Alaska DMV practice test

study kit with all the questions

Under Alaska’s financial responsibility law, if you are determined to be at fault for a vehicle crash and not covered by automobile liability insurance, the minimum license suspension is:

Three years or until a financial settlement is made with the damaged parties or their insurance company.

You may not drive below the posted speed limit.

False

The meaning of the sign above is:

Two way road.

When driving in a roundabout you should:

Enter when there is a gap in traffic, Yield to traffic already in the roundabout, Exit at any street, or continue around if you missed your exit.

When getting ready to pass, you should:

Check well ahead for a no passing zone and oncoming vehicles.

The school zone speed limit is:

20 miles per hour.

Alaska law requires vehicles to be registered and display license plates:

One plate in the front for commercial vehicles and one in the back for non-commercial vehicles.

If your vehicle is not equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), you should pump your brakes to slow down because:

It prevents skids.

When turning left from a one way street onto a two way street you should:

Start in position 2 and follow path D.

If you come to an intersection and you see the sign above, you must:

Come to a complete stop if necessary to yield to others.

An orange triangle with red borders like this sign means:

Slow moving vehicle.

When turning right from a two way street onto another two way street you should:

Signal intention to turn for at least 100 feet. Look out of right side of windshield for pedestrians. Get into right lane well ahead of turn.

If a pedestrian is crossing the street in a crosswalk you must:

Stop until the person is out of the crosswalk.

You are permitted to use drugs while driving under what conditions?

never

Upon the approach of a vehicle displaying a flashing blue or red light the law requires that you must:

Pull over to the side and stop clear of any intersection.

You see a flashing red ball. You should:

Come to a complete stop. Proceed only when it is safe to do so. Proceed as if it were a stop sign.

This sign is at a corner where you want to turn left. You should:

Go straight ahead, no left turn permitted.

A solid yellow line on your side of the road and a broken line on the other means:

Do not pass.

You are driving on a highway with separated roadways with two or more lanes in each direction. A school bus has stopped in the opposite direction.

You need not stop.

If two vehicles approach an intersection with no signs or traffic lights at the same time:

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

A driver approaching a stopped school bus displaying flashing amber lights should always:

Slow down and come to a complete stop.

Alaska’s mandatory insurance law requires the vehicle owner or driver to carry an automobile liability insurance policy with what minimum levels?

$50,000/$100,000 for bodily injury or death and $25,000 for property damage.

A driver may receive two demerit points for failing to restrain passengers under the age of 16 and may receive a fine of up to:

50$

At an intersection with a traffic light showing a left green arrow, you should:

Turn left when intersection is clear.

A suspension of your license means your driving privileges are temporarily taken away. Under what circumstances would a driver face license suspension?

Operating or owning an uninsured vehicle involved in a crash. Accumulating demerit points from repeated traffic violations.

C

Driving in violation of the restrictions on your license.

D

If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) and refuse to take a breath test, or the result of your breath test is .08 or more, your privilege to drive or to obtain a license will be revoked by DMV even if the charge of DUI or Refusal is dismissed or you are found not guilty in court.

True

Sharing the road with large trucks can be dangerous. Which of the following is true?

When passing you should look for the whole front of the truck in your rearview mirror before pulling in front of a truck.If you can’t see the truck or bus driver in their side mirrors, they can’t see you.Cutting in between the truck and a curb increases the possibility of a crash.

Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities on public roadways as other drivers. Which of the following is false?

If a motorcyclist is riding to one side of a lane and the lane is wide enough, you can move into the same lane.

What does the solid red arrow mean?

Stop and do not turn until the arrow turns to green.

This sign means that you:

You cannot park, stop, or stand there.

To avoid a rear end collision with the car in front of you:

Look for problems ahead.Watch for brake lights. Use the four second rule.

Slow down, yield, and be prepared to stop for pedestrians:

When approaching them as they are crossing or walking on the roadway.

When entering a controlled access highway-freeway it is important:

Use the acceleration lane before merging into the traffic stream.

When backing up your vehicle you should:

Turn your body and head to the right to look out the rear window.

When parked facing downhill, the front wheels should be:

Turned towards the curb or shoulder.

When following an emergency vehicle responding to an emergency you may not follow closer than:

500 feet

Pedestrians:

Using guide dogs or white canes must be given right of way at all times regardless of the traffic signal or situation. Should cross only at crosswalks. Should wear light-colored or reflective clothing when walking along the roadside in the dark.

A solid double yellow center line means:

Passing is not permitted.

As you enter an intersection, a traffic light turns yellow. You should:

Pass on through cautiously.

How long does it take on average to cancel the effects of a 4-ounce glass of wine, a 12-ounce beer, or a shot (1.5 ounces) of alcohol?

One hour

Excluding business districts, alleys, school zones and residential districts, unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on Alaskan roadways:

55

When you see the sign above, you are allowed to:

No entry

Before pulling out to pass on the highway you must:

Signal your intention.

What does this sign mean?

Traffic merging in from right.

A dashed white line on a multi-lane roadway means:

Passing is permitted into adjoining lane across dashed white line.

Parking lights may only be used:

When parked.

Which illustration shows the hand signal for a right turn?

Which illustration shows the hand signal for a right turn?

If you are about to miss your exit from a controlled access highway or freeway you should:

Continue on to the next exit.

You are stopped at a railroad crossing and the train has just passed. You can:

Look to see of another train is coming and then cross the tracks if clear.

Driving under less than ideal conditions requires you to adjust your speed to:

Existing road conditions. Weather conditions. Other traffic.

It is illegal to park closer than ___ feet from a fire hydrant:

15

If you are involved in a crash, you are required to do what right away?

Stop at once.Help anyone who may be hurt.Warn other traffic.

After drinking, doing the following can help you sober up:

Wait a period of time. Only time will eliminate the effects of alcohol.

Demerit points are added to your driver record when you are convicted of a traffic violation. How many points accumulated in a 12 month period will result in suspension of your license?

12

You are presumed to be driving under the influence (DUI) if the alcohol concentration of your breath is ___ or more:

.08%

A dashed yellow line on a roadway means:

Passing permitted when safe.

It is permissible to drive around a railroad crossing gate that is down or going down:

Never.

To prevent being struck from behind:

Keep pace with the traffic.

When approaching a school bus displaying flashing red lights, the driver should:

Stop, and do not move the car until the red lights go out.

A revocation of your license means your driving privileges are taken away. Under which of the following situations will your license be revoked?

Being under 21 and using a false driver’s license to obtain alcohol.

At this sign you must:

Make a complete stop.

What are the impacts of impaired driving or driving under the influence (DUI)?:

Loss of life or taking someone else's life.Loss of job/future jobs.Public embarrassment.

The first thing affected after drinking alcohol is a person's:

Judgement

If your license is suspended or revoked, the period of suspension or revocation will continue beyond the ending date unless you properly reinstate your driving privileges. To reinstate your driving privileges you must:

Pass any required tests.Pay any reinstatement fees.Provide proof of financial responsibility for the future (SR-22 insurance).

The sign above means:

No U turn.

If your driving privileges have been suspended, canceled, or revoked by another state you may obtain an Alaska license:

Only after that state’s suspension or revocation has been terminated.

A flashing yellow traffic signal means:

Slow down and proceed with caution.

This sign warns you to:

Look for a traffic light ahead.

Weather conditions affect your vehicle, which is why you should:

Stay well back from the vehicle ahead.Not drive on bald tires.Keep your gas tank full in cold weather.

If a big game animal like a moose runs in front of your vehicle you should:

Brake firmly but do not swerve.

Alaska's implied consent law requires you to:

Provide a sample of your breath after a lawful arrest for driving under the influence (DUI).

You are in car number 1 turning left when the light turns green. You should:

Yield to the pedestrian.

The first half hour after it starts to rain often makes the road surface slippery because:

Dust and road film are not washed off the road surface.

Under Alaskan law, seat belts are required:

For everyone in the vehicle at all times.

Alaska’s mandatory insurance law requires that drivers and vehicle owners be covered by liability automobile insurance. The minimum penalty for a driver who fails to provide verification of motor vehicle liability insurance to the DMV after a crash is a license suspension of:

90 days

When turning from a two way street onto a one way street which path should you follow?

Path A

When this sign is posted on a multi-lane highway, you:

May drive 55 miles per hour.

A conviction of reckless driving will result in:

Revocation of the license to drive.

With the increasing use of bicycles year round in Alaska, there is greater need to exercise care while driving to ensure their safety. Which of the following is true?

As a driver, you must be alert and courteous to all bicyclists.

Which one of the following is not a night driving safety tip?

Look into headlights of oncoming vehicles.

A driver approaching a stopped school bus displaying flashing amber lights should always:

Slow down and come to a complete stop.

An orange sign with black letters means:

Construction.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a crime that carries a mandatory jail sentence. What is the minimum jail time you will get in a first conviction for DUI?

3 days

You are in the red car (1) turning left and the blue car (2) has started into the intersection. You must:

Yield to the blue car (2).

In addition to reporting to the police and your insurance company when you are involved in a vehicle crash, when would proof of automobile liability insurance need to be provided to the DMV within 15 days?:

Only when there is death or personal injury or property damage of $501 or more.

When parking in an up hill direction on a roadway that has a curb, turn the front wheels:

Away from the curb.

Slower moving vehicles on a multi-lane highway should:

Use right hand lane.

Dim your high beam headlights when you are __________ feet away from an oncoming vehicle.

500 or more

When driving on a multi-lane roadway you should check for blind spots behind you by:

None of the above

You are driving on a highway with separated roadways with two or more lanes in each direction. A school bus has stopped in the opposite direction.

You need not stop.

When turning around on a city street, the safest idea is to:

Drive around the block.

You must indicate your intention to turn at least ___ before turning.

100 feet