Alaska: Licensing basics
Who needs an Alaska license, license classes, instruction permits, the provisional license, identification and the vision, written and driving tests. Split into 6 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Licensing basics — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “Who must have a valid Alaska driver’s license or permit?”
StartLicensing basics — Part 2
Questions in this part include: “A certified United States birth certificate is acceptable as proof of date of birth only if it has what?”
StartLicensing basics — Part 3
Questions in this part include: “While you are learning to drive with an instruction permit, how old must the licensed driver who accompanies you be?”
StartLicensing basics — Part 4
Questions in this part include: “Who may certify that an applicant under 18 has had the required driving experience for a provisional license?”
StartLicensing basics — Part 5
Questions in this part include: “Which applicants must take the written test?”
StartLicensing basics — Part 6
Questions in this part include: “Where may a third-party tester give a road test?”
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Who must have a valid Alaska driver’s license or permit?
- Every person who operates a motor vehicle on Alaska streets, highways, or other public property
- Only persons who operate a motor vehicle on highways that connect Alaska cities and towns
- Only Alaska residents who operate a motor vehicle on public streets and highways
- Only persons who operate a motor vehicle on Alaska streets, highways, or other public property for pay
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Correct answer: Every person who operates a motor vehicle on Alaska streets, highways, or other public property
The manual says every person who operates a motor vehicle on Alaska streets, highways, or other public property must have a valid license or permit, with only a few exceptions.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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A non-resident with a valid license from another state or country is exempt from needing an Alaska license if they are at least what age?
- 14 years old
- 15 years old
- 16 years old
- 18 years old
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Correct answer: 16 years old
The exemption applies to a non-resident who is at least 16 years of age and has a valid license issued by another state or country.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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A non-resident who is exempt because of a valid license from another state or country must get an Alaska driver’s license by the end of what period after entering the state?
- A 30-day period
- A 90-day period
- A 60-day period
- A 6-month period
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Correct answer: A 90-day period
The manual requires an Alaska license by the end of a 90-day period after entry into the state.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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When is a person driving farm equipment exempt from needing an Alaska driver’s license?
- When the equipment is only temporarily driven or moved on a highway
- When the equipment is driven on a highway for no more than one day
- When the driver is the owner of the farm and the equipment
- When the equipment is driven on a highway only during daylight hours
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Correct answer: When the equipment is only temporarily driven or moved on a highway
The exemption covers farm equipment that is only temporarily driven or moved on a highway.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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When is an employee of the United States Government exempt from needing an Alaska driver’s license?
- While driving any vehicle to or from the workplace on workdays
- While operating any vehicle owned by the State of Alaska or a city
- While operating a United States Government vehicle on official business
- While driving a personal vehicle during working hours for the employer
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Correct answer: While operating a United States Government vehicle on official business
The exemption applies to a U.S. Government employee operating a U.S. Government vehicle on official business.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which commercial driver is exempt from needing an Alaska driver’s license?
- A commercial driver who has held a commercial license for over five years
- A commercial driver who is domiciled in another state
- A commercial driver who drives only within Alaska
- A commercial driver who drives only during daylight hours
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Correct answer: A commercial driver who is domiciled in another state
The manual lists a commercial driver domiciled in another state as exempt.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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How many classes of driver’s licenses does Alaska have?
- Four
- Five
- Nine
- Seven
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Correct answer: Seven
The manual states Alaska has seven classes of driver’s licenses.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which Alaska license classes are used for operating commercial motor vehicles?
- Classes A, B, and C
- Classes B, C, and D
- Classes A, D, and M1
- Classes C, D, and M3
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Correct answer: Classes A, B, and C
The manual says Classes A, B, and C are the licenses used for operating commercial motor vehicles.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which Alaska license class is used for operating passenger vehicles?
- Class A
- Class M1
- Class D
- Class IP
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Correct answer: Class D
Class D is the license used for operating passenger vehicles.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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In addition to passenger vehicles, a Class D license can also be used to operate which of these?
- Motorcycles and motor scooters with engine displacements of 50cc or more
- Motorcycles and motor scooters with engine displacements of less than 50cc
- Three-wheeled motorcycles (trikes) with engine displacements of 50cc or more
- Commercial motor vehicles of any size
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Correct answer: Motorcycles and motor scooters with engine displacements of less than 50cc
The manual says motorcycles and motor scooters with engine displacements of less than 50cc can also be operated with a Class D license.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which Alaska license class is used to operate motorcycles and motor scooters with engine displacements of 50cc or more?
- Class M2
- Class M3
- Class D
- Class M1
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Correct answer: Class M1
Class M1 licenses are used to operate motorcycles and motor scooters with engine displacements of 50cc or more.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which Alaska license may individuals who are 14 or 15 years old obtain for motor scooters with an engine displacement of less than 50 cc?
- Class M2
- Class M1
- Class M3
- Class D
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Correct answer: Class M2
The manual says 14- or 15-year-olds may obtain an M2 license for motor scooters under 50 cc.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which Alaska license class allows the operation of three-wheeled motorcycles (trikes) with an engine displacement of 50 cc or more?
- Class M1
- Class M2
- Class M3
- Class D
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Correct answer: Class M3
A Class M3 license allows the operation of three-wheeled motorcycles (trike), three-wheeled motor-driven cycles, and three-wheeled motorized bicycles of 50 cc or more.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Where can a person find the information needed to obtain a commercial driver’s license?
- In the Class D chapter of this manual
- In a separate manual published for commercial driver’s licenses
- In the section on instruction permits in this manual
- In the motorcycle manual published by the Division of Motor Vehicles
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Correct answer: In a separate manual published for commercial driver’s licenses
The manual says a separate manual is published for persons interested in obtaining a commercial driver’s license.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which instruction permit class is for non-commercial motor vehicles?
- IM
- M1
- M2
- IP
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Correct answer: IP
The IP instruction permit is for non-commercial motor vehicles.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which instruction permit class is for 2- or 3-wheel motorcycles and motor driven cycles with engine displacement of 50cc or more?
- IM
- IP
- IE
- M3
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Correct answer: IM
The IM instruction permit covers 2- or 3-wheel motorcycles and motor driven cycles with engine displacement of 50cc or more.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which instruction permit class is valid for non-commercial motor vehicles only during operation under the supervision of a licensed driver training school instructor?
- IP
- IM
- IE
- M1
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Correct answer: IE
The IE permit is valid only during operation under the supervision of a licensed driver training school instructor.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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What does the manual say about presenting your Social Security card when you apply for an original driver’s license or permit?
- You must present the card, and the number is checked against your birth certificate
- You need not present the card, but the number must match the division’s Social Security Database
- You must present the card only if you are under 18 years of age
- You do not need to give the number if you present a passport
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Correct answer: You need not present the card, but the number must match the division’s Social Security Database
The manual says you need not present your card, but the number must match what is in the Social Security Database the division uses.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which of these is given as an example of proof of residence address for an original license or permit?
- A library card or gym membership card
- A vehicle repair invoice or fishing license
- A school yearbook or hospital bracelet
- A bank statement, utility bill, or pay stub
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Correct answer: A bank statement, utility bill, or pay stub
The manual lists a bank statement, utility bill, or pay stub as examples of proof of residence address.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 2)
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Which of these is NOT acceptable as proof of date of birth?
- A baptismal certificate
- A certified United States birth certificate with a raised seal
- A court order containing the full name, date of birth, and court seal
- A U.S. Passport Card
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Correct answer: A baptismal certificate
The manual states that hospital issued certificates and baptismal certificates are not acceptable.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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A certified United States birth certificate is acceptable as proof of date of birth only if it has what?
- A hospital stamp and a notary signature
- A raised seal and was issued by the hospital where you were born
- A raised seal and was issued by an authorized government agency
- A church seal and a parent’s signature
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Correct answer: A raised seal and was issued by an authorized government agency
The certificate must have a raised seal and be issued by an authorized government agency such as the Bureau of Vital Statistics or State Board of Health.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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What must a court order contain to be used as proof of date of birth?
- The individual’s full name, address, and Social Security Number
- The individual’s full name, date of birth, and court seal
- The individual’s date of birth and a judge’s fingerprint
- The individual’s full name and a notarized parental signature
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Correct answer: The individual’s full name, date of birth, and court seal
A court order must contain the individual’s full name, date of birth, and court seal.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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Which court document does NOT count as a court order for proof of date of birth?
- An adoption document issued by a court
- A name change document issued by a court
- A gender change document issued by a court
- An abstract of criminal or civil conviction
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Correct answer: An abstract of criminal or civil conviction
Examples of court orders are adoption, name change, and gender change documents; an abstract of criminal or civil conviction is not included.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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A military identification card may be used as primary proof of date of birth for whom?
- A service member on active duty, a retiree, or a reservist
- A dependent of a service member who lives on a military base
- A spouse of a service member who is over the age of 18
- Anyone who lives on a military base or works for the military
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Correct answer: A service member on active duty, a retiree, or a reservist
A military ID is accepted for active duty, retiree, or reservist service members only; dependent military IDs are not acceptable as a primary document.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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What does the manual say about an expired U.S. passport as proof of date of birth?
- It is valid for up to one year after it expires
- It is valid if it expired within the past five years
- It is not valid
- It is valid if a certified birth certificate is also shown
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Correct answer: It is not valid
The manual states that expired U.S. passports are not valid.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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Which immigration document is listed as acceptable with a foreign passport as proof of date of birth?
- A Social Security card issued by the federal government
- A Resident Alien Card or Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
- A student identification card from an Alaska school
- A voter registration card from the state of origin
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Correct answer: A Resident Alien Card or Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
The manual lists the Resident Alien Card or Permanent Resident Card (I-551) among the acceptable immigration documents with a foreign passport.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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What does the manual say about the immigration documents that go with a foreign passport?
- Photocopies are acceptable if they are certified by a notary
- Expired documents are acceptable for up to one year
- Only documents issued within the past 90 days are acceptable
- The document must be an original, and expired documents are unacceptable
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Correct answer: The document must be an original, and expired documents are unacceptable
The manual says the document must be an original and expired documents are unacceptable.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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For which purpose does the manual say proof of authorized stay in the United States is required?
- To renew an Alaska license, permit, or identification card
- Only to obtain an original instruction permit for a minor
- Only to obtain a duplicate license after a lost card
- Only to obtain a Class M1 license for a motorcycle
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Correct answer: To renew an Alaska license, permit, or identification card
The manual states proof of authorized stay is required to renew an Alaska license, permit or identification card.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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What must you provide if the name on your proof of date of birth does not match the name on your proof of identification?
- A written statement signed by a parent, guardian, or employer
- A second birth certificate issued by a hospital or a court
- Certified copies of legal name change documents linking all names previously used
- A notarized letter from the applicant explaining why the two names are different
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Correct answer: Certified copies of legal name change documents linking all names previously used
The manual requires certified copies of legal name-change documents linking all names previously used.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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Who must sign the parental consent under Alaska statutes?
- A parent, but only for minors under 16 who apply for a driver’s license
- A parent, for every minor under age 18 who applies for a driver’s license or instruction permit
- A parent, but only for minors under 18 who apply for a motorcycle license
- A parent, but only when the minor applying does not yet have a Social Security Number
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Correct answer: A parent, for every minor under age 18 who applies for a driver’s license or instruction permit
Alaska statutes require parental signature for all minors under 18 who apply for a driver’s license or instruction permit.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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What can happen to the person who signs the parental consent for a minor?
- The signer must ride in the vehicle whenever the minor drives
- The signer must pay for the minor’s driving test
- The signer becomes the owner of the minor’s vehicle
- The signer may become liable for damages in a motor vehicle crash
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Correct answer: The signer may become liable for damages in a motor vehicle crash
The law says the minor’s negligence or willful misconduct when driving may be attributed to the signer, who may become liable for damages in a crash.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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On which form must a parent or guardian complete and sign the parental consent portion for an applicant under 18?
- On the back of the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card (Form D1)
- On the front of the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card (Form D1)
- On the back of the Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433)
- On the notarized Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433) only
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Correct answer: On the back of the Application for Alaska Driver License, Permit or Identification Card (Form D1)
The parent or guardian completes the consent portion on the back of Form D1 before a permit or license is issued to an applicant under 18.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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How does the manual define a legal guardian for parental consent?
- Any adult relative who lives with the minor and pays for the minor’s driving
- A person named by the minor’s employer or school as a driving supervisor
- A person appointed by the courts who presents court documents so stating
- Any adult who has driven with the minor for one year or more
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Correct answer: A person appointed by the courts who presents court documents so stating
A legal guardian is one who is appointed by the courts and presents court documents so stating.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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How many parental consents are required for the different types of permits and licenses a minor obtains?
- One consent that covers all permits and licenses until age 18
- A separate consent for each specific type of permit or license issued
- One consent for permits and one for licenses
- A new consent only when the minor moves to a new address
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Correct answer: A separate consent for each specific type of permit or license issued
A separate consent is required for each specific type of permit or license that is issued.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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What is required if the parent is not present when a minor applies for a permit or license?
- A letter from the minor’s school principal that is signed and notarized
- A copy of the parent’s driver’s license that is sent to the DMV by mail
- A signed statement from the minor’s employer that is witnessed by the DMV
- A properly completed and notarized Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433)
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Correct answer: A properly completed and notarized Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor (Form 433)
If the parent is not present, a properly completed and notarized Parent/Guardian Consent for a Minor is required.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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Who can withdraw the consent for a minor’s license or permit?
- Only the person who signed the parental consent form
- Either parent of the minor
- Any licensed driver who supervises the minor
- The minor’s driver training school
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Correct answer: Only the person who signed the parental consent form
The manual says only the person who signed the parental consent form can withdraw consent, after which the DMV cancels the minor’s license or permit.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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Who is required to have an instruction permit?
- Only persons under 18 who are learning to drive
- Only persons learning to drive a motorcycle
- Everyone learning to drive on a street or highway
- Only persons who have never held a license in any state
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Correct answer: Everyone learning to drive on a street or highway
An instruction permit is required for everyone learning to drive on a street or highway.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What is the minimum age to obtain a non-commercial instruction permit?
- 15 years old
- 14 years old
- 16 years old
- 18 years old
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Correct answer: 14 years old
A person who is 14 years of age or older may obtain the permit.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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How long is each type of non-commercial instruction permit valid, and how many times can it be renewed?
- It is valid for 1 year and can be renewed two times
- It is valid for 2 years and can be renewed three times
- It is valid for 5 years and cannot be renewed
- It is valid for 2 years and can be renewed one time
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Correct answer: It is valid for 2 years and can be renewed one time
Each type of non-commercial instruction permit is valid for 2 years and can only be renewed one time.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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While you are learning to drive with an instruction permit, how old must the licensed driver who accompanies you be?
- At least 21 years of age
- At least 18 years of age
- At least 19 years of age
- At least 25 years of age
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Correct answer: At least 21 years of age
The accompanying licensed driver must be at least 21 years of age.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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How much driving experience must the licensed driver who accompanies an instruction permit holder have?
- At least two years in any type of vehicle that is registered in Alaska
- At least five years with a clean driving record and no crashes
- At least one year for the same type or class of vehicle you are driving
- At least six months for the same class of vehicle you are driving
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Correct answer: At least one year for the same type or class of vehicle you are driving
The licensed driver must have at least one year of driving experience for the same type or class of vehicle you are driving.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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When you drive a passenger vehicle with an instruction permit, where must the licensed driver be?
- In the back seat
- In the seat beside you
- Within visual sight of the vehicle
- In a following vehicle
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Correct answer: In the seat beside you
For passenger vehicles, the licensed driver must occupy the seat beside you.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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When you operate a motorcycle or motor scooter with an instruction permit, how must the licensed driver supervise you?
- The licensed driver must ride behind you on the motorcycle
- The licensed driver must follow you in a vehicle at all times
- The licensed driver may be anywhere as long as the permit holder can reach them by phone
- You must be within visual sight and under the immediate supervision of the licensed driver
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Correct answer: You must be within visual sight and under the immediate supervision of the licensed driver
For motorcycles or motor scooters, you must be within visual sight and under the immediate supervision of the licensed driver.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Who may be issued a special instruction permit as defined by AS 28.15.051?
- Persons enrolled in an approved high school, community college, commercial driver training course, or approved medical program
- Persons who are over 65 years of age and enrolled in a defensive driving course that is approved by the division
- Persons who hold a license from another state and are enrolled in a course for new Alaska residents
- Persons who have failed the driving test twice and are enrolled in a remedial driver training program
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Correct answer: Persons enrolled in an approved high school, community college, commercial driver training course, or approved medical program
A special instruction permit may be issued to persons enrolled in an approved high school, community college, commercial driver training course, or approved medical program.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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If you are 16 or 17, how long must you hold a valid instruction permit before the DMV can issue you a provisional Class D license?
- 3 months
- 9 months
- 6 months
- 12 months
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Correct answer: 6 months
A 16- or 17-year-old must have a valid instruction permit for 6 months before the DMV can issue a provisional Class D license.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Which requirements must you meet to obtain an original instruction permit?
- Satisfy the identification requirements, pass the vision and driving tests, and have parental consent if under 21
- Satisfy the identification requirements, pass the vision and written tests, and have parental consent if under 18
- Pass the written and driving tests and hold a license from another state
- Pass the vision test and complete a driver training course
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Correct answer: Satisfy the identification requirements, pass the vision and written tests, and have parental consent if under 18
An original instruction permit requires meeting the identification requirements, passing the vision and written tests, and parental consent if under 18.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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When may you obtain another instruction permit if you have previously held a license for that class of license?
- After one year of expiration
- After two years of expiration
- Immediately after the license expires
- After five years of expiration
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Correct answer: After five years of expiration
The manual says that if you have previously held a license for that class you may obtain another permit after five years of expiration.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What is the minimum age at which a driver’s license may be issued to an applicant, according to the license requirements?
- 16 years of age
- 17 years of age
- 15 years of age
- 18 years of age
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Correct answer: 16 years of age
The license requirements state that a license may be issued to an applicant who is at least 16 years of age.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Where must your driver’s license be while you are driving?
- In the vehicle’s glove compartment
- At home, with a copy in the vehicle
- Always in your possession
- With the vehicle’s registration at the DMV
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Correct answer: Always in your possession
The license must be always in the licensee’s possession while driving.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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What must a licensee do for a driver’s license to be valid?
- Have a parent or guardian sign it
- Sign it
- Have it notarized
- Laminate it
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Correct answer: Sign it
A license must be signed by the licensee to be valid.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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When does the driver’s license of a person who is under 21 years of age expire?
- 90 days after the 21st birthday
- On the 21st birthday
- 30 days after the 21st birthday
- One year after the 21st birthday
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Correct answer: 90 days after the 21st birthday
A driver’s license of a person under 21 expires 90 days after the 21st birthday.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Why are some drivers restricted to driving with corrective lenses, special equipment, or otherwise?
- As a result of a recent move to Alaska
- As a result of physical conditions
- As a result of a traffic violation
- As a result of failing the written test once
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Correct answer: As a result of physical conditions
The manual says some drivers are restricted as a result of physical conditions.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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A license will NOT be issued to an applicant in which situation?
- The applicant has never held a driver’s license in any other state or country
- The applicant’s privilege to drive was suspended in Alaska more than five years ago
- The applicant holds a license from another state that is still currently valid
- The applicant’s privilege to drive is suspended, canceled, or revoked in Alaska or in another state
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Correct answer: The applicant’s privilege to drive is suspended, canceled, or revoked in Alaska or in another state
A license will not be issued to an applicant whose privilege to drive is suspended, canceled, or revoked in Alaska or in another state.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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What may an applicant who holds an out-of-state license be required to do before an Alaska license is issued?
- Surrender that license
- Take a new vision test every year
- Return it to the other state in person
- Renew it in the other state
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Correct answer: Surrender that license
An applicant holding an out-of-state license may be required to surrender that license before an Alaska license will be issued.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Which dependents of military personnel who plan to drive in Alaska must obtain an Alaskan license?
- Only dependents who are under 16
- Only dependents who own a vehicle
- Dependents other than the spouse
- All dependents, including the spouse
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Correct answer: Dependents other than the spouse
The manual states that dependents of military personnel (other than the spouse) who plan to drive in Alaska must obtain an Alaskan license.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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What opportunity do provisional licenses give a new driver?
- To gain experience while lessening distractions that may lead to illegal maneuvers and crashes
- To drive without first having to hold an instruction permit for any period of time
- To drive commercial vehicles before the age of 18 under supervised conditions
- To skip the vision test and the written test when applying for a license
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Correct answer: To gain experience while lessening distractions that may lead to illegal maneuvers and crashes
Provisional licenses give a new driver the opportunity to gain experience while lessening distractions, which may lead to illegal maneuvers and possible crashes.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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How many hours of driving experience must a parent, legal guardian, or employer certify for an applicant under 18 who is getting a first driver license?
- At least 10 hours
- At least 20 hours
- At least 40 hours
- At least 60 hours
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Correct answer: At least 40 hours
The applicant’s parent, legal guardian, or employer must certify at least 40 hours of driving experience.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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How many of the required hours of driving experience for a provisional license must be in progressively challenging circumstances, such as inclement weather and nighttime driving?
- At least 5 hours
- At least 10 hours
- At least 20 hours
- At least 40 hours
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Correct answer: At least 10 hours
The required driving experience includes at least 10 hours in progressively challenging circumstances such as inclement weather and nighttime driving.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Who may certify that an applicant under 18 has had the required driving experience for a provisional license?
- The applicant’s school principal
- Any licensed driver over 21
- The applicant’s driver’s license examiner only
- The applicant’s parent, legal guardian, or employer
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Correct answer: The applicant’s parent, legal guardian, or employer
The manual says the applicant’s parent, legal guardian, or employer must certify the driving experience.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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After you obtain a provisional license, how long must you wait before you may graduate to a driver license?
- At least 30 days
- At least three months
- At least six months
- At least one year
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Correct answer: At least six months
Once you obtain your provisional license you may not graduate to a driver license for at least six months.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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During the provisional license stage, you may NOT carry passengers unless one of the passengers is who?
- A parent, legal guardian, or a person at least 21 years of age
- A person at least 18 years of age
- A person at least 16 years of age who holds a driver license
- A licensed driver who is a friend of the family
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Correct answer: A parent, legal guardian, or a person at least 21 years of age
A provisional license holder may not carry passengers unless one is a parent, legal guardian, or a person at least 21 years of age.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Which passengers may a provisional license holder carry without a parent in the vehicle?
- Classmates
- Cousins
- Siblings
- Co-workers
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Correct answer: Siblings
The manual says a provisional license holder may carry, without a parent in the vehicle, passengers if they are siblings.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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During which hours may a provisional license holder NOT operate a motor vehicle unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed to drive the class of vehicle being used?
- Between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am
- Between 1:00 am and 5:00 am
- Between 12:00 am and 6:00 am
- Between 1:00 am and 7:00 am
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Correct answer: Between 1:00 am and 5:00 am
A provisional license holder may not operate a motor vehicle between 1:00 am and 5:00 am unless accompanied as described.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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When may a provisional license holder operate a motor vehicle between 1:00 am and 5:00 am without an accompanying adult?
- To or from school or school activities, along the most direct route between the two
- Only when driving a sibling to or from home, along the most direct route possible
- Only on roads that are not connected to the land highway system in the state
- To or from work or within the scope of their employment, along the most direct route
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Correct answer: To or from work or within the scope of their employment, along the most direct route
Driving between 1:00 am and 5:00 am is allowed to or from work or within the scope of employment, along the most direct route.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What must be true before a provisional restriction may be removed?
- Six months of conviction free driving and no convictions for illegal use of alcohol or drugs
- Three months of conviction free driving and a new vision test at the DMV office
- One year of driving with a parent or guardian as a passenger in the vehicle
- A written test on the passenger and hour restrictions that apply to the license
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Correct answer: Six months of conviction free driving and no convictions for illegal use of alcohol or drugs
After six months of conviction free driving and no convictions for illegal use of alcohol or drugs, the provisional restriction may be removed.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What is needed to remove a provisional restriction for a driver under 18?
- A letter from an employer certifying hours
- A new instruction permit and a vision test
- A new parental consent and a new driver license
- A new driving test with an examiner
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Correct answer: A new parental consent and a new driver license
To remove a provisional restriction, a new parental consent must be provided and a new driver license issued.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Does a driver who is 18 years of age or older need parental consent to obtain a license without provisional restrictions?
- Yes, until the driver is 21 years of age
- No, a driver 18 or older may obtain it without parental consent
- Yes, if the driver has held a license for less than one year
- Yes, a parent must sign a notarized form
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Correct answer: No, a driver 18 or older may obtain it without parental consent
A driver 18 years of age or older may obtain a license without provisional restrictions without parental consent.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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To which licenses do the passenger and hour restrictions of the provisional license NOT apply?
- A license held by a driver who has completed a driver training course
- A license held by a driver who drives only in daylight and not at night
- A license held by a driver who has held an instruction permit for one year
- An “off system” license restricted to areas not connected to the land highway system
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Correct answer: An “off system” license restricted to areas not connected to the land highway system
The passenger and hour restrictions do not apply to an “off system” license restricted to areas not connected to the land highway system.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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When do the provisional restrictions no longer apply?
- After 18 years of age, or once you go to DMV and remove the restrictions
- Only after you turn 21 years of age and pass an alcohol awareness test
- Only after one year of driving without any traffic ticket or violation
- Only after you pass a second written test at the DMV office again
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Correct answer: After 18 years of age, or once you go to DMV and remove the restrictions
The restrictions no longer apply after age 18 or once you go to the DMV and remove them.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What are the examinations conducted by the Division of Motor Vehicles designed to help determine?
- The applicant’s financial responsibility, insurance coverage, and length of residence in the state of Alaska
- The applicant’s driving history in other states and whether any license there was ever suspended or revoked
- The applicant’s mental and physical competence, and whether the applicant has the knowledge and skills to drive safely
- The applicant’s ability to repair a motor vehicle and to check its required equipment before every trip
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Correct answer: The applicant’s mental and physical competence, and whether the applicant has the knowledge and skills to drive safely
The examinations aid in determining the applicant’s mental and physical competence and whether the applicant has the knowledge and technical skills to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Before which licenses or permits is the vision test required?
- Only original licenses and permits, but not renewals or duplicates
- Any license or permit, including original, renewal, and duplicate licenses
- Only original and renewal licenses, but not duplicate licenses
- Only licenses that are issued to applicants over the age of 65
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Correct answer: Any license or permit, including original, renewal, and duplicate licenses
A vision test is required of each driver before any license or permit is issued, including original, renewal, and duplicate licenses.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What device is used to check vision at the Division of Motor Vehicles?
- A printed eye chart on the office wall
- A color-vision light board
- A mirror and flashlight
- A telebinocular device
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Correct answer: A telebinocular device
The manual says a telebinocular device is used to check vision.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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If you normally wear corrective lenses, what should you do when you apply for any type of license?
- Bring them with you
- Leave them at home so the vision test is accurate
- Bring a letter from your employer
- Wear sunglasses to the vision test
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Correct answer: Bring them with you
The manual says that if you normally wear corrective lenses, bring them with you when you apply.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What may you submit in lieu of the vision test?
- A written statement from a parent, an employer, or a friend that you can see well enough
- A certified statement from a driver training school instructor about your driving vision
- A certified statement from a licensed physician or optometrist about your vision
- A certificate from a pharmacist or lens maker about the corrective lenses you wear
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Correct answer: A certified statement from a licensed physician or optometrist about your vision
In lieu of the vision test, a certified statement from a licensed physician or optometrist that your vision meets or exceeds the department’s standards may be submitted.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What vision must you have to qualify for a license or permit?
- At least 20/20 in each eye or both eyes together
- At least 20/40 in each eye or both eyes together
- At least 20/40 in the better eye only
- At least 20/70 with both eyes together
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Correct answer: At least 20/40 in each eye or both eyes together
To qualify you must have, in each eye or with both eyes together, at least 20/40 vision.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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If you need corrective lenses to qualify on the vision test, what must you do?
- Carry them in the glove compartment
- Wear them only at night
- Wear them only on highways
- Wear them while driving
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Correct answer: Wear them while driving
If you need corrective lenses to qualify, you must wear them while driving.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What happens if you fail to qualify because you are unable to see well?
- You will be denied a license or permit until you are able to qualify
- You will receive a license restricted to daytime driving
- You will receive a license that expires in one year
- You will receive a license that requires another driver in the vehicle
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Correct answer: You will be denied a license or permit until you are able to qualify
If you fail to qualify because you are unable to see well, you will be denied a license or permit until you are able to qualify.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Which applicants must take the written test?
- Only applicants who are under 18 years of age or who are applying for a first instruction permit
- Only applicants who are applying for a motorcycle license or a license for a commercial vehicle
- Applicants not currently licensed in Alaska, or whose privileges have expired for over one year or been revoked
- Every applicant, including those who renew a license that is still current and not expired at all
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Correct answer: Applicants not currently licensed in Alaska, or whose privileges have expired for over one year or been revoked
The written test is required for applicants not currently licensed in Alaska, or whose privileges have expired for over one year or have been revoked.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What does the written test cover?
- Information in this manual and in other Alaska traffic law books and publications that you may study
- Only traffic laws and highway sign recognition, with no questions on safe driving practices at all
- Information about vehicle repair, maintenance, and the cost of owning and registering a vehicle in Alaska
- Only information found in this manual, including traffic laws, safe driving practices, and highway sign recognition
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Correct answer: Only information found in this manual, including traffic laws, safe driving practices, and highway sign recognition
The written test covers only information found in this manual, including traffic laws, safe driving practices, and highway sign recognition.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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When may you retake the written test if you fail it?
- The following day
- After two business days
- After one week
- After 30 days
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Correct answer: The following day
If the written test is failed, it may be retaken the following day.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What may you do if you can understand the English language but are unable to read or have difficulty reading?
- Bring someone who may read the questions and who may also mark the answers for you
- Take an oral test given by the examiner instead
- Bring someone who may read the questions to you, but you must independently answer them
- Skip the written test and take only the driving test with an examiner present
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Correct answer: Bring someone who may read the questions to you, but you must independently answer them
You may bring someone to read the questions to you, but you must independently answer the questions.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which applicants are required to take the driving test?
- Applicants who have never been licensed, and applicants who are over 65 years of age
- Applicants who have never been licensed or who have not had a valid license for the past 5 years
- Applicants who have a valid license from another state and are moving to Alaska
- Applicants who have held an instruction permit for 6 months and are under 18
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Correct answer: Applicants who have never been licensed or who have not had a valid license for the past 5 years
The driving test is required for applicants who have never been licensed, who have not had a valid license for the past 5 years, or whose driving privileges have been revoked.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Is a person who has a valid license from another state usually required to take the driving test?
- Yes, always
- Yes, but only if under 21
- Yes, but only for a motorcycle license
- No, usually not
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Correct answer: No, usually not
The manual says a person who has a valid license from another state is usually not required to take the driving test.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Where are driving tests available?
- At most Division of Motor Vehicle offices or through state approved third party testers
- Only at the main Division of Motor Vehicles office located in Anchorage or Juneau
- Only through licensed driver training schools approved by the Division
- At any police station or state trooper post that has a test examiner on duty
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Correct answer: At most Division of Motor Vehicle offices or through state approved third party testers
Driving tests are available at most Division of Motor Vehicle offices or through state approved third party testers.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What must you furnish for the driving test?
- Any vehicle, registered or not, if a parent signs for it
- A currently registered vehicle with proof of insurance
- A vehicle with a valid inspection sticker only
- A vehicle registered in any state, without insurance
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Correct answer: A currently registered vehicle with proof of insurance
You must furnish a currently registered vehicle with proof of insurance for the test.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What can happen if the vehicle you bring for the driving test has mechanical defects?
- The test will continue, with points subtracted from your score
- The test will be done in the examiner’s vehicle
- The test will continue, but you will receive a restricted license
- The driving test may be refused or delayed until the defects are corrected
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Correct answer: The driving test may be refused or delayed until the defects are corrected
The vehicle is checked for required equipment, and the driving test may be refused or delayed until mechanical defects are corrected.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Who is allowed to accompany you and the examiner during the driving test?
- No one
- A parent or guardian
- A licensed driver over 21
- A driver training instructor
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Correct answer: No one
No one is allowed to accompany you and the examiner during the driving test.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What does the driving test consist of?
- Normal driving tasks and one illegal maneuver to test your judgment
- Only tasks on a closed course
- Normal driving tasks; you will not be asked to do anything against the law
- Only parking maneuvers
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Correct answer: Normal driving tasks; you will not be asked to do anything against the law
The driving test consists of normal driving tasks and you will not be asked to do anything against the law.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which of these is one of the tasks on which you will be graded during the driving test?
- Changing a tire
- Quick stop
- Checking the engine oil level
- Jump-starting a battery
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Correct answer: Quick stop
The manual lists quick stop among the tasks on which you are graded.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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How should you act toward the examiner during the driving test?
- Explain each maneuver to the examiner as you do it
- Ask the examiner for directions before every turn
- Talk to the examiner to show you are relaxed
- Do not converse unnecessarily with the examiner
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Correct answer: Do not converse unnecessarily with the examiner
The manual says not to converse unnecessarily with the examiner during the test.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What does the online knowledge test system give you right after you finish the test?
- Immediate pass/fail results and directions for next steps
- A mailed score report delivered after about two weeks
- A temporary license that is valid for thirty days
- Your pass/fail result only after a DMV staff review
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Correct answer: Immediate pass/fail results and directions for next steps
The online knowledge test system gives immediate pass/fail results and directions for the next steps once the test is completed.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Where can you take the written test with the online knowledge test system?
- Only at a DMV office during regular business hours
- Only at a driving school supervised by a tester
- Anywhere and at any time, on your own device
- Only at a DMV computer on the day of your road test
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Correct answer: Anywhere and at any time, on your own device
The online knowledge test system lets you take your test anywhere and at any time from home on your own device.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Up to how far in advance can a road test be scheduled online at some locations?
- Up to 14 days
- Up to 60 days
- Up to 30 days
- Up to 90 days
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Correct answer: Up to 60 days
The online road test system allows scheduling up to 60 days in advance for some locations.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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How long before your road test appointment does the online system send you a reminder email?
- 1 day
- 7 days
- 14 days
- 3 days
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Correct answer: 3 days
The system sends a reminder email 3 days before your appointment.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Up to how long before the test can you reschedule your road test online?
- 24 hours
- 6 hours
- 12 hours
- 48 hours
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Correct answer: 24 hours
The manual says you can reschedule your test up to 24 hours before the test.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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You arrive for your road test without proof of insurance. What happens to your test fee?
- It is refunded in full
- The DMV will not refund it
- Half of it is refunded
- It is credited toward a later test
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Correct answer: The DMV will not refund it
The DMV will not refund the test fee if you lack proof of insurance, carry improper registration, or fail the test due to an unsafe vehicle.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Where may a third-party tester give a road test?
- Only at DMV offices in Anchorage
- At any police station or Alaska State Troopers post
- At high schools and community colleges
- At driving schools and at DMV Business Partner offices
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Correct answer: At driving schools and at DMV Business Partner offices
Road tests may be given by a third-party tester at driving schools and at DMV Business Partner offices.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What do third-party testers typically offer compared to the DMV?
- Vehicles to use and more flexible hours
- A shorter test with fewer maneuvers
- A guaranteed pass on the first try
- A lower test fee for every applicant
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Correct answer: Vehicles to use and more flexible hours
Third-party testers typically offer vehicles for your use during the test and more flexible testing hours than the DMV.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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When is your driver’s license photograph taken?
- At the start of your application, before any tests
- When you schedule your road test online appointment
- After you complete all license requirements
- Before you take the knowledge test or road test
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Correct answer: After you complete all license requirements
Your picture is taken after all requirements for a license or permit have been successfully completed.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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How must a head covering worn for religious or medical reasons be positioned for a license photograph?
- It must be removed completely for the photo
- It may remain but must be moved above the forehead
- It may remain if pulled down to the eyebrows
- It may remain only with a signed note from a doctor
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Correct answer: It may remain but must be moved above the forehead
Head coverings for religious or medical reasons may remain but must be moved above the forehead to allow a full facial picture.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A license or permit is lost, stolen, destroyed, or illegible. What must be presented before a duplicate will be issued?
- A police report of the loss
- A new vision test result
- Written permission from your insurer
- Proper identification
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Correct answer: Proper identification
Proper identification must be presented before a duplicate will be issued.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Besides court ordered documentation, which document is valid for a name change?
- A bank statement with the new name
- A signed letter from your employer
- A certified marriage certificate
- A utility bill with the new name
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Correct answer: A certified marriage certificate
A certified marriage certificate issued by vital statistics is also valid for a name change.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Your driving privileges were suspended by another state. What must you obtain before an Alaska license can be issued?
- A copy of your driving record from Alaska
- Written proof from that state that it has ended
- A sworn statement that you no longer drive
- A certificate showing you completed a driving course
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Correct answer: Written proof from that state that it has ended
You must obtain written proof from that state showing the suspension or revocation has terminated.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What does an insurance application generally contain about your driving record?
- A requirement to pay for a copy yourself
- A requirement that you mail your record to the insurer
- A waiver of the insurer’s right to review the record
- A statement letting the insurer get a copy of it
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Correct answer: A statement letting the insurer get a copy of it
The application generally contains a statement authorizing the insurance company to receive a copy of the driving record of everyone covered by the policy.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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When can you sign up as an organ and tissue donor?
- When your license is issued or renewed
- Only after you turn 21
- Only when you take the road test
- Only at a hospital, not with the DMV
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Correct answer: When your license is issued or renewed
You may indicate on your application, at the time your license is issued or renewed, that you wish to be an organ and tissue donor.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A US citizen within how many days of turning 18 may choose to register to vote, according to the Voter registration section?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 180 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
The manual says a US citizen within 90 days of turning 18 or older may choose to register to vote.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What must you have to use the Online Voter Registration System?
- A valid U.S. passport and proof of address
- A valid Alaska driver’s license or state ID card
- A vehicle registration and proof of insurance
- A signed paper form mailed to the DMV office
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Correct answer: A valid Alaska driver’s license or state ID card
The online system requires a valid Alaska driver’s license or state ID card, with information matching your DMV record.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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When will the examiner answer your questions on proper driving techniques?
- Prior to or following the driving test
- Only during the driving test
- Only if you pass the driving test
- Only at the driving school
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Correct answer: Prior to or following the driving test
The examiner will answer questions on proper driving techniques prior to or following the driving test.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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If you fail the driving test, what will the examiner do?
- Tell you to enroll in a driver training school before you may return for any test
- Give you a temporary license for 30 days while you practice your driving skills
- Advise you about what maneuvers to practice and tell you when you may return for another test
- Advise you to apply again after one year and to begin with a new permit
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Correct answer: Advise you about what maneuvers to practice and tell you when you may return for another test
If you fail, the examiner advises about what maneuvers to practice and tells when you may return for another test.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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How long must you normally wait to retake the driving test?
- One calendar day
- Two business days
- Five business days
- Thirty days
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Correct answer: Two business days
Normally, you must wait two business days to retake the test.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What is a “business day” when you wait to retake the driving test?
- Monday-Saturday, including holidays
- Monday-Friday, including State holidays
- Any day the DMV office is open to the public
- Monday-Friday, not a State or Federal Holiday
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Correct answer: Monday-Friday, not a State or Federal Holiday
A business day is Monday-Friday and not a State or Federal Holiday.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which of these causes you to automatically fail the driving test?
- Violation of a traffic law
- Asking the examiner a question after the test
- Having a vehicle that is properly registered
- Wearing corrective lenses while driving
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Correct answer: Violation of a traffic law
Violation of a traffic law is the first item on the list of reasons for an automatic failure.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which of these causes you to automatically fail the driving test?
- Asking for an instruction to be repeated
- Lack of cooperation or refusal to perform
- Being nervous at the start of the test
- Parking with the vehicle straight in the space
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Correct answer: Lack of cooperation or refusal to perform
Lack of cooperation or refusal to perform is on the list of automatic failures.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which items must drivers have and show to an officer upon request?
- Driver’s license, birth certificate, and proof of current insurance
- Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and proof of current registration
- Driver’s license, vehicle title, and proof of current registration
- Driver’s license, passport, proof of insurance, and a vehicle title
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Correct answer: Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and proof of current registration
The manual says drivers must have their driver's license, proof of insurance, and proof of current registration and show them to the officer upon request.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 65 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 65)
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According to the manual's closing page, what is driving?
- A right of every adult resident
- A privilege, not a right
- A right once you pass the knowledge test
- A duty owed to the state
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Correct answer: A privilege, not a right
The manual states that driving is a privilege, not a right.
Source: Alaska Driver Manual (Revised October 2025), page 89 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 89)