Alaska DMV permit practice test 9
25 questions written from the Alaska Driver Manual, covering alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, following and passing, road signs, signals and pavement markings 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 1About what share of Alaska traffic deaths each year involve alcohol?
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B: Almost 45 percent. Almost 45 percent of all traffic deaths each year in Alaska involve alcohol. Alaska Driver Manual: Alcohol • Drugs • Driving, page 23.
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Question 2May you drive with more people in the front seat than it was designed for?
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B: No. A person may not drive with more people in the front seat than it was designed for, or with objects that block view or control. Alaska Driver Manual: Obstruction to Driver's View, page 31.
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Question 3What is a truck's 'deaf spot'?
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A: A partial vacuum that often keeps truck drivers from hearing your horn. Be aware of a truck's deaf spot: a partial vacuum often prevents truck drivers from hearing your horn. Alaska Driver Manual: Controlled Access Multi-Laned, page 69.
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Question 4What do large flashing or sequencing arrow panels in work zones do?
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D: Guide drivers into lanes and show that part of the road ahead is closed. Arrow panels guide drivers into certain lanes and inform them part of the road ahead is closed. Alaska Driver Manual: Signs Within Work Areas, page 47.
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Question 5May you use a shared center (two-way) left-turn lane as a driving or accelerating lane?
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D: No; it's reserved exclusively for left turns. It is not permissible to use the center left-turn lane as a driving, accelerating or passing lane. Alaska Driver Manual: Marking, page 60.
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Question 6When passing a truck, when should you pull in front of it?
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D: When you can see the whole front of the truck in your rear-view mirror, and then don't slow down. Look for the whole front of the truck in your rear-view mirror before pulling in, and then don't slow down. Alaska Driver Manual: Large Trucks & Buses, page 83.
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Question 7When do Alaska's provisional passenger and hour restrictions NOT apply?
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A: With an 'off system' license restricted to areas not connected to the highway system (or highways with fewer than 499 vehicles a day). The restrictions don't apply to an 'off system' license restricted to areas not connected to busier highways. Alaska Driver Manual: Provisional Licenses, page 10.
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Question 8According to the manual's BAC chart, at what level does 'serious deterioration in driving performance' appear?
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C: 0.08%. The chart shows judgment and inhibitions affected at 0.02%, reaction at 0.06%, and serious deterioration in driving at 0.08%. Alaska Driver Manual: Alcohol • Drugs • Driving, page 23.
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Question 9What does the Alaska manual say about cancelling turn signals?
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D: Alaska law requires you to cancel your directional signal after using it. Alaska law requires you to cancel your signal; a forgotten signal still tells others you're turning. Alaska Driver Manual: Signaling, page 35.
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Question 10What does the Slow Moving Vehicle emblem indicate?
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C: A vehicle traveling 25 mph or less. The SMV emblem is required on all slow-moving vehicles (25 mph or less). Alaska Driver Manual: Slow Moving Vehicles, page 54.
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Question 11May you cross a solid yellow center line to turn into a driveway?
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D: Yes, turning into a driveway across it is allowed. Solid yellow center lines mean no passing, although turning into a driveway across them is allowed. Alaska Driver Manual: Marking, page 61.
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Question 12What share of fatal car/truck crashes involve impacts with the front of the truck?
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A: More than 60%. More than 60% of fatal car/truck crashes involve impacts with the front of the truck. Alaska Driver Manual: Large Trucks & Buses, page 83.
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Question 13Who can withdraw parental consent for a minor's Alaska license or permit?
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D: Only the person who signed the parental consent form. Only the person who signed the consent can withdraw it, by notarized request or one witnessed by a DMV employee; DMV then cancels the license. Alaska Driver Manual: Parental Consent, page 7.
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Question 14What is the BAC level at which Alaska presumes you are driving under the influence (non-commercial)?
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C: .08. If you drive with a breath or blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more, you're presumed to be under the influence. Alaska Driver Manual: Administrative Revocations, page 20.
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Question 15When should you use hand signals instead of signal lights?
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B: When the sun is shining brightly or a line of cars behind could block your signal light. Use hand signals when bright sun or cars behind you could obscure your turn signal light. Alaska Driver Manual: Signaling, page 35.
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Question 16In daylight, how far away can the SMV emblem's orange triangle be seen?
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D: More than one-fifth of a mile. During daylight the fluorescent orange triangle is visible at distances exceeding one-fifth mile. Alaska Driver Manual: Slow Moving Vehicles, page 54.
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Question 17What does a single solid yellow line on the left indicate on a divided roadway?
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B: The left edge of the roadway. A single solid yellow line indicates the left edge of a divided roadway. Alaska Driver Manual: Marking, page 61.
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Question 18A truck is swinging wide to the left to make a right turn. What should you do?
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D: Don't get between the truck and the curb; give it room. Getting between the truck and the curb causes a 'squeeze'; pay attention to signals and give trucks room. Alaska Driver Manual: Large Trucks & Buses, page 83.
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Question 19Why does signing parental consent create responsibility for the signer?
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C: A minor's negligence or willful misconduct while driving may be attributed to the signer. Negligence or willful misconduct of a minor driver may be attributed to the person who signed consent, who may become liable for damages. Alaska Driver Manual: Parental Consent, page 7.
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Question 20What breath test result leads to administrative revocation for a commercial motor vehicle driver in Alaska?
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B: .04 or higher. DMV must revoke for a breath result of .08 or higher, or .04 or higher if operating a commercial motor vehicle. Alaska Driver Manual: Suspensions and Revocations, page 17.
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Question 21When may you tow more than one vehicle in Alaska?
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A: Only if the towing vehicle weighs over 15,000 lb, has 3+ axles, and has air brakes on all vehicles. Towing more than one vehicle requires a towing vehicle over 15,000 pounds with three or more axles and air brakes on all vehicles. Alaska Driver Manual: Towing, page 35.
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Question 22A white arrow painted in your lane means:
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B: The lane is reserved for that movement, and you must make it. An arrow means the lane is reserved for that movement; you must make the movement if it's in your lane. Alaska Driver Manual: Marking, page 61.
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Question 23When should you be prepared to stop for a train at a railroad crossing in Alaska?
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C: If a train is within 1,500 feet of the crossing. Be prepared to stop if a train is within 1500 feet of the crossing; you must stop even if the crossing is unmarked. Alaska Driver Manual: Railroad Crossings, page 63.
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Question 24What vision standard does Alaska require?
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A: At least 20/40 in each eye or both eyes together. To qualify you must have at least 20/40 vision in each eye or with both eyes together; corrective lenses must then be worn while driving. Alaska Driver Manual: Examinations, page 10.
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Question 25Does Alaska's DUI law apply to drugs other than illegal drugs?
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D: Yes; it covers any controlled substance, including narcotic and non-narcotic drugs, with the same penalties as alcohol. Alaska law forbids driving under the influence of any controlled substance, with the same penalties as alcohol. Alaska Driver Manual: Drugs, page 24.
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