Alaska Permit Practice Test 6
25 questions written from the State of Alaska Driver Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Facing a steady red light in Alaska, when may you turn right?
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These questions were written from the State of Alaska Driver Manual (REV. 10/2025). 13 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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Facing a steady red light in Alaska, when may you turn right?
- A Any time, without stopping, if no cars are coming
- B Only when a green arrow appears
- C After a full stop, if safe and no sign prohibits it
- D Never, because red means stop and wait
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C. After a full stop, if safe and no sign prohibits it
On a steady red, you may turn right only after a full stop, when it is safe, and when no 'No turn on red' sign is posted. Yield to pedestrians and cross traffic.
What is Alaska's speed limit in a residential district when no other limit is posted?
- A 25 mph
- B 20 mph
- C 30 mph
- D 15 mph
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A. 25 mph
When no other limit is posted, Alaska's maximum is 25 mph in residential districts. Local authorities may post different limits, so always watch for signs.
According to the Alaska manual, you should be prepared to stop if a train is within how many feet of a crossing?
- A 500 feet
- B 1,000 feet
- C 1,500 feet
- D 100 feet
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C. 1,500 feet
Be prepared to stop if a train is within 1500 feet of the crossing, even at an unmarked crossing. Trains cannot stop easily or in a short distance.
If you are under 21, how much alcohol may you have in your system and legally drive in Alaska?
- A Less than .02
- B Less than .05
- C Less than .08
- D None at all
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D. None at all
It is illegal for anyone under 21 to drive after drinking alcohol in any amount. A breath test showing any alcohol leads to a DMV revocation, even if the court case is dismissed.
During the day, fog limits how far you can see. At what visibility must you turn your headlights on?
- A 500 feet or less
- B 2,000 feet or less
- C 200 feet or less
- D 1,000 feet or less
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D. 1,000 feet or less
Headlights must be on in daytime when fog, rain, snow, smoke, or dust reduces visibility to 1000 feet or less. The manual also advises using low beams in rain, fog, snow, or dust.