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Alaska DMV permit practice test 6

25 questions written from the Alaska Driver Manual, covering lanes, highways and freeways, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, following and passing 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 1When may you back up on a controlled-access highway or its ramps in Alaska?

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    C: Only when directed by police, fire or construction flag personnel. Unless directed by police, fire or construction flag personnel, it's illegal to back on a controlled-access highway or its ramps. Alaska Driver Manual: Backing, page 79.

  2. Question 2When does an Alaska driver's license issued to someone under 21 expire?

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    C: 90 days after the 21st birthday. If you're under 21, your license expires 90 days after your 21st birthday, and an alcohol awareness test must be passed before renewing. Alaska Driver Manual: Driver's License Requirements, page 9.

  3. Question 3What is the revocation for using a false driver's license to obtain alcohol (first offense)?

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    D: 60 days. Revocation is 60 days for a first offense and 1 year for subsequent offenses. Alaska Driver Manual: Administrative Revocations, page 20.

  4. Question 4How much greater is your chance of being killed if you're thrown from the car?

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    B: Almost 25 times. The chances of being killed are almost 25 times greater if you're thrown from the car. Alaska Driver Manual: Facts You Should Know About Safety Belts, page 25.

  5. Question 5Within how many feet of an intersection or railroad crossing is passing prohibited in Alaska?

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    B: 100 feet. Don't pass when approaching within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, or posted narrow bridge, viaduct or tunnel. Alaska Driver Manual: Do Not Pass, page 42.

  6. Question 6If you miss your exit in a roundabout, what should you do?

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    D: Continue around the circle again. You may exit at any street or continue around if you miss your exit. Alaska Driver Manual: Roundabouts, page 39.

  7. Question 7Must you yield to an emergency vehicle that has flashing lights but no siren on?

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    D: Yes, whether a siren is in operation or not. Yield to an emergency vehicle displaying flashing red and/or blue lights whether or not a siren is in operation. Alaska Driver Manual: Emergency Vehicles, page 76.

  8. Question 8What does a red circle with a diagonal slash on a sign mean?

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    D: The movement shown is prohibited. A red circle with a diagonal slash indicates a prohibited movement. Alaska Driver Manual: Signs, page 45.

  9. Question 9Above a reversible lane, a steady yellow X means:

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    C: Clear the lane in a safe manner; a red X is about to appear. A steady yellow X means clear the lane safely; a red X is about to appear. Alaska Driver Manual: Lane Control Signals, page 58.

  10. Question 10Why might motorcyclists move to the center of the lane on metal or grated bridges?

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    C: Because such bridges make motorcycles wobble more, so riders slow and move to the center. Metal or grated bridges make a motorcycle wobble; experienced riders slow and move to the lane center. Alaska Driver Manual: Motorcycles, page 52.

  11. Question 11A moose suddenly runs in front of your vehicle. What should you do?

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    B: Brake firmly but do not swerve. Brake firmly but don't swerve; swerving can cause collisions with vehicles, pedestrians, or fixed objects. Alaska Driver Manual: Animals, page 72.

  12. Question 12Your vehicle is disabled on the highway at night. What should you do?

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    A: Get all four wheels off the traveled way if possible, turn on parking lights or flashers, and set out flares or triangles. Park all four wheels off the traveled portion, turn on parking lights or 4-way flashers at night, and set out flares or triangles. Alaska Driver Manual: Emergencies, page 78.

  13. Question 13How close to a crosswalk or intersection may you park in Alaska?

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    C: 20 feet. Don't park closer than 20 feet from a crosswalk or intersection. Alaska Driver Manual: Parking, page 74.

  14. Question 14Is coasting downhill with the transmission in neutral allowed?

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    A: No, coasting with gears in neutral or clutch disengaged is prohibited. A driver traveling on a downgrade may not coast with the gears in neutral or the clutch disengaged. Alaska Driver Manual: Coasting Prohibited, page 79.

  15. Question 15What must a driver pass after turning 21 before an Alaska license renewal?

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    D: An alcohol awareness test. An alcohol awareness written test must be passed after your 21st birthday before an original or renewal license. Alaska Driver Manual: Driver's License Requirements, page 9.

  16. Question 16Within how many days must you request an administrative hearing to contest an Alaska DUI revocation?

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    B: 7 days. You must apply in writing within seven days of the 'Date Issued' on the notice. Alaska Driver Manual: You Have the Right to an Administrative Hearing, page 21.

  17. Question 17What share of collisions involve fire or submersion?

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    B: Less than one-half of 1%. Collisions involving fire or submersion make up less than 1/2 of 1% of all collisions, and a belted person is more likely to remain conscious and escape. Alaska Driver Manual: Facts You Should Know About Safety Belts, page 25.

  18. Question 18When being passed, is it lawful to increase your speed?

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    B: No, it is unlawful. When being passed, it is unlawful to increase your speed. Alaska Driver Manual: Do Not Pass, page 42.

  19. Question 19If you arrive at a roundabout at the same time as another vehicle, whom do you yield to?

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    A: The vehicle on your right. Yield to any traffic already in the circle; if another vehicle arrives at the same time, yield to it if it's on your right. Alaska Driver Manual: Roundabouts, page 39.

  20. Question 20How close may you follow an emergency vehicle responding to an emergency in Alaska?

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    C: No closer than 500 feet. A vehicle may not follow an emergency vehicle responding to an emergency closer than 500 feet. Alaska Driver Manual: Emergency Vehicles, page 76.

  21. Question 21A regulatory sign reads 'TRUCKS USE RIGHT LANE.' What does it mean?

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    D: Trucks must use the right lane. The sign means trucks must use the right lane. Alaska Driver Manual: Signs, page 45.

  22. Question 22What should you do if lane-control signals above a reversible lane are not lit?

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    D: Do not enter the lane. Use reversible lanes only as permitted; do not enter the lane if signals are not illuminated. Alaska Driver Manual: Lane Control Signals, page 58.

  23. Question 23You are behind a stopped school bus with flashing red lights. When may you go?

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    B: When the stop sign is retracted, the red lights stop, and the bus moves or the driver signals you. Remain stopped until the stop sign retracts, the red lights are discontinued, and the bus resumes motion or the driver signals. Alaska Driver Manual: Overtaking a School Bus with Red Lights Activated, page 53.

  24. Question 24If you kill or injure a big game animal in a collision in Alaska, what must you do?

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    B: Notify a State Trooper or Fish & Wildlife Officer as soon as possible. Big game animals killed or injured in a collision are state property; notify a State Trooper or Fish & Wildlife Officer. Alaska Driver Manual: Animals, page 72.

  25. Question 25To signal that your disabled vehicle needs help, you can:

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    A: Raise the hood or tie a white cloth to the left door handle or antenna. Raise the hood or tie a white cloth or handkerchief on the left door handle or radio antenna. Alaska Driver Manual: Major Roads, page 68.

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