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Alaska DMV permit practice test 3

25 questions written from the Alaska Driver Manual, covering signals and pavement markings, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, parking and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Alaska DMV test has 20 questions and you need 16 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What does a red arrow mean in Alaska?

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    A: Do not make the movement shown until the arrow changes to green or flashing yellow. Don't make the movement indicated; no turns until the arrow changes to green or flashing yellow. Alaska Driver Manual: Traffic Signals, page 55.

  2. Question 2Under what age do children lack the development to interact safely in traffic on bicycles, according to the manual?

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    D: Under 9. Youngsters under age nine lack the physical and mental development to interact safely in traffic. Alaska Driver Manual: Bicycles, page 49.

  3. Question 3May you drive using only parking lights?

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    A: No; parking lights denote a parked vehicle. Do not use only parking lights, day or night, when the vehicle is in motion. Alaska Driver Manual: Use of Lighting Equipment, page 67.

  4. Question 4Your accelerator jams. What does the Alaska manual say to do?

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    C: Slap the pedal hard with your foot, use brakes, shift to neutral, and steer. Slap the pedal hard with your foot, use the brakes, shift to neutral and concentrate on steering. Alaska Driver Manual: Emergencies, page 78.

  5. Question 5How close to a railroad crossing may you park in Alaska?

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    D: 50 feet. Don't park closer than 50 feet from a railroad crossing. Alaska Driver Manual: Parking, page 74.

  6. Question 6You took the wrong expressway exit. What should you NOT do?

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    C: Stop on the ramp. If you take a wrong exit, don't stop; stops are a primary cause of rear-end crashes. Alaska Driver Manual: Highways, page 70.

  7. Question 7How long is an Alaska non-commercial instruction permit valid?

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    D: Two years. Each type of non-commercial instruction permit is valid for 2 years and can be renewed only one time. Alaska Driver Manual: Non-Commercial Instruction Permit, page 8.

  8. Question 8How long is the DMV administrative revocation for a first breath test of .08 or more (or refusal)?

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    C: 90 days. The administrative revocation is 90 days for a first offense; 1 year, 3 years or 5 years with prior convictions. Alaska Driver Manual: Administrative Revocations, page 20.

  9. Question 9What is the maximum fine for a driver who fails to restrain passengers under 16 in Alaska?

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    B: $50 and two points. A driver may be fined up to $50 and receive two demerit points for failing to restrain passengers under 16; adult violations are $15. Alaska Driver Manual: Safety Belt Use is Required by Law, page 27.

  10. Question 10How can you use the four-second rule at night?

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    D: To make sure you aren't over-driving your headlights. You can also use the Four-Second Rule at night to make sure you aren't over-driving your headlights. Alaska Driver Manual: How to Avoid Rear End Collisions, page 32.

  11. Question 11What is the maximum speed on 'any other roadway' in Alaska unless posted?

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    C: 55 mph. Any other roadway is 55 mph; selected highways may be posted at 65. Alaska Driver Manual: Speed Laws, page 34.

  12. Question 12In Alaska, how should you make a three-point turn?

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    A: Signal right and pull to the far right, then signal left and turn across, back up to the other side, then drive forward. Pull over right, turn left across the street, back to the opposite side with wheels turned right, then drive forward. Alaska Driver Manual: Three Point Turn, page 37.

  13. Question 13When entering a street or road from an alley, driveway or building, you must:

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    C: Stop and yield. Stop and yield when entering a street from an alley, driveway or building. Alaska Driver Manual: You Must Yield in These Situations, page 40.

  14. Question 14Warning signs in Alaska are usually what colors?

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    B: Black on yellow. Warning signs are black on yellow and alert you to dangerous conditions ahead; most imply slowing down. Alaska Driver Manual: Warning Sign, page 44.

  15. Question 15What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

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    D: Turn with caution, yielding to oncoming traffic, pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection. Exercise caution while making the arrow's movement and yield to oncoming traffic, pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection. Alaska Driver Manual: Traffic Signals, page 56.

  16. Question 16Are points assessed on an Alaska driving record for traffic violations committed on a bicycle?

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    A: No. AS 28.15.231(b) says no points are assessed for traffic violations when using a bicycle. Alaska Driver Manual: Bicycles, page 50.

  17. Question 17What is 'glare recovery time'?

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    D: The time for your pupils to readjust after oncoming headlights pass, when you're virtually driving blind. Glare recovery time is the interval for your pupils to readjust after glare; during it you're virtually driving blind. Alaska Driver Manual: Glare and Glare Recovery, page 66.

  18. Question 18Your brakes fail. Which of these does the Alaska manual recommend?

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    D: Use the parking brake, shift to a lower gear, and rub tires on the curb. Use the parking brake, shift to a lower gear, and rub the tires on the curb. Alaska Driver Manual: Emergencies, page 78.

  19. Question 19How close may you park to fire apparatus that has stopped with emergency lights flashing?

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    D: No closer than 500 feet. It is illegal to park within 500 feet of fire apparatus that has stopped with emergency lights flashing. Alaska Driver Manual: Parking, page 74.

  20. Question 20Where should you slow down when leaving an expressway?

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    B: In the deceleration lane. Keep moving on the expressway, move to the deceleration lane, and then slow down. Alaska Driver Manual: Highways, page 70.

  21. Question 21Who must accompany an Alaska instruction permit holder driving a passenger vehicle?

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    B: A licensed driver at least 21 with at least one year of experience in that class of vehicle, seated beside the driver. The licensed driver must be at least 21, have at least one year of driving experience for that class, and occupy the seat beside you. Alaska Driver Manual: Non-Commercial Instruction Permit, page 8.

  22. Question 22How far back can prior DUI or refusal convictions count toward the revocation period in Alaska?

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    A: 15 years. Prior DUI/refusal convictions in Alaska or another state within the last 15 years can be used. Alaska Driver Manual: Administrative Revocations, page 20.

  23. Question 23Which is an exception to Alaska's seat belt law?

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    A: Passengers in an emergency vehicle. Exceptions include pre-1965 vehicles without belts, mail/newspaper delivery, school bus passengers (unless belts required) and emergency vehicle passengers. Alaska Driver Manual: Safety Belt Use is Required by Law, page 27.

  24. Question 24How can you help keep from being struck from behind?

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    A: Flash your brake lights when preparing to stop and slow down gradually. Keep brake lights clean, flash them when preparing to stop, signal early and slow down gradually. Alaska Driver Manual: How to Keep from Being Struck, page 32.

  25. Question 25Under Alaska's speed limitation law, you may not drive faster than will let you:

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    D: Stop within the assured clear distance ahead. A person may not drive at a speed greater than will permit them to stop within the assured clear distance ahead. Alaska Driver Manual: Speed Laws, page 34.

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