Alaska DMV permit practice test 4
25 questions written from the Alaska Driver Manual, covering turns and intersections, right of way, road signs, signals and pavement markings, sharing the road 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.
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Question 1You find yourself in the wrong lane to turn as you enter an intersection. What should you do?
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A: Don't turn; continue around the block. Do not turn or impede traffic so you can turn; continue around the block. Alaska Driver Manual: Marking, page 62.
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Question 2Approaching an uncontrolled intersection, what are you required to do even if no one is coming?
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D: Slow down and have your vehicle under control. On an unprotected route you must slow down and have your vehicle under control at cross streets, including unmarked crosswalks. Alaska Driver Manual: Intersections, page 38.
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Question 3Guide signs showing destinations and route names are:
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D: White on green. Guide signs are white on green and give destinations, route guidance and place names. Alaska Driver Manual: Guide Sign, page 44.
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Question 4A traffic signal has no working bulbs and no one is directing traffic. What must you do?
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C: Stop, yield to traffic on your right, and proceed with extreme caution. The intersection is uncontrolled: stop, yield to traffic on your right, proceed carefully and report it to police. Alaska Driver Manual: Unlit Signal Head, page 57.
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Question 5Motorcycles are less than 4% of U.S. motor vehicles but are involved in about what share of motor vehicle deaths?
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C: 11%. Motorcycles are under 4% of vehicles but are involved in 11% of motor vehicle deaths; in most motorcycle crashes, other drivers are at fault. Alaska Driver Manual: Motorcycles, page 51.
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Question 6Which lights should never be used while traveling on the roadway?
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B: Lights marked 'off-road use only'. Do not use lights marked or intended for off-road use only on the roadway; they worsen glare. Alaska Driver Manual: Glare and Glare Recovery, page 66.
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Question 7A vehicle is approaching in your lane. What should you do?
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B: Sound your horn, brake sharply, and steer for the shoulder or ditch. Sound your horn, brake sharply and steer for the shoulder or ditch. Alaska Driver Manual: Emergencies, page 78.
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Question 8Parking outside city limits next to the road at night, what must you do?
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A: Get all four wheels off the pavement if possible and leave parking lights or low beams on unless 8 feet from the pavement. All four wheels must be off the pavement if possible; leave parking lights or low beams on at night unless 8 feet from the edge. Alaska Driver Manual: Parking, page 74.
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Question 9What are the five steps for changing lanes on a multi-lane controlled-access highway?
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D: Use mirrors, check blind spots, signal, check mirrors and blind spots again, change lanes gradually. Use mirrors, check blind spots, signal, check again, then change lanes gradually and carefully. Alaska Driver Manual: Controlled Access Multi-Laned, page 69.
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Question 10How much does an original Alaska instruction permit cost (standard)?
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B: $15. The manual and the DMV fee schedule both set the original instruction permit fee at $15. Alaska Driver Manual: Non-Commercial Instruction Permit, page 8.
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Question 11An Alaska driver under 21 operates a vehicle after consuming how much alcohol to commit an offense?
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B: Any amount. If you're under 21 and drive after consuming alcohol in any amount, you can be arrested or cited. Alaska Driver Manual: Administrative Revocations, page 20.
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Question 12According to American Academy of Pediatrics advice in the Alaska manual, children younger than what age should ride in the rear seat?
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C: 13. All children younger than 13 should be restrained in the rear seats for optimal protection. Alaska Driver Manual: Child Passenger Safety, page 28.
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Question 13What following distance should you give a motorcycle in Alaska?
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C: The same four seconds as other vehicles. The same four-second following distance should be given to motorcyclists as to other vehicles. Alaska Driver Manual: Motorcycles, page 52.
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Question 14What happens to fines in an Alaska Traffic Safety Corridor?
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C: They are doubled. Fines for traffic offenses in designated traffic safety corridors are doubled. Alaska Driver Manual: Speed Laws, page 34.
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Question 15Most Alaska roundabouts are designed for what speeds?
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B: 15-20 mph. Most roundabouts are designed for speeds of about 15-20 mph. Alaska Driver Manual: Roundabouts, page 39.
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Question 16When must Alaska drivers yield to pedestrians?
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A: At marked crosswalks or at intersections; the motorist should always yield. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at marked crosswalks or intersections; the motorist should always yield. Alaska Driver Manual: Marking, page 61.
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Question 17Construction and maintenance signs are:
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A: Black on orange. Construction and maintenance signs are black on orange and indicate work in the road. Alaska Driver Manual: Construction & Maintenance Sign, page 44.
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Question 18Whose directions must you follow even if they conflict with signs or signals?
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C: A police officer, fireperson, or authorized flag person. You must follow the directions of a police officer, fireperson or authorized flag person regardless of signs or signals. Alaska Driver Manual: Unlit Signal Head, page 57.
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Question 19Before turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle, you should:
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B: Look once, then again, and be sure of its speed. Look once, then again; make sure you see the motorcycle and know its speed before turning left. Alaska Driver Manual: Motorcycles, page 51.
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Question 20When do hard-surface roads often become especially slippery in rain?
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C: During the first half hour after it starts raining. Early in a rain, oil, dirt and tire dust that haven't washed away yet mix with the water and make the surface slick; the manual says the first half hour is often the worst. Alaska Driver Manual: Weather Conditions, page 71.
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Question 21How should you dry wet brakes after driving through deep water?
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D: Drive slowly in low gear and apply the brakes lightly. Test brakes lightly, then dry them by driving slowly in low gear and applying the brakes lightly. Alaska Driver Manual: Emergencies, page 78.
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Question 22How are no-parking zones in Alaska cities usually marked?
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B: A sign or yellow or red painted curb. No parking zones are usually marked by a sign or a yellow or red painted curb. Alaska Driver Manual: Parking, page 74.
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Question 23What is the Alaska 'Move Over' rule for stationary emergency vehicles or tow trucks on a four-lane road?
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A: Move to the lane away from them if safe; if not, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed. On a four-lane road, pull to the lane opposite the stopped vehicle if safe; otherwise, or on a two-lane road, slow to a reasonable and prudent speed (AS 28.35.185). Alaska Driver Manual: Emergency Vehicles, page 76.
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Question 24How long must a 16- or 17-year-old hold an instruction permit before getting a provisional license?
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B: 6 months. Applicants who are 16 or 17 must have a valid instruction permit for at least 6 months before a license can be issued. Alaska Driver Manual: Non-Commercial Instruction Permit, page 8.
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Question 25How long is the administrative revocation for a first 'minor operating after consuming' offense?
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B: 30 days. The revocation is 30 days for a first offense, 60 days, 90 days, and 1 year for repeats. Alaska Driver Manual: Administrative Revocations, page 20.
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