Alaska practice test
Alaska permit practice test.
Get to know the format, try six study questions, and check the explanations before opening a full Roadwise practice test. This course’s simulation is based on the format described below.
- Questions
- 20
- Correct to pass
- 16
- Practice timer
- 25 minutes
- Study question bank
- 696
The format in this course
Alaska General Knowledge Test
To pass this Roadwise simulation, answer at least 16 of 20 questions correctly. Answers and explanations appear after you finish. Unanswered questions count as incorrect.
This practice format uses one overall passing threshold, without a separately scored sign section.
The practice simulation uses a 25-minute countdown. The test clock continues while you are away from the session.
The handbook itself (the source handbook) does not state the test format, so this was confirmed from the official Alaska DMV website. No separate sign-recognition section is scored independently, so the practice test uses one combined score.
Try a few practice questions
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
What is the minimum engine displacement for a motorcycle requiring a Class M1 license?
- 25cc
- 50cc
- 70cc
- 100cc
Answer: 50cc
M1 covers motorcycles and scooters with an engine displacement of 50cc or more.
Handbook p. 6 ↗What can happen if you refuse a chemical test after a lawful DUI arrest?
- It is treated as a minor infraction only
- You only lose your right to a hearing
- You can face a criminal misdemeanor or felony charge
- Your license is suspended for 30 days only
Answer: You can face a criminal misdemeanor or felony charge
Refusal after a lawful arrest can be charged as a criminal misdemeanor or felony.
Handbook p. 18 ↗What is the maximum speed limit on an unposted roadway outside business, school, or residential areas?
- 45 mph
- 65 mph
- 55 mph
- 50 mph
Answer: 55 mph
Any other unposted roadway defaults to 55 mph.
Handbook p. 34 ↗What is a five-sided sign used to warn of on Alaska roads?
- Hospital zones
- School areas and school crosswalks
- Railroad crossings
- Rest areas
Answer: School areas and school crosswalks
Five-sided signs warn of school areas and school crosswalks that require reduced speed.
Handbook p. 44 ↗How far must you park from a stop sign?
- 15 feet
- 20 feet
- 50 feet
- 30 feet
Answer: 30 feet
You may not park closer than 30 feet from a stop sign.
Handbook p. 74 ↗What does this sign mean?

- Marks a facility or space accessible to people with disabilities.
- Marks a route or rule that applies to vehicles towing trailers.
- Indicates a telephone is available nearby.
- Marks a gas station near the road or exit.
Answer: Marks a facility or space accessible to people with disabilities.
Accessible facility: Marks a facility or space accessible to people with disabilities. Use as directed; reserve marked accessible spaces for permit holders.
Handbook p. 31 ↗What to study next
The practice question pool spans the course. Use the topics below to read the rules behind an answer, then return to practice.
7 lessons
Getting Your Alaska License
Classes, ID, permits, provisional rules, tests
Explore5 lessons
Your Driving Record
Insurance, crashes, points, suspensions
Explore6 lessons
Alcohol, Drugs & Implied Consent
BAC limits, DUI penalties, ignition interlock, drugs
Explore3 lessons
Safety Belts & Child Passenger Safety
Who must buckle up, and how
Explore3 lessons
Distraction, Control & Fatigue
Phones, focus, backing, and staying alert
Explore4 lessons
Speed, Following Distance & Highways
Limits, gaps, stopping distance, freeways
Explore5 lessons
Turns & Intersections
Signaling, turning, right-of-way, roundabouts, stops
Explore2 lessons
Passing & No-Passing Zones
When it's safe, and when it's illegal
Explore8 lessons
Signs, Signals & Pavement Markings
Shapes, colors, lights, and lines
Explore6 lessons
Sharing the Road
Pedestrians, bikes, motorcycles, buses, trucks, animals
Explore7 lessons
Railroads, Night, Weather & Emergencies
Trains, headlights, skids, breakdowns, emergency vehicles
Explore6 lessons
Parking, Equipment & Maintenance
Legal distances, required gear, upkeep
Explore