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Alaska road signs practice test

Road signs are part of the Alaska DMV knowledge test. Practise the 19 sign questions we wrote from the Alaska handbook, then drill every common sign.

Alaska handbook sign questions

19 questions

  1. Question 1What colors are regulatory signs in Alaska?

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    D: Black or red on white. Regulatory signs are black or red on white and give instructions that must be obeyed. Alaska Driver Manual: Signs, page 43.

  2. Question 2What colors is a stop sign?

    red and white octagon road sign
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    D: White on red. The stop sign is white on red. Alaska Driver Manual: Signs, page 43.

  3. Question 3At a yield sign, when is a stop required?

    red and white downward-pointing triangle road sign
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    D: When necessary to avoid pedestrians or traffic on the protected street. Slow down, look both ways and yield; stop when necessary to avoid pedestrians or traffic on the protected street. Alaska Driver Manual: Signs, page 43.

  4. Question 4A white-on-red WRONG WAY sign may be placed:

    red and white horizontal rectangle road sign
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    B: Further down a prohibited direction past a DO NOT ENTER sign. A WRONG WAY sign may be placed further down the prohibited direction, beyond the DO NOT ENTER sign. Alaska Driver Manual: Do Not Enter Sign, page 44.

  5. Question 5Warning 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.

  6. Question 6Guide 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.

  7. Question 7Construction 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.

  8. Question 8A five-sided black-on-yellow sign warns of:

    fluorescent yellow-green and black pentagon road sign
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    A: School areas and school crosswalks. Five-sided school signs warn of school areas and crosswalks requiring reduced speed. Alaska Driver Manual: School Sign, page 44.

  9. Question 9Service signs for gas, food, lodging and rest areas are:

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    D: White on blue. Service signs are white on blue. Alaska Driver Manual: Service Sign, page 44.

  10. Question 10What 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.

  11. Question 11A 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.

  12. Question 12A school crosswalk sign with '20' means:

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    D: Reduce speed to 20 as marked for school crosswalks. Reduce speed to 20 as marked for school crosswalks. Alaska Driver Manual: Signs, page 45.

  13. Question 13A sign with two opposing arrows (two-way road) means:

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    B: Two-way road; keep right of approaching traffic. Two-way road: keep right of approaching traffic. Alaska Driver Manual: Signs, page 45.

  14. Question 14What does a 'Steep downgrade' warning sign tell truck drivers?

    yellow and black diamond road sign
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    C: Slow down and shift to a lower gear. A steep downgrade ahead requires trucks to slow and shift to a lower gear. Alaska Driver Manual: Signs, page 46.

  15. Question 15Which Alaska-specific warning sign does the manual show for wildlife?

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    B: Caribou crossing. The manual shows a sign to be alert for caribou crossing unexpectedly, as well as deer. Alaska Driver Manual: Signs, page 46.

  16. Question 16A sign reading 'Road Work 500 FT' tells you to:

    orange and black diamond road sign
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    D: Adjust your driving for a construction area 500 feet ahead. Adjust driving for a construction area 500 feet ahead. Alaska Driver Manual: Signs, page 46.

  17. Question 17What 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.

  18. Question 18What 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.

  19. Question 19In 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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