Alaska permit test numbers to know

Distances, speeds, limits, fines and deadlines are the questions people miss most, because they have to be memorized. Here are 58 Alaska numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.

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  • Alcohol & drugs

    A 19-year-old's breath test shows a small amount of alcohol after driving. It is a first offense. How long will DMV revoke the license?

    30 days

    For a minor operating after consuming alcohol, DMV's administrative revocation is 30 days for a first offense, then 60 days, 90 days, and 1 year for repeat offenses.

    State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 20

  • Fines, points & penalties

    What are Alaska's minimum liability insurance amounts?

    $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage

    Alaska requires at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per crash for bodily injury or death, plus $25,000 for property damage.

    State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 14

  • Speed limits

    What is Alaska's speed limit in a residential district when no other limit is posted?

    25 mph

    When no other limit is posted, Alaska's maximum is 25 mph in residential districts.

    State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 34

Every Alaska number, by topic

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Alcohol & drugs

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
0.08%Legal BAC limit for adult driversdmv.alaska.gov
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Your breath alcohol test result is .08 or greater Your breath alcohol test result is .04 or greater while operating a commercial vehicle You refuse to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test
0.04%BAC limit in a commercial vehicledmv.alaska.gov
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Your breath alcohol test result is .08 or greater Your breath alcohol test result is .04 or greater while operating a commercial vehicle You refuse to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test
under 21Drunk driving (DUI)Drivers under 21 may not drive after drinking any alcoholdmv.alaska.gov
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If you are under 21 you cannot drive or operate a motor vehicle, watercraft, or aircraft after consuming ANY alcohol.
90-dayDrunk driving (DUI)Refusing a breath test is a separate crime and brings the same 90-day DMV revocation as a failed testdmv.alaska.gov
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The revocation periods are: 90 days for a first offense 1 year if you have one prior conviction of DUI or refusal
30 daysA 19-year-old's breath test shows a small amount of alcohol after driving. It is a first offense. How long will DMV revoke the license?Answer: 30 daysState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 20
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30 days for a first offense • 60 days if you have been previously revoked for this offense.
90 daysAn adult with no prior DUI is arrested and blows .09 on the breath test. How long is the DMV administrative revocation?Answer: 90 daysState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 20
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90 days for a first offense; 1 year if you have been previously convicted of DUI or Refusal
7 daysYou want to contest a DMV administrative revocation. How soon must you request a hearing?Answer: Within 7 days of the notice's issue dateState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 21
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You must apply within seven (7) days of the "Date Issued" on the front side of this notice
6 monthsAfter a first DUI conviction in Alaska, how long must an ignition interlock device be installed on vehicles you drive?Answer: At least 6 monthsState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 23
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If you have been convicted of only one DUI or Refusal you will need to have the IID installed for a minimum of six (6) months.

Fines, points & penalties

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
$500 · 2 pointsPhone useA violation with no injury is a violation-level offense: the court's bail schedule lists $500 and 2 pointspublic.courts.alaska.gov
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AS28.35.161(f)(1) Electronic Devices while Driving (No Injury) 500 2
$50,000 · $100,000 · $25,000What are Alaska's minimum liability insurance amounts?Answer: $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damageState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 14
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The minimum amount of liability insurance coverage is $50,000/$100,000 for bodily injury or death and $25,000 for property damage.
12 points · 12 months · 18 points · 24 monthsHow many points will force a mandatory suspension or revocation of an Alaska driving privilege?Answer: 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 monthsState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 15
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Accumulating 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 months requires the mandatory suspension or revocation of the driving privilege, regardless of the hardships involved.
4 pointsHow many points are added to your Alaska record for speeding 10 to 19 mph over the limit (outside a school zone)?Answer: 4 pointsState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 16
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10 to 19 mph over limit .................................................................................................. 4
10 daysWhat is the minimum jail sentence for a conviction of driving while your license is suspended or revoked in Alaska?Answer: 10 daysState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 9
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Conviction of driving while license is cancelled, suspended, revoked, or in violation of a limited license will result in a jail sentence of not less than 10 days.

Speed limits

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
20 mph · 15 mphSpeed limits: Business & residence districts20 mph in a business district (15 mph in an alley)dmv.alaska.gov
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Business district, 20 mph.* Alley, 15 mph. * School zone, 20 mph.* Residential district, 25 mph.* Any other roadway
65 mphSpeed limits: Interstates65 mph where posted on selected highwaysdmv.alaska.gov
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Local authorities or the State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities may alter speed limits (13 AAC 02.280). Speed limits on selected highways may be posted at 65.
25 mphWhat is Alaska's speed limit in a residential district when no other limit is posted?Answer: 25 mphState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 34
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Business district, 20 mph.* Alley, 15 mph. * School zone, 20 mph.* Residential district, 25 mph.*
15 mphWhat is the maximum speed in an Alaska alley unless posted otherwise?Answer: 15 mphState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 34
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Business district, 20 mph.* Alley, 15 mph. * School zone, 20 mph.*
55 mphOn an Alaska roadway that is not a business district, residential district, alley, or school zone, and no limit is posted, what is the maximum speed?Answer: 55 mphState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 34
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Residential district, 25 mph.* Any other roadway .......................... 55*
50 mphAccording to research cited in the Alaska manual, at what collision speed do fewer than half of pedestrians survive being hit by a car?Answer: 50 mphState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 48
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at a collision speed of 50 mph the number of survivors is less than 50%
25 mphA slow-moving vehicle (SMV) emblem must be displayed on vehicles that travel at what speed or less?Answer: 25 mph or lessState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 54
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This safety device is required on all slow-moving (25 mph or less) vehicles.
20 mphWhat is Alaska's speed limit in a school zone when no other limit is posted?Answer: 20 mphState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 34
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School zone, 20 mph.* Residential district, 25 mph.*

Distances & following gaps

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
100 milesOn a long highway trip, how often does the Alaska manual suggest you take a break and get out of the vehicle?Answer: Every 100 milesState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 68
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Take a break and get out from the vehicle every 100 miles.
four-secondWhat following-distance method does the Alaska Driver Manual recommend?Answer: The four-second ruleState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 32
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The easiest way to calculate a safe following distance is by the four-second interval method.
2 secondsWhat is the minimum following distance required by Alaska regulation 13 AAC 02.090?Answer: 2 secondsState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 32
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NOTE: While this chart recommends the use of the 4 second rule, 13 AAC 02.090 requires at a minimum the 2 second rule.
Six secondsYou are towing a trailer on a wet road. How much following distance does the manual suggest?Answer: Six seconds or moreState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 32
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When towing a trailer or the road surface is wet or slippery, increase the four seconds to six or more.
55 feetAt 50 mph, about how far does your car travel during the three-quarters of a second it takes to react and step on the brake?Answer: 55 feetState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 86
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At 50 mph, your vehicle will go another 55 feet in the three- quarters of a second it takes to react.
100 feetUnder Alaska law, your turn signal must be given continuously for at least how far before you turn?Answer: The last 100 feetState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 35
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A hand and arm or directional signal of intention to turn or move a vehicle right or left must be given continuously during the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.
500 feetNear a curve or hill, how far must you be able to see in each direction before turning around on an Alaska highway?Answer: 500 feet or moreState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 79
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Do not turn around near a curve or hill when the driver cannot see 500 feet or more in each direction.
100 feetWithin what distance of an intersection or railroad crossing is passing prohibited?Answer: 100 feetState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 42
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When approaching within 100 feet of or when traversing an intersection or railroad crossing, or when approaching within 100 feet of a posted narrow bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.
400 feetAt 55 mph, about how much distance does a large truck need to stop, according to the manual?Answer: 400 feetState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 82
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A car traveling at 55 mph can stop in about 130 to 140 feet, however a truck needs 400 feet to stop.
500 feetHow close may you follow a fire truck that is responding to an emergency?Answer: No closer than 500 feetState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 76
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A vehicle may not follow an emergency vehicle traveling in response to an emergency closer than 500 feet.
1,500 feetAccording to the Alaska manual, you should be prepared to stop if a train is within how many feet of a crossing?Answer: 1,500 feetState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 63
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Be prepared to stop if a train is within 1500 feet of the crossing.
20 secondsOnce a crossing's warning lights start flashing, what is the minimum amount of time before a train can reach the crossing?Answer: 20 secondsState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 64
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Twenty seconds is the minimal amount of time that it takes a train to reach the grade crossing once the warning lights activate.
1,000 feetDuring the day, fog limits how far you can see. At what visibility must you turn your headlights on?Answer: 1,000 feet or lessState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 67
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Headlights must be turned on in daytime when visibility is reduced to 1000 feet or less by fog, rain, snow, smoke, or dust.
500 feetYou are using high beams at night and a car approaches from the other direction. When must you switch to low beams?Answer: At least 500 feet before you meet itState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 67
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Change headlights to low beam (dim) 500 feet or more from oncoming vehicle.

Parking

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
15 feetHow close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in Alaska?Answer: No closer than 15 feetState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 74
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It is illegal to park closer than the indicated distances from the following: a. 15 ft. from fire hydrant
30 feetHow far from a stop sign must you park in Alaska?Answer: At least 30 feetState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 74
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a. 15 ft. from fire hydrant b. 30 ft. from stop sign c. 20 ft. from entrance to fire station
20 feetWhat is the closest you may park to a crosswalk or intersection in Alaska?Answer: 20 feetState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 74
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c. 20 ft. from entrance to fire station d. 20 ft. from crosswalk or intersection
50 feetHow far from a railroad crossing must you park in Alaska?Answer: At least 50 feetState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 74
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e. 50 ft. from railroad crossing
12 inchesWhen you parallel park in Alaska, how close to the curb must your wheels be?Answer: Within 12 inchesState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 74
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In parallel parking the wheels must be within 12 inches of near curb.

Ages, permits & the test

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
20Questions on the testonline.dmv.alaska.gov
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General Knowledge Test at Alaska DMV: 25 minutes allowed, 20 questions, 16 correct answers to pass.
16 of 20Correct answers to passonline.dmv.alaska.gov
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General Knowledge Test at Alaska DMV: 25 minutes allowed, 20 questions, 16 correct answers to pass.
25 minutesTime limitonline.dmv.alaska.gov
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General Knowledge Test at Alaska DMV: 25 minutes allowed, 20 questions, 16 correct answers to pass.
$15Feedmv.alaska.gov
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Pass the written knowledge test (Practice for your test here) then take the actual test online here. ... $15
at least 21 · one yearWho may supervise you while you practice driving a car on an Alaska instruction permit?Answer: A licensed driver at least 21 with at least one year of experience in that classState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 8
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The licensed driver must be at least 21 years of age and have at least one year of driving experience for the same type or class of vehicle you are driving.
6 monthsYou are 16. How long must you have held a valid instruction permit before Alaska DMV can issue your first license?Answer: At least 6 monthsState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 9
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Applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age must have a valid instruction permit for at least 6 months before they can be issued a license.
40 hoursBefore a driver under 18 can get a provisional license, how much driving experience must a parent, guardian, or employer certify?Answer: At least 40 hours, including 10 in challenging conditionsState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 9
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at least 40 hours of driving experience, including at least 10 hours of driving in progressively challenging circumstances, such as driving in inclement weather and nighttime driving
90 daysYou got your Alaska driver's license at 17. When does it expire?Answer: 90 days after your 21st birthdayState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 9
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If you are under 21 years of age your driver’s license will expire 90 days after your 21st birthday.
90 daysYou are in a crash in which someone is injured, and you fail to give DMV proof of insurance within 15 days. What happens on a first occurrence?Answer: Your license is suspended for 90 daysState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 14
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your driver’s license will be suspended for 90 days for a first occurrence and 1 year for a second occurrence.

Time limits & deadlines

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
15 days · $501CrashesEvery driver must also give DMV proof of insurance within 15 days for any crash with injury or more than $501 in damagedmv.alaska.gov
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If you are involved in a crash, which results in bodily injury or death to a person, or property damage in excess of $501, you must provide - within 15 days - proof of insurance to the Division of Motor Vehicles.
10 daysIf no police officer investigated your crash, within how many days must you report it to Alaska DMV?Answer: 10 daysState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 15
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Report the crash to the Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles, within 10 days.
30 daysYou move to a new address. How soon must you notify Alaska DMV in writing?Answer: Within 30 daysState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 13
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who have changed their name or address must notify the Division of Motor Vehicles, in writing, within 30 days of the change.

Seat belts, lights & equipment

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
under 16Seat beltsThe driver must make sure each passenger under 16 is in a belt or the required child restraintdmv.alaska.gov
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The driver is responsible for ensuring that all passengers under the age of 16 are properly restrained in the vehicle.
1 year · 20 lbSeat beltsUnder 1 year, or under 20 lb: rear-facing child safety seatdmv.alaska.gov
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Children less than 1 year of age or children older than 1 year but less than 20 pounds to be secured in a rear-facing car seat.
25 feetAlaska's equipment rules say a passenger vehicle's foot brake must be able to stop the car within what distance from 20 mph?Answer: 25 feetState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 80
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Foot brake. Adequate to stop passenger vehicle within 25 feet at a speed of 20 miles per hour.
2 hour · 2 hourWhen must your headlights be on in Alaska?Answer: From 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunriseState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 67
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Headlights must be turned on from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.
200 feetWhat does the Alaska manual say about the horn on your vehicle?Answer: It must be audible from at least 200 feetState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 80
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Capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from not less than 200 feet.

Other numbers

NumberWhat it’s aboutSource
4 timesIf you double your speed from 20 mph to 40 mph, how does your braking distance change?Answer: It becomes about 4 times longerState of Alaska Driver Manual, page 33
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The impact is 4 times greater at 40 mph than at 20 mph. The braking distance is also 4 times longer.

Memory tips

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  • Learn the number with its unit and its place. “15 feet from a hydrant” sticks; “15” on its own gets mixed up with 15 mph.
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Questions about the numbers

What numbers do I need to know for the Alaska permit test?

Mostly distances (how close you may park to a hydrant or crosswalk, when to signal, when to dim your high beams), speed limits, blood-alcohol limits, and the ages, hours and deadlines for your permit and license. This page lists 58 of them for Alaska, each with its source.

Why focus on numbers?

A California DMV study of its own knowledge test found that many of the hardest questions “are numerical and have correct answers that must be learned by rote memorization.” Numbers are easy to mix up under pressure, so they are worth drilling on their own.

Where do these numbers come from?

Each one is quoted from the State of Alaska Driver Manual, Alaska statutes or DMV pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.

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