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2026 Alaska Permit Test 21
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QUESTION 1 / 20
Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk your horn right before shifting into reverse.
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B
Check behind the vehicle before you get into the driver's seat.
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C
Check your rearview mirrors to see what is behind you.
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D
Turn up the car radio before backing up to get the attention of anyone who may be around you.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the main road, just before the exit lane.
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B
Once you see a toll booth.
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C
Once you have moved into the exit lane.
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D
When you first see the exit sign.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
On a wet or icy road.
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B
On paved highways.
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C
When driving at night.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-hospital_emergency_services_to_the_right.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Highway changes ahead and to the right.
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B
Hiking trails ahead and to the right.
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C
Hotel ahead and to the right.
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D
Hospital ahead and to the right.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
You must indicate your intention to turn at least ____ before turning.
Choose one answer below.
A
100 feet
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B
50 feet
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C
200 feet
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D
300 feet
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QUESTION 6 / 20
Guide signs are ____ signs that provide directional and mileage information to drivers.
Choose one answer below.
A
Yellow
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B
Red
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C
Green
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D
White
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QUESTION 7 / 20
When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your wheels to the left.
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B
Turn your wheels to the right.
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C
Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.
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D
Back slowly.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
You are driving on a highway divided by two solid yellow lines. You may:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cross these lines only to make a left turn into or from an alley, private road, or driveway.
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B
Cross these lines to pass other vehicles, but only if there is no oncoming traffic.
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C
Cross these lines under no circumstances.
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D
Cross these lines only to make a U-turn.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:
Choose one answer below.
A
They are more difficult to see than cars.
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B
They rarely use their headlights.
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C
Motorcyclists are less skilled drivers than other motorists.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
You are approaching an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Consider it the same as a caution sign and continue through the intersection.
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B
Stop immediately.
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C
Stop before entering the intersection, unless you are too close to stop safely.
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D
Speed up to get through the intersection before the red light appears.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is never used as a traffic signal.
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B
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.
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C
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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D
Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:
Choose one answer below.
A
May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
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B
May no longer turn and must proceed straight.
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C
Still have the right-of-way to turn.
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D
No longer have to turn in the direction that the arrow indicated.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
The road surface often becomes especially slippery during the first half hour of rain because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Dust and oil on the road have not yet washed away.
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B
Tires have not yet absorbed the water.
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C
Water tends to pool the most at the beginning of a rainfall.
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D
It rains hardest during that time.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
If you’re going to turn left onto a one-way street, you should complete the turn into:
Choose one answer below.
A
The right lane.
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B
The lane closest to your previous lane.
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C
Either lane.
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D
Neither lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.
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B
Same side of the road on which traffic is moving.
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C
Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
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D
Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and wait for the light to change.
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B
Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.
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C
Drive carefully through the intersection.
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D
Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
A driver approaching a stopped school bus that is displaying flashing amber lights should always:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and remain stopped until the bus has passed.
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B
Slow down and prepare to stop.
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C
Sound their horn and pass slowly.
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D
Speed up and pass quickly.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
What color are pavement markings that separate traffic lanes moving in opposite direction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yellow
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B
White
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C
Yellow and white
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D
Yellow, white, and black
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QUESTION 19 / 20
What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your seat belt
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B
The steering wheel
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C
Your rearview mirror
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D
Your seat
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QUESTION 20 / 20
You come to an intersection that is blocked by other traffic. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.
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B
Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.
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C
Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through.
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D
Sound your horn to make the cars move up.
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