How many questions are on the Alaska permit test?

The Alaska permit knowledge test has 20 questions, and you need 16 correct (80%) to pass. You can apply for a learner's permit at age 14. That is below the median of 30 questions across the 51 states QuizLane tracks — a shorter test, but each wrong answer costs proportionally more.

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On an Alaska highway with separated roadways providing two or more lanes in each direction, when approaching a school bus headed in the opposite direction that is stopped with red lights and stop arm:

You must stop only if amber lights flash

During Alaska’s provisional license stage, you may not operate a motor vehicle between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless:

Accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or licensed person at least 21 (or traveling the most direct route to/from employment)

In Alaska, if you are under 21 and operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol in any amount, you can be cited for:

Minor operating after consuming alcohol

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Free Alaska permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles handbook.

The Alaska permit knowledge test has 20 questions; you need 16 correct (80%) to pass. That is below the median of 30 questions across the 51 states QuizLane tracks — a shorter test, but each wrong answer costs proportionally more.

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Alaska DMV permit test facts

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16 of 20

Correct to pass

80%

Passing score

Min. permit age

These figures reflect the standard Alaska Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (official source).

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1. Alaska law requires a turn signal continuously during the last how many feet traveled before turning?
- A200 feet
- B300 feet
- C50 feet
- 100 feet
Answer: 100 feet. The Alaska Driver Manual states a hand and arm or directional signal of intention to turn or move right or left must be given continuously during the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual — Signaling
2. Alaska law AS 28.05.095 requires safety belt use for:
- AFront-seat occupants only
- Everyone in a motor vehicle
- CDrivers under 18 only
- DInterstate travel only
Answer: Everyone in a motor vehicle. The Alaska Driver Manual states Alaska law AS 28.05.095 requires everyone in a motor vehicle to use a safety belt; drivers must wear a belt, and the driver is also responsible for all passengers under age 16.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual — Safety Belt Use Is Required by Law
3. On an Alaska highway with separated roadways providing two or more lanes in each direction, when approaching a school bus headed in the opposite direction that is stopped with red lights and stop arm:
- AYou must stop only if amber lights flash
- BYou must always stop
- You need not stop
- DYou must slow to 10 mph only
Answer: You need not stop. The Alaska Driver Manual states a driver upon a highway with separated roadways providing two or more lanes in each direction need not stop when approaching a school bus headed in the opposite direction even though the bus is stopped with stop arm extended and red flashing lights activated.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual — Meeting a School Bus
4. During Alaska’s provisional license stage, you may not operate a motor vehicle between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless:
- ACarrying no passengers
- BDriving to a friend’s house
- Accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or licensed person at least 21 (or traveling the most direct route to/from employment)
- DDriving under 25 mph
Answer: Accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or licensed person at least 21 (or traveling the most direct route to/from employment). The Alaska Driver Manual states provisional license holders may not operate between 1:00 am and 5:00 am unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or licensed person at least 21, and may operate during those hours to or from employment along the most direct route.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual — Provisional Licenses
5. In Alaska, if you are under 21 and operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol in any amount, you can be cited for:
- AOnly a parking violation
- Minor operating after consuming alcohol
- CA federal offense only
- DNothing unless BAC is 0.08%
Answer: Minor operating after consuming alcohol. The Alaska Driver Manual states it is illegal for a person under 21 to consume alcohol, and if you operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol in any amount you can be arrested or cited for minor operating after consuming alcohol; any quantity of alcohol on a breath test can trigger DMV revocation.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual — Under 21 Violations — Minor Operating After Consuming Alcohol

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