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20 random questions, no time limit (matches the real Alaska Class D format). Need 80% (16 correct of 20) to pass.
Practice road signs exclusively — shapes, colors, and meanings. Perfect for targeting the sign section before your exam.
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Everything important from the Alaska Driver Manual (REV. 10/2025) — organized for the exam
Memorize these numbers first. Alaska test questions are frequently built around specific distances, speeds, BAC levels, and time periods. These come up constantly.
Road signs are tested heavily. Know each sign's shape, color, and meaning. The real test often shows a sign description and asks what it means.
| Shape | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Octagon (8-sided) | STOP — always and only | Stop sign |
| Triangle (pointing down) | YIELD — give right of way | Yield sign |
| Diamond | WARNING — hazard ahead | Curve, pedestrian, deer |
| Pentagon (5-sided) | SCHOOL ZONE | School crossing |
| Pennant (triangle right) | NO PASSING ZONE | No-passing pennant |
| Round (circle) | RAILROAD CROSSING advance warning | RR crossing sign |
| Rectangle (vertical) | REGULATORY — rules you must follow | Speed limit, turn restrictions |
| Rectangle (horizontal) | GUIDE or INFORMATION | Street name, mile marker |
| X-shaped crossbuck | RAILROAD CROSSING — treat like yield | Railroad crossbuck |
| Color | Category | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Regulatory — STOP / PROHIBIT | Stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way, no-turn circles |
| Yellow | WARNING | General hazard warnings — curves, hills, intersections, animals |
| Orange | WORK ZONE / CONSTRUCTION | Construction ahead — drive with care. In an Alaska Traffic Safety Corridor, fines for traffic offenses are DOUBLED (page 29). |
| Green | GUIDE / DIRECTIONAL | Highway exits, distances, direction, mile markers |
| Blue | SERVICES | Gas, food, lodging, hospital, rest area |
| Brown | RECREATION / CULTURAL | Parks, campgrounds, historical sites, scenic areas |
| White | REGULATORY | Speed limits, lane rules, turn restrictions |
| Fluorescent Yellow-Green | WARNING — pedestrian / school / bike | School zones, crosswalks, bike lanes |
| Fluorescent Pink | INCIDENT MANAGEMENT | Crash clean-up, debris removal, temporary traffic control |
Right of way is the #1 failure topic on the DMV knowledge test. Master every scenario below — these questions will be on your exam.
| Signal | What You Must Do |
|---|---|
| Solid GREEN | Proceed — but yield to traffic already in intersection |
| Solid YELLOW | Prepare to stop if safe; proceed only if stopping would be dangerous |
| Solid RED | Stop completely; may turn right on red after stop and yield (unless posted) |
| GREEN ARROW | Protected turn — oncoming traffic must stop. You may turn in the arrow's direction, but still yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection. |
| YELLOW ARROW | Protected turn is ending — prepare to yield or stop |
| Flashing YELLOW ARROW | Unprotected turn — you MAY turn but MUST yield to oncoming and pedestrians |
| Flashing RED | Treat exactly like a STOP sign — stop, yield, proceed when safe |
| Flashing YELLOW | Caution — slow down and proceed carefully. Do not need to stop. |
| RED + GREEN ARROW | Stop for through traffic; turn in direction of arrow only |
| Signal NOT working | Treat as ALL-WAY STOP — all traffic stops |
DUI questions appear on virtually every DMV knowledge test. Know the BAC levels, implied consent law, and penalties. Alaska uses "DUI" (Driving Under the Influence).
| Situation | Consequence |
|---|---|
| BAC of 0.08%+ (driver 21+) | DUI — 1st conviction: minimum $1,500 fine, 72 hours minimum jail, license revoked 90 days. 2nd: $3,000 + 20 days jail + 1 yr revocation. 3rd: $4,000 + 60 days jail + 3 yrs revocation (page 14–19). |
| Impairment below the legal BAC limit | YES — you can be convicted of DUI in Alaska even below 0.08% if alcohol, controlled substances, or other drugs (including legally prescribed medications) impair your ability to drive safely (page 14, 18). |
| Test refusal (implied consent) | You can lose your driver's license. By driving on Alaska roads you have given Implied Consent to a chemical test of your breath. Refusing creates a separate criminal charge with the same penalties as DUI itself, plus a 90-day administrative revocation; 7 days to request a hearing (page 14, 17). |
| BAC — under 21 (Zero Tolerance) | Charged as "Minor Operating After Consuming Alcohol." 1st: 30-day administrative revocation; 2nd: 90 days; 3rd+: 1 year. A breath test of 0.08+ also triggers full adult DUI consequences (page 16). |
| Minor purchasing or possessing alcohol (under 21) | Driving privileges may be revoked even if the minor was not driving. Fraudulent use of a driver's license to obtain alcohol = 60-day revocation (1st) / 1 year (subsequent) (page 16). |
| DUI — causing death | Charged separately under Alaska criminal statutes; serious-bodily-injury or fatality cases face felony enhancement, much longer prison time, and longer revocation. The Alaska Driver Manual notes the average 1st-DUI cost is ~$22,740 (page 19). |
School bus rules are heavily tested. On a 2-lane undivided road, ALL traffic in BOTH directions must stop for a school bus with red flashing lights and stop arm extended. Same divided travelway = stop. Exception: on a separated highway with two or more lanes in each direction, oncoming traffic does NOT stop (page 37, 48).
| Location | Minimum Clearance |
|---|---|
| Fire hydrant | 15 ft — do not park within 15 ft (page 62) |
| Stop sign / yield sign / flashing signal / traffic control device | 30 ft — do not park within 30 ft of these (page 62) |
| Pedestrian safety zone | Never park in a designated pedestrian safety zone or on a crosswalk (page 62) |
| Crosswalk at intersection | 20 ft — do not park within 20 ft of a crosswalk at an intersection (page 62) |
| Railroad crossing | 50 ft — do not park within 50 ft of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing (page 62) |
| Fire station driveway / fire apparatus | 20 ft from a fire station entrance / 500 ft from a fire apparatus stopped with flashing emergency lights (page 62) |
| Driveway entrance (public or private) | Not in front of — always prohibited |
| Accessible (handicapped) space | Never without valid placard/plate — vehicles parked illegally in accessible spaces are subject to fines and towing (Alaska Driver Manual, parking section) |
| Inside an intersection or on a crosswalk | Never — always illegal |
| Handicapped space (without placard) | Never park here |
| Bridge, overpass, or tunnel | Never — never park on a bridge, in a tunnel, or on the traveled portion of any roadway (page 62) |
| No Stopping zone | Never stop here, for any reason |
| No Parking zone | No parking — may stop to load/unload |
The rule: always turn wheels so that if the car rolls, it rolls away from traffic or is caught by the curb.
| Situation | Turn Wheels | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Facing DOWNHILL, WITH curb | RIGHT (into curb) | Car rolls into curb and stops |
| Facing DOWNHILL, NO curb | RIGHT (away from road) | Car rolls away from traffic |
| Facing UPHILL, WITH curb | LEFT (away from curb) | Car rolls back, caught by curb |
| Facing UPHILL, NO curb | RIGHT (away from road) | Car rolls away from traffic |
GDL questions appear on many tests. Know Alaska's Graduated Driver Licensing program, the restrictions in each phase, and the specific ages, hold periods, and curfew hours.
| Equipment | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Headlights (on) | Required from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise, AND any time visibility is 1,000 ft or less due to rain, fog, snow, smoke, or dust. Use LOW beams in those conditions (page 55). |
| High beams (dim) | Dim within 500 ft of an oncoming vehicle and within 300 ft when following another vehicle. Use LOW beams in rain, fog, snow, or dust (page 55). |
| Horn | Use when needed to prevent a crash. Do NOT use to express anger, greet friends, or encourage others to move. Audible from at least 200 feet minimum (page 68, 69). |
| Turn signals | Signal continuously for the last 100 feet before turning (page 30). When being passed, it is unlawful to increase your speed (page 37). |
| Tinted windows | Tint must adhere to the standards in 13 AAC 04.223; never obstruct the driver's view (page 54). |
| TVs / video screens visible to driver | Prohibited while vehicle is in motion (navigation is excepted) |
| Muffler | Must prevent excessive or unusual noise |
| Brakes | The foot brake must stop a passenger vehicle within 25 feet at 20 mph. A separate parking brake must hold the vehicle on any grade where the vehicle may be parked (page 68). |
| Wipers | Must adequately clean the windshield when used |
| Tail lights / license plate light | Rear license plate light must illuminate the plate so it is visible from at least 50 feet (page 68). Alaska non-commercial vehicles display a single REAR license plate. |
| Tires | Penny test: if you can see ALL of Lincoln's head when you slide a penny into the tread, your tires are too worn and should be replaced (page 75, 77). |
| Hazard lights | For use when parked/stopped in an emergency — not while driving normally |
| Seat belts & child restraints | AS 28.05.095 — every occupant in a motor vehicle must wear a safety belt; driver is responsible for all passengers under 16. Child restraints: under 1 yr OR < 20 lb = rear-facing; 1+ yr and 20+ lb = forward-facing; 4–7 yr, < 57 in & 20–65 lb = booster; 8–15 yr = seat belt (page 20–23). |
A proven 4-phase approach that builds real understanding — not just memorization. Work through each phase at your own pace, and you'll walk into the DMV ready to pass on your first try.
| Your Score | Status | What to Do Next |
|---|---|---|
| Under 75% | Needs more work | Go back to Phase 3 — run Weak Spots mode on your wrong answers. Re-read the Study Guide for those topics. Then try the simulator again. |
| 75% – 89% | Almost there | Run Weak Spots on what you missed, then take the simulator again. You're close — one more round should get you there. |
| 90%+ | Ready! 🎉 | Run the simulator one more time to confirm. Score 90%+ twice → you are ready for the real test. |
Before you walk into the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles office:
20 questions · need 80% (16 correct of 20) · you can miss up to 4 and still pass
Alaska Driver Manual (REV. 10/2025) · Revised January 2026 · Published by Alaska DMV
Download Official Manual →Source: Alaska DMV · Free download
We've distilled the official manual into 12 focused study sections. Every number, rule, and fact verified against the handbook. Click any topic to start studying.
The Alaska Class D non-commercial knowledge test has 20 multiple-choice questions, with 80% (16 correct of 20) required to pass. Confirm the current question count and any agency updates at dmv.alaska.gov/home/.
DUI stands for Driving Under the Influence. Alaska's per se BAC limit is 0.08% for non-commercial drivers age 21+, 0.04% for commercial drivers, and ANY amount for drivers under 21 (Zero Tolerance).
Alaska law (13 AAC 02.090) requires a minimum 2-second following distance, but the Alaska Driver Manual recommends the 4-Second Rule. Pick a fixed object, count "one-one-thousand…" If you reach the object before 4 seconds, you're too close. In rain, snow, ice, fog, or when towing, increase to 6+ seconds (page 27, 28).
Alaska's minimum age for an instruction permit is 14 (parental consent required if under 18; permit is valid 2 years, fee $15). To advance to the provisional license at age 16, you must hold the permit at least 6 months and complete 40 hours of supervised practice (with 10 in challenging conditions) (page 4–6).
Yes, this practice site is completely free. Every question is verified against the Alaska Driver Manual (REV. 10/2025).
Always dial 911 in any emergency on an Alaska road. The Alaska State Troopers respond to highway incidents statewide; many local jurisdictions are also patrolled by Anchorage Police, Fairbanks Police, Juneau Police, and other municipal/borough departments.
The Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), a division of the Alaska Department of Administration, administers the Class D non-commercial knowledge test for new drivers. The test is built directly from the Alaska Driver Manual (REV. 10/2025) and stands out for two state-specific quirks every new driver should know: doubled fines for any traffic offense in a designated Traffic Safety Corridor, and an "off-system" license available to residents of areas not connected to the Alaska highway system or where average daily traffic is under 500 vehicles — those holders are exempt from the standard provisional passenger and curfew restrictions.
Alaska uses DUI (Driving Under the Influence) with a 0.08% BAC threshold for drivers 21+, ANY amount for drivers under 21 (Zero Tolerance), and 0.04% for commercial drivers. Penalty escalation: 1st DUI = $1,500 minimum fine, 72 hours minimum jail, 90-day license revocation, and 6-month Ignition Interlock Device. 2nd DUI = $3,000 minimum fine, 20 days minimum jail, 1-year revocation. 3rd DUI = $4,000 minimum fine, 60 days minimum jail, 3-year revocation. DUI convictions stay on your driving record FOREVER, and refusing the chemical test is a separate criminal charge with the same consequences as DUI itself. Every fact is verified against the Alaska Driver Manual (REV. 10/2025) published by the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles.
Alaska's Graduated Driver Licensing program starts at age 14 with a Class IP instruction permit (parental consent required if under 18). The supervisor must be a licensed driver age 21+ with at least one year of driving experience, occupying the seat beside the permit holder. After holding the permit at least 6 months (for 16- and 17-year-olds) and logging 40 hours of supervised practice (10 in challenging conditions like inclement weather and night driving), the new driver can take the road test for a Class D provisional license. Provisional drivers cannot drive between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM unless accompanied by a parent/guardian/21+ driver (work-route exception). Passengers are limited to siblings only, unless a parent/guardian/21+ driver is in the vehicle. Provisional drivers who accumulate 6 or more points in 12 months must complete a Driver Improvement Course. Restrictions can be removed after 6 months conviction-free, or automatically at age 18.
This free practice test is verified against the Alaska Driver Manual (REV. 10/2025) and is built for anyone testing at DMV driver license offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Wasilla, Sitka, Ketchikan, Kenai, Kodiak, Bethel, Palmer, Nome, Soldotna, Valdez, Delta Junction, and every other Alaska community served by the DMV or a state-approved third-party tester. The original Alaska driver license fee is $20 ($15 for an instruction permit). Take the knowledge test in person or online via ak.knowtodrive.com. Free practice here — no signup, no paywall.
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