Alaska: Licensing basics — Part 3 Practice Test
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?” · “Where must your driver’s license be while you are driving?”
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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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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)