. Twenty feet is the Alaska corner buffer, separate from the 15 / 30 / 20 hydrant-stop-station set extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When you leave an Alaska parking space, what must you do before you pull into traffic?

The official Alaska Driver Manual says the driver must look, signal, and yield the right-of-way when moving out of a parking place, and that the chief responsibility for avoiding a collision lies with the driver who is leaving a parking space. Testers dart an Alaska car into the lane. Look, signal, then yield, separate from the keys-and-fobs extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May a Alaska rider hitch a bicycle or person to a moving vehicle to be towed or pulled?

Official Alaska regulation 13 AAC 02.395 leftover says no person operating a bicycle or other non-motorized conveyance may attach, hold on by hand, or otherwise secure the bicycle or conveyance or himself to another vehicle so as to be towed or pulled. Testers treat leftover Alaska bumper-hitches as courtesy. No-tow leftover from the passenger-seat extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How must a Alaska rider keep control of handlebars?

Official Alaska regulation 13 AAC 02.395 leftover says a person operating a bicycle upon a highway shall maintain control of the bicycle and shall at all times keep at least one hand upon the handlebars of the bicycle. Testers treat leftover Alaska no-hands grocery runs as courtesy. One-hand leftover from the no-tow extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How many Alaska bicycles may ride abreast, and where must that pair sit on a laned roadway?

Official Alaska regulation 13 AAC 02.400 leftover says persons riding bicycles on a roadway may not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, may not impede traffic, and in a laned roadway shall ride within the farthest right lane. Testers blast a leftover Alaska pair into the gutter. Two-abreast leftover from the one-hand extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When must a Alaska rider use the highway shoulder?

Official Alaska regulation 13 AAC 02.400 leftover says when a shoulder of the highway is maintained in good condition, an operator of a bicycle shall use the shoulder of the roadway. Testers treat leftover Alaska good shoulders as leftover optional art. Must-use-shoulder leftover from the two-abreast extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Whom must a Alaska trail, path, sidewalk, or sidewalk-area rider yield to?

Official Alaska regulation 13 AAC 02.400 leftover says a person operating a bicycle on a trail, path, sidewalk, or sidewalk area shall exercise care to avoid colliding with other persons or vehicles, give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian, and yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian. Testers blast leftover Alaska walks. Sidewalk-yield leftover from the must-use-shoulder extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official Alaska handbook.

Citation: https://dmv.alaska.gov/media/t5ef5vi2/dlman.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How to cite

US Permit Test. “Alaska permit test answers.” https://us-permit-test.com/alaska/answers/ Verified 2026-09-26.
Handbook passages: https://us-permit-test.com/alaska/handbook/ — confirm the legal text on the official handbook URL above.
Statute passages: https://us-permit-test.com/alaska/statute/ — confirm the legal text on the legislature site.