Alaska: Alcohol and drugs — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How are the DMV’s civil action and the court action after a DUI arrest to be handled?” · “What is the minimum mandatory jail sentence for a 2nd misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Alaska Driver Manual" (Revised October 2025), Alaska Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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How are the DMV’s civil action and the court action after a DUI arrest to be handled?
- They are two different procedures that you must deal with separately
- The court action automatically replaces the DMV civil action
- The DMV action ends as soon as the court case is finished
- They are one combined procedure handled only by the court
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Correct answer: They are two different procedures that you must deal with separately
The manual says the DMV’s civil action and the court action are two different procedures you must deal with separately.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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During a revocation or disqualification, which of these may you not do?
- Ride as a passenger in a vehicle driven by someone else
- Request an administrative hearing in writing within seven days
- Deal with the DMV action and the court action separately
- Apply for a driver’s license in Alaska or any other state
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Correct answer: Apply for a driver’s license in Alaska or any other state
The manual says you may not drive the affected class of vehicle, get another license, or apply for a driver’s license in Alaska or any other state.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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How must you ask for an administrative hearing to contest a revocation or disqualification?
- By telephone call to the DMV
- In writing
- Verbally to the arresting officer
- Verbally at the court clerk’s window
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Correct answer: In writing
The manual says you must ask for the hearing in writing, by your own letter or the DMV request form.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Within how many days of the "Date Issued" on the notice must you apply for an administrative hearing?
- Seven (7) days
- Three (3) days
- Fourteen (14) days
- Thirty (30) days
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Correct answer: Seven (7) days
The manual says you must apply within seven days of the "Date Issued" on the front of the notice, unless you qualify for a late hearing due to physical incapacity.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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You make a timely request for an administrative hearing and have a valid license. What does the temporary license let you do?
- Drive only to and from work until the hearing is held
- Drive for 30 days no matter when the hearing is held
- Drive until the date of the hearing, unless the court revokes you
- Drive only during daylight hours until the hearing date
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Correct answer: Drive until the date of the hearing, unless the court revokes you
The manual says the temporary license lets you drive until the hearing date unless you are revoked by the court.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory revocation period for a 1st misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 1 year
- 3 years
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Correct answer: 90 days
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a 90 day revocation for a 1st conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory jail sentence for a 1st misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- 1 day
- 10 days
- 20 days
- 3 days
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Correct answer: 3 days
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a 3 day jail sentence for a 1st conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory fine for a 1st misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- $500
- $1,000
- $3,000
- $1,500
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Correct answer: $1,500
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a $1,500 fine for a 1st conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory revocation period for a 2nd misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- 90 days
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 5 years
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Correct answer: 1 year
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a 1 year revocation for a 2nd conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory jail sentence for a 2nd misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- 3 days
- 60 days
- 20 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 20 days
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a 20 day jail sentence for a 2nd conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory fine for a 2nd misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- $3,000
- $1,500
- $2,000
- $4,000
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Correct answer: $3,000
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a $3,000 fine for a 2nd conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory revocation period for a 3rd misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 5 years
- Lifetime
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Correct answer: 3 years
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a 3 year revocation for a 3rd conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory jail sentence for a 3rd misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- 20 days
- 120 days
- 240 days
- 60 days
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Correct answer: 60 days
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a 60 day jail sentence for a 3rd conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory fine for a 3rd misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- $4,000
- $3,000
- $5,000
- $10,000
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Correct answer: $4,000
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a $4,000 fine for a 3rd conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory jail sentence for a 4th misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- 60 days
- 240 days
- 120 days
- 360 days
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Correct answer: 120 days
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a 120 day jail sentence for a 4th conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory fine for a 4th misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- $4,000
- $6,000
- $5,000
- $7,000
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Correct answer: $5,000
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a $5,000 fine for a 4th conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory revocation period for a 4th misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- 5 years
- 3 years
- 10 years
- Lifetime
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Correct answer: 5 years
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a 5 year revocation for a 4th conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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What is the minimum mandatory jail sentence for a 5th misdemeanor conviction for DUI or Refusal?
- 120 days
- 180 days
- 360 days
- 240 days
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Correct answer: 240 days
The misdemeanor penalty chart lists a 240 day jail sentence for a 5th conviction.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)