You have just left a vehicle stuck on the tracks as a train approaches. Which way should you run?

Away from the tracks, toward the train

Along the tracks, toward the train

Along the tracks, away from the train

Across the tracks to the far side

Total stopping distance is made up of:

Perception, reaction, and braking distance

Reaction distance and braking distance only

Braking distance plus one car length

Perception distance and braking distance

You are behind a school bus on a four-lane highway with a raised median. The bus stops with red lights flashing and its stop arm out. What must you do?

Stop - traffic behind the bus must stop

Keep going because the road is divided

Stop only if you see children outside

Free Alaska DMV Practice Permit Test - Practice Test 4 2026

25 questions80% to passExplanations includedFree

20Real test questions

80%Pass score

This Practice Test 4 is modeled on the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) written knowledge exam, which has 20 questions; to pass you need 16 of 20 correct (80%). These 25 questions rotate through traffic laws, road signs, and right-of-way - the core topics the DMV tests most heavily. Every question includes an explanation, so you learn the rule behind each answer - not just whether you got it right.

Question 1 of 25

A long train has just passed a crossing that has two sets of tracks. Before you cross, you should:

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Inside this test

What's on the Alaska Practice Test 4

The real Alaska knowledge test has 20 questions, and to pass you need 16 of 20 correct (80%). Practice Test 4 is a 25-question set drawn from 49 questions, scored against a practice target of 80%.

Topics in this test's question pool

Road signs 15
Safe driving 10
Traffic laws 9
Right of way 5
Emergencies 3
Vehicle equipment 3
Alcohol & drugs 2
Parking 2

49 questions in the pool, 8 of them written specifically for Alaska. Each attempt shows 25 in a new order.

Sample questions from this test, with answers

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1. You have just left a vehicle stuck on the tracks as a train approaches. Which way should you run?
- A. Along the tracks, away from the train
- B. Away from the tracks, toward the train (correct)
- C. Across the tracks to the far side
- D. Along the tracks, toward the train
Why: The Alaska manual says to get clear of both the tracks and the vehicle, moving in the direction the train is coming from. Once you are safe, call 911.
Source: official Alaska driver handbook, p.59 (PDF p.64), Railroad Crossings
2. You reach an Alaska intersection where the traffic light is completely dark and no officer is directing traffic. What must you do?
- A. Go through, since the light gives no order
- B. Slow down and yield only to pedestrians
- C. Treat it as a yield sign for all lanes
- D. Stop, then yield to traffic on your right (correct)
Why: When no signal head works for your direction and no one is directing traffic, the intersection is uncontrolled. Stop, yield to traffic coming from your right, and go only when it is safe. Report the outage to police.
Source: official Alaska driver handbook, p.52 (PDF p.57), Unlit Signal Head
3. Total stopping distance is made up of:
- A. Reaction distance and braking distance only
- B. Perception, reaction, and braking distance (correct)
- C. Perception distance and braking distance
- D. Braking distance plus one car length
Why: Total stopping distance = perception distance (seeing the hazard) + reaction distance (moving your foot to the brake) + braking distance (the vehicle physically stopping). All three increase with speed, which is why higher speeds are far more dangerous.
Source: official Alaska driver handbook
4. A long train has just passed a crossing that has two sets of tracks. Before you cross, you should:
- A. Look for a second train on the other track (correct)
- B. Go at once, because the train has cleared the road
- C. Cross as soon as the gates begin to rise
- D. Honk to warn any train and then cross quickly
Why: One train can hide another coming from either direction on a second track. Wait until you can see clearly both ways and all signals have stopped.
Source: official Alaska driver handbook
5. Aggressive driving behaviors such as tailgating, weaving, and excessive speeding:
- A. Save enough time to make up for the added risk
- B. Raise crash risk and can lead to reckless charges (correct)
- C. Are only illegal when they cause a crash
- D. Are safe for skilled drivers in light traffic
Why: Aggressive driving dramatically increases the risk of a crash and can lead to reckless driving citations, points, and higher insurance. The time saved is minimal compared to the danger created.
Source: official Alaska driver handbook
6. Hydroplaning is most likely to occur when:
- A. Driving slowly through deep, soft snow on a hill
- B. Driving fast on a wet road, mainly with worn tires (correct)
- C. Driving on dry pavement on a very hot day
- D. Braking gently on an icy road in the cold
Why: Hydroplaning happens when a layer of water builds between your tires and the road, usually at higher speeds on wet pavement. Worn tires and standing water increase the risk. Slow down in the rain to keep tire contact with the road.
Source: official Alaska driver handbook

More Alaska facts, the full requirements table and the printable PDF are on the Alaska permit practice test page.

Alaska DMV Test Info

Questions on real test: 20
Passing score: 80%
Correct needed: 16 of 20 correct (80%)
Minimum age: 14 years old
Testing agency: Division of Motor Vehicles

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Study Tip

Don't just aim to pass this Alaska Practice Test 4 once - keep taking it until you score 80% or higher two or three times in a row. Read the explanation after every question, even the ones you get right, to lock in the rule before your DMV exam.