AK DMV Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield AK DMV facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What is a deductible on an auto insurance policy? → The amount you pay out of pocket before your coverage pays a claim
2. Loose gravel on rural Alaska roads requires a defensive driver to: → Reduce speed, avoid sudden steering or braking, and increase following distance
3. What is the correct hand signal to indicate slowing down or stopping? → Left arm extended out and bent downward at the elbow
4. If your brakes suddenly fail, what is the FIRST thing you should do? → Pump the brake pedal rapidly to build pressure
5. How far before turning must you signal on an Alaska highway where the speed limit is 45 mph or more? → At least 100 feet, and earlier at highway speeds is recommended
6. In Alaska, when must you use your headlights? → From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise and when visibility is poor
7. What is the minimum bodily injury liability coverage per person required for drivers in Alaska? → $50,000
8. What speed adjustment is required when passing through a tunnel in Alaska? → Reduce speed to the posted tunnel limit
9. How does fatigue affect your driving ability? → It slows reaction time and impairs judgment much like alcohol
10. When a traffic light is showing a steady green light, what must you do before proceeding through the intersection? → Yield to vehicles and pedestrians still in the intersection
11. When turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should turn from: → The leftmost lane
12. How does an at-fault accident affect your insurance? → Your premiums typically increase for 3-5 years
13. Approximately how fast does a healthy body eliminate alcohol? → About one standard drink per hour
14. Before leaving your parked vehicle on a street, Alaska law requires you to: → Stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key
15. In long winter darkness, a defensive driver in Alaska should: → Keep headlights clean, slow down, and scan for wildlife and pedestrians
16. Why is it important to have an escape route while driving? → To have an alternative path available if a sudden hazard requires evasive action
17. In Alaska, how often should you check your tire pressure during winter months? → At least once a month, since cold air lowers tire pressure
18. What does a corrective lens restriction on your Alaska license mean? → You must wear glasses or contacts whenever you drive
19. What is the minimum uncorrected or corrected visual acuity generally required to be licensed without referral in Alaska? → 20/40 in at least one eye
20. If you cannot see a truck driver in the truck's side mirror, what does that mean? → The truck driver cannot see you
21. What is 'black ice' and where does it most commonly form? → A thin, nearly invisible ice layer that forms on bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas
22. Before making a turn at an intersection, you should check mirrors and signal, then: → Move into the proper lane well before the turn
23. What must you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights stopped on an undivided road in Alaska? → Stop, regardless of your direction of travel
24. What is the penalty for an Alaska teen who drives unsupervised on an instruction permit? → A fine and possible permit suspension
25. How can you tell if your vehicle’s brake system needs attention? → The brake pedal feels soft or spongy when pressed.
26. A 17-year-old provisional license holder in Alaska needs to drive home from work at 2 a.m. Is this allowed? → Yes, driving to or from work is an exception to the curfew
27. If a vehicle approaches you head-on in your lane, your best defensive action is to: → Slow down, sound your horn, and steer right toward the shoulder
28. An Alaska Class M2 license limits the holder to operating what type of vehicle? → A moped or motor-driven cycle
29. You may stop or park in a tunnel or on a highway underpass: → Never, except in an emergency
30. You may NOT park within what distance of a crosswalk at an intersection? → 20 feet