Alaska Permit Practice Test 4

25 questions written from the State of Alaska Driver Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 25
Seat belts & equipmentAlaska rule

Under Alaska law, how must a 10-month-old baby ride in a car?

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About this test

These questions were written from the State of Alaska Driver Manual (REV. 10/2025). 12 of the 20 Alaska questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Alaska or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. Under Alaska law, how must a 10-month-old baby ride in a car?

    • A In a rear-facing child safety seat
    • B In a forward-facing car seat
    • C In a booster seat with a lap belt
    • D In an adult's arms in the back seat
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    A. In a rear-facing child safety seat

    A child under one year old, or older but under 20 pounds, must be secured in a rear-facing child safety seat. Rear-facing seats support the baby's head, neck, and spine in a crash.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 26

  2. A front tire blows out while you are driving. What should you do first?

    • A Brake hard right away
    • B Hold the wheel firmly and steer, without slamming the brakes
    • C Turn sharply onto the shoulder
    • D Shift into neutral and coast to a stop in your lane
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    B. Hold the wheel firmly and steer, without slamming the brakes

    When a tire blows out, do not apply the brakes at first. Concentrate on steering, slow down gradually, brake softly, and pull completely off the pavement.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 78

  3. What do yellow center lines on a road tell you?

    • A Traffic on each side moves in the same direction
    • B The lane is only for buses
    • C Traffic on each side moves in opposite directions
    • D You may drive on the shoulder
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    C. Traffic on each side moves in opposite directions

    Yellow markings, such as center lines, separate traffic going in opposite directions. White markings, such as lane lines, separate traffic going the same direction.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 59

  4. Who may supervise you while you practice driving a car on an Alaska instruction permit?

    • A A licensed driver at least 21 with at least one year of experience in that class
    • B Any licensed driver who is at least 18 years old
    • C A licensed driver at least 21 with at least five years of experience
    • D Any adult passenger, whether or not they hold a license
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    A. A licensed driver at least 21 with at least one year of experience in that class

    Your supervisor must be a licensed driver who is at least 21 and has at least one year of driving experience in the same type or class of vehicle. This makes sure the person beside you is mature and experienced enough to help.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 8

  5. Under Alaska law, what happens to your driving record if you get a traffic ticket while riding a bicycle?

    • A The same points as in a car are added
    • B Half the usual points are added
    • C No points are added
    • D Your license is suspended automatically
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    C. No points are added

    Alaska Law AS 28.15.231(b) says no points are assessed for traffic violations committed on a bicycle. Bicyclists must still obey all traffic laws.

    Source: State of Alaska Driver Manual, page 50