AK DMV License Types and Restrictions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At what age can you apply for an instruction permit in Alaska?
- 14 years old (Correct answer)
- 15 years old
- 16 years old
- 15 and a half years old
Correct answer: 14 years old
Alaska allows drivers to apply for an instruction permit at age 14, one of the youngest permit ages in the nation.
Question 2: Which class of Alaska license is required to operate a standard passenger car for personal use?
- Class D (Correct answer)
- Class C
- Class A
- Class P
Correct answer: Class D
A Class D license is Alaska's standard non-commercial license for operating passenger vehicles.
Question 3: How long must you hold an Alaska instruction permit before applying for a provisional license?
- At least 6 months (Correct answer)
- At least 30 days
- At least 3 months
- At least 1 year
Correct answer: At least 6 months
Alaska requires holding an instruction permit for at least six months before moving to a provisional license.
Question 4: During the first six months with an Alaska provisional license, which passengers may ride with you when driving alone?
- Siblings only (Correct answer)
- Any friends under 21
- Any passenger over 16
- No passengers of any kind
Correct answer: Siblings only
Provisional drivers may not carry passengers under 21 unless they are siblings or the driver is accompanied by a licensed adult 21 or older.
Question 5: Between which hours is an Alaska provisional license holder generally prohibited from driving?
- 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. (Correct answer)
- 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Midnight to 7 a.m.
- 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Correct answer: 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Provisional drivers may not drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed adult or driving to or from work.
Question 6: How many hours of supervised driving experience must an applicant certify before getting an Alaska provisional license?
- 40 hours, including 10 in challenging conditions (Correct answer)
- 20 hours, all daytime
- 60 hours, including 20 at night
- No supervised hours are required
Correct answer: 40 hours, including 10 in challenging conditions
Alaska requires 40 hours of driving experience, including 10 hours in progressively challenging conditions such as night or inclement weather.
Question 7: What does a corrective lens restriction on your Alaska license mean?
- You must wear glasses or contacts whenever you drive (Correct answer)
- You may only drive during daylight
- You must have an outside mirror
- You may only drive automatic vehicles
Correct answer: You must wear glasses or contacts whenever you drive
A corrective lens restriction requires the driver to wear prescribed glasses or contact lenses at all times while driving.
AK DMV License Types and Restrictions 2
At what age can you apply for an instruction permit in Alaska?