AK Permit Practice Test 10

All 20 questions in test 10

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1. 1. What is one purpose of Alaska traffic signs?

   1. They guarantee that a road is free of hazards
   2. They warn of conditions ahead requiring caution
   3. They replace the driver's duty to control the vehicle
   4. They authorize every maneuver a driver wants to make
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   They warn of conditions ahead requiring caution. Traffic signs warn drivers about conditions ahead that require caution or extra alertness, and they also help identify routes. A sign does not guarantee that the roadway is clear, remove the need for vehicle control, or grant permission for every maneuver. When studying a sign, connect its message to the action it prompts, such as slowing, yielding, choosing a lane, or watching for a hazard ahead.

2. 2. What principle does the Alaska manual give about controlling a vehicle?

   1. Control yourself before attempting to control the vehicle
   2. Let anger determine how firmly to steer
   3. Use speed to force other drivers to react
   4. Focus on the vehicle and ignore your own condition
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   Control yourself before attempting to control the vehicle. The manual links vehicle control to personal self-control: a driver must manage their own state before trying to manage the vehicle. Anger, panic, or impulsive reactions can turn an ordinary situation into a steering, braking, or judgment error. The other choices encourage emotional driving or pretend that the driver's condition has no effect. Before moving or responding to another road user, settle your attention, keep both the route and surroundings in view, and choose a deliberate maneuver. Calm judgment is part of safe control.

3. 3. What do yellow pavement markings generally separate?

   1. Only bicycle lanes
   2. Traffic moving in the same direction
   3. Traffic moving in opposite directions
   4. Only parking spaces
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   Traffic moving in opposite directions. Yellow pavement markings, including center lines, separate traffic flows traveling in opposite directions. White markings generally separate lanes moving in the same direction, so the choice “Traffic moving in the same direction” reverses the manual's distinction. Bicycle lanes and parking spaces are not the general meaning of yellow center markings. A quick roadway cue is to look at the center of the road: yellow usually identifies the boundary between opposing traffic streams.

4. 4. If a tire blows out while driving, what does the Alaska manual advise first?

   1. Brake hard and turn sharply
   2. Do not apply the brakes and concentrate on steering
   3. Accelerate until the tire cools
   4. Turn off the engine immediately in the travel lane
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   Do not apply the brakes and concentrate on steering. For a tire blowout, the emergency guidance begins with not applying the brakes and concentrating on steering. Then slow down gradually, brake softly, and pull completely off the pavement. Hard braking or a sharp turn can make the vehicle harder to control, while acceleration increases the danger. The cue is smooth control: hold the path, reduce speed progressively, and leave the roadway only when the vehicle is stable.

5. 5. Under Alaska's following law, what factors must a driver consider before choosing a following distance?

   1. Speed, traffic, and roadway conditions
   2. Only the color and model of the vehicle ahead
   3. The driver's destination and the time of day only
   4. Whether the following driver is in a hurry
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   Speed, traffic, and roadway conditions. Alaska's following rule uses a reasonable and prudent distance judged with regard to speed, traffic, and roadway conditions. A vehicle's appearance or the driver's schedule cannot safely determine the gap. Nighttime may require extra care, but it is not the complete list replacing those three factors. Watch how quickly the space closes, account for congestion and surface quality, and leave enough room to react. The practical cue is that distance changes with the moving environment rather than staying fixed for every trip.

6. 6. What share of new cars had antilock brakes as of 2010, according to the Alaska manual?

   1. About 50 percent
   2. About 10 percent
   3. 89 percent of new cars and 99 percent of new light trucks
   4. None until 2015
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   89 percent of new cars and 99 percent of new light trucks. As of 2010, 89 percent of new cars and 99 percent of new light trucks have antilock brakes. With antilock brakes you press the pedal firmly and hold it while steering, rather than pumping, and the system prevents wheel lockup. Even so, once you hit the brakes at highway speed you may travel another 160 feet or more before stopping, so following distance still matters.

7. 7. From how far must an Alaska vehicle horn be audible?

   1. Not less than 200 feet under normal conditions
   2. At least 50 feet
   3. At least one mile
   4. There is no requirement
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   Not less than 200 feet under normal conditions. A vehicle horn must be capable of emitting a sound audible under normal conditions from not less than 200 feet. Audible signal devices may not be used unless necessary to assure safe operation, so the horn is for warning, not for greeting or venting. Sirens and whistles are reserved for emergency vehicles, and unnecessary honking can bring a citation. Test the horn as part of the pre drive check.

8. 8. When emergency vehicles are responding to an emergency, what must an Alaska driver do?

   1. Remain in the same lane until the emergency vehicle passes
   2. Yield to an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction by moving to the lane away from it
   3. Stop in the lane nearest the emergency vehicle
   4. Follow the emergency vehicle to clear traffic
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   Yield to an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction by moving to the lane away from it. When an emergency vehicle is responding, the manual directs drivers to yield to it from any direction by moving to the lane away from the emergency vehicle. That action creates a safer path for the responder and reduces the chance of a collision near the scene. Staying in the same lane or stopping beside the vehicle leaves the conflict in place. Following the emergency vehicle is also unsafe and can interfere with its response. Check the surrounding area, signal when changing lanes, and keep clear of the emergency vehicle’s path.

9. 9. When may an Alaska driver approaching from the right rely on having the right-of-way?

   1. Whenever the road has no traffic signal
   2. Whenever the driver reaches the intersection first
   3. Only when the other driver gives it and no vehicle is already in the intersection
   4. Any time the driver is traveling on a major highway
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   Only when the other driver gives it and no vehicle is already in the intersection. Being on the right does not make a driver automatically safe to proceed. Alaska says the right-of-way exists only when the other driver gives it and only when another vehicle is not already within the intersection. That language requires observation and cooperation, even at an uncontrolled crossing. Arriving first or traveling on a major road is not enough. Reduce speed, confirm the space is open, and make sure the other driver has actually yielded before moving through.

10. 10. What roadway change does a MERGE warning identify?

    
    1. The lane is reserved for vehicles carrying hazardous materials
    2. The driver must leave the roadway at the next exit
    3. Traffic is joining ahead, so the driver should adjust speed and position
    4. Traffic from the side must stop and wait indefinitely
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    Traffic is joining ahead, so the driver should adjust speed and position. A MERGE warning tells the driver to expect traffic joining the roadway ahead. The driver should watch the adjacent lane, check mirrors, and adjust speed or position to create a safe opening when needed. It does not require an exit, reserve a lane for hazardous materials, or give one stream unlimited priority. Abrupt braking can make the interaction less safe, while refusing to adjust can close the available gap. Treat the warning as advance notice and keep a predictable path while the streams of traffic come together.

11. 11. What does Alaska law presume when a person operates with a breath or blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more?

    1. The person is presumed to be driving under the influence
    2. The person receives only a warning
    3. The person may drive if no crash occurred
    4. The person is presumed sober until a court hearing
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    The person is presumed to be driving under the influence. At .08 or more, Alaska law presumes the operator is driving under the influence. That presumption is not limited to a crash, and a later court process does not turn the reading into a presumption of sobriety. The warning choice understates the consequence because the manual also describes administrative revocation after a qualifying result. Focus on the threshold written as .08, and do not substitute the lower under 21 alcohol rule or a personal feeling of impairment for the statutory standard described here.

12. 12. What action is required when a Do Not Enter sign faces your traffic?

    
    1. Turn around after passing the next intersection
    2. Proceed slowly after checking the shoulder
    3. Enter only if the roadway appears empty
    4. Do not proceed beyond the sign
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    Do not proceed beyond the sign. A Do Not Enter sign faces traffic that is entering a roadway or ramp in the wrong direction. The driver must stop the intended movement and avoid going beyond the sign. The choice allowing entry when the road looks empty is dangerous because the sign addresses direction of travel, not whether another vehicle is visible. A wrong-way ramp can have hidden or fast-moving traffic, and an additional Wrong Way sign may appear farther along. Treat the red and white message as an immediate direction cue: do not enter, and find a legal route away from the prohibited path.

13. 13. Under Alaska's under-21 alcohol rule, what happens if a person under 21 operates a vehicle after consuming any alcohol?

    1. The person receives only a warning on a first occasion
    2. The person is lawful until reaching .08
    3. The rule applies only when a crash occurs
    4. The person can be arrested or cited for minor operating after consuming alcohol
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    The person can be arrested or cited for minor operating after consuming alcohol. Alaska prohibits a person under 21 from operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol in any amount. The manual says that person can be arrested or cited for minor operating after consuming alcohol, so the adult .08 threshold does not provide a safe allowance. A crash is not required, and the rule is not limited to repeat conduct. For study purposes, pair under 21 with any amount, then remember that refusal or a positive breath result can also trigger license revocation.

14. 14. On an unposted Alaska roadway that is not a business district, alley, school zone, or residential district, what is the default speed limit?

    1. 25 mph
    2. 55 mph
    3. 35 mph
    4. 65 mph in every case
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    55 mph. The Alaska default-speed table assigns 55 mph to any other roadway when no different limit is posted. That category is separate from a residential district, which has a lower default, and from selected highways that may carry a 65 mph sign. A driver cannot treat 65 mph as an automatic statewide limit. First identify the road category and whether a sign changes it. The phrase any other roadway is the study cue for the 55 mph figure.

15. 15. What happens to fines for traffic offenses committed in an Alaska Traffic Safety Corridor?

    1. They apply only to commercial vehicle operators
    2. They are waived for a first offense
    3. They are reduced to the ordinary parking fine
    4. They are doubled
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    They are doubled. Alaska may designate portions of a highway as Traffic Safety Corridors to promote safer driving. Traffic offense fines in one of these designated areas are doubled, which raises the financial consequence of a violation. The rule is not a seasonal discount or a restriction limited to commercial operators. A driver should watch for the corridor designation and treat it as a signal to tighten speed control and lane discipline. The key number to remember is two times the ordinary fine.

16. 16. At what distance from a railroad crossing should an Alaska driver be prepared to stop for a train?

    1. Only after the crossing lights begin flashing
    2. Only when the train is within 100 feet
    3. When a train is within 1,500 feet
    4. When the train is within 50 feet
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    When a train is within 1,500 feet. The railroad crossing guidance says to be prepared to stop when a train is within 1,500 feet of the crossing, even if the crossing is unmarked. Trains cannot stop easily or within a short distance, so a driver should not estimate that the train is far enough away to beat it. Gates, lights, and markings are additional cues, not permission to gamble. Slow early, keep the crossing clear, and stop whenever the approaching train makes continued travel unsafe.

17. 17. What should a driver do when a vehicle cannot be moved off the roadway after a breakdown?

    1. Leave the vehicle dark and remain in the travel lane
    2. Raise the hood to warn other motorists
    3. Stand behind the vehicle to direct traffic
    4. Continue driving until the vehicle repairs itself
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    Raise the hood to warn other motorists. For a disabled vehicle, the manual says to park all four wheels off the traveled portion when possible and use parking lights or four-way flashers at night. If the vehicle cannot be moved off the roadway, raising the hood warns other motorists. Standing in the lane adds a person to the hazard, while continuing to drive a failed vehicle can worsen the emergency. Move clear of traffic when safe, make the vehicle conspicuous, and seek help without creating a second collision risk.

18. 18. What must you do at a red traffic signal ball?

    1. Stop before the crosswalk, stop line, or intersection
    2. Continue through if no vehicle is approaching
    3. Turn in any direction without stopping
    4. Stop only when a pedestrian is visible
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    Stop before the crosswalk, stop line, or intersection. A red ball requires a stop behind the crosswalk, at the stop line, or, if neither exists, before entering the intersection. The choice permitting movement whenever the roadway looks empty ignores the signal's command. A right turn can be permitted only after a full stop, when safe, and when no No Turn on Red sign restricts it. The useful visual cue is the red circular signal itself: stop at the proper boundary first, then evaluate whether a legally permitted movement remains.

19. 19. What vision must an Alaska applicant have to qualify for a license?

    1. 20/20 in both eyes
    2. Any vision with corrective lenses
    3. 20/70 in one eye
    4. At least 20/40 in each eye or with both eyes together
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    At least 20/40 in each eye or with both eyes together. To qualify you must have, in each eye or with both eyes together, at least 20/40 vision, with or without corrective lenses. If lenses are needed to reach the standard, a restriction requires you to wear them whenever you drive. Applicants who cannot meet the standard may be referred to an eye specialist before a decision is made, and the screening is repeated at renewal.

20. 20. When do Alaska's provisional passenger and hour restrictions NOT apply?

    1. When the driver is 17
    2. On weekends
    3. In the summer months
    4. With an off system license restricted to areas not connected to the land highway system or to a highway with average daily traffic of 499 or greater
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    With an off system license restricted to areas not connected to the land highway system or to a highway with average daily traffic of 499 or greater. The passenger and hour restrictions do not apply to a provisional holder with an off system license, which is restricted to areas not connected to the land highway system or not connected to a highway with average daily traffic volume of 499 or greater. Age 17, weekends, and summer are not exceptions. Otherwise the restrictions last until age 18 or until the driver completes six conviction free months and removes them at DMV.